Special Counsel

Admitted to the Bar, 1987 (Bar Topnotcher, 8th Place), and admitted to the New York Bar in 1995

Education: A.B. Economics, cum laude (University of the Philippines);  Ll.B. (University of the Philippines);  Master of Laws (University of Chicago);  Dean’s Medalist – 7th Place, Class 1986 (University of the Philippines, College of Law);  elected to the international honor societies of Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Gamma Mu.;  Member, International Social Science Honor Society; Member, Student Editorial Board, Philippine Law Journal (1985-1986).

Professional Experience – Previous Positions: Counsel, Sequel Concepts, Inc. (1994-1996); Senior Associate, Roco Buñag Kapunan and Migallos (1988-1992);  Member, Legal Staff of Justice Irene R. Cortes (1987-1988).

Present Positions: Corporate Secretary of Roxas and Company, Inc. and other Philippine corporations.