“I know of no better place in Miami with the mix of cases and talent upon which to grow a multi-jurisdictional practice focused on Mexico and Latin America,” Jorge said regarding his appointment. “It´s a great platform from which to apply my experience in law, finance, and corporate management.”

“Jorge´s academic achievements, along with his legal and financial expertise, and his cultural background are a great fit for the firm and offer a significant benefit to our clients as we help them navigate thorny cross-border challenges,” Michael Diaz Jr., global managing partner at Diaz Reus, said.

“He is a key part of our growth strategy, particularly in the sensitive, complex, and often high-profile regulatory or criminal investigations that our firm handles for clients worldwide. Jorge’s background in special operations also demonstrates his commitment to excellence and to service,” he added.

Jorge is a distinguished lawyer with an exceptional academic background, having received a Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2004, and a MSc in finance from Johns Hopkins University in 2022.

His representations have included matters involving more than a dozen jurisdictions, including virtually all countries in Latin America. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, large multinational companies and investment funds, foreign governments, high-net-worth individuals and families, government officials, and senior executives.

He is a native Spanish speaker and is admitted to the Florida Bar.

He served in the Florida Army National Guard´s 20th Special Forces Group and held a TS/SCI security clearance.

Diaz Reus operates a full service law firm on five continents, across 33 offices in key business centers, offering a global practice centered around national and international parallel proceedings and business transactions, and includes board certified lawyers in international litigation and arbitration, international law, and immigration and nationality law.