Julissa Reynoso

Julissa Reynoso is a multilingual partner at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, where she advises global clients on investigations preparedness, crisis management, and regulatory enforcement across U.S. and international jurisdictions. Drawing on her experience as a senior White House official, U.S. Ambassador under two administrations, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, she brings a rare, full-spectrum perspective on how oversight is built, prioritized, and conducted, and how boards and leadership teams can engage proactively before a matter becomes a crisis. Her practice spans complex government investigations, congressional inquiries, cross-border regulatory enforcement, international arbitration, crisis management, and high-stakes disputes for institutions, companies, and individuals across a broad range of sectors.

Reynoso has also played an active role in New York public affairs, serving on the transition teams of New York Attorney General Letitia James, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Comptroller Mark Levine.

Reynoso served as U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, becoming the first woman to hold the position. In that role, she led a critical U.S. diplomatic mission advancing economic, political, defense, and security priorities while supporting significant bilateral investment and cooperation between the two countries.

Previously, Reynoso served as Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, one of the most senior positions in the White House. She managed domestic and international initiatives and served as co-chair of the Gender Policy Council, the first policy council within the Executive Office of the President dedicated to advancing gender equity.

During the Obama Administration, Reynoso served as U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, where she helped develop and implement security, governance, and rule-of-law strategies across Central America and the Caribbean. Before entering public service, Reynoso practiced at leading international law firms, focusing on antitrust matters, international commercial arbitration, and investment disputes. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and has received numerous honors and recognitions for her public service and legal achievements, including a damehood conferred by King Felipe VI of Spain.