Monday, January 26, 2026
7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Porzio invites you to join us for our 5th Annual Puerto Rico Legal and Compliance Summit, a premier event bringing together industry leaders, advisors, and innovators to explore the evolving legal, financial, and operational landscape of doing business in Puerto Rico. This conference delivers the insights and connections to help you thrive in Puerto Rico and beyond.
Curated networking opportunities. Breakfast and lunch provided. Cocktail reception to follow.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Agenda
7:30 a.m.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Establishing Roots in Puerto Rico
9 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Luis G. Rivera-Marin, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Francisco E. Colón-Ramírez, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
9:15 a.m.
Act 60 & Legacy Planning: Maximizing Benefits & Preserving Wealth
Moderator, Maria F. Galante, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Gio Mendez, GEO Tax
9:45 a.m.
Case Studies in Using PR: Advantages to Support World-Wide Operations
Moderator, Francisco E. Colón-Ramírez, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Maria F. Galante, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Luis B. Méndez del Nido, Legal Counsel for the PR Department of Economic Development
Gio Mendez, GEO Tax
James Pérez, DECA
10:20 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
Relocating to Puerto Rico: Residency, Banking & Real Estate Essentials
Moderator, Maria F. Galante, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Amanda Castillo, DECA
Chris Hamm, CASPR
Carolynn Kaufman, DECA
Josué Rivera, former Regional Director of Rural Development & SBA, Secretary of Agriculture, CEO of the Government’s Economic Development Bank
11:20 a.m.
A Fireside Chat With Terren Peizer: The Unbelievable Odyssey From an Unprecedented Criminal Trial to Vindication
William J. Hughes, Jr., Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Terren Peizer
11:55 a.m.
Moderated Audience Q&A
Moderator, Jill M. Williamson, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Chris Hamm, CASPR
Gio Mendez, GEO Tax
12:25 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Navigating Tax Compliance: Act 60 and Emerging Trends
Moderator, William J. Hughes, Jr., Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Francisco E. Colón-Ramírez, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Hassan Khan, The Khan Partnership LLP
Puerto Rico as a Strategic Business Platform
1:55 p.m.
Harnessing AI Responsibly: PR as a Launchpad for Innovation
Moderator, Jill M. Williamson, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Erica Holman, CAC Group
Dr. Ioannis Koutroulis, Children's National Hospital
Julia Whippo, Moneyball.ai
2:30 p.m.
Powering Puerto Rico’s Future: Renewable Energy, Infrastructure & Investment
Moderator, Cheryl A. Santaniello, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Christopher Schutrop, Soltaic
Crystal Allen, Luma
Innovation & Digital Finance in Puerto Rico
2:55 p.m.
The GENIUS Act & Stablecoins: Policy → Practice
Moderator, Yarot T. Lafontaine-Torres, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Juan Mari, Blok Assets
Jason Allegrante, former CLO at Fireblocks
Brock Pierce, CEO of Percival
3:30 p.m.
Break
3:55 p.m.
Crypto in the Courthouse: Mango Labs v. Kramer, and Other Case Studies
Moderator, Francisco E. Colón-Ramírez, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Jill M. Williamson, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
William J. Hughes, Jr., Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Hassan Khan, The Khan Partnership LLP
4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks & Cocktail Reception
William J. Hughes, Jr., Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Agenda is subject to change.
Speakers
Josué Rivera, former Regional Director of Rural Development & SBA, Secretary of Agriculture, CEO of the Government’s Economic Development Bank