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Almudena Arpón de Mendívil again amongst the most influential women in law according to “El Mundo” in its special report “Yo Dona: Poder Femenino”
Our partner Almudena Arpón de Mendívil has once more been included by the Spanish newspaper “El Mundo”, in its special report “Yo Dona: Poder Femenino, amongst “the 500 most influential Spanish women”.
This special report, which is published annually, lists the women who are at the top of their respective fields.
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil is partner and head of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo and Secretary-General of the International Bar Association (IBA).
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This special report, which is published annually, lists the women who are at the top of their respective fields.
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil is partner and head of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo and Secretary-General of the International Bar Association (IBA).
Click here to access the full list
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