Laura Marcela Alvarez Ruiz
About Laura Marcela Alvarez Ruiz
Laura Marcela Alvarez Ruiz serves as the Jefe Legal y Oficial de Cumplimiento at Clever Leaves, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong legal background with degrees from Universidad del Rosario and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Current Role at Clever Leaves
Laura Marcela Alvarez Ruiz serves as Jefe Legal y Oficial de Cumplimiento at Clever Leaves. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Bogotá, D.C., Colombia. In her role, she oversees legal compliance and regulatory matters within the organization, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Clever Leaves
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at Clever Leaves as Abogada Senior from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to various legal initiatives and supported the company's compliance efforts in the cannabis industry. Her experience in this position provided her with valuable insights into the legal landscape of the sector.
Educational Background
Laura obtained her Abogada degree from Universidad del Rosario, completing her studies from 2002 to 2010. She furthered her education by earning a Especialista en Derecho Comercial from the same university in 2013. Additionally, she pursued a Especialista en Derecho Tributario from 2009 to 2010. Laura also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Melbourne, which she completed from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Experience in Law
Before joining Clever Leaves, Laura held several legal positions. She worked at Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo as Abogada from 2007 to 2012, gaining experience in various legal matters. She also served as Abogada Senior at LG Electronics Colombia from 2012 to 2014, where she handled legal issues related to the electronics industry.