Pro Bono Services
In BGBG, we are convinced that we have the ethical and professional obligation of assisting —with legal services— low-income entities and people in Mexico. Throughout the law firm history, our lawyers have been devoted to improve the community and help low-income entities and people by providing a highly specialized, personalized, and free service.
Every year, BGBG members spend a significant amount of hours in benevolent and public services in Mexico, including organizations such as Teletón and Asociación de Urbanistas de México (Association of Urban Planners of Mexico).
Within our law firm, there is a committee comprised of partners and associates supervising all the aspects of the BGBG Pro bono service program. If you think you may be a candidate for our Pro Bono program, please send your data through our “Contact” form, indicating in the Subject line: “Pro Bono”.
Area Partners
Carlos A. Bello Hernández
Area Associates
Janeth Giordano
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Adriana María Pavón Morales
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Agustín Benjamín
Escamilla Alfaro -
Alessandra Horta Caballero
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Alexandra Alcalá Godoy
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Arturo Salvador Alvarado Betancourt
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Carla Itzel Rincón Guerrero
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Carolina Rivera Meníndez
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Christian Javier Gasca Campuzano
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Daniel Majewski del Castillo
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David Fernando Santos Mejía
Adriana María Pavón Morales
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
- Currently.
Adriana Pavón Morales is a law student at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Her academic journey began at Instituto Cumbres de Villahermosa, where she studied until 2022.
Throughout her career, she has developed outstanding skills in leadership, organization, project management, and problem-solving, demonstrating exceptional ability to work under pressure and manage teams effectively. Additionally, she has a high proficiency in English.
Professionally, Adriana has gained experience in various areas of law through internships at law firms and companies in key sectors.
Her commitment to continuous learning and analytical skills position her as a promising professional in the legal field.
Education
- Bachelor of Law
- Currently studying at Universidad Iberoamericana.
Agustín Benjamín
Escamilla Alfaro
bescamilla@bgbg.mx
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Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Partner since 2023
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Senior Associate since 2017 to 2022
- Tsuru Morales Isla, Abogados, S. C., Associate from 2010 to 2016
- Vazquez y Asociados, S. C., Intern from 2009 to 2010
- Bufete Hernández Silva, S. C., Intern, 2008
Agustín Benjamín Escamilla Alfaro has more than 7 years of experience in the Corporate Law Area. More specifically, he has participated in the making and reviewing of agreements and covenants; corporation incorporation; investment project development; meeting minutes; corporate books; legal audits; power-of-attorney granting and revocation and foreign investment reports; paperwork before government offices; property registration; and public deed drafting.
Education
- Certificate in “Nuevos Procedimientos Jurisdiccionales” (New Jurisdictional Processes), National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2011
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2005 to 2010
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Alessandra Horta Caballero
Professional Experience:
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
Banking and Finance Intern – present.
- MIJANGOS Y GÓNZALEZ
Civil, Commercial, and Constitutional Litigation Intern, 2022 – 2023.
Alessandra Horta Caballero, currently a law student at a university affiliated with UNAM. I completed a diploma in Compliance at the Centro de Estudios Jurídicos Carbonell and a Diploma in Legal English at Universidad Anáhuac. Moderator of the discussion “The Constitutionality of the Constitution” at Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Education:
- Bachelor of Law
- National Autonomous University of Mexico (currently).
Alexandra Alcalá Godoy
Professional Experience:
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- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
- Currently, since December 2, 2024.
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
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A law student at Escuela Libre de Derecho, where I have acquired a solid foundation in key areas of law, developing analytical skills and an understanding of legal regulations. My interest in the legal field and commitment to continuous learning drive me to keep improving my knowledge and skills.
Regarding my language training, I hold the following international certifications:
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- Pearson Edexcel Level I Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2), obtained in November 2021.
- Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (First), obtained in June 2018.
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These achievements reflect my advanced proficiency in English, allowing me to communicate fluently in both academic and professional contexts. Additionally, I have basic knowledge of French, enabling me to interact at a beginner level in this language.
My training and competencies in multiple languages, combined with my academic preparation in law, make me well-equipped to face challenges in the legal and communicative fields at an international level.
