Mexico Rising Stars 2026
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Senior Attorney | Dollar General México (Mi Súper Dollar General)
Senior Commercial & Corporate Legal Counsel | FEMSA (OXXO)
Legal Director (Corporate, Labor & Litigation) | General Motors de México
Regional Mexico Counsel – Head of Mexico Legal Department Counsel | IBM México
General Counsel - Mexico & Central America | Yazaki North America
Legal & Compliance Director (Mexico, Central America & Andean) | Beiersdorf México
Global Intellectual Property Counsel | América Móvil
Global Legal Director Corporate Finance & ESG | CEMEX
Fleet Legal Manager | Grupo Aeroméxico
Legal Director and Compliance Officer for LAN and Spain | Axalta Coating Systems
Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Mexico | Stripe
Legal Director, Mexico and Central America | RR Donnelley (RRD)
General Counsel México and Brazil | HARMAN (a Samsung Company)
Legal, compliance and HR senior manager | TIMSA–General Dynamics
Sr. Legal Counsel for Transactions and Development | FIBRA Macquarie (MPA)
Vice President & Assistant General Counsel | Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs | NBCUniversal
Senior Employment Counsel for Spanish-Speaking LATAM | Uber
Legal Director | Transportes Logísticos Especializados (TLE)
Legal Counsel for the Americas Region | HEINEKEN International
Senior Legal Counsel & Site Compliance Leader | GE Aerospace
Deputy Legal Counsel – Corporate Banking and Markets | Banco Sabadell
Legal Counsel, Compliance Officer and ESG Officer | Capital Indigo and I+ Partners
Managing Director, Corporate and Commercial Banking Legal | Banorte
Legal Counsel for México, Panamá and Dominican Republic (North LAM) | Alstom
Expert Counsel – North Region | Dow Química Mexicana
Deputy Director of Legal Assistance | Grupo Nacional Provincial (GNP)
Senior Counsel Law, Franchise & Integrity Lead for Mexico | Mastercard
Legal, Compliance & Human Resources Director | Hyundai México
Corporate Counsel - Energy, Procurement, O&T | CEMEX
VP Business & Legal Affairs - Entertainment and Production | TelevisaUnivision
General Counsel | Corporate Properties of the Americas (CPA)
Regional Legal Counsel & Local Compliance Officer | Sandvik
The future of Mexico’s legal profession is already taking shape, and it is being driven by a generation of talented, ambitious and forward-thinking legal professionals who are making their mark today. The GC Powerlist: Mexico Rising Stars celebrates the next generation of in-house legal talent: individuals whose expertise, commitment and fresh perspectives are helping redefine the role of the legal function within their organisations.
These are professionals who combine strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness, strategic thinking and an ability to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Across Mexico, rising legal leaders are demonstrating that the value of an in-house lawyer extends far beyond legal advice. They are trusted business partners, problem-solvers and strategic contributors, helping their organisations manage risk, seize opportunities and move confidently into the future.
This edition recognises individuals who are not simply preparing to become tomorrow’s leaders, but who are already influencing decisions, driving meaningful change and challenging established ways of thinking. Their achievements reflect the dynamism of Mexico’s corporate legal community and the growing importance of the in-house profession in the country’s economic development.
To everyone featured in this year’s Rising Stars edition, congratulations. Your inclusion is a recognition of the hard work, dedication and impact you have demonstrated, as well as the promise you bring to the profession.
We also extend our thanks to the colleagues, organisations and legal teams who continue to support and develop this exceptional talent. The future of the profession is in good hands – and, as this edition demonstrates, that future has already begun. Congratulations to all.
Margherita Birri, Research Editor, Legal 500
