Alberto Estrella Recognized as “Male Ally of the Year” for Advancing Women Lawyers
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella LLC, a San Juan-based law firm, today announced that Alberto Estrella, Managing Partner at the firm, has been recognized with the Meritas Women’s Leadership Award for Male Ally of the Year for his commitment to encouraging, advancing, sponsoring, and championing the progress of women lawyers. Meritas, a premier global alliance of 174 independent business law firms throughout the world, presented the award to Alberto at the 2026 Meritas Annual General Meeting in New Orleans.
“The Meritas Women’s Leadership Awards recognize remarkable women lawyers, their supporters, and firms from across the Meritas network that bring women to the fore,” said Mayra Artiles, a Partner at Estrella LLC. “These awards provide a platform to celebrate the outstanding leadership and achievements demonstrated by established women lawyers, emerging leaders, and allies across the world. We are so proud Alberto Estrella received this global recognition.”
Male Ally of the Year is awarded to a lawyer who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to supporting the advancement of women in the legal profession through mentorship, sponsorship, and meaningful advocacy.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from Meritas,” said Alberto Estrella. “Advancing women in the legal profession is not only the right thing to do, it also strengthens our firm, our profession, and the clients we serve. I have been fortunate to work alongside extraordinary women lawyers at Estrella LLC and across the Meritas network, and I remain committed to fostering an environment where they can lead, thrive, and succeed.”
Alberto Estrella serves as Managing Partner of Estrella LLC, where he leads the firm’s strategic vision and growth while maintaining an active practice. He focuses on corporate and commercial law, advising clients on complex business transactions, litigation and dispute resolutions, corporate governance, and cross-border matters. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and dedication to mentoring the next generation of legal talent, particularly women lawyers within the firm and across international networks. He also actively supports and advises female entrepreneurs, helping women founders navigate corporate structuring, growth strategies, and cross-border expansion opportunities. Alberto is an active member of leading professional associations and frequently participates in initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal industry.
The annual Meritas Women’s Leadership Awards, created by the Meritas Women’s Leadership Congress, reflect the network’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by recognizing and celebrating the leadership journeys of women lawyers across member firms. Through its work, the Congress supports professional growth by fostering visibility, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and skills development, while encouraging collaboration among firms to strengthen recruitment, retention, and the advancement of women leaders. Award submissions were reviewed and winners selected by a global panel of peers and industry experts.
To learn more about all of the honorees:
Meritas | Meritas 2026 Women’s Leadership Award Honorees
About Estrella LLC
Estrella LLC is one of the oldest and most respected full-service law firms in Puerto Rico. Our first-rate attorneys represent a diverse group of entrepreneurs, middle-market and blue-chip clients and deliver comprehensive legal strategies in a breadth of practice areas anchored by our corporate, employment, and litigation practices. As a trusted advisor, we value ongoing relationships with our clients, including many of Puerto Rico’s highest-profile companies, some of whom have relied on the firm’s legal assistance for more than 50 years. The firm is also a member of Meritas, a global alliance of leading independent law firms across the U.S. and worldwide, allowing us to assist our clients wherever they do business. For more information, visit www.estrellallc.com.
About Meritas
Meritas’ global alliance of independent, market-leading law firms provides borderless legal services to companies looking to effectively capture opportunities and solve issues anywhere in the world. Companies benefit from local knowledge, collective strength, and new efficiencies when they work with Meritas law firms. The personal attention and care they experience is part of Meritas’ industry-first commitment to the utmost in quality of service and putting client priorities above all else. Founded in 1990, Meritas has member firms in 244 markets worldwide with more than 9,200 dedicated, collaborative lawyers. To locate a Meritas resource for a specific need or in a certain market, visit Meritas.org or call +1-612 339-8680.