Education:
- Bachelor of Law
- Currently in the 3rd year at Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Arturo Salvador Alvarado Betancourt
Senior Associate - Financial and Banking
Professional Experience:
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C., associate since March 2025.
- Legal Paradox, S.C., associate from February 2022 to March 2025.
- Cuenca Tecnología Financiera, S.A. de C.V., Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico, legal specialist from December 2020 to February 2022.
- Bufete Jurídico Gratuito Social, A.C., civil and commercial litigation law clerk from January 2018 to November 2020.
- Notaría 79 of Mexico City, paralegal from July 2017 to August 2017.
Arturo joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y Garcia, S.C. in 2025 to be part of the financial law practice and focus mainly on FinTech, Banking, Stock Market, as well as the generation of the legal infrastructure for Blockchain-based business models.
His professional practice has focused on obtaining registrations and authorizations for the provision of financial products and services, regulatory compliance, integration and operation of participants in the Payment Card Network, prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, structuring for obtaining financing, audits, drafting and negotiation of contracts, corporate, personal data protection, intellectual property, notarial and administrative, civil and commercial litigation.
He has teaching experience in national universities (EGADE, Tecnológico de Monterrey, ITAM, Anáhuac, UP) and abroad (UPAL).
In addition, he has participated in various conferences and publications on FinTech and Blockchain, the latter in the international media such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Global Legal Insights.
Education:
- LLM Degree in Financial Law Institutions, Universidad Panamericana, 2022-2023.
- Bachelor´s Degree in Law, Universidad Panamericana, 2016-2021.
Certifications:
- Certification in AML/CFT matters, 2021 by the National Banking and Securities Commission.
- Certification in AML/CFT matters, 2022 by the Financial Intelligence Unit.
Carla Itzel Rincón Guerrero
Professional Experience:
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- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
- Intern, 2025 – present.
- Specialization in civil, commercial, family, and constitutional litigation.
- KNP Abogados, S.C.
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- Intern, 2024 – 2025.
- Specialization in civil, commercial, family, administrative, and constitutional litigation.
Curriculum Summary: Carla I. Rincón Guerrero is a law student at the Faculty of Law of the Barra Nacional de Abogados (BNA). She joined BGBG in March 2025 as an intern in the Litigation area, primarily following up on matters in commercial, civil, family, and constitutional trials.
Her experience at KNP Abogados, S.C., allowed her to engage in civil, family, commercial, administrative, and constitutional litigation. She specialized in trial follow-up, management of proceedings, drafting of legal documents such as lawsuits, motions, amparos, and appeals, ensuring precision and solid argumentation.
Carla holds a Diploma in Amparo Trial (2024), which contributed to the development and strengthening of the defense and guarantee of human rights through the amparo trial. She also has various accredited seminars at the Faculty of Law of the Barra Nacional de Abogados, such as Family Oral Trial, Commercial Procedural Law, Introduction to Litigation, Argumentation Techniques, and Eristic Debate, among others.
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
Educación:
- Bachelor of Law
- Barra Nacional de Abogados, 2021 – present.
Carolina Rivera Meníndez
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (BGBG), Intern
Present - Radio Ibero 90.9, Broadcaster
2024 – 2025 - Berta Cáceres Environmental Justice Legal Clinic, Volunteer
2023 – 2024 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Social Service
2023 – 2024 - Alaíde Foppa Refugee Legal Clinic, Volunteer
2022 – 2023 - Ministry of Culture, External Collaborator
2022
Carolina Rivera Meníndez holds a Law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. She collaborated with the Alaíde Foppa Refugee Legal Clinic, providing legal advice and representation to individuals in mobility situations through strategic litigation before national and international bodies.
She also worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, participating in high-impact international processes such as Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. arms manufacturers and the UNESCO MONDIACULT conference.
Carolina represented the Berta Cáceres Environmental Justice Legal Clinic before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, contributing to the Advisory Opinion OC-32 on climate emergency and human rights.
Additionally, she has served as a teaching assistant at Universidad Iberoamericana and as a radio host at Radio Ibero 90.9. She is the author of several articles in Bosch México: Praxis Legal, addressing topics such as drug trafficking, artificial intelligence, and digital abuse.
Her professional path integrates legal practice with academic research, teaching, and the dissemination of law through media platforms.
