Litigation

Experiencia Profesional

Ernesto Ampudia has over 30 years of experience as an outside counsel and head of legal departments at various financial institutions in the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has developed the ability to design complex legal strategies and coordinate their implementation and execution.

He has also held various leadership positions at private financial institutions and public agencies in the securities, banking, industrial, and government sectors.

He holds a law degree from the Intercontinental University and has completed a diploma program at the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP).

Formación Académica

General Counsel of Casa de Bolsa Finamex

General Counsel of Grupo Financiero Promex-Finamex

National General Counsel of the ISSSTE Housing Fund (FOVISSSTE)

Head of the Legal Affairs Unit at the Social Security Institute of the State of Mexico and Municipalities (ISSEMyM)

Consultant to the Deputy General Legal Directorate of the National Bank of Public Works and Services (BANOBRAS)

Supernumerary Member of the Mexican Academy of Financial Law and registered arbitrator with the Mexican Arbitration Center (CAM), specializing in banking, securities, and commercial law

Member of the Legal Committee of the Mexican Association of Financial Intermediaries

Member of the Legal Committee of the Mexican Bankers Association

Secretary of the Board of Directors at various entities in the financial sector

Director and founding partner of various law and consulting firms, in addition to having been part of prestigious firms such as Hegewisch Abogados, S.C.

Legal advisor at the Belisario Domínguez Institute, the legislative research body of the Senate of the Republic

Full professor of Securities Law at the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO)

Área de Práctica

• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

An attorney with over 14 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution in commercial and civil matters, as well as in commercial insolvency and restructuring. Throughout his career, he has handled complex disputes, collaborating in the design and execution of legal strategies aimed at protecting financial interests and effectively managing risks.

He also has experience in corporate law, company law, and corporate governance, which allows him to address matters from a comprehensive perspective. His practice is characterized by a technical, structured approach focused on the effective resolution of issues.

Formación Académica

1. Bachelor of Laws from the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.
2. The Bachelor of Laws degree was awarded upon the completion and defense of a thesis titled “Corporate Governance for Closed Joint-Stock Companies in Mexico.”
3. Master of Public Law, with a specialization in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law, as well as Constitutional Law and Amparo, from the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

José Eduardo González holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Guadalajara. He joined the firm’s Guadalajara office and is currently a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.

Prior to joining Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster, he served as a law clerk at the First Commercial Court of the State of Jalisco, then worked in the Litigation department at the law firm Endavant Abogados, and finally practiced at the firm Acosta y Asociados, handling civil, commercial, and family law matters.

Experiencia Profesional

José Eduardo has 12 years of experience practicing law, with a focus and specialization in civil, commercial, family, and constitutional law, representing both individuals and corporations in various legal proceedings as plaintiffs and defendants.

He joined the firm in 2014 to work in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.

Formación Académica

1. Bachelor of Laws — Benemérita University of Guadalajara.
2. Postgraduate Certificate in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara.
3. Postgraduate Certificate in Constitutional Law — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara.
4. Master of Public Law — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara.
5. Postgraduate Certificate in Commercial Law — Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara (in progress).

Área de Práctica

• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, German, English

Perfil

Enrique holds a law degree from the University of Guadalajara. He joined the firm in 2016 as part of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice team at our Guadalajara office.

His practice focuses on commercial, civil, and constitutional litigation, where he conducts legal analyses and develops strategies to defend the interests of the individuals, companies, and financial institutions he represents.

Experiencia Profesional

Enrique has over 9 years of experience in commercial, civil, and constitutional litigation. He has participated in courses, seminars, and certificate programs on oral commercial litigation techniques, amparo proceedings, and real estate law, organized by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, the Mexican Bar Association (Jalisco Chapter), and the Judicial Council of the State of Jalisco.

Enrique is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a focus on oral litigation at the University of San Diego, California, USA.

Formación Académica

Bachelor of Laws — University of Guadalajara.

