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Lorena Grillo

Partner

Lorena is a partner at Expertise Advisor Abogados & Consultores. She brings a wealth of experience in litigation within the Ecuadorian legal system, with a specific focus on Family and Criminal law. Lorena excels in developing effective legal strategies to defend the interests of private clients, companies, and public institutions in a variety of cases. Notably, she also provides valuable guidance and pro bono legal representation in cases involving the rights of children and adolescents. Lorena’s dedication to advocating for her clients and her commitment to the community make her an invaluable asset to the firm.

Academic training
  • Lawyer of the Republic of Ecuador, Universidad de las Américas, SumaCumLaude Honors.
  • Doctor in Jurisprudence, Universidad de las Américas, CumLaude Honors.
  • Master’s Degree in Procedural Law from the U. Andina Simón Bolívar.
  • Master’s Degree in Economic Criminal Law from Universidad de la Rioja (UNIR).
Academic experience
  • 2013: GUEST LECTURER, ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND ARBITRAL AWARDS, UNIVERSIDAD ANDINA SIMÓN BOLÍVAR – UASB, HIGHER SPECIALIZATION IN PROCEDURAL LAW
  • 2007-2013 CIVIL PROCEDURAL LAW, UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS – UDLA
  • LEGAL CLINIC, UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS – UDLA
  • ECUADORIAN COMMERCE CODE, UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS – UDLA
  • LEGAL ADVICE TO BUSINESSES, UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS – UDLA
  • CRIMINAL LAW 1 & CRIMINAL LAW 2, UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS – UDA
Acknowledgments
  • Member of number and Current Vice President of the Ecuadorian Institute of Procedural Law
  • The “Dr. Carlos Andreucci” 2019, awarded by the National Federation of Lawyers.
  • Lawyer recommended by Leader’s League 2020 in Economic Criminal Law
  • Lawyer recommended by Leader’s League 2021 in Economic Criminal Law
Memberships / Associations
  • Member of the Ecuadorian Institute of Procedural Law. Member of the Board of Directors, periods 2016-2018 and 2018-2020.
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Practice Areas
  • Penal
  • Family