Miami 2026
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, and Chief Corporate Officer | Sanitas USA
Executive vice president, co-general counsel | TelevisaUnivision
Vice president & associate counsel - compliance and ethics | Southern Glazer's Wines and Spirits
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | Fresh Del Monte Produce
Legal Head for the Caribbean & Central America Cluster, and Senior Counsel of Banking & International | Citibank
Executive Director and Associate General Counsel, LATAM | Ingram Micro Holding
Managing Director Regional Counsel | Federal Express Corporation
Head of Legal, Wealth Americas Banking & Lending;Â Director, Associate General Counsel | Citigroup
Executive Vice- President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer | Millicom International
Executive vice president, general counsel & Chief compliance technology | Cirion Technologies Solutions
Associate general counsel - Product SSA Latam | Airbnb
Vice president & Associate general counsel, global M&A, Americas | Diageo
Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | InspereX
Executive Vice President and General Counsel | Burger King Corporation
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | FlexGen
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | Ingram Micro Holding
Vice President and Regional General Counsel - Latin America and Caribbean | SAP
Vice President - Legal Affairs, Export Compliance Officer and Empowered Official | Barfield
Executive Vice President and General Counsel | Cisneros Group of Companies
Associate General Counsel | Restaurant Brands International
General Counsel, Legal & Compliance, Latin America & Canada | Boston Scientific
Managing General Counsel for the Americas | ACS Infrastructure
General Counsel, North America, Caribbean & Asia | LATAM Airlines Group
Senior Vice President and chief legal officer | GSI Management
SVP, Chief counsel, North America | Mondelēz International
Legal director, payments and risks (Americas) | Uber Technologies
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel | Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium
Vice president, customs & regulatory affairs, DHL Express Americas | DHL Express
Senior Vice President, general counsel | Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, F1 Miami Grand Prix
Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | AerSale
SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | Royal Caribbean Group
Regional General counsel, Latin America & Carribbean | Bacardi
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary | Ryder System
On behalf of Legal 500, I am delighted to introduce the GC Powerlist: Miami 2026.
This edition highlights the general counsel and in-house legal teams who play a crucial role in shaping Miami’s corporate and legal landscape. Through our research, we spoke with professionals who not only provide expert legal guidance but also influence strategy, drive transformation, and support business growth.
We were thrilled to receive a strong volume of nominations from Miami-based law firms and in-house teams, reflecting the city’s dynamic and highly engaged legal community. Across Miami, general counsel are increasingly moving beyond traditional advisory roles. They are central to navigating complex and evolving regulatory frameworks, enabling innovation, supporting governance and compliance priorities, and guiding their organisations through periods of rapid change. The GC Powerlist: Miami 2026 celebrates those who combine deep legal expertise with leadership, vision, and tangible impact.
Managing uncertainty and building resilience is a common theme. As Matias Hercovich explains:
‘Managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crisis requires a balance between protecting the organisation’s interests and preserving its human capital. After careful consideration, I chose to reduce salaries across the board, but no one would lose their position. By combining transparent communication, legal rigour, and a commitment to shared purpose, organisations can weather instability while safeguarding both their people and long-term viability.’
A complementary perspective emphasises calm and strategic leadership, as Armando J. Martinez Benitez says:
‘In moments of instability, I lead with calm, precision, and strategic foresight. I cultivate tight cross-functional alignment, so legal guidance becomes an enabler, not a constraint, during high-pressure moments, consistently turning crises into opportunities to strengthen governance and build long-term resilience.’
Technology and transformation also feature prominently. As Matias Hercovich notes, AI is reshaping legal operations:
‘AI has been discussed for years as a transformative force, but its real impact is only beginning to materialise. AI tools now allow me to obtain answers across jurisdictions in under 60 seconds, freeing legal professionals to focus on strategic, high-value work.’
Taken together, these perspectives highlight the strengths of Miami’s in-house legal community: resilient, strategically minded, and forward-looking. Legal teams are increasingly doing more than managing risk; they are helping shape business strategy, informing key decisions, and delivering measurable impact.
The GC Powerlist: Miami 2026 reflects this shift across the city’s legal community: from risk management to strategic influence, from technical advice to business impact, and from individual contribution to collaborative excellence. We are pleased to present this year’s GC Powerlist: Miami, recognising the legal professionals who are shaping the future of corporate law while connecting local insight with global influence.
On 23 April, Legal 500 returned to Copenhagen for the second time this year to host the highly anticipated launch of the GC Powerlist: Denmark Teams 2026, held in partnership with EY. For the third consecutive year, the event took place at EY’s offices in the Frederiksberg district of the Danish capital, once again under a brilliantly sunny sky. The evening brought together the country’s leading corporate legal teams for a unique moment of collective celebration among peers.
This year marked the return of a format last showcased in 2023, shifting the focus from individual recognition to honouring entire in‑house legal departments. More than 100 general counsel and senior in‑house lawyers attended the reception, representing many of Denmark’s most prominent legal teams.
The event opened with a warm welcome from Francisco Castro, Legal 500’s editorial lead for the publication. In his remarks, he highlighted the importance of reinstating the Teams format, noting how it reflects the evolving role of in‑house legal departments as strategic partners at the heart of organisational success. The publication, he emphasised, aims to showcase the strength, collaboration and impact of Denmark’s in‑house legal community.
Susanne Scott Levinsen, Head of EY Law, followed with congratulatory remarks, underscoring the value of recognising collective achievement and the growing importance of teamwork in today’s business environment.
The keynote address was delivered by Patrick Figiel‑Kibsgaard, Group General Counsel at Danish transportation giant DSV. Speaking from the in‑house perspective, he reflected on the significance of team‑based recognition and shared valuable insights into how his department has become an integral strategic partner within the wider business. He discussed how the team structures itself, collaborates across functions, innovates, responds to regulatory and commercial pressures, and contributes to long‑term organisational strategy.
Overall, the launch of the GC Powerlist: Denmark Teams 2026 was a resounding success – an afternoon of recognition and celebration among peers. It honoured the exceptional talent within Denmark’s in‑house legal community and reaffirmed Legal 500’s commitment to showcasing the remarkable contributions of legal professionals across the region.
Legal 500 extends its sincere thanks to EY for their continued partnership and generous hospitality. We look forward to returning to Copenhagen later this year for the GC Summit: Denmark 2026.
