Goodwin Aldarondo Jiménez
San Juan
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience as CEO of PRLM Inc., securing over 300 licenses in the cannabis sector. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and litigation, complemented by strong leadership and communication skills. Adept at managing multidisciplinary teams and conducting impactful training sessions across multiple countries. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Founder
PRLM Inc. & PRLM Educational Inc.
San Juan
12.2015 - Current
- Founded and developed two leading firms specializing in legal, regulatory, and compliance services for Puerto Rico's medical cannabis industry.
- Secured approval for over 300 operating licenses, including dispensaries and cultivation sites.
- Drafted and supervised business plans, SOPs, financial projections, and corporate agreements for more than 70 licensed clients.
- Managed and trained a multidisciplinary team of over 12 members across legal and compliance divisions.
- Conducted international CLE seminars and regulatory training sessions in Puerto Rico, USA, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Panama.
- Represented clients during administrative hearings and regulatory proceedings.
- Performed compliance audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to stringent industry regulations.
Director, Litigation Department
Aldarondo Girald Law PSC
San Juan
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Specialized in criminal and labor law, including wrongful dismissals, discrimination, union campaigns, and arbitration.
- Litigated high-profile cases, such as Pueblo v. Christian Serrano Chang (1st-degree murder case).
- Supervised junior attorneys, and coordinated litigation strategies.
Paralegal & Office Manager
Aldarondo Girald Law PSC
San Juan
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Legal research and investigations.
- Administrative work.
- General accounting assistant.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
01.2010
Master’s degree - criminal justice
Interamerican University
01.2007
Paralegal Certification - Advanced and Intermediate
Sacred Heart University
01.2007
Bachelor’s degree - psychology
University of Puerto Rico
Río Piedras01.2004
Skills
- Litigation in criminal law
- Litigation in labor law
- Litigation in administrative law
- Litigation in corporate law
- Regulatory compliance
- Licensing in the cannabis industry
- Legal writing
- Negotiation
- leadership
- Team management
- Public speaking
- Legal education
- Media communication
- Strong communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish, English)
Specializations
- Corporate
- Labor
- Criminal
- Administrative
- Cannabis Regulatory Affairs
Strengths And Abilities
- Litigation in criminal, labor, administrative and corporate law
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensing in the Cannabis Industry
- Legal and Public Policy Writing
- Negotiation and arbitration
- Leadership and team management
- Public speaking, legal education and the media
- Strong communications skills
- Fully bilingual (Spanish/English)
Timeline
CEO & Founder
PRLM Inc. & PRLM Educational Inc.
12.2015 - Current
Director, Litigation Department
Aldarondo Girald Law PSC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Paralegal & Office Manager
Aldarondo Girald Law PSC
01.2005 - 01.2010
Juris Doctor -
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Master’s degree - criminal justice
Interamerican University
Paralegal Certification - Advanced and Intermediate
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor’s degree - psychology
University of Puerto Rico