With an outstanding academic background, Rodrigo graduated with honors from the Universidad del Valle de Mexico, consolidating his knowledge in the Oral Adversarial Criminal System and Tax Law. His career began at the prestigious Coello Trejo firm, where for 8 years under the guidance of partner Javier Coello Zuarth, he refined his legal approach. With nearly 15 years of experience, Rodrigo has forged a practice focused on defense in a wide variety of cases, ranging from property and banking crimes to environmental and intellectual property litigation. His expertise extends to resolving shareholder conflicts, Hostile Takeovers, and the criminal liability of public officials. The privilege of representing national and foreign companies, as well as high-profile individuals, political parties, and other entities, has solidified his reputation as a reliable and dedicated legal defender. His commitment to justice and his ability to tackle complex cases make our founder partner the ideal choice for facing the most demanding legal challenges. With an ethical approach and a proven track record, Rodrigo is a trustworthy ally in the pursuit of fair and effective legal solutions.

In the competitive legal world, Rodrigo Gurza's innovation and strategic vision are essential. With a distinguished track record in complex litigation and high-impact crimes, our founder partner has successfully defended his clients and taken his practice a step further, transforming it into a pioneering firm.

Karina Elizabeth Sánchez Cárdenas is a distinguished professional with a solid background in Law and Psychology. She graduated from the Autonomous University of Baja California and the Vizcaya University of the Americas, respectively. Her experience as a Certified Psychology Expert by the Institute of Legal Psychology and accredited by the Superior Court of Justice of the State of Baja California sets her apart. Her role as an accredited Tutor reflects her commitment to excellence in the legal field. As a senior associate, her specialized focus in criminal, family, and civil matters strengthens our firm's services in Baja California.

With over 20 years of experience, Claudia Cecilia Lira Maldonado, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Colegio Holandés, is a lawyer committed to loyalty, integrity, and honesty. These values form the foundation of her principles and professional conduct, always oriented towards transparency and honesty in every case she handles.

Claudia has worked in various sectors, including Communications and Transportation, Environment, and Tourism, as well as across all three levels of government. She has held significant roles as an Administrative Authority in Internal Control Bodies and Legal Departments. In pursuit of greater professional growth, she ventured into independent litigation and currently specializes as a Criminal Litigation Lawyer in multiple locations in Mexico, such as Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Querétaro, Sonora, Puebla, and Mérida.

Her expertise in criminal litigation focuses on the defense of property crimes, environmental crimes, banking crimes, crimes against personal freedom, and sexual security, among others. She represents individuals, legal entities, and corporations, safeguarding their assets and reputation, in addition to defending prestigious academic institutions. Claudia has also handled civil and family cases, always with the efficiency and effectiveness that ensure the expected results for her clients, while respecting their integrity and human rights.

Ian Sánchez Cárdenas is a graduate of the College of Legal Studies of Mexico and has forged a distinguished professional career with a particular focus on public service and criminal law. His comprehensive contribution extends to various legal areas, from defending public officials to corporate litigation, where he has provided monitoring, advice, and legal defense.

Ian has tackled a wide range of cases, from property crimes to situations related to domestic violence, attacks against life, freedom, and sexual security, as well as those directed against public officials, among others. During his time in the Government of the State of Mexico, he gained experience resolving complex cases and demonstrated his ability to understand and address various aspects of criminal law.

Ian takes pride in being a reliable ally in the search for effective and fair legal solutions. His outstanding track record in complex litigation, combined with his experience in public service and corporate matters, supports his position as a leader in the legal field.

Isaac Fagoaga Ruiz has joined Gurza Lawyers, representing the strategic convergence between architectural creativity and a deep understanding of the legal framework governing major construction companies. A distinguished graduate of the Universidad de Motolinia del Pedregal in Law, as a junior associate, Isaac brings his unique vision to develop legal strategies that address the specific challenges of the construction industry. His meticulous approach and holistic understanding of the legal framework ensure that his clients are supported by strong legal strategies.

By joining Gurza Lawyers, Isaac strengthens the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge legal solutions. His presence as a junior associate enhances the firm's ability to navigate the legal complexity of the construction industry.

Isaac Fagoaga personifies the fusion of architectural creativity and legal wisdom, redefining excellence in legal counsel for major construction companies.