Nereida Melendez-Rivera
PartnerDeputy Office Managing Partner
"A lawyer of lawyers."
About
CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States District Court for the District of Puerto RicoUnited States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
EXPERIENCE
Investigations in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic dealing with potential corruption, violations of policies and conflicts of interest.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Education
- J.D., University of Michigan
Winner of the Jane L. Mixer award - B.A., Grand Valley State University 1980
Awards
The Legal 500 Latin America
- Recommended, Puerto Rico Dispute Resolution and Bankruptcy (2023-2024)
Prior Experience
Before joining the firm, Nereida was a founding partner at a Puerto Rican law firm as well as a litigation partner at a major local firm. She additionally served as the Chief of the White Collar Crime division at the US Attorney's Office for Puerto Rico.
Memberships And Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Puerto Rico Bar Association
My latest insights
Connect
Phone
+1 787 945 9130
(Work, San Juan)