Corbetti Lawyers

Articles and Conferences

Has participated in more than 11 conferences at the national and international level.

Has participated in the creation of articles, which have been published in the Juridical and Business Weekly, Panamá América newspaper, Diario La Prensa, Yearbook of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the University of Panama, among others.

Professional Experience

Litigation and Corporate Lawyer

Corbetti Lawyers & Investments Firm.   2002 - Present

Benedetti & Benedetti.   1998 - 2002

Boutin Law Firm.   1993 - 1994   and   1996 - 1998

Designated Arbitrator

Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama.   2009

Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama.   2009

Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Panamanian Chamber of Construction.   2009

Expert Witness

Designated by the parties for the issuance of Specialized Expert Opinions in Panamanian Corporate Law in Arbitration Proceedings and the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Professor

Santa María La Antigua Catholic University (USMA).   2001 - 2010

• Document Drafting.
• Law of Obligations and Contracts
• Copyright Law

Institute of Comparative Law of the University of Paris.   October 1994 - September 1995

• Professor-Researcher in Foreign Language (Spanish)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Science

  University of Panama, Panama
  1992

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Teaching

  ISAE University, Panama
  2024

• Specialization in Higher Education Teaching

  ISAE University, Panama
  2023

• Master's Degree in Business and Corporate Law

  University of Paris II (Panthèon-Assas), France
  2020

• Intensive Courses in International Tax Law and Transfer Pricing

  Austral University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  2012 and 2016

• Diploma in Stock Market Law

  Pontifical Xavierian University of Colombia and Latin University of Panama
  2008

• D.E.A. Master's Degree in Civil Law

  University of Paris II (Panthèon-Assas), France
  1996

Education

• Bachelor of Laws and Political Science

  Santa María La Antigua Catholic University
  2024

• High School Diploma in Commerce, Humanities, and Sciences

  Panamanian Chinese Cultural Center Sun Yat Sen Institute
  2019

Professional Experience

Legal Assistant

Corbetti Lawyers & Investments Firm.   July 2024 - Present

• Drafting of deeds.
• Incorporation of Commercial Companies and Private Interest Foundations.
• Trademark registration.
• Ship registration and navigation patent registration.
• Drafting of wills.
• Customer service.
• Performing notarial procedures.

Other Activities

• Member of Youth United for Dialogue

  2021 - 2023

• Runner-up in the Pro Legal Culture Tournament, Novice Category

  2022

• Participant in the CMUDE World Debate Championship

  2022

Professional Experience

Accountant and Finance Specialist

Anastacio Overseas Inc.   February 2023 - Present

• Budget planning and goal achievement, according to reports submitted to headquarters.
• Monthly control and management of profitability indicators, expenses, and cash flow analysis.
• Active collaboration with the insurance and claims department, document and evidence review.
• Compliance with collection and payment objectives, according to previously established KPIs.
• Responsible for end-of-quarter alignment with finance and accounting to ensure a smooth funding flow for profit and loss.
• Primary point of contact to address concerns related to ISO compliance. Through training, financial internal control manuals have been implemented in the company to improve analysis and control processes in task performance.

Financial Analyst

Samsung Sds Global.   June 2020 - January 2023

• Preparation and submission of Purchase Report in E-Tax DGI.
• Preparation of income tax and ITBMS (VAT) returns.
• Attention to requirements of external auditors.
• Annual reconciliation of accounts payable balances with active regional suppliers.
• Preparation and scheduling of weekly payments (automatic payments) for the Central America and Caribbean region using the integrated SAP system.
• Monthly analysis of profit margins in the Income Statement, finding explanations for significant differences.
• Payroll management, calculation of severance, benefits. Budget and cost control and projection.
• Participation in the company's external audit conducted by PwC.

Project Manager

Cheil Worldwide.   July 2018 - May 2020

• Control the performance of marketing budget expenses.
• Review, analyze, and record accounts payable documentation for marketing expenses (PA, CR, DR).
• Manage the control of mandatory proof of payment according to headquarters policies.
• Review the expense payroll of regional marketing promoters.
• Support in the creation and preparation of the budget.
• Analysis, review, and recording of accounts receivable, payment tracking with our clients, reducing due dates.
• Practice of effective day-to-day communication with team operators, suppliers, and clients for the effective operation of the company's activity.

Accountant and Administrator

Corbetti Lawyers & Investments Firm.   January 2014 - June 2018

• Consistent achievement of short-term and long-term goals.
• Proactive participation in meetings aimed at creating new practices.
• Payroll management, calculation of severance, benefits.
• Budget and cost control and projection.
• Billing process, records, and document management.

Continuing Education

• Training in Due Diligence Applications and Financial and Transactional Profiles

  Superintendency of Non-Financial Subjects
  2024

• Compliance & Risk Seminar on Financial Crimes

  MITHINKERS
  2024

• Payroll 03 and SIPE Workshop

  HD Consulting Legal S.A.
  2024

• Basic Intensive Peachtree/SAGE 50 Course

  HD Consulting Legal S.A.
  2023

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

  Universidad del Istmo
  2023

• High School Diploma in Commerce

  Colegio José Daniel Crespo
  2016

Professional Experience

Administration and Accounting

Corbetti Lawyers & Investments Firm.   March 2024 - Present

• Preparation of Financial Statements.
• Bi-weekly payroll, recording of accounts and invoices in Sage 50.
• Preparation, sending, and monitoring of account statements, budgets, and invoices.
• Use of the E-tax 2.0 system.
• Preparation of checks.
• Management of collections and use of government portals.
• Customer service.
• Administration and payment of office invoices.
• Payroll report - Sipe.
• Bank reconciliation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

  University of Panama
  2021 - Present

• High School Diploma in Tourism

  Isabel Herrera Obaldia Professional School
  2018

Professional Experience

Accounting Assistant

Corbetti Lawyers & Investments Firm.   July 2024 - Present

• Recording transactions in the accounting system.
• Customer service and management.
• Development of general administrative tasks.
• Filing documentation.
• Bank reconciliation.

Accounting Assistant

De Obaldia & Garcia De Paredes.   July - October 2021 (Maternity leave coverage)

• Customer service
• Call management
• Scheduling meetings

Receptionist

De Obaldia & Garcia De Paredes.   November 2018 - March 2021

• Invoice registration.
• Monthly reports.
• Management of collections from clients.
• Other extracurricular functions such as drafting Minutes, Share Certificates.