Latinvex Recognizes Nicole Duclos and Veronica Yepez as Top Female Lawyers

Latinvex Recognizes Nicole Duclos and Veronica Yepez as Top Female Lawyers

September 30, 2024

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON- Latinvex has once again named Nicole Duclos and Veronica Yepez among "Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers." Nicole was recognized in the "Arbitration & Litigation" category while Veronica was recognized among "FCPA & Fraud" lawyers.

Nicole, described by a client to Latinvex as "an extraordinary attorney," focuses her practice on international commercial and investment arbitration, as well as transnational litigation, with an emphasis on Latin America. Her experience spans construction, energy, mining, and finance, among other industries. Nicole also regularly sits as an arbitrator.

Veronica is an experienced white-collar defense lawyer who regularly conducts cross-border investigations, represents corporate and individual clients before U.S. criminal and civil enforcement authorities, and advises on FCPA compliance. She leads Covington's anti-corruption and investigations practice in Latin America. A tri-lingual lawyer, she draws upon her deep understanding of local business culture in Latin America and her on-the-ground experience to help clients operating in the region navigate complex cross-border compliance issues.

Latinvex publishes daily news and weekly analysis on Latin America business and provides extensive coverage of Latin America's legal, technology, and energy sectors.