Martín is a trusted adviser to a range of industries, including energy, utility, retail, data centers, technology, manufacturing, higher education and healthcare. As a member of the firm’s Mexico and Latin America legal services team, Martín counsels clients doing business in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America, advising on limiting risks and exposure while facilitating a smooth transition across their international operations.
Drawing upon his years serving as vice president and director of regulatory affairs with Commonwealth Edison and as associate general counsel with both Exelon Corporation and Walmart Stores, Inc., Martín provides insightful strategic guidance and advice to firm clients. In those roles, he managed teams across many areas, facilitating a focus on client service as they conducted business in a highly regulated environment.
Martín is known for cultivating long-standing relationships and his extensive public and community engagement. A first-generation Mexican-American raised by his two immigrant parents, Martín is passionate about community outreach, services, and programming, as well as advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion within and beyond his legal practice.
Professional and Community Involvement
Board member, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Board member, Illinois Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation
Board member, National Museum of Mexican Art
Board member, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
Board member and past president, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Latino Alumni Advisory Board
Member and former regional president, Hispanic National Bar Association
Former national board member, Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Honors
Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Latino Leaders, 2024
HLAI Latino Lawyer of the Year, 2023
Chicago United Business Leaders of Color Award Recipient, 2021
Leadership of Greater Chicago Fellow, Class of 2020
Negocios Now Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago, 2019, 2022
Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation Leadership Academy Inaugural Fellow, 2018-2019
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Lincoln Juarez Society, 2018
Indiana University Maurer School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award, 2017
American Corporate Counsel Thurgood Marshall Award in Excellence, 2014
Youth Service Project Community Leader Award, 2014