Welcome to Sidley’s Hispanic Heritage Month Video Collection. This series offers a look into the personal and professional lives of Sidley’s lawyers and clients of Hispanic and Latino descent. We are pleased to share their family traditions and heartwarming personal and professional stories. Watch, learn, smile and be inspired!
Meet Sidley’s Clients, Lawyers and Professional Staff of Hispanic/Latino Descent
Tell Us about Yourself
Get to know our lawyers and clients: where they grew up, their family traditions, what it means to them to be of Latino descent, and much more.
Featuring:
- Ricardo Anzaldua, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac)
- José Ramón González, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CNA Insurance
- Frank R. Jimenez, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Raytheon Company
- Veronica Jordan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Simon & Schuster, Inc.
- Lucy Lopez, Head of Legal for the Americas & Deputy General Counsel of McKinsey & Company
- Pilar Ramos, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Mastercard N.A.
- Kim M. Rivera, President Strategy and Business Management, Chief Legal Officer of HP, Inc.
- Emma Rodriguez-Ayala, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of Legal & General Investment Management America
- Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer of TPG Global
Sidley Lawyers: Tell Us about Yourself
Meet some of Sidley’s partners and associates of Hispanic/Latino descent. Peter Benudiz, Alex Rovira, David Silva, Wandaly Fernandez, Carlos Rodriguez, and Christian Mutone on where they grew up, their families, and some little known facts about themselves — from running half marathons to how they became an American citizen.
What Makes You Smile When You Think About Your Heritage?
Salsa dancing, reggaetón, great food, and lots of family — what’s not to love?
Featuring:
- Ricardo A. Anzaldua, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac)
- Frank R. Jimenez, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Raytheon Company
- José Ramón González, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CNA Insurance
- Veronica Jordan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Simon & Schuster, Inc.
- Lucy Lopez, Head of Legal for the Americas & Deputy General Counsel of McKinsey & Company
- Samuel Ramos, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Secretary of Global Atlantic Financial Group
- Kim M. Rivera, President Strategy and Business Management, Chief Legal Officer of HP, Inc.
- Emma Rodriguez-Ayala, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of Legal & General Investment Management America
- Pamela Rosado, Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, Litigation and Special Investigations of MetLife
- Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer of TPG Global
Sidley Lawyers: What Makes You Smile When You Think About Your Heritage?
Sidley lawyers and professional staff Hispanic/Latino descent, Peter Benudiz, Wandaly Fernandez, Carlos Rodriguez, David Silva, Alex Rovira, and Ashley De La Garza on the food, music, dancing, and family gatherings that make them smile.
What Does Your Role Mean To You?
Hear from our clients their thoughts on their senior executive roles — from the business perspective, to the people they lead, and to the importance of opening doors for the next generation.
Featuring:
- José Ramón González, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CNA Insurance
- Pilar Ramos, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Mastercard N.A.
- Kim M. Rivera, President Strategy and Business Management, Chief Legal Officer of HP, Inc.
- Emma Rodriguez-Ayala, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of Legal & General Investment Management America
- Pamela Rosado, Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, Litigation and Special Investigations of MetLife
- Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer of TPG Global
- Lisa Martinez Wolmart, Chief Litigation Officer, Vice President & Corporate Counsel of Prudential
Sidley Lawyers: What Does Your Role Mean to You?
Lawyers David Silva, Alexandria Ruiz, Carlos Rodriguez, Wandaly Fernandez and Peter Benudiz discuss their pride in working at Sidley, the sacrifices their parents made so they could succeed in the profession, the firm’s support for their pro bono activities, and the welcoming environment that creates an ongoing opportunity to learn.
This Moment in Time
Senior executives of firm clients Freddie Mac, Raytheon Company, HP, Inc., Legal & General Investment Management America, and MetLife discuss using their platform and lived experiences during this watershed moment for racial and social justice to open new doors for Hispanic and Latino lawyers and to lead new dialogues on empowerment, equity, and diversity.
This Moment in Time for Sidley’s Lawyers of Hispanic/Latino Descent
For Sidley lawyers Peter Benudiz, Carlos Rodriguez, David Silva, Christian Mutone, Alexandria Ruiz, and Wandaly Fernandez, being a member of the Hispanic/Latino community during this watershed moment for racial and social justice in the U.S. means taking pride in oneself and family, understanding the importance of a supportive community, providing a unique perspective to client solutions, and calling out injustice.
