ABOUT THE EVENT

Get ready for the 17th ALTA Aviation Law Americas conference, from September 17th to 19th, 2025 in Lima, Peru, at the Swissotel.

Consolidated as a key 3-day event where legal experts, renowned law firms, and leading airlines from across the Americas, The Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Africa come together to immerse in dynamic discussions on pertinent legal and financial topics that will shape the future of Latin America’s aeropolitical landscape.

Connect with industry leaders, strengthen relationships, and experience the cultural richness of Lima. Mark your calendars for September 17th to 19th, 2025, and be part of this prestigious law conference.

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TESTIMONIALS

Valeria Curi - Di Ciero Abogados
"ALTA's Aviation Law conference is the ultimate networking and learning opportunity for legal professionals in Latin America. Every edition provides a chance to connect with a wide range of jurists from across the region, discuss current issues and trends in aviation law, and expand your knowledge through informative and engaging sessions. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this valuable experience and grow your professional network."

Maria de Lourdes Marengo/PMA
I had an enriching experience learning about trends in other jurisdictions and a great networking opportunity.
Andreas Bulling/Lufthansa
"As a first-time participant to the ALTA Aviation Law event this year, the conference is meant to become a fixed appointment in my calendar for the future."

Ricardo Bernardi - Bernardi & Schnapp Abogados
"ALTA's Aviation Law Conferences are a must-attend event for legal professionals in the aviation industry. As one of the most important gatherings of its kind, it offers a unique opportunity to stay informed on the latest legal developments and network with experienced aviation lawyers from around the region. The dedication of ALTA's team and attendees make this conference a key event for any lawyer looking to advance their career in the airline and aviation sector. Join us to learn, network and improve your professional skills in the aviation industry."
Francisco Vargas/Crawford-GML
“ALTA Aviation Law Americas continues to improve year after year. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with relevant industry participants and keep updated on the latest developments in aviation law."

Ricardo Maluf - Maluf & Rodrigues Abogados
"The ALTA Aviation Law Americas conference is the premier destination for lawyers in the Americas looking to stay current on the latest legal developments in the aviation industry. With an unparalleled lineup of industry experts and opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing, this event is a must-attend for any lawyer looking to stay at the forefront of aviation law. Don't miss your chance to participate in high-level legal debates and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals."

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Alejandro
Muñoz
IATA
Humberto
Lopez Mata
DELTA Airlines
Marcelo
Mello
Nantes Mello Advogados
Carlos
Laguna
AETAI
liliana
rodrigues kaps
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein
Jonathon
Foglia
Cozen O'Connor
KENNETH
QUINN
CLYDE & CON
Ricardo
Bernardi
Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados
ricardo
Maluf
Maluf e Rodrigues Advogados
Richard
Galindo
avianca
Sergio Ribeiro Martins
Beaumont & Son
Thiago
Carvalho
ASBZ Advogados
Viviana
Martín
avianca
Martin
la Rosa
IATA
Juan José
Salmón
LAP
Donald
Castillo
DGAC
Oscar
Montezuma
NIUBOX
Roberto
Held
Avion Express
Tiago Neves Furtado
Opice Blum Advogados
Martín
Palomino
LATAM
Manuel
Van Oordt
LATAM
Rodrigo
Fernandez
GOL
Diego
Ferrari
CYFA - Abogados
John
Maggio
Condon & Forsyth

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John Maggio

Condon & Forsyth LLP

John Maggio is a partner at the U.S. law firm Condon & Forsyth, and he leads the office in Miami.  He has represented air carriers, aircraft manufacturers, and insurers in wrongful death, personal injury, and contractual litigation. He has extensive experience litigating claims governed by the Warsaw Convention, Montreal Convention, Airline Deregulation Act, and other U.S. aviation statutes. John has litigated in federal and state courts throughout the U.S., including trials in California, Connecticut, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Texas and has argued appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits. John has been regulatory counsel to foreign air carriers and his practice includes counseling clients on regulatory law requirements.

John has been consistently recognized as a leading aviation lawyer in The Legal 500 U.S., Chambers USA, and as a Super Lawyer in Aviation & Aerospace for the New York Metro area (2014-2025).

  • Chambers USA noted “John has an impressive background in the aviation industry and has handled very high-profile cases,” and described John as a “civil, commercial and product liability litigator,” who is “commended for his representation of aviation sector clients in wrongful death and breach of contract litigation.”
  • The Legal 500 described John’s work as “pivotal to the success of the [Miami] office, bringing to bear vast expertise at handling civil, commercial, and product liability litigation, as well as litigating claims governed by international treaties and aviation statutes.”

Diego Ferrari

CYFA - Abogados

Diego Ferrari, Head of the Aviation Desk at CYFA – Abogados providing advice to major stake holders in the aviation business including legacy US and European major airlines; LCCs international and domestic carriers and ground services providers.

