Washington, DC, August 28, 2026 – Miller & Chevalier is pleased to announce that Members Matteson Ellis and Richard Mojica were named among Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers by Latinvex. The publication's annual ranking recognizes leading practitioners across the region and highlights the strength of the firm's Customs & Import Trade and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) practices.

Mojica, Practice Lead of Miller & Chevalier's Customs & Import Trade practice, earned his second consecutive recognition in the Trade category. A U.S.-trained lawyer with Colombian roots, he combines deep knowledge of U.S. customs law with a strong understanding of the Latin American business environment. He advises companies on minimizing the cost of importing merchandise into the U.S. through strategic customs planning and regularly counsels clients on customs and trade enforcement matters, including audits, investigations, merchandise detentions, and penalty proceedings. He is also regularly called upon to advise companies on compliance with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) 

Ellis, founder and Practice Lead of the firm's Latin America practice, has been recognized by Latinvex as a top Latin America lawyer for 13 consecutive years. Latinvex identifies Ellis as a leading authority on the FCPA and Latin America. "Miller & Chevalier, and Matt Ellis in particular, is our go-to firm and expert on anti-corruption issues in Latin America," sources tell Latinvex. "He is a subject-matter expert in the region, and his language capability, cultural fluency, and contacts on the ground are unmatched. Matt is consistently responsive, thoughtful, and practical. He understands the realities of doing business in challenging jurisdictions and offers solutions that are workable and take into consideration our specific needs." 

Ellis was also recognized for his work advising companies on emerging risks related to the Trump administration's designation of certain Latin American criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). One source highlighted the firm's growing leadership in this area, stating, "Matt and the team at Miller & Chevalier have quickly established themselves as go-to experts on the Trump administration's focus on cartels, and related areas of economic sanctions and [anti-money laundering]." His broader Latin America investigations and compliance practice has earned significant market recognition: Chambers Latin America 2027 ranks him in Band 1 for Latin America-wide fraud and corporate investigations, and Legal 500 Latin America recognizes him among the region's leading lawyers in compliance and investigations.

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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