Corporate Social Responsibility

We are proud to announce that for the 19th consecutive year Jáuregui y Del Valle achieved recognition as a Socially Responsible Firm granted by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía – CEMEFI).

This recognition of Jáuregui y Del Valle, S.C. as a socially responsible business is really important to us. We’re dedicated to delivering legal services with the highest ethical standards and are extremely proud of winning recognition in this area from our clients, colleagues and the community.

Pueblo Hacia Arriba, A.C. Charitable Trust.

Pueblo Hacia Arriba, A.C. is a charitable Trust with strong alliance with Jáuregui y Del Valle, founded and supported by the Law Firm’s Managing Partner, Mr. Luis Gerardo Del Valle Torres. In addition to providing Pueblo Hacia Arriba, A.C. with rent-free office space, the firm covers their operating costs, from electricity and water through to phone lines and computer equipment.

The association exists to provide legal assistance to people and groups in vulnerable situations, particularly when this involves their human rights. Its aim is to help improve the social, legal and cultural wellbeing of the Mexican population, in particular amongst vulnerable and indigenous groups such as victims, minors, immigrants, women, disabled people and those who have been sentenced.

Pro Bono Activities

Jáuregui y Del Valle’s partners and staff are engaged in a variety of pro bono activities that benefit our local and wider communities. We use and apply our legal expertise to assist small charities with issues such as lease negotiations and advise on administrative responsibilities. As of 2019 Jáuregui y Del Valle adheres to Estándares Pro Bono México.

Our Social Responsibility Committee encourages partners and staff to give their time to projects for individual charities that they wish to support. Many our of lawyers have shared their expertise by volunteering at legal advice centres such as The Thomson Reuters Foundation, The American British Cowdray Medical Center, I.A.P., Fundación de Desarrollo y Fomento de la Biblioteca Vasconcelos, A.C., Fundación del Empresariado en Mexico, A.C., Grupo Am-Cham de Auxilio, A.C., Crea Comunidades de Emprendedores Sociales, A.C., Consejo Mexicano de Asuntos Internacionales, A.C., Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior Inversión y Tecnología, A.C., Appleseed México, A.C., Centro Mexicano Pro Bono, A.C., Fundación Barra Mexicana, Más Ciudadanía, A.C. and The Aspen Institute México, A.C.

Caring for the environment and supporting our people’s health and wellbeing

Jáuregui y Del Valle’s is committed to making the most efficient use possible of the resources we use on a day-to-day basis and are working to minimize waste and to reduce energy consumption through our different sustainability manuals.

We live and work in one of the largest cities in the world and understand how important it is for us to do everything we can to reduce greenhouse emissions. One contribution has been creating a free transportation scheme for our administrative workers, which doesn’t just help them but also reduces our collective impact on the environment. Additionally, we performance annually reforestation campaign, contributing to regenerate the environmental ecosystem of Mexico City.

Jáuregui y Del Valle is also fully committed to ensuring the mental and physical wellness of our workers, so each year we arrange recreational activities to decrease their levels of stress, improve their work environment, encourage new workers to integrate with their colleagues and encourage teamwork. We also seek to promote good health and through our Social Responsibility committee, run regular initiatives such as our Annual Lawyer Marathon and our football team.

Valuing the individual

At Jáuregui y Del Valle we’re proud of our inclusive and supportive culture and the focus we place on supporting our people’s diversity and actively encouraging individuality.

The firm provides an environment which allows everyone to develop and grow regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, maternity or pregnancy, race, religion or belief. We are committed to ensuring that each and every member of the firm treats all of their colleagues with dignity and respect.

We are also committed to our people’s professional development. We’re passionate about enhancing and increasing the abilities and skills of all our staff through a large and diverse number of courses, conferences and coaching.