Expertise in regulatory matters and public procurement works as well as in high impact conflicts with material experience in cross border litigation (Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Panama, USA and Switzerland); class actions and high profile cases before the Supreme Court.

Arbitrator with the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (Lausanne) and with the Argentine Chamber of Commerce (Buenos Aires).

Rodrigo Fernandez Garcia

GOL Linhas Aéreas

Rodrigo Fernandez Garcia is Director of Digital Solutions and Technology at GOL Linhas Aéreas, where he leads GOLLabs, GOL’s and Smiles’ digital channels, and is also responsible for managing multidisciplinary squads focused on innovation and digital transformation. Under his leadership, he drives projects in artificial intelligence, automation, and customer experience, integrating strategy, technology, and agile methodologies to empower teams and deliver high-impact digital solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, Rodrigo focuses on talent development, fostering an agile culture, and implementing initiatives that raise the standard of digital services in the airline industry.

Martín Palomino

LATAM Airlines Peru

Martín Eduardo Palomino Zapata is the General Counsel of LATAM Airlines Peru, where he has more than a decade of experience in the aviation industry. In his current role, he leads the legal team with a strategic focus on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and supporting the company’s commercial and operational objectives. Martín holds a Law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP). His professional practice is centered on aviation, corporate, and regulatory matters, and he is recognized for fostering collaboration across business areas, managing complex legal challenges, and anticipating risks in the dynamic air transport sector.

Manuel Van Oordt

LATAM

Desde 2018, el Sr. van Oordt lidera con orgullo un fantástico equipo de peruanos que comparten la pasión por gestionar la mejor aerolínea del Perú, garantizando siempre la excelencia en cada viaje.
Durante sus 21 años de trayectoria en LATAM, el Sr. van Oordt ha liderado equipos de ventas, marketing y experiencia del cliente en varios países, ha dirigido la transformación digital de LATAM en Perú y ha liderado la estrategia de sostenibilidad de la compañía. También supervisa las filiales de LATAM en Ecuador y Paraguay.
Es miembro activo y miembro del consejo directivo de varias organizaciones que promueven activamente el desarrollo económico sostenible, el libre comercio, el desarrollo turístico y las iniciativas de integridad en la comunidad empresarial y la sociedad peruana.
El Sr. van Oordt obtuvo su licenciatura en Ingeniería Eléctrica en el Instituto Politécnico de Worcester (WPI) y un MBA en la Escuela de Negocios Ross de la Universidad de Michigan.

MArtin la Rosa

IATA

Ejecutivo con amplia experiencia en el sector aerocomercial. Actualmente, es Area Manager de IATA para Perú y Bolivia. Anteriormente se desempeñó como Subgerente Legal y de Asuntos Corporativos en Latam Airlines Perú, donde también fue Jefe de Derecho Regulatorio, Competencia y Aeronáutico.

Es abogado por la Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú – PUCP, cuenta con un LLM de Northwestern University (Chicago) y una especialización en Business Administration del IE (Madrid).

Alejandro Muñoz

IATA

Assistant Director of External Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, IATA

Alejandro Muñoz is the Assistant Director of External Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Alejandro is a lawyer from Javeriana University in Colombia, with specializations in Competition Law and Administrative Law from the same institution. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Pennsylvania (USA) and has had his law degree recognized by the University of the Basque Country (Spain).

He has over 15 years of experience in the aviation sector, having worked for the Air Transport Association of Colombia (ATAC), Avianca, and for the past nine years at IATA.

Tiago Neves Furtado

Opice Blum Advogados Associados

Tiago Neves Furtado is a Lawyer and Partner at Opice Blum Advogados Associados (Brazil). He is specialized in data protection, cybersecurity, and incident response, advising major airlines, insurers, and financial institutions on regulatory compliance and crisis management. As head of the firm’s Incident Response & Cybersecurity practices, he leads high-profile cases involving ransomware, large-scale data breaches, and cross-border regulatory notifications. He is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) and holds multiple IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, and CDPO-BR), as well as the Foundations of Incident Management certification from Carnegie Mellon University. Tiago is also a member of the IAPP Publications Advisory Board and a professor at leading institutions in Brazil, teaching courses on data governance, cybersecurity law, and AI regulation.

Roberto Held

Avion Express

Roberto Held is executive with more than 25 years of experience in management positions, 10 of which have been in Aviation. The executive’s background is focused on Strategy, Finance, and Company Turnaround, including the second-largest airline in the region. They have extensive experience as a CFO and external advisor in the Aviation, Services, and Consumer sectors, and as a member of Boards of Directors. They hold a degree in Industrial Engineering with an Executive MBA and a specialization in Financial Law. The executive is currently the Business Development Head – Americas for Avion Express.

