The Firm accepted Atty. Maria Carmen Babista-Lazaro as partner effective January 1, 2008. Atty. Lazaro joined the Firm as an associate on October 3, 2000. She represents Philippine and foreign clients in various cases before quasi-judicial agencies and the courts such as the Regional Trial Courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. She regularly advises the Firm’s clients on corporate matters, contracts, family law and real property transactions. Atty. Lazaro has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Sto. Tomas and a law degree from San Beda College.