
Miriam Figueroa
PartnerDeputy Managing Partner, San Juan Office
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Education
- LL.M., Harvard Law School
- J.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law Review, Editor-in-Chief 1994-1995
summa cum laude - B.A., International Studies and Political Science, Macalester College
magna cum laude
Awards
- Chambers Global
Band 4, Puerto Rico Corporate/Commercial (2023) - Included in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for her work in Administrative Law, Project Finance and Development and Energy Law (2019-2023)
- "Lawyer Of The Year" by Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for Administrative Law (2021)
- Recognized as a top lawyer in energy by Legal 500 rankings for Latin America (2020)
Pro Bono
Miriam provides legal assistance and general support to a foster home and adoption agency in Puerto Rico in their processes of coordinating and effecting adoptions in Puerto Rico. She is also member of the DLA Piper North America Pro Bono Steering Committee, local Diversity and Inclusion Committee and of the Global LAW Steering Committee.
Insight Overview
Publications and Media Mentions
- Author, "Public-private partnerships in Puerto Rico: Key Points," March 2017
- Mentioned in "Bufete global de abogadas planta bandera en Puerto Rico," elnuevodia.com, August 28, 2016
- Quoted in "Catch-22,” P3 Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 2
Prior Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Miriam worked in the corporate department of a leading law firm in Puerto Rico and as general counsel and executive vice president of the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico. Prior to working in the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, Miriam was an associate in a leading global firm, working out of its New York and Tokyo offices. She also served as law clerk to former Chief Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, José Andreu García.
Leadership and Pro Bono work
- Co-Chair of the Public-Private Partnership Special Project integration initiative at DLA Piper and is a member of the DLA Piper local Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
- Miriam provides legal assistance and general support to a foster home and adoption agency in Puerto Rico in their processes of coordinating and effecting adoptions in Puerto Rico.
Memberships And Affiliations
- Puerto Rico Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association