Oscar Montezuma

NIUBOX

Oscar Montezuma es abogado por la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, con una maestría en Derecho por The George Washington University. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en los sectores de telecomunicaciones y tecnologías de la información. Ha asesorado al Ministerio TIC de Colombia y fue miembro de la Comisión de Derechos de Autor del INDECOPI. Posee estudios en ciberseguridad en la Harvard Kennedy School y en innovación legal en Suffolk University. Es docente en temas de Derecho y Tecnología y actualmente dirige Niubox, firma legal y de asuntos públicos especializada en negocios digitales, con presencia en Perú, Ecuador y Colombia.

Donald Castillo Gallegos

DGAC

Líder en el ámbito aeronáutico, que cuenta con una destacada trayectoria a lo largo de su carrera en la Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil. Ha ocupado cargos claves, tales como Director de Seguridad Aeronáutica, Coordinador Técnico de Seguridad de Aviación, Mercancías Peligrosas y Facilitación (AVSEC-FAL), Inspector de AVSEC-FAL, así como Auditor Internacional OACI e Instructor OACI.

Con un enfoque integral en la seguridad aeronáutica, posee amplios conocimientos y experiencia en la gestión de procesos administrativos, operativos y logísticos aplicados a la aeronáutica. Su expertise abarca la seguridad en aeropuertos y aeródromos, tanto civiles como militares, la gestión de mercancías peligrosas, y la protección ambiental. Además, es especialista en inteligencia y seguridad integral, abarcando desde instalaciones hasta operaciones de alto nivel.

Su capacidad en habilidades blandas lo ha posicionado como un líder capaz de gestionar equipos de trabajo efectivos, ejecutar actividades de instrucción, protocolos y relaciones públicas. Además, su dominio del inglés y su destreza en el uso de herramientas informáticas complementan su perfil profesional, permitiéndole gestionar proyectos internacionales con gran éxito.

Oficial en retiro de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú, alcanzando el rango de Mayor, con 15 años de servicio efectivo y 5 años de formación profesional en Inteligencia y Seguridad. Es Licenciado en Ciencias de la Administración Aeroespacial con especialización en Seguridad Integral de Instalaciones, y posee Maestrías en Administración y Gerencia Pública.

A lo largo de su carrera, ha liderado la ejecución y supervisión de planes de seguridad y contingencias, el planeamiento estratégico y operacional, y ha sido fundamental en la formación de equipos de trabajo para la mejora continua de procesos aeronáuticos.

José Ignacio García Arboleda

Garcíarboleda

José Ignacio García Arboleda, is a lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá, Colombia). Graduate studies in administrative law from the same university. Advanced Master’s studies (LL.M.) in Air and Space Law from Leiden University (The Netherlands).

Founding Partner at Garcíarboleda in Bogotá, Colombia, where he leads the aviation law practice. He advises some of the most recognised local and international airlines with presence in Latin America on litigation, regulatory, contractual, and aircraft financing matters. He represents clients in significant aviation-related claims, as well as insurance and reinsurance companies in matters related to civil liability, insurance law, and consumer protection. He has also represented and advised lessors and financiers in aircraft transactions involving Colombia and in the repossession of aircraft by creditors. Lecturer at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (undergraduate and graduate). IATA Instructor. Member of the Board of Editors of the Air and Space Law Journal.

Juan José Salmón

LAP

Juan José Salmón is a Peruvian executive, lawyer graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and has a master’s degree in law from the University of Southampton, England.  With more than 20 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, and airport sectors, he has headed companies in these fields from the top management. Since 2011, he has served as General Manager of Lima Airport, operator of Jorge Chávez International Airport. Since 2023, he has been Vice President of ACI-LAC (Airport Council International Latin America Caribbean).

Leonardo Boszczowski

ICAO-OACI

Leonardo Boszczowski graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the State University of Londrina, Brazil, in 1999. In 2003, he joined the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Brazil’s civil aviation authority, as a regulation expert. At ANAC, he served in various roles, including regulator, inspector, and instructor in aviation security and air transport facilitation. In his position as Manager of Security and Facilitation at ANAC, he played a key role in developing the National Civil Aviation Security Program and the National Air Transport Facilitation Program. He implemented key regulations for passengers with disabilities, advanced passenger information (API), and passenger name record (PNR), and contributed to the reactivation of the National Committees on Civil Aviation Security and Air Transport Facilitation. He also has collaborated with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), serving as a member of the ICAO AVSEC Panel of Experts and as a USAP auditor, participating in audits and coordination at national and international levels.

