Interview with Katerina Katanas Gonzalez, LL.M. in International Business '11
Ms. Katerina González graduated from the LL.M. in International Legal Studies in 2011 with a specialization in International Business Law. Since then, she has worked at various law firms in Washington, DC and Madrid, Spain. In August 2020, she was promoted to become a Partner at the law firm of Garcia Saavedra Abogados. We interviewed Ms. González about her time at AUWCL and its role in shaping her career path.
What is your focus area in your new position as Partner?
My main focus is corporate law; additionally, I have been in charge of leading the procedural law department at García Saavedra Abogados Law Firm.
What achievement of yours do you believe has had the most impact on your legal career?
Having pursued the LL.M. studies at American University Washington College of Law where I specialized in international business law and also, having worked in top tier law firms.
How has your LL.M. in International Business earned from AUWCL contributed to your career success?
By providing me an international perspective of legal issues and by allowing me to get in touch with colleagues all around the world with whom I have been collaborating on a regular basis.
Do you have any advice for graduating LL.M. students?
To be as broad-minded as you can and also, not to give up when the first defeat takes place: the legal realm is wide enough as to provide you a space to professionally succeed, no matter your origin, lineage or economic capacity.