Service Areas
- Business
- Automotive
- Corporate, Securities + Commercial Transactions
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- Mexico
- Governments + Nonprofits
- Intellectual Property
- Global Reach
- Mexico
Education
- University of London, Queen Mary & Westfield College, LL.M.
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, J.D.
- Universidad Iberoamericana, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Licensed to practice only in Mexico
Languages
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
Marie Alsace Galindo is the only licensed-in-Mexico attorney in Michigan certified by the State Bar to advise on Mexican law. She is our international practice advisor for Mexican and Latin American legal and business issues.
Her practice involves advising companies in structuring investment strategies, consulting on business opportunities, establishing and expanding operations in Mexico, and negotiating and documenting Mexico-related transactions.
Marie also specializes in international commercial arbitration; administrative and regulatory issues in Mexico, including processing importation permits for products from China that enter Mexico exempt from countervailing duties; technical regulations for commercializing goods; marking requirements; marketing and advertising law, including false advertising claims; consumer protection litigation and litigation before Mexican health and environmental authorities; copyright and trademark law, including trademark counseling, registrations, license agreements, trademark portfolio management and trademark maintenance both in Mexico and overseas.
Marie has cultivated strong ties with the leading automotive and manufacturing organizations in both the U.S. and in Mexico. She also has experience in a variety of Mexican legal areas including corporate, labor and employment, immigration, and intellectual property law.
Experience
Coordinated the establishment of foreign corporate entities in Mexico, obtaining all necessary permits to carry out business and advise on all business related legal areas, in consistency with multi jurisdictional implications.
Structured investment strategies, consulted on business opportunities, established and expanded operations in Mexico, and negotiated and documented Mexico-related transactions.
Conducted in-house training on all areas related to doing business in Mexico.
Obtained all types of visas for Mexico, including tourist, business, technical, Board members, work permits, change of status, permanent resident, Exit and Re-Entry permits, and renewals.
Provided preventative counseling on sending foreign expatriates to Mexico. Including immigration regulations, as well as labor and tax implication and employer sanctions.
Obtained work visas in other countries such as Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Austria, etc.
Professional Activities
- International Bar Association, former Chair of the Mexican Section of the Art and Cultural Property Committee
- American Bar Association, foreign attorney member Mexican Bar Association
- Mexican Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- Mexican Copyright Institute
- Mexican Arbitration Center
- Mexico City Chamber of Commerce, mediator
Honors + Awards
- Crain's Detroit Business, "40 Under 40" 2008
Civic, Cultural + Social Activities
- Association of Mexican Professionals in Michigan, Founding Membee
- Consulate of Mexico in Detroit
Publications
Author and co-Author of several Michigan employer publications, 2005 to date
"Legal Guide for Doing Business in Mexico," Von Wobeser y Sierra, Mexico, 2004
"Comida de la Amistad de la Barra," Journal La Barra, No. 34, Mexico, June 2002
"La Práctica Multidisciplinaria, la Barra Holandesa gana el caso frente a la Corte Europea," Journal La Barra, No. 33, Mexico, March 2002
"Tramitanet, Sistema de Trámites Electrónicos Gubernamentales," Journal La Barra, No. 33, Mexico, March 2002
"Reseña del libro: SÁNCHEZ BRINGAS, Enrique; Los derechos humanos en la Constitución y en los Tratados Internacionales; Porrúa; Mexico," 2001, reseña publicada en Journal El Foro, Mexico, December 2001
"La Labor del Comité de Arte y Propiedad Cultural de la International Bar Association durante el Congreso en Cancún," Journal La Barra, No. 32, Mexico, December 2001
"Encuentro de Asociaciones de Barras del Mundo," Journal La Barra, No. 32, Mexico, December 2001
"Convenio por la Cultura de la Transparencia," Journal La Barra, No. 31, Mexico, September 2001
"El Derecho de los Negocios como Tema Medular del Congreso de la International Bar Association en Cancún," Journal La Barra, No. 31, Mexico, September 2001
"La International Bar Association visita Zimbabwe," Journal La Barra, No. 30, Mexico, June 2001
"Plan de Trabajo 2001-2002 del nuevo Consejo Directivo," Journal La Barra, No. 29, Mexico, March 2001
"Tesis de Licenciatura en Derecho: Salvaguardas contra el tráfico ilícito de bienes culturales," UNAM, 2001