Since 2019, Boszczowski has served as the Regional Officer for Aviation Security and Facilitation at the ICAO South American Regional Office in Lima, Peru. In this role, he supports the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices across 13 States in the region, enhancing aviation security and facilitation. He coordinates regional efforts, delivers training as an ICAO instructor, and strengthens compliance and cooperation in South America.

Diogo Arbigaus

ICAO-OACI

Diogo Fernando Arbigaus: Abogado, con maestría en Derecho Regulatorio por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile y maestría en Gestión de la Navegación Aérea por la École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile – ENAC, Francia. Cuenta con 17 años de experiencia en la Autoridad Aeronáutica de Brasil (ANAC), trabajando en temas de regulación económica y transporte aéreo internacional. Desde 2024, se desempeña como Especialista en Transporte Aéreo en la Oficina Regional de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI) en Lima, Perú. Participó en el Comité Jurídico de la OACI entre 2008 y 2016, y posee amplia experiencia en la negociación de tratados internacionales y acuerdos sobre servicios aéreos

Marcela Prieto-Botero

United Airlines

Veronica Garcia is the Senior Manager-International Labor Relations at United Airlines. She supports Latin America and Western Europe in union negotiations.

Veronica received an MBA from Hult International Business School in London and her Bachelors degree from UC Santa Barbara. She’s based out of United’s Chicago headquarters. In her spare time, Veronica enjoys adventure travel, and spending time with her loyal German Shepherd, Kai.

Gloria Loza Murrugarra

SKY Airline Perú

Gloria Loza Murrugarra is Legal & Corporate Affairs manager – SKY AIRLINE PERÚ S.A.C – the most important Low-Cost Carrier in Chile and Peru, with presence in 8 countries across America.  Loza has been with SKY Peru for almost 6 years; with over 16 years of experience in the Legal department with increasing responsibility during her tenure.  Prior to joining SKY, Loza was employed by Latam Airlines Peru and Avianca where she acquired in-depth knowledge and wide experience in relevant areas of regulatory, aeronautical and international law. Loza holds a Law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and a master’s in law (LLM) with concentration in Business Law from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

Peter Cerdá

ALTA IATA

Peter Cerdá – IATA’s VP for Americas and ALTA’s CEO. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Cerdá began his career at Iberia Airlines and joined IATA in 1996, where he continues to serve as Regional Vice President for the Americas. In 2025, he joined ALTA, working closely with authorities, regulators, and other stakeholders in the sector.

Marcela Prieto-Botero

Vision Americas International

Marcela Prieto-Botero, CEO Vision Americas International, es una politóloga colombiana con más de 25 años de experiencia en el diseño de políticas públicas y estratégicas de comunicaciones. Tiene una amplia trayectoria profesional, habiéndose desempeñado como Directora General de Foros Semana en la Revista Semana, una publicación reconocida por sus influyentes análisis políticos y económicos en Colombia.

Marcela también ha ocupado el cargo de Directora Ejecutiva del Instituto de Ciencias Políticas – Hernán Echavarría Olózaga – de Bogotá, uno de los think tanks especializados en políticas pública más influyentes del país. A lo largo de su carrera, Marcela ha trabajado como asesora y jefa de campaña de diversos candidatos, tanto a nivel local como nacional. También ha adquirido experiencia internacional como consultora en Oxford Analytica (en Inglaterra).

Rosângela Olivieri

Air France/KLM

Rosângela Olivieri brings over 20 years of experience in HR management across Latin America, including Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina. With previous experience in the real estate, out-of-home media, financial markets, among others, currently, she holds the South America Human Resources Director position at Air France – KLM for six years, where she is responsible for leading HR strategy and initiatives for the region.

Graduated in both Marketing and Psychology, her educational credentials also include specialized training in Strategic People Management, an MBA in People Management and post-MBA in Neurobusiness. 

Jaime Binder

CLAC-LACAC

Jaime Binder is a lawyer from the University of Chile, holds a Master’s degree in Management and Public Policies from the same institution, and a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Government and Public Administration from the Complutense University of Madrid. He has served as a university professor in subjects related to public policy, public management, negotiation, and air transport law. Since January 2019, he has served as Secretary of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC).

He has over 22 years of experience in the public sector, particularly in land and air transport. He has held positions as Counselor and later as Secretary General of the Civil Aviation Board of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile. He also served as Director of the State Railways Company (EFE-Chile) and the Arica-La Paz Railway Company (FCALP-Chile), as well as Executive Director of the Land Transport Inspection Program of the Undersecretariat of Transport of Chile.

In the course of his duties, he has led international negotiations, promoted liberalization and facilitation processes in commercial air transport, and organized seminars, courses, and workshops both nationally and internationally on aviation-related topics. In his role at LACAC, he actively promotes cooperation among 22 States from Latin America and the Caribbean, fostering regional integration in civil aviation.

