Director of legal affairs | T-Mobile Puerto Rico

Olga M. de la Torre Maldonado
Director of legal affairs | T-Mobile Puerto Rico
Career Biography
As Director of Legal for T-Mobile Puerto Rico, Olga de la Torre leads the company’s legal and regulatory strategy across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She oversees a high-performing team that partners closely with every business function to ensure that T-Mobile’s ambitious initiatives are executed in full compliance with the region’s complex legal framework.
With more than a decade of leadership experience within T-Mobile’s dynamic organization, Olga has become a trusted advisor to senior management, known for her balanced judgment, business acumen, and ability to translate legal insight into strategic advantage. Her work spans all key operational areas, ensuring that every product, campaign, and initiative launched in Puerto Rico is legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with T-Mobile’s values and brand promise.
De la Torre’s influence extends beyond day-to-day legal operations. She plays a central role in shaping T-Mobile Puerto Rico’s business strategy, helping the company navigate regulatory and governmental environments in Puerto Rico and USVI while maintaining operational flexibility and innovation. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing initiatives that modernize infrastructure, expand digital access, and strengthen the company’s market position as the leading telecommunications provider on the island.
During periods of uncertainty or crisis, from natural disasters to shifting regulatory conditions, de la Torre leads with calm, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose. She ensures that legal decision-making supports both business resilience and community responsibility, helping T-Mobile maintain uninterrupted service and protect its employees and customers during challenging times.
De la Torre’s leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, empowerment, and integrity. She fosters a culture of proactive partnership within her team, encouraging her attorneys to engage deeply with the business and to approach each challenge through both a legal and operational lens. She believes that the most effective legal teams are those that understand the “why” behind every initiative, ensuring their counsel not only protects the company but also drives innovation and progress.
Her role also includes maintaining strategic engagement with regulators, policymakers, and industry associations. Through these relationships, de la Torre advocates for regulatory frameworks that promote fair competition, consumer protection, and technological advancement. Her insights contribute to broader discussions on emerging issues such as data governance, responsible AI adoption, and the digital transformation of essential services.
Olga’s regional leadership is also recognized within T-Mobile’s broader U.S. legal organization. She serves as a vital connector between the company’s mainland legal operations and the unique legal and commercial realities of the Puerto Rico market. This perspective allows her to align corporate objectives with local requirements, ensuring both compliance and consistency in execution.
Looking ahead, de la Torre sees continued evolution in Puerto Rico’s legal and regulatory landscape, with growing focus on innovation, sustainability, and data ethics. Her goal is to position T-Mobile Puerto Rico’s legal function not only as a guardian of compliance but as an enabler of growth, resilience, and opportunity for the communities the company serves.