Shakira holds a Law Degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, as well as a Postgraduate Specialization and a Master’s Degree in Procedural Law from Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar.

She has focused her professional practice on dispute resolution and the representation of clients in complex litigation, advising and representing national and international clients before courts and arbitral tribunals. Her experience includes handling judicial proceedings at different levels, as well as representing clients in domestic arbitration proceedings, including matters involving cross-border elements and subject to international regulations and standards.

Her practice covers disputes in constitutional, commercial, contractual, public procurement, and administrative litigation matters. She has experience in the design and implementation of litigation strategies, the preparation and conduct of hearings, and the management of evidentiary and expert witness proceedings.

She also participates in the negotiation and structuring of solutions in both judicial and out-of-court settings, aimed at the prevention and efficient resolution of disputes.