Oracio Marquez

IATA

Oracio Marquez is Regional Director for External Relations & Sustainability (EAS) for Latin America and the Caribbean.  In this role, Oracio and the EAS team are responsible for myriad of issues ranging from managing international government and stakeholder relations to advocating on government regulatory matters affecting the airline industry in the region.  The EAS team is also responsible for promoting the advancement of global best practices and standards aimed at simplifying the doing business process for IATA’s member airlines. 

Internally, Oracio and the EAS team work closely with IATA’s country managers, regional leadership team and the other divisions at IATA to collectively develop and implement strategies to promote the attributes of the aviation sector.  Externally, the team seeks to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including member airlines, government authorities, trade associations and other potential allies.  

Milagros Rabines

Diaz Palao & Siles Abogados

Milagros Rabines is a Peruvian attorney admitted to the Lima Bar Association since April 1998, holding both an LL.B. and a master’s degree in Business Law from the Universidad de Lima. She has served as legal counsel in the public and private sectors, with particular depth in aviation: advising national and international air carriers on corporate, commercial, administrative and customs matters, and defending cargo airlines in complex litigation. Her practice also encompasses trade-logistics compliance and dispute resolution in civil and administrative forums, as well as strategic counsel to industry associations involved in foreign commerce. Fluent in Spanish and English, Ms. Rabines currently represents several airline clients and continues to focus on Aeronautical, Corporate, Commercial, Administrative and Customs Law.

Diego Fargosi

Fargosi Abogados

Diego Fargosi Bond is an Argentine lawyer (LL.B., Universidad Católica Argentina) with a postgraduate specialty in Aviation Law (I.N.D.A.E.), partner at Fargosi Abogados, and former Executive Director of Aerolíneas Argentinas (2006-2009), where he also served as President of the Argentine Chamber of Airlines (CLARA) from 2007 to 2009. An alumnus of Holland & Knight, he advises airlines, lessors, financial institutions, and travel agencies on legal and regulatory matters, having assisted in more than 150 aircraft and engine transactions, and is a frequent source for national newspapers and specialized aviation media.

Liliana Rodrigues Kaps

Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein

Liliana Rodrigues Kaps is a lawyer and senior associate at Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein, graduate at Heidelberg University in 2012 (Germany) with specialization in International Aviation Law and International Banking and Finance Law. She is a legal advisor and legal representative in Germany of international airlines from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, with several years of experience in aviation law and litigation. She is a member of the German-Lusitanian Lawyer’s Association, member of AirReg, the Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany.

Ken quinn

Clyde & Co

Ken Quinn acts as litigation, regulatory, enforcement, antitrust, and corporate counsel to several domestic and international airlines, insurers, aerospace companies, lenders/lessors, private equity/hedge funds, advanced air mobility companies, airport developers, and other companies on aviation—related matters.
In a career spanning 30 years, Ken has handled some of the industry’s largest accidents, incidents, terrorist events, deals, cases, and matters. He served as General Counsel & Secretary of the Flight Safety Foundation for 25 years, as Chief Counsel of the US Federal Aviation Administration (1991-1993), counselor to the US Secretary of Transportation (1989-1991), and senior advisor to the US Office of the President-Elect (1988). He was named a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in 1997, serves on the Board and as counsel of the RAeS DC Branch, and on the RAeS Membership Services Board in London, England, since 2012.
Ken has served on the Board (2012-2016) and as President of the International Aviation Club (2015-2016).
He was Chair of the American Bar Association Forum on Air & Space Law (1994-1996), served on its Executive Committee (1994-2024), and was Editor-in-Chief of the ABA’s The Air & Space Lawyer publication for 13 years. He is on the Board of Governors of Army Navy CC, and the Northern Illinois University Foundation. He is 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, and a Patron of the Vatican Art Museums.
He is currently acting on behalf of insurers in connection with the DCA mid-air crash between an Army Black Hawk helicopter PAT 25 and American flight 5342. He is acting on behalf of Flexjet in connection with a near miss at MDW with a Southwest flight. He is working for two of the largest AAM companies, one of the largest airline holding companies, developers of professional football and basketball stadiums, corporate flight departments, MROs, flight schools, private equity on airline foreign ownership and control, and airlines on regulatory and enforcement matters.
He is representing Goldman Sachs and its subsidiary AvPorts on the private long-term lease of HVN airport and related NEPA litigation now pending in the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. He is representing AIA in connection with the development of an all-cargo, perishable goods airport accepted under the FAA Private Investment Partnership Program.
He represented the Kyoto-based lithium ion battery manufacturer on claims, investigations, insurance, and
Paris ICC arbitration in connection with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounding; the airport security screening
companies in 9/11; the cities of New York and Chicago on airport litigation, airport slots, and use/lease agreements; the Terminal One Group Association and airlines in connection with litigation and the $9.0B terminal development at JFK; major US airlines in litigation over airport access at DAL, Airbus purchase and sale agreements, customer litigation, class-action litigation, and contract of carriage matters.
Some of his other high-profile engagements have been representing foreign airlines over engine supplier shortages; airlines in acquisition, antitrust immunity requests, and regulatory compliance; commercial space and social media companies regarding international treaty and mishap matters; a large infrastructure fund in the first use of FAA’s private partnership program—LMM in San Juan, PR; Airbus in
the crash of AA587.
He represented Virgin America to get its wings in DOT certification and DC Circuit litigation, which remains
the seminal case in US “actual control” determinations. He represented the MRO, SabreTech, in connection with the historic criminal, civil, and enforcement cases following the crash of ValuJet 592.
He served as Chair of the DOT Secretary’s Task Force on Aviation Security & Intelligence following the terrorist bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, and served as Vice Chair of the ICAO Task Force on Safety Information Protection. He has represented industry CEOs and an FAA Administrator in employment matters.

