Yarot T. Lafontaine

Yarot T. Lafontaine currently serves as General Counsel and Co-Chief Compliance Officer at Mercantile Bank International since April 2019, a U.S. bank noted for its innovative financial services and commitment to social impact. Additionally, Lafontaine has held roles as General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel at Mercantile Global Holdings since April 2019, and previously worked as Associate General Counsel at Noble Bank International from January 2018 to March 2019. Earlier career experience includes serving as Senior Associate at Ferraiuoli LLC, where involvement included corporate governance and regulatory issues, and a role as Law Clerk providing extensive research and M&A support. Lafontaine originally gained financial expertise as a Financial Analyst at Operating Partners Co. and as a Summer Analyst at Lehman Brothers. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and a BBA in Finance from Universidad de Puerto Rico.