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Fernanda Novoa Tonda

West Vancouver,BC

Summary

  • As an experienced legal professional specializing in corporate governance, I have led research initiatives at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and hold an LL.M from Boston University Law School. My expertise encompasses developing best practice guides and organizing research initiatives. Fluent in English and Spanish, I am dedicated to advancing corporate governance standards through insightful research and practical application. My career reflects a deep commitment to excellence in the legal field, both in Chile and internationally.

Work History

Lead Research Coordinator

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Chile
2017 - 2021
  • Responsible for the management and strategic planning of the Corporate Governance Research Unit, with the aim of generating knowledge and promoting best practices in corporate governance.
  • Guide to Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Foundations, Corporations and Investment Fund Administrators in Chile.
  • Conduct the research on the impact of several laws on corporate governance practices, including data collection and analysis of information provided by IGPA companies to the market over a five-year period.
  • Study on gender diversity in corporate boards in Chile.
    Data collection and analysis regarding national company directors' profiles and remunerations over a 15-year period.
  • Contributing to the training of directors and professionals involved in organizational corporate governance, covering: Sustainability Trends; Risk Management in Organizations; Trends in Corporate Governance; National Jurisprudence - Fiduciary Duties.
  • Directed the Internal Competitive Research Funds program, overseeing proposal calls, reviews, selection, and coordination with the Review Commission.
  • Played a pivotal role in organizing webinars, workshops, discussion forums, and seminars on corporate governance, with a focus on content creation for news and documentation.

Legal Asistant

B Corporations - Chile
Chile
2016 - 2017
  • Advised on the establishment of the Public Benefit Corporation Sistema B Chile and coordinated international training programs for Law Schools on B Corporations.

Real Estate Law Advisory Services

Independent
Chile
2013 - 2015
  • Specialized in property law, including title studies and drafting contracts for sales and purchases.

Corporate Lawyer

Vermehren Abogados
Chile
2012 - 2013
  • Handled company incorporations, contract drafting, and legal reporting.

Civil Law Teaching Assistant

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Chile
2012 - 2012
  • Focused on subjects such as Legal Persons and Business Law, Obligations.

Legal Assistant

Hogar de Cristo
Chile
2009 - 2010
  • Regularization of the Foundation's Real Estate, Advising on the sale of some of the Foundation's properties, and drafting of contracts.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Corporate Governance

Pontificia Universidad Católica
Chile
09-2018

LL.M in American Law -

Boston University
Boston
05-2012

Advanced Diploma - Advance English

Harvard University Extension School
Boston
05-2011

Professional Attorney Title - Law

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Chile
12-2009

Skills

  • Corporate Governance
  • Legal Research and Analysis
  • Real Estate Law
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Research Coordinator

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2017 - 2021

Legal Asistant

B Corporations - Chile
2016 - 2017

Real Estate Law Advisory Services

Independent
2013 - 2015

Corporate Lawyer

Vermehren Abogados
2012 - 2013

Civil Law Teaching Assistant

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
2012 - 2012

Legal Assistant

Hogar de Cristo
2009 - 2010

Advanced Diploma - Corporate Governance

Pontificia Universidad Católica

LL.M in American Law -

Boston University

Advanced Diploma - Advance English

Harvard University Extension School

Professional Attorney Title - Law

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Fernanda Novoa Tonda