Education
- Bachelor’s in Law
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, 2019 – 2024
Publications
- “Is Drug Trafficking a Legal Concept?”, Bosch México: Praxis Legal, 2023
- “AI and Digital Abuse: Emerging Challenges in the Creation of Fake Sexual Content”, Bosch México: Praxis Legal, 2024
Christian Javier Gasca Campuzano
Associate - Corporate
Professional Experience:
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
Senior Associate, December 2024 – present. - Grupo Mabe/Grupo Sabe
Legal and Commercial Director of Risk Management, May 2014 – December 2024. - Motorola, Inc./MSI (Plantation, Florida, USA) / Motorola Solutions (Mexico City, Mexico)
Commercial Counsel for LATAM and Spain, and Legal Director for Mexico, July 2010 – May 2014. - Creel, García-Cuéllar y Müggenburg, S.C. / Müggenburg, Gorches, Peñalosa y Sepúlveda, S.C. (MGPS)
Associate, September 2003 – June 2009.
Christian joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y Garcia, S.C. in December 2024 to become part of the corporate law practice. He is a lawyer with solid experience of over 15 years in corporate law, commercial and civil litigation, insurance, bonds, telecommunications, as well as legal leadership within multinational companies. He holds a Law degree from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), where he graduated with honors, and a Master’s degree in International Legal Studies from Georgetown University Law Center (LLM in International Legal Studies).
He began his career at Creel, García-Cuéllar y Müggenburg, S.C. (later Müggenburg, Gorches, Peñalosa y Sepúlveda, S.C.), where he gained experience in company formation and corporate regulation, as well as high-level litigation, including arbitration and constitutional law. Subsequently, he led legal teams at Motorola Solutions, where he served as Lead Counsel for Mexico, Commercial Counsel for LATAM and Spain, and legal representative for data protection in Latin America and the Caribbean, negotiating complex global contracts as well as local agreements with authorities, both in commercial and telecommunications matters.
Finally, he ventured into Grupo Mabe/Grupo Sabe, leading the legal risk management area, responsible for the development and implementation of supplier and customer contracting policies worldwide, as well as updating and drafting local contracts in various Latin American countries; also negotiating directly with insurers and surety companies for the contracting of global insurance and bond programs, and leading claims processes in all territories of the group, involving millions of dollars. He also directed defense processes against product liability claims in the United States and Canada, as well as product recall processes; subsequently creating and implementing recall policies and processes.
Christian’s multidisciplinary and global preparation and experience make him a complete legal professional, capable of addressing the most complex corporate and commercial challenges, with a sense of urgency and commercial sensitivity derived from his constant interaction with legal, commercial, financial, and engineering teams.
He is fluent in English, with full proficiency in legal and business environments. Additionally, he has basic knowledge of Italian, reaching a functional level for general interactions and comprehension.
Education:
- Master’s in International Legal Studies (International LLM), Georgetown University Law Center, 2009-2010.
- Law degree, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, 2001-2005.
Certifications:
- Diploma in Insurance, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.
- Diploma in Corporate Law, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.
- Course in Business Valuation, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.
- Diploma in Contracts, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.
Daniel Majewski del Castillo
Junior Associate - Litigation
Professional Experience:
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
- Currently.
- Pérez Johnston Abogados
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- 2022-2024.
Daniel Majewski del Castillo is a lawyer specializing in constitutional litigation, human rights, and administrative law from Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Norte. Throughout his professional career, he has developed in various amparo trials and constitutional controversies before federal authorities, as well as administrative trials before federal and local jurisdictional authorities. His experience is reflected in his constant knowledge of governmental matters and his ongoing preparation allows him to address various human rights violations.
Education:
- Bachelor of Law
- Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Norte (2019-2024).
David Fernando Santos Mejía
Professional Experience:
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (bgbg)
Currently.
- Litigation
5 months.
- Notarial
2 years.
David Fernando Santos Mejía is a student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Law. He has knowledge in Civil, Commercial, Administrative, and Amparo law, as well as in the Notarial field. He stands out for his social skills, which enable him to work effectively in teams and provide excellent client service.
Education
- Bachelor of Law
- National Autonomous University of Mexico (in progress).
