Partner
Amparo Romero was born November 3, 1956 in Ecuador. She received her law degree (LL.B) from Central University of Ecuador and was admitted to the Ecuadorian bar in 1996.
Dra. Amparo Romero has extensive post-graduate studies experience in the United States and Europe.
The author of scholarly works, Dra. Romero has written on Intellectual Property Law, Commercial Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her publications include Commercial Arbitration in Ecuador (1996) and Trademark Tips: Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (2000).
Before becoming a partner at Romero Arteta Ponce, Dra. Romero worked at the Food Agricultural Organization (FAO) and Continental Bank. Dra. Romero has extensive experience and expertise in the areas of aviation law, corporations, commercial arbitration, negotiation, mediation, and immigration/naturalization law.
Education:
- LLB (Universidad Central del Ecuador 1996)
- LLM (The Washington College of Law American University 2000)
Positions Held:
- Arbitrator and Mediator of the Center of the American Ecuadorian Chamber (1999-2012)
- Member of Young President Organizations YPO-WPO Member of Young President Organizations YPO-WPO Director of the American Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce-2002-2004.
- Member of the Board of Directors of MERITAS LAW FIRMS WORLWIDE (2000-2003)
- Member of the Arbitrators and Mediators Panel of the International Arbitration Forum based in Minneapolis.
- Arbitrator of the Inter-American Arbitration Commission (CIAC).
- Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association-ICDR-.
Languages:
Spanish and English
Practice Areas:
Immigration and Foreign Law, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Contractual Law, Mediation, Government Procurement Law.