Admissions:

o District of Columbia

o US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

o US Courts of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

o US District Court, Northern District of Illinois Education

o J.D., with honors, DePaul University College of Law, 1985. Notes Editor, DePaul Law Review; Editor, A.S.I.L.S. International Law Journal.

o B.A., Finance, Northern Illinois University, 1982 Memberships

o ABA

o Section of Antitrust Law

o Torts Trial and Insurance Practice Section

o Forum on Air & Space Law

o Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Experience Presentations

o Moderator, “Boardroom Conversation – Change Management Under the Microscope.” CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Grand Cayman Islands, April 2025

o Panelist, “Grand Debate.” IATA World Legal Symposium – Shanghai, China, February 2025

o Moderator, “Foreign Ownership and Control Restrictions in Light of the Inability of Airlines to do Cross Border M&A.” Airline Economics – Dublin, Ireland, January 2025

o Moderator, “It Ain’t Easy Being Green: The Perils of Advertising Environmental Initiatives.” ABA TIPS Aviation and Aerospace Law Conference: Reaching New Heights – Washington, DC, September 2024

o Panelist, “Global Regulatory Update.” McGill University Institute of Air & Space Law, Aviation Liability, Insurance and Finance Conference – Montreal, CA , September 2024

o Moderator, “Flying Through Turbulence: The Facts and Myths of Aviation Safety.” Royal Aeronautical Society Roundtable Discussion – Washington, DC, August 2024

o Moderator, “Airline Competition and Consumer Protection.” Clyde & Co International Aviation & Aerospace Conference Series – London, England, May 2024

o Panelist, “Regulatory and Policy Insight.” Symposium on Air Accessibility and the Law – London, England, April 2024

o Moderator, “Legislative Updates and Outlook for 2024.” American Bar Association: Forum on Air & Space Law – Arlington, VA, March 2024

o Speaker, “New York City Bar Talk–Sustainability.“ New York City Bar Association– New York, NY, November 2023

o Panelist, “Products Liability: Aviation Accident Investigation and Litigation.“ Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand – Sydney, Australia, May 2023

o Panelist, “Liability of Governments for Aviation Accidents and Acts of Terrorism.” PEOPIL/McGill – Paris, France, April 2023

o Moderator, “The Looming Pilot Shortage: Myth, Reality and Colgan Flight 3407.” American Bar Association Aviation Litigation Institute – Webinar, June 2022

o Moderator, “North American Developments.” CAPA Live, December 2021

o Moderator, “Critical Thinkers–Leading an Airline in 2021.” CAPA Live, March 2021

o Moderator, “Crisis Management and Ethics.” BELIEF Week 2021 Northern Illinois University (NIU) – March 2021

o Moderator, “International Operations in the Wake of COVID-19.” CAPA Live, January 2021

o Moderator, “Crisis Management.” Flight Safety Foundation, International Aviation Safety Summit – Taipei, Taiwan, November 2019

o Moderator, “Update on Products Liability Cases and a Case Study on Major Accident Litigation: Plaintiff and Defendant Strategies.” 12th Annual McGill Conference on Aviation Liability, Litigation & Finance – Montreal, Canada, October 2019

o Moderator, “Recent Developments in International Trade Affecting Aviation.” Aviation Working Group – New York, NY, October 2019

o Moderator, “Airline Partnerships, Alliances, Competition Law and Sustainability.” CAPA Airline Leader’s Summit – Dublin, Ireland, May 2019

o Moderator, “Where To: North America’s Approach to Open Skies.” CAPA 2019 Americas Aviation Summit – Denver, Colorado, March 2019

