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Attorney | CPA | Litigation Support, CTA Compliance, and M&A
Emma is a CPA turned lawyer who brings precision and heart to litigation support, CTA compliance, and M&A transactions. She’s the go-to for U.S. clients navigating Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filings, due diligence reviews, and litigation document prep—always with a steady hand and a sharp legal eye.
Think of Emma as your behind-the-scenes legal ally: reliable, approachable, and ready when you need her most. With a background that bridges accounting, governance, and business law, she helps growing companies stay compliant, close deals, and manage disputes with clarity and confidence.
Core Areas of Focus
Litigation Support & Document Review
Supporting litigation teams with efficient, accurate document review and case analysis—helping clients navigate disputes with less stress and more control.
M&A Due Diligence & Post-Close Support
Assisting at every stage of the transaction lifecycle—uncovering risks, capturing value, and supporting post-close integration to keep momentum strong.
Contracts & Corporate Governance
Drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial agreements and governance documents to help businesses run smoothly, stay compliant, and stay ready for growth.
Career Highlights
Collaborated with senior legal staff at a nonprofit to draft customized operating agreements for early-stage ventures, aligning with founder visions and state regulations.
Advised startup founders on legal structuring and governance, translating complex requirements into clear, practical agreements.
Supported M&A deal execution for a venture capital client, preparing closing documents and ensuring regulatory filings were accurate, complete, and on time.
Coordinated closely with outside counsel during discovery, managing document review workflows to meet production deadlines and litigation strategies.
Conducted targeted document review to identify key issues in high-stakes disputes, surfacing critical evidence quickly and strategically.
Delivered post-close M&A support, helping integrate newly acquired entities and align governance documents with parent company frameworks.
Bar Admissions
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2023)
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2014)
Education
J.D., Rizal Memorial Colleges – School of Law, Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence
B.S., Accountancy, University of the Immaculate Conception
Beyond the Bar
Emma grew up in Compostela, a small town tucked in the northern edge of southern Philippines—proof that big dreams travel well.
Most at peace on a mountain trail or in quiet prayer—sometimes both at once.
Known on the team for bringing calm, clarity, and the occasional weather update from the highlands.
