Marie Amixandra Peña Taveras
Santo Domingo
Summary
Driven by a legacy of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, exemplified by my father who built a life from nothing, my career has been a deliberate journey to acquire the skills necessary to found and scale a successful venture. My 4+ years in corporate and immigration law have provided me with a unique skill set in de-risking new ventures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and structuring companies for growth. I have directly facilitated the market entry for investors and entrepreneurs through the EB-5 program and corporate formations. I am now seeking a Master's in Business Innovation to bridge my robust operational and legal expertise with the formal strategic and innovative frameworks needed to transform my vision into a tangible, impactful business, honoring my family's journey through my own.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Leu & Doi, Attorneys at Law
Honolulu, HI (Remote)
01.2025 - Current
- Managed complex ejectment and corporate governance cases, acting as a risk mitigation agent by ensuring strict adherence to procedural law and protecting client assets.
- Pioneered remote, cross-border legal operations for a U.S. firm, designing and implementing efficient digital workflows for client intake, document management, and communication, demonstrating mastery in operationalizing a business model across jurisdictions.
- Managed complex ejectment and corporate governance cases, acting as a risk mitigation agent by ensuring strict adherence to procedural law and protecting client assets.
Legal Analyst
Cruise On Land
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on parties and assets, a critical process for de-risking new ventures, investments, and M&A activities by uncovering latent liabilities.
- Engineered process optimization for real estate closings, creating a standardized filing system that enhanced accuracy and reduced deadline-driven errors by 25%.
- Facilitated capital investment and market entry by managing documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and high-value real estate transactions.
Senior Paralegal
Grisolia & Asociados
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Architected legal structures for new business ventures by drafting articles of incorporation and operating agreements, providing the foundational governance for entrepreneurial innovation.
- Researched and synthesized complex regulatory landscapes to guide corporate strategy, ensuring new and existing business models could scale within legal and ethical boundaries.
Junior Paralegal
Grupo I3C
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Orchestrated the corporate lifecycle (formations, mergers, dissolutions), gaining intimate knowledge of the strategic decisions that dictate business evolution, scalability, and exit strategies.
- Developed and maintained complex operational systems through calendar and logistics management, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of critical path projects.
Education
Professional Diploma - Non-Immigrant Visa Advisor
Centro De Capacitación Profesional
Santiago, Dominican Republic 09-2025
Professional Diploma - Stock Market Analysis
ABACUS Exchange
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 08-2025
Bachelor of Laws - Law
UNIBE
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 11-2023
Skills
- Innovation & Strategy: Risk Mitigation Architecture Corporate Governance & Structuring Cross-Border Operational Scaling Due Diligence
- Legal Domain Expertise: Corporate Law Ejectment & Property Law Real Estate Transactions US Immigration Law (EB-5, B-1/B-2) Commercial Law Legal Research (WestLaw)
- Technical Proficiency: Google Workspace Microsoft Outlook Zoom Slack Asana/Trello OneDrive Windows OS
- Languages: English (C2 Proficiency) Spanish (Native) Japanese (A1 level)
Timeline
Paralegal
Leu & Doi, Attorneys at Law
01.2025 - Current
Legal Analyst
Cruise On Land
07.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Paralegal
Grisolia & Asociados
05.2022 - 07.2024
Junior Paralegal
Grupo I3C
08.2020 - 03.2022
Professional Diploma - Non-Immigrant Visa Advisor
Centro De Capacitación Profesional
Professional Diploma - Stock Market Analysis
ABACUS Exchange
Bachelor of Laws - Law
UNIBE