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Panama, July 3, 2019. For the sixth consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the Pro Bono program that the firm executes.
This distinction was granted by the publication Latin Lawyer, who together with the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice conducted an annual survey with regards to institutionalization of the practice, high standards in this area and active participation of the lawyers. Only two Panamanian firms managed to achieve this recognition, sharing honors with others of very high caliber across the region.
“There are more than 20 NGOs who the firm assists on legal matters related to: corporate services, labor and tax procedures, among other areas of law. This allows these organizations to focus on the development of their own activities and at the same time receive training in areas where they are not experts”, said Camila De Vengoechea, coordinator of the program within the firm.
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Among the achievements of Morgan & Morgan in the execution of the Pro Bono program, are the support in the drafting of bills such as: Law regulating the activities of volunteer work in the Republic of Panama, Law creating the Food Bank of Panama, Law that creates the Central Blood Bank, Law that creates the Recycling Chamber of Panama, Law that creates the Board of Trustees of the National Theater of Panama and the Law that creates the Board of Trustees of the Reina Torre de Araúz Museum.
Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, member of the boards of foundations WIP Panama and Dona Felicidad
Panama, July 31, 2018. For the second consecutive year, Ms. Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, Senior Associate of Morgan & Morgan, has been appointed as member of the Board of Directors of Fundacion WIP Panama. She has also been designated as member of the Board of Directors of Fundacion Dona Felicidad.
WIP Panama is an organization established with the purpose of furthering cooperation and communication among female lawyers around the country, as well as to address the main concerns on professional opportunities and development for them.
Dona Felicidad is focused on helping communities in extreme poverty through health, education and entertainment activities.
These new appointments ads to the pro bono practice of Ms. Aizpurua Olmos who regularly participates as volunteer in the Legal Open Houses organized by the firm in very low-income communities. Furthermore, she played a key role in the team responsible for drafting the bill to organize national volunteering in the Republic of Panama, and serves as counsellor to different Panamanian NGOs.
As a lawyer, Ms. Aizpurua Olmos concentrates her practice mainly advising clients in domestic and cross-border financing transactions. She has been involved on matters pertaining to syndicated lending, project finance, securitization and public offerings.
- Published in 2018, Kharla Aizpurua, News, Probono
Ana Cristina Castrellon is designated Deputy Representative of the Rotary Club Panama to the National Oncology Institute Administrative Board
Ana Cristina Castrellon, associate of Morgan & Morgan, has been appointed Deputy Representative of the Rotary Club Panama, in its capacity as member of the Administrative Board of the National Oncology Institute (ION).
ION engages in research and treatment of cancer patients in the Republic of Panama. Ms. Castrellon will participate in Board meetings of this health institution, whose mission is to oversee its proper administration, performance and operation.
This new appointment ads to the pro bono practice of Mrs. Castrellon who also advises regularly on legal issues other NPOs such as UNICEF, Fundación Parquearte, Nutre Hogar and the National Association for the conservation of Nature (ANCON).
As a corporate lawyer, Ms. Castrellon concentrates her practice mainly in real estate transaction, mergers and acquisitions, project development and finance. She completed her studies in Law and Political Science from the Universidad Catolica Santa María La Antigua (Cum Laude), received her Post-Graduate Degree in Top Management from the Universidad Latina de Panamá, and obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Virginia’s Law School. She also holds a certificate (with distinctions) on Acquisition and Finance of Airplanes from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
More on the Pro Bono program
In 2011, Morgan & Morgan became the first Panamanian company to sign the Pro Bono Declaration for the Americas, committing to work a plural number of pro bono hours per year. The declaration is an initiative promoted by The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, based in New York, United States. Among the bills of social nature that the firm has supported are the following: the Law on Volunteering in the Republic of Panama, the Law that creates the Food Bank of Panama and the Law that creates the Central Blood Bank (Hemocentro Nacional). Morgan & Morgan also participated in the creation of the Panama Chamber of Recycling.
- Published in 2018, Ana Castrellon, News, Probono
Morgan & Morgan carries out pro bono work in El Tecal
As part of our CSR work, on Saturday September 19, a team of lawyers and volunteers from Morgan & Morgan participated in a Legal Orientation Day held at El Tecal, Arraijan, in collaboration with Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de la Mujer y la Familia (Fundader). A great number of people received free legal assistance and participated in a workshop covering topics related to domestic violence and healthy relationships.
