María Emilia

María Emilia

Pérez-Vargas

Associate

Labour and Immigration

María Emilia

María Emilia is a member of our Labor team.

María Emilia specializes in labor and social security law, advising major national companies to ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen labor relations. She focuses her practice on creating and reviewing protocols, internal policies and employment agreements, and providing guidance in the selection and severance of employees.

María Emilia is experienced in handling processes at the Ministry of Labor, including official approvals, notices and inspections, as well as formalities at the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute. Her practice is complemented by her court experience representing clients in labor disputes, offering a comprehensive approach to both the prevention and management of disputes.

Languages

Spanish

Associate, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2025-present)

Legal Analyst, FARMAENLACE CÍA. LTDA., Quito, Ecuador (2024-2025)

Junior Lawyer, TAXADVICE S.A., Quito, Ecuador (2022-2024)

Legal Assistant, Border Parliamentary Group, Quito, Ecuador (2020)

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador (Master’s in Labor and Social Security Law, 2024)

Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador (Mediator, 2023)

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador (Lawyer, 2022)

Pichincha Bar Association