Mexico City, May 15th, 2024.
Carlos Velázquez De León was elected Chair of Lex Mundi’s Board of Directors following the meeting that took place in London on May 10, 2024, at Lex Mundi’s Annual Connect & Collaborate Conference. Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms, with 150+ member firms and more than 22,000 lawyers worldwide.
“Assuming this new role, I am acutely aware of the ever-evolving nature of the global legal landscape, with new and powerful players emerging to remind us of the opportunities and challenges that await us. It is now more important than ever to close our ranks and show the world that Lex Mundi firms are unmatched at achieving the highest standards in legal services. I have no doubt that with Lex Mundi’s focus on global vision, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to our core values, we will continue to be at the cutting edge of the industry”.
Velázquez de León, a Partner in Mexico with leading law firm Basham, Ringe Y Correa, S.C. in Monterrey, in the area of Corporate Law, has served on Lex Mundi’s Board of Directors since 2020 and has previously held the positions of Secretary and Chair-Elect, and remains an Executive Committee Member. In his role as Chair, which will have a duration of one year, he will leverage his extensive experience to support Lex Mundi’s Board in crafting and realizing Lex Mundi’s global vision.
Helena Samaha, Lex Mundi President & CEO, added, “We are delighted to welcome Carlos to the role of Chair. His leadership will be crucial as we embark on a new strategic plan for Lex Mundi’s future success and development, and we look forward to taking that strategy forward under Carlos’s stewardship.”
Carlos’ appointment is a testament to the exceptional talent assembled at Basham, Ringe Y Correa. The firm has a distinguished history in Mexico spanning more than 100 years and has earned the trust of its clients. It also reflects the firm’s continued commitment to excellence and leadership in the legal profession.
