The first edition of JP Fórum was held under the theme “Corporate Criminal Liability: What to Know Under the New Criminal Code,” delivered by Miguel Valerio Jiminián, Founding Partner of VJR Abogados, and moderated by Rosa (Lisa) Díaz, Partner at Jiménez Peña, and Víctor Santana, Senior Associate at the firm.

Through this initiative, Jiménez Peña aims to position itself as a benchmark in the generation and dissemination of legal knowledge, as well as in the development of solutions that provide strategic value to its clients and allies.

Santo Domingo, November 17, 2025 – The law firm Jiménez Peña announced the launch of JP Fórum, a new platform created to foster discussion, reflection, and the exchange of ideas on the most relevant legal, business, and social issues impacting the Dominican environment.

Through this initiative, Jiménez Peña seeks to position itself as a reference point in the generation and dissemination of legal knowledge, as well as in building solutions that provide strategic value to its clients and partners.

The first JP Fórum session was held under the theme “Corporate Criminal Liability: What to Know Under the New Criminal Code,” presented by Miguel Valerio Jiminián, Founding Partner of VJR Abogados, and moderated by Rosa (Lisa) Díaz, Partner at Jiménez Peña, together with Víctor Santana, Senior Associate at the firm.

This inaugural edition addressed key aspects of the new Criminal Code that directly impact companies, providing guidance on how to prepare for its entry into force and adapt to the new corporate responsibilities.

“At Jiménez Peña, we believe in the value of shared knowledge and the importance of staying up to date on issues that affect our professional and business environment. JP Fórum was created precisely with that purpose: to serve as a meeting point between the law, corporate practice, and innovation,” stated Marcos Peña, Founding Partner of the firm.

With JP Fórum, Jiménez Peña reaffirms its commitment to excellence, creativity, and results, strengthening its role as a proactive contributor to the development of a more informed, collaborative, and progress-oriented legal ecosystem in the Dominican Republic.