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative Law, with a focus on oral advocacy — University of San Diego, California, USA.

Área de Práctica

• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Brian Hervis holds a Master’s degree in Business Law from the Universidad Panamericana, Santa Fe Campus, and a specialization in Constitutional Law and Amparo from the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.

He joined the firm in January 2025 as part of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at our offices in Guadalajara.

Experiencia Profesional

His practice focuses on constitutional, corporate, civil, and commercial litigation, representing the interests of companies, financial institutions, and individuals involved in disputes of various kinds, whether arising from relationships between private parties or resulting from acts of public authority.

Formación Académica

He holds a law degree from the Autonomous University of Nayarit and a postgraduate specialization from the Federal School of Judicial Training, which qualifies him to serve as a clerk for the Federal Judicial Branch’s Circuit Courts and District Courts.

He also holds a postgraduate specialization in Constitutional Law and Amparo from the Panamerican University, Guadalajara campus.

Finally, he holds a Master’s degree in Business Law from the Universidad Panamericana, Santa Fe campus.

Área de Práctica

• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, with a specialization in Obligations and Contracts and honors, from the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.

Her practice focuses on civil, commercial, and constitutional litigation. This includes disputes arising within the framework of private rights and obligations, commercial transactions, and business relationships, as well as issues related to the interpretation and application of constitutional law.

She has experience in resolving disputes through both judicial and extrajudicial means.

Experiencia Profesional

Jessica joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in 2019 as a member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at our Guadalajara office.

Formación Académica

1. Specialization in Obligations and Contracts (Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus) (2023).
2. Seminar on Legal Updates (Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus) (2023).
3. Award for Excellence in the General Graduation Exam for the Bachelor of Laws (CENEVAL) (2022).
4. Bachelor of Laws (Honors) (Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus) (2022).

Professional Affiliations

1. Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados, A.C. – Member of the Commercial Law Commission.
2. Abogadas MX – Member of the Jalisco Chapter.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English, and French

Perfil

A law graduate with over four years of experience in civil and commercial litigation and corporate insolvency proceedings, with an interest in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. A responsible, analytical, and ethical professional with a strong commitment to legal excellence and strategic case planning.

Experiencia Profesional

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, focusing on civil, commercial, and bankruptcy matters. Drafting legal documents, monitoring cases before local and federal courts, participating in hearings, and contributing to strategic case planning.

Formación Académica

Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus

1. Master’s Degree in Contract Law (August 2024 – February 2025)
2. Bachelor of Laws (July 2019 – July 2024). Graduated in February 2025. GPA: 9.06/10.

Área de Práctica

• Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Javier Balderrama is a law student at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus. He joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in 2024 as part of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at the Guadalajara office.

Experiencia Profesional

Javier works in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group as part of Alejandro Schuster's team.

Formación Académica

He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus (since January 2023).

He participated in the High School Honors Program at the University of Guadalajara.

He has served as a speaker and trainer in public speaking workshops and Model United Nations (MUN) events.

He has also performed administrative and teaching support duties at the University of Guadalajara.

He has participated as a delegate in various Model United Nations conferences, including NYMUNLAC (New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean).

He also served as a youth representative in the Jalisco State Congress.

Área de Práctica

• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English

Perfil

Jimena is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree at the Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus.

Experiencia Profesional

Jimena works in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group as part of Alejandro Schuster's team.

Formación Académica

She completed her high school studies at Prepa CEDI.

Jimena joined Ramos, Ripoll & Schuster in 2024 at the Guadalajara office, working as a staff member in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution department.

She also completed a four-month internship at the law firm Rincón Mayorga Abogados Litigantes, focusing on civil, commercial, and family litigation.

Additionally, during the summers, she performed administrative work at the companies Agregados Móviles and Phytomonithor, primarily in customer service.

Área de Práctica

• Litigation

Idiomas

Spanish, English