Blanca Sáez

She is the Vice-Chair of McConnell Valdés' Corporate Practice Group. Her main areas of practice include general corporate matters, financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions in the insurance and banking industries, distribution and sales representative laws, insurance and healthcare services - including litigation - as well as regulatory matters and government and legislative affairs. Before joining McConnell Valdés, Mrs. Portela concentrated in the practice of civil and c...

Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Daniel practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo is held by other lawyers.

Erika Berríos-Berríos is the Managing Capital Member of Schuster LLC. She has successfully litigated labor and employment matters in both state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition, she has substantial experience representing employers in employment audits conducted by the federal and state agencies and has also gained ample experience representing employers in arbitration proceedings representing private and public employers. Her experience practicing bef...

Lourdes C. Hernández-Venegas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Lourdes C. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Lourdes C. Hernández-Venegas since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lourdes C. Hernández-Venegas is held by other lawyers.

Juan Carlos Méndez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Juan Carlos practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Juan Carlos Méndez since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Juan Carlos Méndez is held by other lawyers.

Maité Medero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Maité practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Maité Medero since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Maité Medero is held by other lawyers.

Marcia Caridad Laurido Soto is an associate in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Marcia provides counsel on a variety of labor and employment law matters that encompasses the entire employer-employee relationship, guiding employers from a preventive point of view as to avoid or be prepared for potential litigation on issues such as wrongful termination, wa...

César R. Rosario Vega is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. César R. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized César R. Rosario Vega since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which César R. Rosario Vega is held by other lawyers.

Pedro J. Nieves-Miranda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Pedro J. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Pedro J. Nieves-Miranda since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pedro J. Nieves-Miranda is held by other lawyers.

He concentrates his practice in the representation of hospitality industry clients. He has structured joint ventures for investments in hospitality projects and has represented developers in all aspects of the financing of these projects, including the negotiation and execution of credit agreements, guaranty agreements and mezzanine financing arrangements. He has also represented developers in the negotiation and execution of hotel management agreements with some of the principal hotel brands...