ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Colombia Conference (May 2019) - Maria-Leticia spoke on the panel 'Problematic Causes.'.Program (October 2019) - Maria-Leticia was the featured speaker at the event. 30 Year Anniversary of the Fordham Law LL.M.Latam Smart Energy: Maria-Leticia spoke on the panel “Legal overview of the Latin American energy sector post COVID-19” (April 2020).“From Pandemic to Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities for the Colombian Economy” by the Colombian American Association – Maria-Leticia was a speaker (July 2020).LATAM Sustainable Investment Virtual Summit – Maria-Leticia was a moderator for LATAM Women (September 2020).Innovation and Technology: Solutions Leading the Recovery of the Colombian Economy conference – Maria-Leticia spoke on the panel “Beyond COVID-19: New Opportunities for the Fintech Companies” (December 2020).Participated on a panel for the New Lawyer Institute, “On Ramp to the Legal Profession” hosted by New York City Bar (January 2021).Provided introductory remarks for the LatinoJustice 2021 President’s Address (January 2021).Speaker on panel 'Competitive Landscape' for Fordham Law School program Structural Issues in Law Firm Management (March 2021).Provided introductory remarks for the podcast 'How Can Corporate Governance Matters in the ESG Triad Contribute to a Post-Pandemic Recovery in Latin America?' (November 2021).Mergers & Acquisitions (June 2015) - Maria-Leticia is quoted discussing the firm's growing and expanding Latin America practice.Portafolio Magazine – Maria-Leticia is profiled and honored with Women Together Award (July 2018).La Republica, leading business newspaper in Colombia, profiled Maria-Leticia and Willkie’s Latin America Practice (December 2019).The Legal 500, Five Hundred Magazine profiles Maria-Leticia (February 2020).GC’s Women in Law: Latin America Edition spotlights an interview with Maria-Leticia (March 2020).“Latin America Energy & Projects: The COVID-19 Impact” – a Q&A interview by Latinvex (May 2020).“Energy and infrastructure: the resilient opportunities for investment in post-pandemic Latin America” in The Legal 500 GC Latin America Survey 2020 (September 2020).Featured in a profile in Latin Counsel (November 2020).“Chile Aims to Win Green Hydrogen Race” in Project Finance International (February 2021).Profiled in Latinvex 'Willkie Expands Latin America Focus, Team' (November 2021).Featured in Latinvex 'M&A Outlook Special Report' (February 2022).'Perspectives on Latin America' (February 2022).

'Women in Law: Latin America' in The Legal 500 GC Magazine (July 2022).She is fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Maria-Leticia was also honored as one of LatinoJustice’s four 2017 “Latina Trailblazers.” She is also an active member of YPO, Young Presidents’ Organization, a supporter of many charities, including Aid for Aids/Aid for Life.Ī native Colombian, Maria-Leticia began her career as an associate in Willkie’s Paris office. In 2018, The International Committee of Women Together presented Maria-Leticia with its annual Women Together Award for excellence in the areas of banking and international finance, which was the subject of an in-depth profile by Portafolio magazine. The Legal 500 included her on its 2022 “Private Practice Powerlist,” recognizing leading US attorneys with a focus on Mexico, and she is also named to Lawyers of Color’s 2022 “Law Firm Leaders” list. She was named among Latinvex’s “Top 100 Lawyers” (2020 - 2023) for Latin America for excellence in Corporate/M&A and its “Top 100 Female Lawyers” (2014 – 2023), which recognized her for achievements in Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A (2017 – 2023). Maria-Leticia has extensive experience advising clients in the financial institutions, technology, infrastructure and consumer good space, among others. She has advised international and domestic clients from a wide range of sectors on successful mergers and acquisitions and other complex cross-border corporate transactions for more than two decades. She is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Maria-Leticia Ossa Daza is the founding partner for the firm’s Latin America Practice and a partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department, focusing on general corporate and securities matters.

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