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Rodrigo is a Senior Manager at Fragomen’s Mexico City office, where he advises multinational companies on corporate immigration, compliance and global mobility strategy in Mexico.

With more than 20 years of experience, Rodrigo represents Fortune 500 clients across key industries including technology, consumer products, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, infrastructure and financial services.

Rodrigo leads a team of immigration professionals and oversees a large number of client accounts, acting as a trusted advisor on immigration compliance, risk mitigation and workforce mobility. His practice covers all aspects of Mexican corporate immigration, including work authorization, residence processes, compliance frameworks and citizenship matters.

Clients and peers recognize Rodrigo for his responsiveness, strategic mindset and ability to deliver clear and practical solutions in complex regulatory scenarios. He is valued for his reliability, commercial awareness and consistent delivery in high-demand environments. His leadership and client-centric approach have positioned him as a trusted advisor for multinational organizations operating in Mexico.

Prior to Fragomen opening its Mexico office, Rodrigo worked as an Account Manager with Fragomen’s former Local Advisor partner firm in Mexico.

Rodrigo has served as a thesis advisor for a Harvard University student’s senior thesis on global immigration in athletics and as a professor in leading academic institutions and specialized legal programs. He has also developed and taught diploma programs focused on corporate immigration in Mexico, compliance and global mobility.

Rodrigo is actively involved in pro bono initiatives and has contributed to the development of strategic collaborations with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR/ACNUR), supporting vulnerable populations and promoting access to legal services in migration, and the non-governmental organization Ayuda en Acción México and many consulates to provide legal advice and training to immigrants from Central America who are in the country irregularly. 

Rodrigo speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Clients and peers recognize Rodrigo for his responsiveness, strategic mindset and ability to deliver clear and practical solutions in complex regulatory scenarios. He is valued for his reliability, commercial awareness and consistent delivery in high-demand environments. His leadership and client-centric approach have positioned him as a trusted advisor for multinational organizations operating in Mexico.

Prior to Fragomen opening its Mexico office, Rodrigo worked as an Account Manager with Fragomen’s former Local Advisor partner firm in Mexico.

Rodrigo has served as a thesis advisor for a Harvard University student’s senior thesis on global immigration in athletics and as a professor in leading academic institutions and specialized legal programs. He has also developed and taught diploma programs focused on corporate immigration in Mexico, compliance and global mobility.

Rodrigo is actively involved in pro bono initiatives and has contributed to the development of strategic collaborations with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR/ACNUR), supporting vulnerable populations and promoting access to legal services in migration, and the non-governmental organization Ayuda en Acción México and many consulates to provide legal advice and training to immigrants from Central America who are in the country irregularly. 

Rodrigo speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, J.D., with honors, 2007

More from Rodrigo

Awards

Listed in The Best Lawyers in Mexico, Immigration Law, 2026

Global Recognition Award, 2025

Professional accomplishments

Coordinator, Immigration Commission, Mexican Bar Association, 2022-2023

Board of Directors, Mexican Bar Association, 2025-2027

Member, Mexican Bar Association, Editorial Committee

Director, BMA-TV.MX

Member, Mexican National Association of Corporate Lawyers

Member, Spanish Chamber of Commerce

Publications and lectures

Contributor, “Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en México.” Tirant México, 8 August 2024 and “La inclusión en el Sistema Jurídico Mexicano”

Co-Author, “La inclusión en el Sistema Jurídico Méxicano.” Tirant México, 10 August 2021.

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™Read more

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
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November 13, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™Read more

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
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November 13, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™Read more

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
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  • MexicoMexico

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  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

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[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Mexico City

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

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Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™Read more

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
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Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

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Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™Read more

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
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Mexico City

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Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

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November 13, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™Read more

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
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