o Panelist, “Governance and Management: Hot Air, Cold Feet and High Stakes – Mock Airline Executive Crisis Meeting.” Legal Symposium, International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) – Rome, Italy, March 2019

o Moderator, “The Future of Airline Competition, Mergers, Alliances, Antitrust Immunity, and Entry.” Legal Symposium, International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) – Rome, Italy, March 2019

o Moderator, “Information Protection – Litigation Perspective.” Flight Safety Foundation (‘FSF”) International Aviation Safety Summit – Seattle, Washington, November 2018

o Moderator, “The Protection of Safety Data, Safety Information and Related Sources.” ICAO Regional Safety Management Symposium – Lima, Peru, April 2018

o Moderator, “The Great Debate: Is There a Future for Open Skies Agreements?” CAPA Americas Aviation Summit – Houston, Texas, April 2018

o Co-Panelist, “The Protection of Safety Data, Safety Information and Related Sources.” ICAO Regional Safety Management Symposium – Lima, Peru, March 2018

Márcio Souto

United Airlines

Márcio Souto is an experienced legal professional with over 30 years of work in the commercial aviation industry. He currently serves as Managing Counsel for United Airlines in Brazil and as a Director on the Board of Representatives of International Airlines in Brazil (JURCAIB), an organization that represents more than 30 international carriers operating in the country.

Widely recognized for his expertise in legal and regulatory matters affecting aviation, Márcio has extensive experience engaging with government authorities, airport regulators, and industry associations. His areas of specialization include international air service agreements—such as those between the United States and Brazil—as well as key multilateral treaties that govern global aviation, including the Chicago and Montreal Conventions.

Ivette Franco Koroneos

Copa Airlines

Ivette Franco Koroneos is a Panama-based attorney and the Senior Legal Director of Copa Airlines for over 20 years. She has served several positions in the public sector. Ivette worked in the Embassy of Panama to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. and was appointed several representations to the OAS such as alternate Representative to the OAS and Representative of Panama to the Inter-American Commission of Women. Ivette also worked as General Director of Legal Affairs and Treaties and Chief of Staff for the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama. She is an active member of the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), and of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives

Sergio Ribeiro Martins

Beaumont & Son / Clyde & Co

Sergio Ribeiro Martins is Legal Director at Beaumont & Son / Clyde & Co working since 2011 with aviation law acting on behalf of local and international airlines as well as their insurers and reinsurers, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious matters.   Versed in liability claims arising from air carriage such as passengers’ transportation, cargo matters, airport operations and accidents in general (including major accidents). Experience in various jurisdictions across South America, Central America, the Caribbean and the US. Specialised in Brazilian Procedural and Civil Law by Fluminense Federal University (UFF) and MBA in Insurance/Reinsurance by the National Insurance School (ENS).

Thiago Carvalho

ASBZ Advogados

Thiago Carvalho, partner at ASBZ Advogados specializing in aviation law, is one of the leading exponents of aeronautical law. He is a member of the Aeronautical Law Committees of OAB-RJ (Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Section) and OAB-Conselho Federal (Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association), and a council member of the Brazilian Institute of Aeronautical Law. With over 12 years of experience in aeronautical law and civil aviation, his expertise is widely recognized in the field

Richard Galindo

avianca

Richard Galindo, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at avianca since November 2020. Previously, he served in various senior legal roles at AGIL from 2017 to November 2020. In his role as the Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Galindo was integral to the Company’s successful out-of-court restructuring in 2019 and Chapter 11 reorganization and emergence during the COVID-19 pandemic. He holds a law degree and a post-graduate degree in corporate law from the law school of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, a post-graduate degree in tax law from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in business law from UCLA. Prior to joining the Avianca Group, Mr. Galindo served as director of the corporate/M&A practice group at Brigard Urrutia and worked in other law firms, including Withers (New York) and other Colombian law firms. Mr. Galindo is admitted to the practice of law both in Colombia and in the State of New York.

Carlos Gutiérrez Laguna

AETAI

Carlos Gutiérrez Laguna is a Lawyer, currently general manager of AETAI – Asociación de Empresas de Transporte Aéreo Internacional – which is the association that brings together almost all international operators in Peru. He holds a bachelor degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He completed a Master’s Degree in Aviation Business Administration at the Autonomous University of Madrid. He has developed his professional career in the tourism and private aeronautical sector for more than twenty-one years. Likewise, he has six years of experience in the Civil Aviation Authority of Peru. His practice is focused on legal and regulatory matters in the air transport sector.

