Carlos R. Pastrana-Torres San Juan, Puerto Rico
| Senior Associate | |
| phone | (787) 759-4220 (787) 759-8000 Ext. 2268 |
| fax | (787) 474-2342 |
| Email Me | |
Carlos R. Pastrana-Torres is a Senior Associate of the Firm, with experience in the areas of labor and employment law, immigration and naturalization law, sports and entertainment law and general civil litigation. While a law student, Mr. Pastrana was a member of the University of Puerto Rico Law Review and published an article in said journal. He has handled a wide array of matters, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, all forms of discrimination, retaliation, defamation, benefit and compensation, torts, naturalization and citizenship petitions, contract law and sports and entertainment issues. Mr. Pastrana has practiced before both State and Federal Courts and agencies in Puerto Rico and the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Bar Admissions:
- Puerto Rico, 2004
- U.S. District Court District of Puerto Rico, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2004
- Education:
- University of Puerto Rico Law School, San Juan, Puerto Rico
J.D.
Law Review: University of Puerto Rico Law Review ("Revista Juridica de la UPR"), 2001 - 2002 - University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida,
1998
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: English Literature
- Published Works:
- Analisis Estadistico del Termino 2000-2001 del Tribunal Supremo de PR, 71 Rev. Jur. UPR 2005 (2002), 2002
- Representative Cases:
- Melendez v. K Mart, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15694 (D.P.R. 2006)
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law, 2003
- Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, 2003
- Introduction to HIPAA's Privacy Rule, 2009
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Bar Association, 2004
- Inter-American Bar Association, 2003
- Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, 2009
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Consulate General of the Dominican Republic, 2006
- Ancillary Businesses:
- Notary Public
- Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- French
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