Daniela Ortega Sosa

Counsel since 2025

Daniela is a recognized leader with extensive professional experience in regulatory risk management, compliance, corporate governance and ESG matters.

She is licensed to practice law in Mexico, Venezuela, and the state of New York, United States. She is also a Compliance Officer certified by the National Banking and Securities Commission in Mexico and a Certified ESG Analyst by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies.

She has an extensive background in risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with expertise in strategic decision-making related to regulatory matters, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, data privacy, and business ethics.

Daniela has provided strategic consulting services on regulatory and compliance matters, covering a wide variety of sectors, particularly within financial services; has led forensic investigations, particularly on ethics and anti-corruption matters, and has restructured and strengthened compliance teams, focused on value creation and strategic alignment with the business. In addition, she has designed and implemented compliance and risk management programs for companies across various industries, with a practical and risk-based approach.

Passionate about driving sustainable business growth through conscious leadership, integrity, and shared value creation. She advocates for independent board membership and the empowerment of women. 

+52 (55) 1102-2830
dortega@macf.com.mx
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

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The experience and educational background of our professionals form the foundation of our practice.

Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education

London School of Economics, Women Leadership, England, 2022. (Merit Sponsorship)

Harvard Business School and IESE Business School, Value Creation through Effective Boards, Spain, 2021.

Yale University, School of Management, Women on Boards, United Estates, 2019.

Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas – CIDE, Privacy and Data Governance Regulations, Mexico, 2020. (Merit Sponsorship)

Universidad Panamericana, Fintech Regulations, Mexico, 2019.

Columbia University School of Law, LL.M, United Estates,1997. (Merit Sponsorship)

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, School of Law, J.D., graduated Cum Laude, Venezuela, 1996.

Experience

Senior leadership roles at prominent organizations such as:

Citigroup (including Citibanamex)

Grupo Televisa

Debevoise & Plimpton

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Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

Awards and recognitions

Daniela has received several awards

  • Compliance, Band 3 - Chambers & Partners
  • Compliance & Data Privacy, Next Generation Partner - The Legal 500
  • Leading - Leaders League, México
  • Selected by Santander as one of 50 female talents worldwide
  • Listed among “The 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico” – Expansión Magazine
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August 6, 2026
On July 28, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued, for the first time, a declination of prosecution under its new Corporate Enforcement Policy (“CEP”) in favor of companies. The companies voluntarily self-disclosed prior to any government investigation, cooperated fully with authorities, and took timely remedial action, including strengthening their policies and their corporate criminal compliance programs.
July 17, 2026
On July 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of State designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) and as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, in addition to maintaining previously imposed sanctions for narcotics trafficking activities.
June 22, 2026
On June 18, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”) the Agreement issuing the Guidelines for the voluntary and expedited migration of self-supply and cogeneration of electricity to the figures established under the Electric Sector Law (the “Guidelines”). Likewise, on June 18, 2026, the CNE published in the DOF the Methodology for Determining the Charge for the Electricity Transmission Service (the “Transmission Methodology”), which will become effective on October 19, 2026. The Transmission Methodology repeals the previous methodology that established the so-called “postage stamp wheeling rate” (porteo estampilla) and introduces a new transmission service charge.