Nereida Melendez-Rivera

Nereida has conducted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In Puerto Rico, she has conducted internal investigations related to fraud, conflicts of interest and Medicare.

She has defended individuals and corporations facing various criminal charges, both at the investigative stage and post indictment.

Nereida has a passion for education and a commitment to the community. Before becoming an attorney, she taught bilingual education. She was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, where she taught a course in white-collar crime. She additionally served as a guest speaker at the University of Mexico Law School, where she lectured on class actions and trial advocacy.