Santiago Martinez

With over 15 years of experience in labor law, Santiago Martínez is a partner and currently leads the Audit Unit, in addition to co-directing the Collective Labor and Litigation Units. Throughout his career, he has managed legal portfolios for companies across various sectors of the economy, advising on strategic labor issues, representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, and leading teams in matters before the Ministry of Labor.

Santiago stands out for his experience in handling business crises and designing strategies for resolving high-complexity labor conflicts, making him a key advisor for organizations facing critical labor scenarios.

In the academic field, he has served as a tenured professor in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at institutions such as Universidad de los Andes, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín), and Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla), helping to train new generations of labor lawyers.

He has also been an active member of the labor law committees of ANDI and ACRIP, contributing to the analysis and development of labor policy in the business sector.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Teletrabajo y regreso a la nueva normalidad: Estrategias para la prevención de riesgos

  • April 20, 2021
  • Littler Webinar

Restructuración de costos basado en la terminación de contratos de trabajo / Planes de retiro

  • May 28, 2020
  • Littler Webinar

5ta Conferencia Anual en Colombia

  • September 6, 2019
  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Littler Live Event

V Conferencia Anual en Perú

  • September 5, 2019
  • Littler Live Event

4a Conferencia Anual en Colombia

  • September 26, 2018
  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Littler Live Event

Third Annual Conference in Colombia

  • November 10, 2017
  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Littler Live Event

Tercera Conferencia Anual en Colombia

  • November 10, 2017
  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Littler Live Event

Latin America Conference

  • October 28, 2016
  • Miami, Florida
  • Littler Live Event

Second Annual Colombia Conference

  • October 19, 2016
  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Littler Live Event

Segunda Conferencia Anual en Colombia

  • October 19, 2016
  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Littler Live Event

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