The aim of these Legal Open Houses is to promote access to justice and gender equality in the country’s most vulnerable populations.
Attorneys Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, Gilbert Mallol, Yosela Escudero, as well as volunteers Andrés Mejia, Luis Melendez, Alba Rodriguez y Paola Perez, made up the group that provided services for this initiative.
By participating in this initiative, Morgan & Morgan reaffirms its commitment to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas being the first Panamanian firm signatory of this initiative.
Como parte de nuestra labor de RSE, el pasado sábado 19 de septiembre, un equipo de abogados y voluntarios de Morgan & Morgan participaron en una Jornada de Orientación Legal llevada a cabo en la comunidad de El Tecal, Arraiján, en colaboración con la Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de la Mujer y la Familia (Fundader). Muchas familias del área asistieron a recibir asistencia legal gratuita y charlas de capacitación sobre temas relacionados a la violencia doméstica y promoción de relaciones sanas.
El objetivo de estas jornadas es promover el acceso a la justicia y la equidad de género en las poblaciones más vulnerables del país.
El equipo que prestó sus servicios para esta iniciativa estuvo conformado por los abogados Kharla Aizpurúa Olmos, Gilbert Mallol, Yosela Escudero; y los voluntarios Andrés V. Mejía, Luis Meléndez, Alba Rodríguez y Paola Pérez.
Con su participación en estas jornadas, Morgan & Morgan reafirma su compromiso con la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas al ser la primera firma panameña signataria de esta iniciativa.
- Published in Gilbert Mallol, Kharla Aizpurua, News, Probono
Morgan & Morgan´s pro bono work in Curundu
As part of our Pro Bono program, on May 23 a group of lawyers and volunteers from Morgan & Morgan took part in a free legal assistance fair organized by allied organizations such as Movimiento Nueva Generación Curundú, APROJUSAN and Fundación Amaneceres. During the activity, a group of 50 people received free legal advice and participated in a workshop covering topics related to domestic violence and healthy relationships.
The team from Morgan & Morgan was represented by attorneys Eduardo Castroverde, Ricardo Arias, Allen Candanedo, Dorcas Osorio, Alexis Medina, Mayté Sánchez and Pablo Epifanio; as well as volunteers Versellis Figueroa, Johanne Carrión, Beatriz Espino, Angélica Ortíz and Paola Pérez.
Through initiatives such as this, Morgan & Morgan confirm its commitment to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas and equal access to justice.
Como parte de nuestro programa Pro Bono, el pasado sábado 23 de mayo un equipo de abogados y voluntarios de Morgan & Morgan participaron en varias jornadas legales, organizadas por el Movimiento Nueva Generación Curundú, APROJUSAN y la Fundación Amaneceres. Durante estas jornadas se ofreció orientación legal gratuita a más de 50 personas, quienes además recibieron capacitación en temas de violencia doméstica y relaciones sanas.
El equipo de Morgan & Morgan estuvo conformado por los abogados Eduardo Castroverde, Ricardo Arias, Allen Candanedo, Dorcas Osorio, Alexis Medina, Mayté Sánchez y Pablo Epifanio; y los voluntarios Versellis Figueroa, Johanne Carrión, Beatriz Espino, Angélica Ortíz y Paola Pérez.
Con iniciativas como ésta, Morgan & Morgan reafirma su compromiso con la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas y con el acceso igualitario a la justicia.
- Published in Alexis Medina, Allen Candanedo, Mayte Sanchez, News, Pablo Epifanio, Probono
Morgan & Morgan carries out pro bono work in El Chorrillo
[frame type=”lifted” align=”right”]http://www.morimor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chorrilo_2.jpg[/frame]As part of our CSR strategy, on Saturday July 20th, 2013, a team of lawyers and volunteers from Morgan & Morgan participated in a Legal Orientation Day held in collaboration with Fundación Telefónica Panama and Centro de Alcance Positivo, at the church Nuestra Señora de Fátima, in El Chorrillo.
