Leyla Verónica Rivera Ramos
Puerto Rico
Summary
Experienced Attorney and Public Notary with expertise in administrative law, municipal law, and government contracting. Delivered impactful legal opinions, legislation, and regulatory documents while advising public officials on complex legal matters. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to contributing to team success and fostering collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Adviser
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico
01.2008 - Current
- Provide legal advice and issue legal opinions regarding administrative law, municipal law, public finance, government operations, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
- Advised on government procurement and public contracting matters, assessing review and compliance requirements to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Analyzed audit findings and evaluated potential legal violations for compliance with regulations across government agencies, municipalities, public corporations, universities, and trusts.
- Conduct legal research and statutory interpretation concerning governmental, fiscal, and administrative matters.
- Prepared legal referrals to appropriate regulatory and enforcement agencies.
- Drafted pleadings, legal opinions, administrative filings, legislation, regulations, policy documents, and official letters to support legal initiatives.
- Review proposed legislation and prepare institutional comments.
- Represent the agency before courts, legislative committees, and administrative forums.
Auditor
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Conducted compliance audits for government agencies, municipalities, and public corporations to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Conducted compliance audits of government agencies, municipalities, and public corporations.
- Evaluated internal controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
- Reviewed internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing risk management strategies.
- Identified findings, documented evidence, and prepared audit reports and recommendations.
- Prepared detailed audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations for management.
- Conducted internal control audits and developed comprehensive reports detailing findings and actionable recommendations.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Puerto RicoBachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Puerto RicoSkills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Research
- Administrative Law
- Municipal Law
- Contracts
- Regulatory Compliance
- Statutory Interpretation
- Legislative Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Public Finance
- Compliance audit
- Public procurement
Certification
Certified Mediator, Puerto Rico Supreme Court
Accomplishments
- More than 20 years of service in government oversight, auditing, compliance, and legal advisory functions.
- Extensive experience advising senior government officials on complex legal, fiscal, and administrative matters.
- Specialized in government contracting, procurement compliance, contract review, and statutory requirements.
- Legal analysis of audit findings involving agencies, municipalities, public corporations, universities, and trusts.
- Drafting of legislation, regulations, legal opinions, legislative memoranda, and public policy recommendations.
- Representation of governmental interests before courts, legislative committees, and administrative forums.
Timeline
Legal Adviser
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico
01.2008 - Current
Auditor
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico
01.2004 - 01.2008
Juris Doctor -
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao