Paola Sanchez Torres is an experienced international litigator that serves as Of Counsel to RC Law. Paola is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and works with RC Law by way of its alliance with Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP*, where she is a partner.
Paola’s practice is focused in the areas of commercial litigation, international arbitration, and transactional matters. Her clients include major corporations, small businesses, domestic individuals, foreign entities transacting in the United States, and routinely represents clients in complex business disputes.
Paola holds an LL.M. degree in Law and Entrepreneurship from Duke University and has substantial experience in matters relating to business formation and corporate governance issues. She has represented various clients in partnership disputes and contentious shareholder litigation in both state and federal court.
Prior to joining Sanchez Fischer Levine, Paola was a partner at a prominent international litigation firm, where she represented individuals, corporations, and foreign governments in complex commercial disputes stemming from Latin America.
Paola has been recognized as an “Up and Comer” by both Florida Superlawyers and Latinvex.
Paola was born in Bolivia and is fluent in Spanish.
Paola is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and is admitted into various federal courts around the country.
*Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP is a separate law firm from RC Law, LLP. The “Of Counsel” designation is used to describe the relationship between the two firms and their lawyers in jointly representing certain common clients on specified matters. Paola Sanchez Torres is not an attorney employed by RC Law, LLP. RC Law and its attorneys are likewise not employed by Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP.
Representative Transactions
- Represented roofing sub-contractor in a Spanish-language breach of contract arbitration against general contractor of airport expansion project in Latin America.
- Represented Central American company in federal court litigation brought by a U.S. based commodities broker for breach of contract.
- Represented South American entrepreneurs in dispute related to their investment in a Venezuela-based joint venture.
- Represented personal representative of estate in wrongful death action against Mexican resort chain.
Certifications
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist – ACAMS (2018)
Honors and Recognitions
- “Rising Star” – Florida Superlawyers (2017-2019)
- “Rising Legal Star” – Latinvex (2018)
Education
- LL.M., Law and Entrepreneurship, Duke University School of Law (2020)
- J.D. American University, Washington College of Law (2012)
- B.S.B.A. Business Management, American University (2009)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
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