Attorneys Allen Candanedo, Ricardo Arias and Jariza Salazar, as well as volunteers Johane Carrion and Beatriz Espino made up the group that provided services for this initiative.The aim of these Legal Open Houses is to promote access to justice and gender equality in the country’s most vulnerable populations.
By participating in this conference, Morgan & Morgan reaffirms its commitment to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas being the first Panamanian firm signatory of this initiative.
[frame type=”lifted” align=”right”]http://www.morimor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chorrilo_2.jpg[/frame]Como parte de nuestra estrategia de RSE, el pasado sábado 20 de julio de 2013, un equipo de abogados y voluntarios de Morgan & Morgan participaron en una Jornada de Orientación Legal llevada a cabo, en colaboración con Fundación Telefónica Panamá y el Centro de Alcance Positivo de El Chorrillo, en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima.
El objetivo de estas jornadas es promover el acceso a la justicia y la equidad de género en las poblaciones más vulnerables del país.
El grupo que prestó sus servicios para esta iniciativa estuvo conformado por los abogados Allen Candanedo, Ricardo Arias y Jariza Salazar; y las voluntarias Johane Carrión y Beatriz Espino.
Con su participación en estas jornadas, Morgan & Morgan reafirma su compromiso con la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas al ser la primera firma panameña signataria de esta iniciativa.
- Published in Allen Candanedo, News, Probono, Ricardo Arias
Morgan & Morgan signs collaboration agreement with PLAN International
Morgan & Morgan and Plan International have signed a collaboration agreement on issues related to children’s rights. Representing Morgan & Morgan was partner Luis Manzanares while PLAN International was represented by Roland Angerer.
The objective of this agreement is to unify efforts and coordinate actions between both to support the FOR BEING A GIRL campaign and the ANTI- BULLYING DRAFT BILL (Learn Without Fear) in Panama, thus promoting corporate social responsibility practices through actions advocating compliance with the commitments made to the Global Compact of the United Nations.
PLAN is one of the largest and oldest existing international development NGOs, with a presence in 70 countries where it works with communities, civil society and government key players, contributing in the support of children’s rights. Meanwhile, Morgan & Morgan is a law firm established since 1923 and is a signatory to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas, aiming at providing free legal access to justice, to people experiencing social vulnerability due to poverty.
With partnerships such as this one, Morgan & Morgan reinforces its commitment to the development of women as a key element of social progress, the promotion of Human Rights for Women, Gender Equity and access to justice especially concerning poor women.
Pictured from left to right: Marcela Tejeira, CSR Director of Morgan & Morgan, Roland Angerer, Plan International representative, Luis Manzanares , partner at Morgan & Morgan , Camilla Vengoechea , Business Development Manager and Community at Morgan & Morgan , and Angela Montoya from PLAN International .
Morgan & Morgan y Plan Internacional firmaron un convenio de colaboración en temas relacionados al derecho de la niñez. Por Morgan & Morgan firmó el socio Luis Manzanares y PLAN Internacional estuvo representado por Roland Angerer.
El objetivo de este convenio es unificar esfuerzos y coordinar acciones entre ambos para apoyar la campaña POR SER NIÑA y El ANTEPROYECTO DE LEY ANTI-BULLYING (Aprender Sin Miedo) en Panamá y de esta manera fomentar las prácticas de responsabilidad social empresarial a través de acciones que promuevan el cumplimiento de los compromisos adquiridos con el Pacto Global de las Naciones Unidas.
PLAN es una de las más grandes y antiguas organizaciones no gubernamentales de desarrollo internacional existentes, con presencia en 70 países en donde trabaja con comunidades, actores de la sociedad civil y del gobierno, contribuyendo a la realización de los derechos de la niñez. Por otro lado, Morgan & Morgan es una firma legal constituida desde 1923 y es signataria de la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas, cuya finalidad es ofrecer acceso a la justicia de forma gratuita, a personas en situación de vulnerabilidad social por su condición de pobreza.
Con alianzas como ésta, Morgan & Morgan refuerza su compromiso con el desarrollo de la mujer como elemento clave del progreso social, con la promoción de los Derechos Humanos de las Mujeres, con la Equidad de Género y con el acceso a la justicia fundamentalmente en lo referente a mujeres en situación de vulnerabilidad por su condición de pobreza.
