Karen Matilde Castillo Valderrama
About Karen Matilde Castillo Valderrama
Karen Matilde Castillo Valderrama serves as Senior Counsel for Employment Law and Compliance in Latin America, bringing extensive expertise in labor and migration law. She has a strong educational background with degrees from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia, and has held significant positions at PwC, KPMG, and Keralty.
Current Role at Atlas
Karen Matilde Castillo Valderrama serves as Senior Counsel for Employment Law and Compliance in the LATAM region at Atlas. She has held this position since 2022, where she utilizes her extensive knowledge in labor and migration law to address compliance and human resources issues. Her role involves managing labor-related legal matters and ensuring adherence to regulations across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Karen studied at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where she specialized in Labor Law and earned her Labor Law Specialist degree in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidad Santo Tomás Colombia, which she completed from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Business Law Specialist degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2011. Her education has equipped her with significant expertise in labor and migration law.
Professional Background
Karen has a diverse professional background in legal roles. She worked at PwC as a Manager from 2016 to 2022 and previously served as a Senior Consultant there from 2013 to 2015. She also held the position of Senior Attorney at KPMG in Bogotá from 2011 to 2013. In 2022, she worked as a Senior Lawyer in labor matters at Keralty for eight months. Her experience spans various aspects of employment law and compliance.
Skills in Labor and Migration Law
Karen possesses specialized skills in managing labor and migration risk assessments. She is adept at providing representation before the Unidad de Gestión Pensional y Parafiscales (UGPP). Her expertise includes handling compensation and benefits, as well as overseeing hiring and termination processes for both national and international personnel. This skill set is critical for navigating complex legal landscapes in her field.