IE Law School celebrates the graduation of over 250 master’s students

On Friday, July 18, more than 250 master’s students marked the end of their academic journey at IE Law School with an emotional graduation ceremony held at the IE Tower.

The event brought together family members, professors, and friends to celebrate the efforts of graduates from the following programs: Master of Laws (LL.M.), LL.M. in International Legal Studies, Máster en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresas (bilingual and Spanish tracks), Master in Digital and Technology Law, Máster en Asesoría Fiscal de Empresas, and the Doble Máster en Asesoría Jurídica/Fiscal for PwC.

The ceremony was filled with emotional and inspiring moments. Sara Lindgren, Head of Global Alumni Relations at IE University, served as the master of ceremonies. Ricardo Madrazo (LLM-IBL) and Eva María de Castro (MADT) delivered speeches on behalf of their graduating class, while keynote speaker Horacio Gutierrez, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at The Walt Disney Company, encouraged graduates to lead with ethics and global vision. 

Soledad Atienza, Dean of IE Law School, urged the graduates to use their talents with purpose: “Apply your knowledge and experience to strengthen democracy, defend the rule of law, build a fairer society, promote entrepreneurship, and guide companies on their path to sustainability. Ultimately, to generate a positive and lasting impact on the world around you.”  

Commitment to innovation

This academic year also marked a milestone in the evolution of IE Law School. Recognized as one of the most innovative institutions in the world, IE University launched a strategic initiative with OpenAI this academic year to integrate artificial intelligence tools at scale across the institution. Through this collaboration, students, faculty, researchers, and staff work with ChatGPT Edu to transform education, advance research, enhance the academic experience, and prepare students for the future of work.   

Academic Excellence Awards

During the ceremony, several awards were presented to outstanding students for their academic performance and commitment to the IE community: 

WIPO Award 

• 1st: Kalina Chapova 
• 2nd: Vera Shaftan 
• 3rd: Jimena Azuara Roquero

Dean’s List LL.M. 

Robin-René Hartung, Luis Alejandro Fuller Chueca, Kristine Juel Krog Thomsen, Ana Valero Martí, Filipe Serrano Gama, Kalina Chapova 

Best Student LL.M.: Robin-René Hartung 

Best Student + Dean’s List MILS: Romina Maderni Pittaluga 

Legal Challenge – Doble Máster en Abogacía y Procura: 

Adelaida Rojano Pérez, Eva María De Castro Grullón, Francisco Javier Ortiz Alandete, Íñigo Lastres Velasco, Luis Alférez Pérez de Guzmán, Luis Rubio Enrile, Manel Gallegos Robles, Mireia Clara Palmer del Sol 

Dean’s List Doble Máster en Abogacía y Procura: 

Lara García de Vinuesa García, Pablo Sánchez Arizaleta, Francisco Javier Ortiz Alandete, Laura de Gracia Lozano Andivia, Lourdes María Gil González, Íñigo Lastres Velasco, Ángel Castrillo Puente, Pilar María Mainer Rodenas, Ana Lacarcel Jara, Annika Montis Rigo, Beatriz Colón de Carvajal León, Devansh Agrawal, Lucas Enríquez Rodríguez, Bárbara Poblet Enseñat, Marc Torres Martínez 

Best Student – Doble Máster Abogacía y Procura: Lara García de Vinuesa García  

Best Student + Dean’s List LL.M. PwC: Álvaro Araúz de Robles Claver 

Faculty Recognition

The following professors were also recognized for their outstanding contributions and impact on the students: 

Best Professor – Doble Máster en Abogacía, Procura y LL.M.: José María Jover Gómez-Ferrer 

Best Professor LL.M. and MILS: François Delerue 

The event concluded with a standing ovation for the graduates, who now begin a new professional chapter equipped with a solid international education and an innovative vision of the legal field.