En la foto de izquierda a derecha: Marcela Tejeira, Directora de RSE de Morgan & Morgan; Roland Angerer, representante de PLAN Internacional; Luis Manzanares, socio de Morgan & Morgan; Camila de Vengoechea, Gerente de Desarrollo Empresarial y Comunitario de Morgan & Morgan; y Angela Montoya, de PLAN Internacional.
- Published in Luis Manzanares, News, Probono
Morgan & Morgan carries out pro bono work in Las Cumbres
As part of our CSR strategy, on Saturday October 19, 2013, a team of lawyers and volunteers from Morgan & Morgan and Fundalcom participated in a Legal Orientation Day held at Las Cumbres, province of Panama, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and its program Redes Territoriales. A group of 14 people received free legal assistance.
The aim of these Legal Open Houses is to promote access to justice and gender equality in the country’s most vulnerable populations.
Attorneys Nayubel Rivera, Alberto Samuels (Fundalcom), as well as volunteer Belkis Rodriguez (Fundalcom) made up the group that provided services for this initiative.
By participating in this conference, Morgan & Morgan reaffirms its commitment to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas being the first Panamanian firm signatory of this initiative.
Como parte de nuestra estrategia de RSE, el pasado sábado 19 de octubre de 2013, un equipo de abogados y voluntarios de Morgan & Morgan y Fundalcom participaron en una Jornada de Orientación Legal llevada a cabo en Las Cumbres, provincia de Panamá, en colaboración con el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y su programa: Redes Territoriales. Un grupo de 11 personas recibieron asistencia legal gratuita.
El objetivo de estas jornadas es promover el acceso a la justicia y la equidad de género en las poblaciones más vulnerables del país.
El grupo que prestó sus servicios para esta iniciativa estuvo conformado por los abogados Nayubel Rivera, Alberto Samuels (Fundalcom); y la voluntaria Belkis Rodriguez (Fundalcom).
Con su participación en estas jornadas, Morgan & Morgan reafirma su compromiso con la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas al ser la primera firma panameña signataria de esta iniciativa.
- Published in Nayubel Rivera, News, Probono
Morgan & Morgan carries out pro bono work in Pacora
As part of our CSR strategy, on Saturday October 5, 2013, a team of lawyers and volunteers from Morgan & Morgan and Fundalcom participated in a Legal Orientation Day held at Las Garzas, Pacora, province of Panama, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and its program Redes Territoriales. A group of 23 people received free legal assistance and participated in a workshop covering topics related to domestic violence and healthy relationships, emphasizing the importance of equal opportunities for men and women.
The aim of these Legal Open Houses is to promote access to justice and gender equality in the country’s most vulnerable populations.
Attorneys Humberto Vanegas, Gianela Rivas, Alberto Samuels (Fundalcom), as well as volunteers Belkis Rodriguez (Fundalcom) and Alexandra Reyes (Fundalcom) made up the group that provided services for this initiative.
By participating in this conference, Morgan & Morgan reaffirms its commitment to the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas being the first Panamanian firm signatory of this initiative.
Como parte de nuestra estrategia de RSE, el pasado sábado 5 de octubre de 2013, un equipo de abogados y voluntarios de Morgan & Morgan y Fundalcom participaron en una Jornada de Orientación Legal llevada a cabo en Las Garzas de Pacora, provincia de Panamá, en colaboración con el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y su programa: Redes Territoriales. Un grupo de 23 personas recibieron asistencia legal gratuita y participaron de un taller en donde se trataron temas relacionados a la violencia doméstica y promoción de relaciones sanas, haciendo énfasis en la importancia de la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres.
El objetivo de estas jornadas es promover el acceso a la justicia y la equidad de género en las poblaciones más vulnerables del país.
El grupo que prestó sus servicios para esta iniciativa estuvo conformado por los abogados Humberto Vanegas, Gianela Rivas, Alberto Samuels (Fundalcom); y las voluntarias Belkis Rodriguez (Fundalcom) y Alexandra Reyes (Fundalcom).
Con su participación en estas jornadas, Morgan & Morgan reafirma su compromiso con la Declaración Pro Bono de las Américas al ser la primera firma panameña signataria de esta iniciativa.
- Published in Humberto Vanegas, News, Probono, Rivas Gianela
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