Inspiring Fireside Chats with Sidley’s Trailblazing Hispanic and Latino Leaders
Fireside Chat with Yvette Ostolaza, Sidley’s First Management Committee Member of Hispanic/Latino Descent
Dallas associate David Silva joins Yvette Ostolaza, Sidley’s first Management Committee member of Hispanic/Latino descent, for a discussion about her experience growing up as a Cuban-American in Miami as the daughter of immigrants, navigating cultural differences, and how her fresh perspective as a first-generation student helped her excel in law school.
Fireside Chat with Carlos Rodriguez, Sidley’s First Executive Committee Member of Hispanic/Latino Descent
Executive Committee member of Hispanic/Latino descent. Among other topics, they discuss Carlos’s experience navigating a career in law as a first-generation lawyer, his career journey in a non-diverse profession, joining the Executive Committee in 2001, and his role as a founding member of Sidley’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the positive growth and advancement of D&I at Sidley throughout the years.
Reflections and Wisdom from Sidley’s Clients of Hispanic/Latino Descent
What Advice Do You Have for Young Lawyers?
Senior executives of Sidley clients Raytheon Company, Freddie Mac, CNA Insurance, Legal & General Investment Management America, HP, Inc., McKinsey & Company, MetLife, Simon & Schuster, Inc., and TPG Global share their best advice, sage wisdom, and guidance with junior lawyers.
What Do You See as the Future for Hispanic Lawyers?
The sky is the limit! With more chances than ever to shape the world we live in, senior executives of Sidley clients CNA Insurance, Global Atlantic Financial Group, HP, Inc., Legal & General Investment Management America, Lenovo, Mastercard N.A., McKinsey & Company, MetLife, Prudential, Simon & Schuster, Inc., and TPG Global envision a bright future for talented Hispanic and Latinos in the legal profession, with increased representation and diversity, opportunities to step into community and corporate leadership roles, and advancement into partnership, senior executive, and C-suite positions.
Has Anyone Played a Role in Opening Doors for You?
Sidley clients discuss who was instrumental in furthering their careers and the importance of mentors, coaches and sponsors.
Featuring:
- Stephen Gauster, Executive Vice President & General Counsel Legal Affairs of MetLife
- José Ramón González, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CNA Insurance
- Veronica Jordan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Simon & Schuster, Inc.
- Jeannette N. Pina, Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. and Latin America Compliance of MetLife
- Kim M. Rivera, President Strategy and Business Management, Chief Legal Officer of HP, Inc.
- Pamela Rosado, Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, Litigation and Special Investigations of MetLife
- Jennifer Salinas, Global Head of Litigation of Lenovo
- Lisa Martinez Wolmart, Chief Litigation Officer, Vice President & Corporate Counsel of Prudential
How Has Being a Lawyer Affected Your Family?
Becoming a lawyer and reaching the highest echelons of the profession is a prideful milestone and joyous achievement celebrated by all in the family.
Featuring:
- José Ramón González, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CNA Insurance
- Veronica Jordan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Simon & Schuster, Inc.
- Lucy Lopez, Head of Legal for the Americas & Deputy General Counsel of McKinsey & Company
- Kim M. Rivera, President Strategy and Business Management, Chief Legal Officer of HP, Inc.
- Emma Rodriguez-Ayala, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of Legal & General Investment Management America
- Pamela Rosado, Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, Litigation and Special Investigations of MetLife
- Jennifer Salinas, Global Head of Litigation of Lenovo
- Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer of TPG Global
Hispanic Heritage Roundtables and Presentations
Sidley’s First Annual Hispanic Heritage Roundtable
Sidley hosted our first Annual Hispanic Heritage Month on October 1, 2020. We shine a light on prominent Hispanic and Latinx business leaders as they discuss the key experiences that helped shape their successful careers and the importance of their voices at the C-Suite table. The speakers also share their views on the current state of diversity and inclusion in corporate America and their enthusiasm for the future generation of Latino leaders in the U.S. Sidley associate, Alexa Perez, and Sidley partner, Andrew Vouziers, moderated the Roundtable.
Sidley and firm client Morgan Stanley co-host "Back to School with UCLA Law Professor Laura E. Gómez: Celebrating the History and Contributions of Latinos in the U.S.”
Sidley and firm client Morgan Stanley co-host Professor Laura E. Gómez for an insightful presentation and Q&A session on the history of the Hispanic/Latino community in the United State.