Humberto Lopez Mata

Delta Air Lines

Humberto Lopez Mata is the Director of International and Regulatory Affairs at Delta Air Lines where he is responsible for regulatory matters and leading the organization’s government affairs strategy in Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Before joining Delta Air Lines, Humberto was an Associate at the international law firm, White & Case, and held senior positions at Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, Grupo Bimbo, the largest Mexican-owned baking company and one of the largest bakery companies in the world, and Instituto para la Protección al Ahorro Bancario (IPAB), Mexico’s deposit insurance entity. He is a graduate from Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico, and Northwestern University and Miami University in the United States of America, and is also licensed to practice law in Florida, New York, and Mexico.

Eliseo Llamazares

KPMG

Eliseo Llamazares is partner in KPMG and Head of Aviation in LATAM.

Eliseo has developed his professional career for more than 20 years in Spain (Palma de Mallorca) leading aviation industry.  In 2017 started his career in Latin-American, moving to Chile and leading this industry in South America and now is living in Panama, leading aviation and tourism industries, in all Latin-America.

Eliseo has a master’s degree on Airports, Airlines and Aeronautic Management in IT Aerea (Spain).

Viviana Martín

avianca

Viviana Martín is the Global Director of Institutional Relations of Avianca, and the President and General Manager of Avianca Costa Rica.

She has a Doctorate and Master in Commercial Law, Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA), Specialization in Marketing, Innovation and Digital Business, Specialization in Management Skills, and is graduated in Coaching and Mentoring.

She worked on eight public positions in different governments of Costa Rica and Central America, as Minister of Justice, Deputy and Head of Government Fraction, Vice Minister of Transportation, President of Civil Aviation, President of the Public Transportation Council, President of COCESNA in Central America.

Viviana is an Industry Affairs Advisory Council of IATA, for 4 years ago.

And she is a university professor for more than 20 years, in 4 different Universities.

Jonathon Foglia

Cozen O'Connor Attorneys

Jonathon Foglia is a Member and Co-Chair of the Aviation Industry Team at Cozen O’Connor Attorneys, where he counsels clients on a wide range of aviation regulatory and commercial matters. As part of his practice, Jonathon represents U.S. and non-U.S. airlines as well as trade associations before federal aviation regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Jonathon also acts for respondents in governmental investigations and enforcement and civil penalty proceedings involving alleged violations of various federal aviation-related statutes and regulations.

Jonathon has consistently been ranked as a leading aviation attorney in peer-review publications, including Chambers USA, Who’s Who Legal, and Expert Guides. He serves on the adjunct faculty at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches Aviation Law, and currently is the Editor-in-Chief for the American Bar Association’s Air & Space Lawyer.

Jonathon earned his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from American University and his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.

Ricardo Bernardi

Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados
Ricardo Bernardi founding partner of Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados, Ricardo Bernardi has extensive experience in aviation law. For the last 30 years, he has been providing full assistance to top international airlines operating in Brazil.
His practice covers the whole range of air law, including litigation, regulatory and finance matters. Owing to his experience, Ricardo was appointed as a member of the commission created by the Brazilian Senate to draft a proposed bill of the Aeronautical Code.
Ricardo Bernardi has written various published articles related to aviation law and has been contributing as speaker in various national and international symposiums on the subject.

Marcelo Mello

Nantes Mello Advogados

Marcelo Mello is the Co-Founder Nantes Mello Advogados, Co-Managing Partner and practice leader of Structured & Asset Finance at Nantes Mello Advogados, a boutique law firm focused on delivering tailored and exclusive legal advice to a select group of clients. Marcelo focuses on providing strategic and transactional counseling to a wide range of clients in Aviation and Finance matters. Marcelo has represented airlines, lessors, manufacturers and financiers, across a whole spectrum of aviation and ship finance deals such as acquisition, sale, financing (including pre-delivery financing), operating leasing, tax-based leasing, Spanish tax operating leases, aircraft-backed debt and equity transactions, securitizations, and export credit transactions. Marcelo also has extensive experience in airline workouts and negotiating creditor support on pre-workout scenarios. Before starting Nantes Mello Advogados, Marcelo has held Structured & Asset Finance lawyer positions in two top-tier law firms. From 2013 to 2016, Marcelo held positions in the investment banking industry at Deutsche Bank AG and Credit Suisse AG, in São Paulo and New York. Marcelo has received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Catholic University of São Paulo.

Ricardo Maluff

Maluf e Rodrigues Advogados

Lawyer and founding partner of “Maluf e Rodrigues Advogados”, graduate at Mackenzie University in 1982 (São Paulo – Brazil) with specialization in International Aviation Law is a legal advisor and legal representative in Brazil of international airlines from Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 30 years of experience in aviation law and legal advice in corporate law, President of KANOUN Institute of Compared International Law, Counselor of IBAER – Brazilian Institute of Aeronautical Law, Consultant Member of ALTA – Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association.

Constantly participates in research committees and aeronautical studies in several associations related to Civil Aviation in Brazil and other countries.

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