My journey into the world of Legal English education began serendipitously during a Business Administration internship. While volunteering at the YMCA in North Carolina, I discovered a passion for teaching as I helped foreign exchange students – coincidentally, some from Colombia, who first extended an invitation to visit their captivating country. Already possessing extensive travel experience, I decided to accept their offer after completing my studies in North Carolina, and quickly found Colombia to be a truly wonderful place to settle down.
After permanently deciding to reside here, I gained invaluable experience working with some of the country’s major English academies, learning various educational systems, and providing tutoring at the distinguished University Externado. It was through these experiences that I was introduced to members of the High Court, specifically the Consejo de Estado, Colombia’s highest administrative court. After several years of working closely with state employees, I recognized a significant void in the ever-growing market for specialized legal language education.
This realization led me to establish Legal English Innovation, and in 2016, I formalized the business with the Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá (CCB), registering it as an SAS ever since. While we don’t teach the law, we illuminate Legal English from a professor’s practical perspective. Since then, I’ve continuously enhanced my expertise, achieving certifications such as the Test of Legal English Skills (TOELS) and becoming proficient in the TOEFL, the world-renowned university admissions exam.
My work has extended to collaborations with several top-tier law firms, both international and national boutique firms, and I’ve had the privilege of delivering courses as an expert in various universities. Furthermore, I’ve published numerous articles in prominent legal journals such as Ámbito Jurídico, and my translations have been utilized in international legal proceedings, including books on diverse topics such as artificial intelligence and marketing.
Today, Legal English Innovation proudly stands as the number one academy for Legal English in Colombia, highly recognized around the world for its innovative learning techniques and custom, exclusive materials.