Profile
Juan Gabriel is a Partner in the Labor Department of the firm.
His focus lies in assisting clients during the negotiationof collective labor agreements and representing them in labor court proceedings.
With his extensive experience, Juan Gabriel handles cases related to dismissals, sanctions, workplace harassment, and "mobbing", acting as a third-party investigator.
Beyond this, Juan Gabriel provides training on labor law updates. He also offers advice on issues concerning Occupational Risks and Social Security, including pensions, retirements, and disabilities.
Experience
- Pro-Bono Activities (Bolívar Home for the Elderly, Children's City Board of Trustees and Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation).
- Legal assistance to the International Labor 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 Industries of Panama (AmCham), and at universities and private companies.
- Current Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation 2023-2024.
- Former Professor of Labor and Social Security Law at theUniversidad Católica Santa María la Antigua (USMA).
- President of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives APEDE (2016-2017).
- President CADE 2012 – “Educonomí@: Connection for development”.
- Former Trustee of the Labor Foundation.
- Former CONEP Representative before the Administrative Career Appeal and Decision Board.
- 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.
Credentials
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad de Panamá, 1994.
- Postgraduate with a Specialization in Human Resources Management, Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua University, 2003.
- Master’s Degre in Commercial, Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, 2005.
Acknowledgments
- Ranked by The Legal 500 as Leading Individual in the Labor practice. 2023.
Memberships
- Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation.
- Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE).
- Panama Bar Association.
- Panamanian Academy of Labor Law.
Admissions
- Panamá, 1994
Languages
- Spanish & English