Panama, May 5, 2025. In this episode of the TerraLex Insights Podcast, TerraLex CEO Terri Pepper sits down with Jazmina Rovi, partner at Morgan & Morgan in Panama, and a leading voice in maritime law, ship finance, and international shipping legislation. With over three decades of experience, Jazmina shares her work in modernizing Panama’s Merchant Marine Law and advising global shipping companies on vessel registration.
Beyond her legal contributions, Jazmina is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the maritime and legal industries. She co-founded Morgan & Morgan’s IDEA Committee, supports LGBTQ+ inclusion in shipping, and will speak at the I Exist Too Forum in Malta in 2026. This conversation covers key topics including the Panama ship registry and maritime legal reform, international vessel finance and global port relations, the UN Convention on ship sales, gender and LGBTQ+ inclusion in the maritime law sector, and legal strategies that support international trade and shipping.
The podcast is available at Terralex Insights Podcast – Episode 3 – Jazmina Rovi.