Brian Méndez Ruiz

2022-2023 University of California at Berkeley, Master of Laws (LL.M.)

2012-2017 Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

2016 London School of Economics and Political Science, International Political Economy Diploma

• Tax and Constitutional Consultancy, Legal Analysis of Accounting and Financial Documents, Administrative and Constitutional Litigation, Development of Public Policies in Economic and Migratory Issues, Social and Pro-Bono work

Mr. Méndez is a Tax and Constitutional Consultant. His work focuses on analyzing large companies' operating structures to provide them with solutions and recommendations in Tax and Corporate matters based on current national and international regulations.

He also has experience working in Administrative and Constitutional Litigation. He has served as a Public Official in the Electoral Court of the State of Durango, studying and resolving Constitutional Issues related to Public Financing during electoral campaigns. This experience enabled him to put his law knowledge into practice, thus allowing him to provide clear and convincing solutions when assisting clients.

In addition, his knowledge expands to American Legal practice, having worked as a Legal Intern in California for a Non-Governmental organization providing Tax, Legal, and Immigration advice to asylum-seekers and vulnerable clients in the United States.

Similarly, he is a dedicated Lawyer who actively engages in Pro-Bono and Social work. His strong belief in such efforts' positive and transformative effects on society, especially for its most vulnerable segments, drives his commitment. Consequently, he has seized every opportunity during his Legal career to undertake Pro-Bono work, employing a multidisciplinary approach across various sectors. His endeavors span multiple fields geared toward advancing the social causes he remains dedicated to.

Legal Intern, Pro-Bono work assisting Asylum-Seekers and low-income clients with Tax, Legal and Immigrations issues, Oasis Legal Services, January 2023-May 2023.

Speaker, “Advantages and Challenges of a Mexican Lawyer in the American Legal Practice”, Berkeley Law School, April 2023.

Speaker, “Structure of the US Legal Corporations”, Berkeley Law School, March 2023.

Legal Intern, Pro-bono work advocating for Veteran Rights and providing comprehensive assistance during military process, Legal Obstacles Veterans Encounter, August 2022-December 2022.

Legal Intern, Pro-Bono work advocating for Animal Rights and Animal Cruelty Sanctions, Animal Law Advocacy, August 2022-December 2022.

Speaker, “Constitutional Procedures in Electoral Issues”, Tribunal Electoral del Estado de Durango (Electoral Court of the State of Durango), June 2022.

Legal Intern, Pro-Bono work assisting human-trafficking victims, Clínica de Interés Público Contra la Trata de Personas (Public Interest Clinic Against Human Trafficking), August 2016-June 2018.

Legal Intern, Pro-bono work assisting low-income clients, Centro de Acceso a la Justicia (Justice Access Center), January 2017-June 2017.

Speaker, “The Challenges of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on the Greek crisis”, London School of Economics and Political Science, July 2016.

Research Assistant, Legal research in Social, Economic and Public Health issues, Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (National Science and Technology Center), September 2015-September 2016.