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Ana Verónica HERRERA CASTILLO

Ana Verónica HERRERA CASTILLO

Catamarca

Summary

Strategic Legal Counsel known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in litigation management, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation with a keen ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and effective team collaboration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Leader

Arcadium Lithium
Catamarca
01.2024 - Current

Currently leading the legal with experience in corporate, contracts, permitting, royalties, mining property, administrative and judicial procedures.

Legal Leader

Allkem
Catamarca
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated external resources for specialized legal services when needed.
  • Analyzed potential risks associated with proposed business transactions or activities.
  • Prepared periodic reports outlining the company's compliance status with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitored changes in relevant laws that could affect operational decisions.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
  • Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements, such as leases, service contracts, vendor agreements and employment contracts.

Legal Leader

Galaxy Lithium (Sal de Vida) S.A.
Catamarca
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed a team of attorneys and other legal staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.
  • Provided counsel on litigation matters involving contract disputes, regulatory issues, intellectual property rights and other areas of law.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
  • Advised on labor relations issues such as union negotiations, grievances, employee discipline and termination procedures.
  • Reviewed financial documents for accuracy prior to filing with government authorities.

Legal Counsel at Secretary of Treasury

Catamarca Province
Catamarca
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided legal advice and support on contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.

Lawyer at Natalia Valdez & Assoc.

Law Firm
Catamarca
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
  • Active litigation in Companies tittles (credits) execution
  • Attendance at audiences
  • Injunctions
  • Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
  • Maintained accurate records related to each case handled.
  • Filed appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests.

Lawyer at Urioste, Parra & Assoc.

Law Firm
Catamarca
12.2018 - 04.2021
  • Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
  • Filed appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests.
  • Explained technical aspects of legal matters in an understandable manner to non-lawyers.
  • Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
  • Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
  • Negotiated settlements of civil disputes between parties.

Legal Advice and Administrative

Registry of the Automotive
Córdoba
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Greeted clients upon their arrival at the office and provided assistance throughout their visit.
  • Proofread documents before they were submitted or filed.
  • Process (drafting, correction, and final revision) with legal analysis in multiple matters.
  • Computer system, completion of procedures with digitization and printouts.

Administrative Intern

Sales Company
Hawaii
12.2012 - 03.2013
  • Provided administrative support to staff members as needed.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.

Education

Diploma in Sustainable Mining Management - Law, Economics & Environmental

Belgrano University
Buenos Aires
01-2023

Intensive academic English course, TOELF exam preparation -

Kaplan International English
New York, United States
01.2018

Business English course -

Kaplan International English
New York, United States
01.2018

TOELF Exam -

Prometric Testing Center Manhattan
New York, United States
01.2018

Degree in Law and Social Sciences -

Cordoba National University
Cordoba, Argentina
01.2016

Skills

  • Legal writing
  • Corporate Governance
  • Litigation Management
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Establishing Effective Relationships
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent Communication

Certificatesandcourses

  • Update: new Civil and Commercial Argentinian Code. (CCyCN)
  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Labor Law
  • Family Law. Inheritance Law.
  • Law of persons with disabilities in the Argentine Republic
  • Update Law of Damages
  • Acquisitive Prescription Law
  • Legal English and Legal Portuguese
  • Postgraduate course Registration and Cadastral Law
  • Corporative Lawyer 2022 – Thomson Reuters
  • Diploma in Sustainable Mining Management at Belgrano University, Buenos Aires

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

  • Update: new Civil and Commercial Argentinian Code. (CCyCN)
  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Update Law of Damages and Liability
  • Labor Law
  • Family Law. Inheritance Law.
  • Acquisitive Prescription Law
  • Legal English
  • Postgraduate course: Registration and Cadastral Law - Corporative Lawyer 2022 – Thomson Reuters

Timeline

Legal Leader

Arcadium Lithium
01.2024 - Current

Legal Leader

Allkem
08.2022 - 01.2024

Legal Leader

Galaxy Lithium (Sal de Vida) S.A.
04.2021 - 08.2022

Legal Counsel at Secretary of Treasury

Catamarca Province
10.2020 - 04.2021

Lawyer at Natalia Valdez & Assoc.

Law Firm
03.2020 - 04.2021

Lawyer at Urioste, Parra & Assoc.

Law Firm
12.2018 - 04.2021

Legal Advice and Administrative

Registry of the Automotive
01.2016 - 05.2018

Administrative Intern

Sales Company
12.2012 - 03.2013

Diploma in Sustainable Mining Management - Law, Economics & Environmental

Belgrano University

Intensive academic English course, TOELF exam preparation -

Kaplan International English

Business English course -

Kaplan International English

TOELF Exam -

Prometric Testing Center Manhattan

Degree in Law and Social Sciences -

Cordoba National University
Ana Verónica HERRERA CASTILLO