The Hon. Julissa Reynoso
Julissa Reynoso is a partner at the law firm of Winston & Strawn. Her extensive experience includes analyzing and advising on complex cross-border litigations, investigations and disputes before U.S. Courts and Agencies. Reynoso has conducted arbitrations under the major international rules, including ICC and UNCITRAL, and managed bilateral investment treaty disputes under the Dominican RepublicCentral America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). She is the former United States Ambassador to Uruguay and served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central American, Caribbean and Cuban Affairs in the US Department of State. In the role, she was charged with developing comprehensive security and rule of law strategies for Central America and the Caribbean. Reynoso is the recipient of the highest diplomatic honors bestowed by several Latin American governments. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit and advocacy organizations and was on the faculty of Columbia Law School and Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. She serves as trustee for New York-Presbyterian Hospital and for Columbia University. Reynoso was appointed to cochair New York Attorney General Letitia James’ transition committee. She holds degrees from Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, and Columbia Law School.
Biography current as of June 10, 2019