Sandra Upegui Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Oversee all company legal and compliance matters, including the company’s global expansion, compliance, corporate governance and contracting with strategic partners to support PLOS’ mission of expanding open science. Providing legal support for various departments, including HR, Publication ethics, and Editorial Services.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Managed legal matters for global operations (Latin America, Middle East, and Australia), commercial contracts, global litigation, M&A transactions, and HR/employee matters worldwide for Dufry, the world's leading travel retail company with operations in 65 countries. Entrusted to review, revise, and negotiate contracts in Spanish, as well as update contract database and work with outside counsel on complex contract issues.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Devoted practice to helping businesses in a variety of legal matters, including reviewing and negotiating agreements (service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements, lease agreements, terms of use, privacy policies), and providing legal counsel on employment matters, risk management, commercial disputes and litigation, privacy and security, and other regulatory compliance matters.

Coral Gables, Fl

Advised senior management in various University matters, including privacy and security regulatory matters, healthcare laws and regulations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, financial agreements, risk management, and all areas of contracting. Worked closely with the Privacy Office in responding to privacy and security breaches, updating policies and procedures, and negotiating business associate agreements. Provided oversight and management on litigation matters, including software disputes, privacy complaints, intellectual property disputes, collection matters, and government investigation subpoenas. Following departure from UM, took a year off to travel the world and explore other cultures and passions.

Miami, Fl

Handled international and domestic litigation disputes in federal court, state court and arbitration organizations, including conducting discovery, preparing pleadings, and attending hearings. Attended various mediations and successfully negotiated and prepared settlement agreements. Drafted appellate briefs for the Third District Court of Appeals and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Presented oral argument before the Third District Court of Appeals. Represented clients in various industries, including managed care organizations, insurance companies, financial institutions, construction companies, and real estate agencies.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law, Rank: Top 11%

Activities and Societies: Florida Education Fund Scholarship, Minority Participation in Legal Education Scholarship and Moot Court

Education record

Activities and Societies: Special course study with Chief Justice Rehnquist via Tulane's study abroad program.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs, 3.70

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad Minority Scholarship (1995) and Women of Spanish Origin Scholarship (1992) United Latin Society.