"Alonso de Zorita, Relación de la Nueva España, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes," Dirección de Publicaciones, Mexico, 2000
"Tesis de Licenciatura en Historia del Arte: Problemática en torno a la protección jurídica del arte efímero en México," UIA, 1999
Speeches
“Trade between Mexico and Michigan” New Economy and Quality of Life Committee of the House of Representatives hearing (chaired by State Rep. Ed Clemente), Lansing, Michigan, January 2010
“Detroit and Mexico Business Opportunities," “Business Opportunities for Michigan and Mexican Companies," Dearborn, Michigan, November 2009
“Risks and Opportunities in Crises Age”, (Moderator), CIIAM, Mexico City, July 2009
“APROMEX: A Contribution for the U.S. Auto Industry," “Mexico's Business Opportunities in Key Manufacturing Industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Metal Manufacturing," Dearborn, Michigan, April 2009
“Legal Challenges of Operating in Mexico," GlobalAutoIndustry seminar: “Mexico Prospering: What You Need to Know," Troy, Michigan, December 2008
“Doing Business in Mexico: Business Opportunities nearby can help your business stay competitive,” Education Immersion Day, Michigan Minority Business Development Council and General Motors, at UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, Detroit, Michigan September, 2008
“Markets: How will the market for vehicles and auto parts develop short, medium and long run in North America, Asia and Europe,” (Moderator), CIIAM, Mexico City, July 2008
“Legal Challenges of Operating in Latin America and China," GlobalAutoIndustry seminar: “Mexico and Brazil: Can Latin America Compete with China’s Automotive Boom?,” Troy, Michigan, March 2008
“Mexican Labor Law: IP and Immigration Implications,” ProMéxico: “Investment Opportunities for the Mexican Automotive Industry: Business Opportunities for Tier II & III Suppliers,” Dearborn, Michigan, November 2007
“Creating Shareholder Value in Low Cost Countries,” (Panelist), Michigan Private Equity Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, October 2007
“Finance, what is next?,” (Moderator), CIIAM, Mexico City, July 2007
“IP, Labor and visas under Mexican Law,” Bancomext: “Investment Opportunities for the Mexican Automotive Industry: Business Opportunities for Tier II & III Suppliers,” Detroit, Michigan, April 2007
“Clean-tech and Alternative Energy: Let’s Follow the Brazilian Leadership (U.S. Portfolio on Alternative Energy),” The Academy for American and International Law, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 2007
“Intellectual Property Rights under Mexican Law” Bancomext – The Detroit Economic Partnership seminar: “Investment Opportunities for the Mexican Automotive Industry: Business Opportunities for Tier II & III Suppliers,” Detroit, Michigan, November 2006
“IP, Labor & Employments and Visas for Performing Business in Mexico,” Grand Valley State University, Van Andel Global Trade Center seminar “Access Mexico,” Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 2006
“IP, Tax and Corporate Issues under Mexican Law,” Bancomext – Mexican Consulate seminar “State of the Automotive Industry in Mexico: Business Opportunities for Tier II & III Suppliers,” April 2006
“New Rules for Franchises under Mexican IP Law,” The Academy for American and International Law, Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 2006
“Doing Business in North America: A Look at Canada, Mexico and the United States,” "New Challenges, Familiar Issues: Adapting the Workplace for Changing Times, Dearborn, Michigan, October 2005
“The Illegal Trafficking in Artworks and Antiquities: Focus on Importation and Sale in the United States of Cultural Property Illegally exported from Canada and Latin American Countries,” American Bar Association, National Conference on New Challenges in the Transition to Regional Integration, Monterrey, Mexico, October 2001
Seminars + Events
- Mexico Means Opportunity: Tax and Legal Update
- Legal Issues for U.S. Hospitality, Medical and Retirement Community Developers Expanding Into Mexico
- Investepreneur Roundtable: Global Markets
- Mexico Update: Privacy Laws, Export Control and other New Laws in Mexico: Are you Compliant?
- COMPARE, CONTRAST, INVEST! NAFTA Advantages for U.S. Companies in Canada and Mexico
- COMPARE, CONTRAST, INVEST! NAFTA Advantages for U.S. Companies in Canada and Mexico
- Business-Friendly Changes in Mexican Law (Troy)
- Business-Friendly Changes in Mexican Law (Grand Rapids)
Articles
- New Export Control Law for Mexico
- Global Automotive Newsletter
- Are you in Compliance with Mexico’s Personal Data Protection Requirements?
- Electronic Invoicing in Mexico Now Mandatory
- New Export Control Law for Mexico
- Mexico International Newsletter
- Franchising in Mexico
- New Mexican Unified Secured Transactions Registry
- Expediting Judgment through Arbitration or New Oral Trials
- Amendments to the Maquiladora/IMMEX Decree
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