Juan Gabriel is a Partner in the Labor Department of the firm.
His focus is on assisting clients in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and representing them in labor judicial proceedings.
With his extensive experience, Juan Gabriel handles cases of dismissal, disciplinary actions, workplace harassment, and mobbing, acting as a third-party investigator.
Furthermore, Juan Gabriel offers training in job updating and provides advice on aspects related to Occupational Risks and Social Security, including topics such as pensions, retirements, and disabilities.
- Pro-Bono Activities (Hogar Bolívar Home for the Elderly, Patronato de la Ciudad del Niño, and Ronald McDonald House Charities).
- He has attended the International Labour Organization, based in Geneva, Switzerland, representing the Private Sector.
- He has participated on multiple occasions as a guest speaker on labor matters before the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama; the Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE); the National Council of Private Enterprise (CoNEP); the Panamanian Academy of Labor Law; the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama (AmCham); universities; and private companies.
- Current Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities 2023-2024.
- Former Professor of Labor and Social Security Law at the Catholic University Santa María la Antigua (USMA).
- President of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives APEDE (2016-2017).
- CADE President 2012 – “Educonomy: Connection for Development”.
- Former Trustee of the Labor Foundation.
- Former CONEP Representative to the Administrative Career Board of Appeal and Decision.
- Member of the Board of Directors of APEDE - 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
- Advisor to the Board of Directors of APEDE 2018-2019-2019-2020.
Education
- Bachelor of Law and Political Science, University of Panama (1994)
- Postgraduate degree with a Specialization in Human Resources Management. Universidad Santa María La Antigua (2003)
- Master's Degree in Commercial Law. Universidad Santa María La Antigua (2005)
Acknowledgments
2026
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Latin Lawyer 250 (2026 Edition)
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Distinction: Highly Recommended (Highly Recommended) in the internship.
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The Legal 500 Latin America (2026 Edition)
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Recognition: Highlighted as a key professional at the firm (according to the list in Article 2).
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2023
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The Legal 500 (2023 Edition)
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Ranking: ‘Leading Individual’ (Leading individual) in Labor practice.
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Professional Associations
- Ronald McDonald House Charities.
- Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE).
- National Bar Association of Panama.
- Panamanian Academy of Labor Law.
Admissions
- Panama, 1994
Languages
- Spanish and English