Amir Lastra

Education

Catholic University of America (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1971). Interamerican University School of Law (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1977). Spoken languages: Spanish.

Career

Admitted to the bar, 1977, Puerto Rico. 1978, United States. District Court, District of Puerto Rico. 1987, United States. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit (Not admitted Connecticut).

General Counsel, Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1990-1992.

Associate, Diaz Ascenio, Lopez and Orsini Law Firm, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, 1987-1989. Managing Attorney, Puerto Rico Legal Services Corporation, Juncoas, Humacao and Corozal, Puerto Rico, 1982-1989.

Member, Board of Directors, Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Bar, 1991-1992. Member, Board of Examiners for admission to practice law in Puerto Rico, 1988 and 1994.

(Legal Counsel) (Bayamon, Puerto Rico Office).

Achievements

• Amir Lastra has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Board of Directors, Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Bar, 1991-1992. Member, Board of Examiners for admission to practice law in Puerto Rico, 1988 and 1994. (Legal Counsel) (Bayamon, Puerto Rico Office).