Lex Mundi is pleased to welcome three new members to its Client Advisory Council (CAC). The new members bring a wealth of expertise and global perspectives, further strengthening the CAC’s role in guiding Lex Mundi’s strategic direction and thought leadership initiatives.
Joining the CAC:
- Dan Norris, Chief Strategy and Legal Officer, ProAmpac
- Ketaki Suklikar, Chief Legal Officer, Mahindra Finance
- Edna Falla-Quintanilla, Head of Corporate Legal, FIFA
The CAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the client’s voice is at the heart of Lex Mundi’s operations. By providing strategic guidance and insights, the Council helps align Lex Mundi’s initiatives with the evolving needs of its global client base.
The CAC’s remit is both broad and strategic, contributing to Lex Mundi’s strategic plan, driving thought leadership, and addressing major trends impacting multinational companies. It shapes the agenda for key events like the Lex Mundi Annual General Counsel Summit and Global Roundtable Series, including the 2026 GC Summit Report, Embracing GeoDisruption: General Counsel, Corporate Diplomacy and Antifragility. The council also advances Lex Mundi’s Think Tank, “Lex Mundi Forward,” bringing together leaders to anticipate market trends and craft future-ready models.
The new members join an existing group of seven senior in-house professionals CAC members, including:
- Jern Liang, Senior Vice President, General Counsel – International, Ralph Lauren
- Steve Esau, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, DexKo Global
- Cornelis ("Kees") van Ophem, Global General Counsel & EVP, Fresenius Medical Care
- Euridice Mason, General Counsel, Votorantim Cimentos
- Juan Carlos Mencio, Vice President Legal Affairs & Compliance, LATAM Airlines Group, S.A.
- Lele Modise, General Counsel, MTN Group
- Bjarne Tellmann, Founder and Principal Consultant, FjordStream Advisors
Helena Samaha, Lex Mundi CEO & President, emphasized:
"Our Client Advisory Council remains an indispensable asset to Lex Mundi and our member firms. By welcoming these new General Counsel, we continue to expand the remarkable breadth of global insight and expertise represented within the CAC. Their perspectives equip our members with a distinct competitive edge, helping to shape more effective, collaborative relationships between in-house and external counsel in an everchanging landscape for international legal services.”
The CAC’s diverse representation of industries and regions ensures that Lex Mundi’s strategies are informed by a truly global perspective. This integration of client insights and innovative thinking continues to position Lex Mundi as a leader in delivering seamless, high-quality legal services across jurisdictions.
The full list of the members are available to view below: