Meet the Leading Attorney in International Law

Corporate attorney Julia Velázquez was interviewed by Semana Magazine for their "Leaders for Colombia" program. During the interview, she emphasized the significant role negotiation plays, not only in her legal practice but also in day-to-day life, highlighting how achieving balance between her successful career and family life is key to her happiness. Furthermore, Ms. Velázquez stressed her dedication to fostering female leadership within the traditionally male-dominated legal field, aspiring for a future enriched with diversity and inclusion in her profession and beyond.

"As lawyers, we spend our days solving problems. But also, as human beings, we are negotiating from the moment we wake up," she said.

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