María M. Pardo de Vera joins Ceca Magán as a partner
Ceca Magán Abogados has announced the signing of María M. Pardo de Vera as new partner in the area of Criminal Compliance, Data Protection and Digital Law, joining the team led by Ramón Mesonero-Romanos in the Madrid office.
Ramón Mesonero-Romanos, partner and member of the board, comments “With the incorporation of María, we maintain our commitment to talent as a driver of transformation and excellence, reinforcing our aspiration to be a benchmark firm in legal advice in the area of Digital Law with specialists in technology, privacy and regulatory compliance”.
María M. Pardo de Vera
Throughout his more than 20 years of experience, he has developed a deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, privacy and data protection. In the last two years, he has focused his work on the adaptation of regulations to the use of artificial intelligence, supporting companies in the design and implementation of regulatory frameworks in accordance with the new European AI Regulation (RIA) and its integration with existing compliance systems. Throughout her career she has designed and implemented internal policies, control procedures, ethical channels and training plans for companies in different sectors, helping them to consolidate a real compliance culture.
M. Pardo has a degree in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid and has specialized studies in ICT Law and Compliance. She also holds the certifications of DPD (Data Protection Delegate) and CAIP, focused on the link between AI and information security.
She combines the practice of law with teaching, currently directing the Executive in AI and Law at Centro de Estudios Garrigues. Also, teaching in the Executive Master’s Degree in Digital Law and Technology at the same center. M. Pardo is also a regular contributor to specialized media and publications focused on privacy, regulatory compliance and data protection. She is the author and co-author of several books and informative materials on these subjects.
Likewise, M. Pardo de Vera declares: “This new professional stage for me represents being part of one of the most leading legal firms in our country today, surrounded by a first class team and in an environment that is firmly committed to the practice of law with a real impact on companies. I am looking forward to bringing my experience in criminal compliance, data protection and artificial intelligence, strengthening a strategic vision of compliance as a driver of trust, prevention and value for the business. I am especially motivated to join a diverse and committed team, where female leadership is also very present”.
