Washington, DC, October 28, 2025 – Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced today that the firm and several individuals were recognized in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 Latin America. The firm is once again ranked Tier 1 in the International Firms – Compliance and Investigations category. International Department Chair Alejandra Montenegro Almonte and Latin America Practice Lead Matteson Ellis were both named Leading Partners, and Members Maria Elena Lapetina and Leah Moushey were recognized Next Generation Partners. 

Also recognized in this category are Firm Chair William Barry and Members Jeffrey Lehtman and James Tillen.

Legal 500 recognized Miller & Chevalier as a leader in the region, stating,

"Miller & Chevalier Chartered is a white-collar crime, investigations and compliance powerhouse with a major focus on the Latin American market. Its team includes a large number of native or fluent Spanish and Portuguese speakers. It handles a broad mix of anti-corruption, fraud, economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and corporate governance matters in key markets such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Peru. It has landed many of the biggest engagements in the market, including major FCPA settlements in the last couple of years. Through the Inter-American Development Bank, it also created anti-corruption integrity guidelines for the banking sector of Panama. Head of the Latin America practice, Matteson Ellis is a fluent Portuguese and Spanish speaker with a background in major FCPA investigations and compliance programmes. Alejandra Montenegro Almonte is another leading name in FCPA investigations and compliance matters, most notably in Central America. James Tillen also has extensive experience in Latin America, having represented clients in some of the biggest investigations in the region. Jeffrey Lehtman… and William Barry are also key partners, along with emerging name Maria Elena Lapetina and newly-elected partner Leah Moushey. All are based in Washington DC." 

About Miller & Chevalier 

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is a Washington, DC law firm with a global perspective and leading practices in Tax, International Law, Litigation, ERISA, White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations, Government Contracts, and Government Affairs. Miller & Chevalier is a top-ranked firm sharply focused on targeted areas that interact with the federal government. A significant number of firm lawyers have held senior positions in the U.S. government and have written many of the regulations they currently help clients navigate. For more information on the firm, visit www.millerchevalier.com.

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Julie Merkin, Director of Marketing, jmerkin@milchev.com, 202-661-5413