“Most areas of human life are organized according to a legal system, being a lawyer allows you to participate in what is the backbone of society.”
Betsy Asencio-Quiles
Of Counsel 
Betsy Asencio-Quiles is a former Judge, detail-oriented attorney with a result-focused mindset and over two decades of experience representing numerous corporations from a wide range of industries in civil, labor, insurance and administrative law cases. Possesses solid expertise in various practice areas, including labor and employment litigation. Instrumental in writing bills and preparing articulated legal memorandums. Well-versed in dealing with regulatory matters and developing effective legal strategies and approaches to meet business requirements. Demonstrated success in providing clients with analytical legal insights and practical solutions.
Education
- Juris Doctor Degree • Interamerican University, School of Law, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science • University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Professional Experience
- Judicial Branch of Puerto Rico – Aibonito, Arecibo, Caguas and Bayamón Puerto Rico -Superior Judge, 2016 – 2022
- Puerto Rico Department of Justice -San Juan, Puerto Rico – Assistant Attorney General, for the Office of Legal Counsel, 2013 – 2016
- Quiñones & Arbona, P.S.C. – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Partner/ Head of the Labor and Employment Division, 2006 – 2012
- Department of Family – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Legal Affairs Director 2005 – 2006
- Office of the Governor La Fortaleza San Juan – Legislative Affairs Advisor, 2002 – 2004
- Goldman Antonetti & Cordova PSC – San Juan Puerto Rico – Associate Attorney, 2000-2002
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2001
Practice Areas
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Labor and Employment Law
- Insurance Law
- Administrative Law
