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Fragomen Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16 Lado Sur 2
Mexico City 01030
Mexico
Based in Mexico City and co-founder of Fragomen’s office in the country, Rodrigo offers 25 years of experience in corporate immigration. He designs and implements strategic immigration programs for a wide range of industries, including automotive manufacturing, oil and gas, financial services, pharmaceuticals, education and more.
Rodrigo’s work often involves navigating the complex landscape of Mexican government regulations, coordinating with authorities to facilitate special projects and ensure compliance. His strong relationships with government agencies and his active role in the Mexican Bar Association’s immigration initiatives enable him to advocate effectively for his clients on institutional and legislative matters.
A hands-on leader, Rodrigo oversees a talented and dynamic team in Mexico. He leads by example, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where team members feel empowered to tackle even the most challenging cases. Known for his open-door policy, Rodrigo is always available to guide and assist his team, encouraging positivity and resilience in their day-to-day work.
Education
- Universidad Panamericana, 2000
More from Rodrigo
Admissions
Bar Admissions: Mexico
Awards
Listed in Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration, 2008 to 2023
Professional accomplishments
Member, Mexican Bar Association
Board Member, Immigration Committee of the Mexican National Association of Corporate Lawyers
Member, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Experience
Co-founded a Mexican law firm that provided tailor-made assistance to multinational companies in the field of Mexican immigration and corporate law
Acted as former Legal Manager for Latin America for an information technology company, responsible for the mobility of employees from Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina
Served as former Senior Attorney of the International Legal Services department at a Big Four accounting firm, responsible for the firm’s immigration practice
Publications and lectures
Contributor, “Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en México.” Tirant México, 8 August 2024.
Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast: Latin America Immigration Trends and Key Themes of Q2 and Q3 2021.” Fragomen, 9 September 2021.
Writes regularly on immigration issues and is frequently invited by universities to speak on various immigration topics.
Rodrigo’s insights
October 22, 2024 | Media mentions
April 12, 2021 | Fragomen news
June 14, 2018 | Fragomen news