Of Counsel of the Firm, since 2024 and member, since 2006. His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, with emphasis on the food and beverage, construction, energy, luxury goods, and appellations of origin industries. Extensive experience leading cross-border legal teams in international transactions. Francisco was an associate at LEC Abogados and Baker McKenzie in Venezuela and worked for over ten years at Grupo Bimbo as LATAM Legal Director & Compliance Officer, later serving as VP Legal of Clase Azul México. He obtained his law degree from Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín in 2005 and is licensed to practice in Venezuela and Mexico. He holds a Specialization in Corporate Law from Universidad Metropolitana, an Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Duke University, a Diploma in Compliance at Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City and is a certified Tequila Specialist by Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Recognized by The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist for legal leadership and commitment to sustainability. Author of the book Tequila: Culture, Law, and Business.