Washington, DC, November 3, 2026 – Miller & Chevalier is pleased to announce that Members Alejandra Montenegro Almonte, Kathryn Cameron Atkinson, Maria Elena Lapetina, and Leah Moushey have been named among Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers for 2026 by Latinvex. It is the only firm with four lawyers included in the FCPA & Fraud category, and Lapetina was additionally recognized for Arbitration & Litigation. The 2026 list marks the tenth consecutive year of recognition for Atkinson and Montenegro Almonte and the seventh for Lapetina and Moushey.

Matteson Ellis, Lead of Miller & Chevalier's Latin America practice, commented: "Each of these lawyers stands out as a leader in their own right in the Latin American compliance and investigations space. The fact that our specialized firm has four attorneys achieving this powerful recognition is a tribute to our team and the shared purpose we bring to our Latin America work."

About Latinvex

Latinvex publishes daily news and weekly analysis on Latin America business, including nearly 50 rankings benchmarking the region's companies, countries, and people. It provides extensive and unique coverage of Latin America's legal, technology and energy sectors. Latinvex selects leading attorneys for recognition from international law firms that are involved in the increasing scope of legal business in Latin America. The publication uses a combination of criteria, including a recent track record on major deals and business, prominence of the firm in Latin America, and other third-party rankings as the basis for the accolade.

About Miller & Chevalier 

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is Washington, DC's powerhouse boutique — a firm with more than 105 years of deep roots in the nation's capital. We pair unmatched institutional insight and government experience with modern strategic advocacy, helping clients navigate the full spectrum of U.S. federal legal issues, including legislation, regulation, litigation, and enforcement. For more information on the firm, visit www.millerchevalier.com.

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