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Recorded at the Hispanic National Bar Association's Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., John Gomez and David Arreguin welcome Juan C. Gonzalez, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Mastercard, and Arghemar Pérez Sanguinetti, a compliance professional at Mastercard, for a conversation about corporate leadership, legal careers, diversity, and innovation.

Juan shares his journey from Ecuador to New York City, beginning his career as an engineer before attending law school at night. With nearly two decades at Mastercard, he reflects on his experience in intellectual property law, the importance of cultural perspectives, and the opportunities available to Latino attorneys in corporate legal departments.

The conversation also explores Mastercard's global payment network, the technology behind digital transactions, and the growing importance of cybersecurity and fraud prevention. Both guests highlight Mastercard's commitment to supporting the Hispanic National Bar Association and creating opportunities for the next generation of Latino legal professionals.