Jaime Pesquera is a seasoned General Counsel and business strategist with over a decade of experience in corporate governance, startups, and international legal frameworks. Known for his sharp acumen in navigating complex legal landscapes, Jaime has consistently provided forward-thinking legal solutions in industries like SaaS, AI, and Tech. He is currently the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Tappa, Inc., an AI-driven, Series A technology company, where his leadership has been integral to its strategic growth and international expansion. Jaime is also a founding member of The L Suite, an exclusive community of top legal minds in high-growth, tech, and publicly traded companies.
At Tappa, Jaime oversees legal functions and guides the company through corporate challenges. As General Counsel, he's a trusted advisor on business, product, investment, and transaction strategy. He restructured Tappa's international operations, relocating from Ireland to the U.S., and aligned its legal framework with GDPR and U.S. privacy standards. He also spearheaded Tappa's AI governance program for Tappa Insights, an analytics solution transforming customer and partner relationships. Jaime leads critical transactions with a focus on structuring deals that support Tappa's business objectives across U.S. and European markets.
Jaime's business expertise began when he co-founded a consulting practice, securing transactions worth between $500,000 and $30 million in construction, green energy, and recycling. He also designed strategic plans leveraging legal and financial expertise to drive growth and innovation for his clients. Before consulting, at Nevares, Sanchez-Alvarez & Cancel, Jaime represented governmental bodies and corporations in high-stakes litigation and contractual matters, focusing on public-private partnerships and regulatory frameworks.
Earlier, Jaime advised tech startups and SMEs on corporate and healthcare law, particularly HIPAA, Medicare, and physician privileges. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and an MBA in International Business from EU Business School, graduating summa cum laude. He's certified in Security Laws at Cornell University and Venture Capital at Imperial Business School. Jaime is admitted to practice as in-house counsel in New York and in Puerto Rico.
Outside work, Jaime has represented Puerto Rico in three world chess championships, showcasing his analytical skills. Fluent in English and Spanish, he provides cross-cultural insights in a globalized business environment. With a career spanning multiple industries and continents, Jaime exemplifies the qualities of a modern legal leader: adaptable, strategic, and dedicated to advancing the legal and business objectives of the organizations he serves.
