María Fernanda Estrada Galindo
@marafernandaestradag
Bilingual legal professional specializing in interpretation and IP advising.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual legal professional holding a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor's in Foreign Language, combining legal expertise with advanced interpretation and translation skills in English and Spanish.
I have provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for business and legal settings, developed translated training modules, and managed multilingual communication to ensure accuracy across cross-border operations.
As an Intellectual Property Legal Advisor and Legal Assistant, I drafted and reviewed contracts, patent applications, and licensing agreements, ensuring legal compliance and clear communication of complex legal concepts.
I seek challenging roles where I can apply analytical rigor, linguistic precision, and cross-cultural experience to support legal, interpretation, or translation needs and help organizations operate effectively across languages.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Intellectual Property Advisor
Self Employed
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Advised clients on intellectual property rights and drafted and filed patent applications and licensing agreements while translating complex IP strategies between legal and business terms.
Legal Assistant
Zuma Law LLC
Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 (7 months)
Supported attorneys by drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal contracts and documents, ensuring linguistic accuracy and legal compliance across English and Spanish cases.
English Business Coach
Pro Business Success
Jul 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for BMS LATAM meetings and developed translated training modules to equip Latin American managers with corporate English vocabulary.
Legal Office Manager
GO! Academia de Idiomas
Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years)
Managed daily administrative, financial, HR, and client liaison functions to streamline operations and support staff, improving business workflows and service delivery.
Senior Customer Service Analyst
First Brands Group
Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)
Translated internal manuals, presentations, and advertising materials from English to Spanish to support Mexican operations and led meetings to delegate priorities for workforce continuity.
Senior Customer Service Specialist
Honeywell Safety Products
Feb 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Briefed teams on domestic and international shipping regulations and translated complex regulatory information to ensure comprehension and compliance across English and Spanish stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Centro de Estudios Superiores de la Coruña
Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Language
2020 - 2023
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Language focusing on bilingual communication, interpretation, and translation skills for professional contexts.
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí
Juris Doctor, Law
2014 - 2019
Completed a Juris Doctor program with emphasis on legal practice and terminology, preparing for roles in legal assistance and intellectual property advising.
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