Melisa Ortes Gonzalez

Melisa Ortes Gonzalez has a diverse range of work experience in the legal field. Melisa is currently working at Paxos as a Regulatory Counsel, a position they have held since May 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Kobre & Kim as an Associate from August 2017 to May 2022. Melisa also gained experience at Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal as an Associate from October 2013 to August 2016. Melisa has served as an In-House Counsel - Secondment at TOTAL from August 2014 to February 2015. Melisa started their career as a Junior Advanced Associate at Salaverri, Dellatorre, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán ABOGADOS from April 2012 to November 2013 and as a Junior Associate at Estudio Ortiz & Asociados from June 2011 to April 2012. Melisa's early experience includes working as a Paralegal at Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal from October 2008 to May 2009.

Melisa Ortes Gonzalez has pursued an education in the legal field with a focus on corporate and technology law. Melisa completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Prior to that, they obtained the equivalent of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires'. Furthermore, Melisa has undertaken specialized studies in Contracts and Torts at Universidad de Salamanca.

In addition to their educational qualifications, Melisa has obtained several certifications and memberships. Melisa has been certified in Chainalysis Reactor by Chainalysis Inc. Moreover, they have been admitted to the Buenos Aires Bar by Colegio Público de Abogados de la Capital Federal. While the obtained month and year for these certifications are not provided, it can be inferred that they obtained the Chainalysis Reactor Certification in July 2021.

Melisa also aspires to practice law in multiple jurisdictions. Although the obtained months and years are not specified, they have plans to be admitted to the New York State Bar by the New York State Unified Court System and to become a Registered Foreign Legal Consultant in Brazil by the OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil. Additionally, they have expressed an intention to be recognized by the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.

Overall, Melisa Ortes Gonzalez has a strong educational background and is actively seeking professional qualifications and memberships to expand their legal career.