• Held in Santo Domingo, the conference was coordinated by law firm Jiménez Peña and addressed key regulatory challenges, emerging employment models, and the impact of innovation and technology on labor relations.
• Rosa (Lisa) Díaz, a partner at the firm, delivered the opening remarks and moderated a panel on international mobility and employment models featuring specialists from Argentina, Peru, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic hosted the 2026 Annual Conference of the Global Labour Alliance (GLA), an international network of law firms specializing in labor and employment law and social security, of which Jiménez Peña is a member. Held in Santo Domingo, the conference brought together lawyers, specialists, and business executives from several countries to examine key trends reshaping labor relations across Latin America.

The alliance provides its member firms with access to a trusted, specialized, and recognized professional network across multiple jurisdictions, strengthening their ability to support businesses with operations or legal needs in several countries. Against this backdrop, participants exchanged perspectives on regulatory challenges, international mobility, emerging employment models, and the impact of innovation and technology on talent management.

International Mobility and Emerging Employment Models

Jiménez Peña’s participation was led by partner Rosa (Lisa) Díaz, who delivered the opening remarks and moderated the panel “International Mobility and Employment Models.” The session offered a comparative analysis of the challenges companies face when managing teams operating across multiple jurisdictions, as well as the evolution of employment arrangements.

The panel featured Luis Miguel Medina of América Móvil (Peru); Delma González of Eaton Corporation (Dominican Republic); Rafael López of Xiaomi (Mexico); and Federico Basile of Tavarone Rovelli Salim Miani (Argentina). The panelists shared legal and business perspectives on the trends redefining labor relations throughout the region.

The agenda also included the panels “Labor Regulatory Transformation in the Region” and “Innovation, Technology, and New Talent Dynamics.” Prominent representatives from law firms and international companies took part, fostering an exchange of knowledge and experiences on the changes transforming the world of work.

“The growing integration of markets and the transformation of labor relations pose challenges that extend beyond national borders. Forums such as this conference allow us to share experiences, anticipate trends, and strengthen our ability to provide clients with strategic advice from a regional perspective. For Jiménez Peña, as a founding member of the GLA, it is especially meaningful to contribute to this exchange of knowledge from the Dominican Republic,” said Rosa (Lisa) Díaz, a partner at the firm.

International Labor and Employment Counsel for Companies Operating in Latin America

The Global Labour Alliance comprises leading firms from 13 countries: Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Panama, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to promote collaboration among specialists, facilitate knowledge sharing, and strengthen legal support for companies facing labor and employment challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

Jiménez Peña was among the firms that officially launched the alliance in Bogotá, Colombia, in October 2025. Since then, the network has expanded its regional reach, creating opportunities for dialogue among legal professionals and business leaders while serving as a platform through which clients can access guidance from local experts in each country where assistance is required.

Through its role in organizing the conference in Santo Domingo, Jiménez Peña contributes to the discussion of key trends shaping labor relations and reaffirms its commitment to an internationally focused legal practice. The firm combines in-depth knowledge of the Dominican market with regional experience and best practices, strengthening its ability to advise companies and investors in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected labor environment.

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About Jiménez Peña

Established in 2003, Jiménez Peña (JP) has more than two decades of experience and is recognized for its strategic perspective and high-level legal counsel. Its experienced professionals advise clients across multiple practice areas, including labor and employment, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, corporate law, government matters, international trade, and financial services, among others. The firm serves industries such as energy, banking and finance, hospitality, and tourism and has the resources and capabilities required to address the legal challenges that local and international businesses may face in the Dominican Republic.

JP’s partners bring decades of experience and insight gained from practicing in an increasingly sophisticated, demanding, and constantly evolving business environment. They share their sound business judgment with the firm’s associates, who combine it with a strong legal education to excel in their respective areas of practice.

The firm and its lawyers have consistently earned strong rankings over the years in Chambers Global, Chambers Latin America, The Legal 500 Latin America, IFLR1000, Latin Lawyer 250, and Lexology Index. Jiménez Peña is also a member of the Interlex and Marcalliance networks of law firms and consultants.