ACCRALAW promoted 15 lawyers to the rank of Senior Associate in recognition of their performance and contributions to the Firm. They are Malcolm Joshua C. Cruz, Mary Cherwyn L. Castro, Ysabelle Rei P. Miranda, Mark Ernest E. Mandap, Kristine Bernadette F. Soriano, Mary Clarence Angela T. Protacio, Antonio Ramon L. Castillo, April Jane S. Sillada, Christianna Manami Y. Salud, Megan B. Marcos, Aloysius Francis M. Bresnan, Iris Gizelle S. Agus, Keano M. Flores, Jaims Gabriel L. Orencia, and Jason Don S. Dizon.
Mr. Cruz is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Philippines in 2017 and his Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University in 2021.
Ms. Castro is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of the Philippines-Manila in 2010 and her Juris Doctor from San Beda University in 2020. She was also recognized for her Exemplary Performance in the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations.
Ms. Miranda is with the Labor and Employment Department. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Management, with a minor in Enterprise Development, from Ateneo de Manila University in 2017 and her Juris Doctor from the University of the Philippines in 2021.
Mr. Mandap is also with the Labor and Employment Department. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Philippines in 2017 and his Juris Doctor from the same university in 2021.
Ms. Soriano is with the Immigration Department. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in European Languages, major in French, from the University of the Philippines in 2015 and her Juris Doctor from the same university in 2021. She was also recognized for her Exemplary Performance in the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations.
Ms. Protacio is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of the Philippines in 2017. She also completed her Juris Doctor at the same university, where she was awarded the Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence in 2021.
Mr. Castillo is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of the Philippines in 2017 and his Juris Doctor from the same university in 2021. He was also recognized for his Exemplary Performance in the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations.
Ms. Sillada is with the Firm’s Davao Branch. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of the Philippines-Mindanao in 2014 and her Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Davao University in 2020.
Ms. Salud is with the Immigration Department. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Management from Ateneo de Manila University in 2016 and her Juris Doctor from the same university in 2020.
Ms. Marcos is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, major in European Studies, from De La Salle University in 2015 and her Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University in 2020. She was also recognized for her Exemplary Performance in the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations.
Mr. Bresnan is also with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of the Philippines-Manila in 2018. He completed his Juris Doctor at the same university, where he was awarded the Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence in 2022.
Ms. Agus is with the Corporate and Special Projects Department. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of the East in 2015 and her Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University in 2022.
Mr. Flores is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Management Economics and Philosophy from Ateneo de Manila University in 2016 and 2017, respectively. He completed his Juris Doctor at the University of the Philippines, where he was awarded the Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence in 2022.
Mr. Orencia is also with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Legal Management from San Beda University in 2018 and his Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University in 2022. He ranked 10th among the successful examinees of the 2022 Bar Examinations.
Mr. Dizon is with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Legal Management from De La Salle University in 2017 and his Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University in 2022.
The Firm congratulates its newly promoted Senior Associates and remains committed to supporting their continued development as legal practitioners.