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ATTY. MARY CHRISTINE SALOME C. FLORETE

attyflorete@sombirolaw.com
B&C Square Penthouse, Iznart
Corner Solis Streets, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
+63 916 7823427

SUMMARY

I’m an active litigator with an area of practice covering Family Law, Criminal Litigation, Administrative, Property
Law and Labor Law. I represent individuals with substantial property holdings. I also have a passion for teaching
and advocate financial literacy among the grass-root levels.

I am constantly engaged in public speaking and I talk on Securities Laws, Investment Scams and trends in the law.
I always aim to provide new solutions to emerging challenges brought about by regional integration, globalization
and international trade. I believe my working knowledge of the equities market and legal research skills can be an
asset in coming up with investor protection legislation as Filipinos are becoming more financial savvy.

This is why I spend an inordinate amount of time in trainings and conferences to update my stock of knowledge.
My goals are to increase my professional proficiency by taking a Masters of Law program abroad.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 Certified by the Securities and Exchange Commission to sit in any board of a publicly listed corporation
 Due Diligence, analysis and research
 Civil, Criminal and Administrative Litigation
 Negotiation
 Corporate Housekeeping
 Preparation of pertinent legal documents necessary in client transactions

CAREER HISTORY

Junior Partner
Sombiro, Buyco-Abellar, Florete
& Liao Law Offices
August 2018-present

Junior Partner
Sombiro, Buyco-Abellar,Delicana, Florete
& Liao Law Offices Paralegal
May 2017-August 2018 Delicana, Legaspi, Buyco-Abellar and Fermin
Law Offices
November 2013 – April 2015 (1 year 6
Associate months) Iznart St., Iloilo City, Philippines
Sombiro and Buyco-Abellar Law Offices
June 2016-May 2017

Lecturer
University of Iloilo
June-October 2017 Lecturer
St. Paul University Iloilo
January-May 2016
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Iloilo City Government

Free Legal Aid (pre-signing of the roll) April 2013 – September 2013 (6 months)
Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Iloilo Chapter Iloilo City
March-April 2016 (1 month)
Iloilo City On the Job Trainee
Office of the Ombudsman
Freelance Columnist March 2008 – May 2008 (3 months)
Watchmen Daily Journal Iloilo City
September 2015 – Present (5 months)
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines Part time content writer
Streams Media
September 2007 – February 2008 (6 months
Consultant to the Office of Hon. Lady Julie
Grace Baronda
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EDUCATION

Philippine Bar Exam

Supreme Court of the Philippines
Passed 2015

University of Iloilo-PHINMA (2009-2015) St. Paul University Iloilo (2005-2009)

Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
major in Management

OTHER POSITIONS HELD

Team Captain
University Debating Team
St. Paul’s University – Iloilo
2007-2008

Staff Writer
The Paulinian
St. Paul’s University – Iloilo
2006-2009

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED

SUNLIFE FINANCIAL
Scram, it’s a Scam!
A talk on investment scams
Iloilo Convention Center
December 8, 2018

UP UGSAD
Lecture on Yogyakarta Principles/Public International Law Introduction
Bearland Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo
August 11, 2018

SUNLIFE FINANCIAL
Basics on Insurance Law
June 16, 2017

ENTREPMENT – Speaker/Judge
On Business Strategies and Innovation
November 2016

START UP WEEKEND – Judge

Formation of Start ups

Leadership Seminar – Speaker/Coordinator

Sta. Isabel International Scho0l
January 28, 2016

Human Resources: Just Causes for Termination - Speaker

St. Paul University – Iloilo
December 9, 2013

Business Case Analysis Judge for Entrepreneurial Days 2009

St. Paul University – Iloilo
October 1-3, 2009
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SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Best Legal Practices in Crafting Your HR Code of Discipline

Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City
December 7, 2018

Write Right for Positive Results

Marriott Grand Ballroom
November 29, 2018

Families Guide to Wills, Trusts and Inheritance

Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City
November 23, 2018

Corporate Governance (Board Effectiveness Best Practices)

Marriott Grand Ballroom
November 9, 2018

How to Use Parliamentary Procedures for Effective Meetings

Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City
August 31, 2018

Best Practices in Crafting HR Policies and Contracts

Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City
August 24, 2018

Masterclass on Writing Minutes of Meetings

EDSA Shangri-la, Mandaluyong
June 22, 2018

First Metro Securities

Guided Investor, Fearless Trader
Learning Series
April 29-30, 2017
Seda Hotel

Annual Post Graduate Course 2017 National Convention of Lawyers

The Evidence Does Not Lie
Part 2
Disciplinary Approach to Forensic Sciences
March 4, 2017
St. Luke’s College of Medicine-William H. Quasha
Memorial
Psychological Report: Writing Style and the
Context of Referral Questions
Iloilo Doctor’s College, Iloilo City
January 14, 2017
Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Marriot Hotel, Metro Manila
March 22-26, 2017
2016 IBP Regional Convention of Lawyers
International Law and the Claims on the West
Phil. Sea
October 20 and 21, 2016

DOLE – Discussion on ENDO and Subcontracting BIR Seminar – Tax Updates

Arrangements December 3, 2016
Amigo Terrace Hotel
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November 22, 2016 Can We Really Sustain Growth? Talk on

ASEAN Integration
October 18, 2014
Bar and Bench Dialogue
October 13, 2016

Tax Avoidance Congress

April 2, 2016

123 The Accountant in Me: A Seminar on Tax

and Basic Accounting Ensuring the Family Business Legacy:
February 6, 2016 Powerful Insights about Leadership

August 28, 2014

123 For the Investor in Me: A Stock Market

Seminar JCI Regatta – Protocol and Parliamentary
March 7, 2015 Procedures Seminar
August 14, 2011
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ORGANIZATIONS

JCI Dingayang – Iloilo Chapter Toastmaster’s International – Iloilo Chapter

Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Iloilo Chapter

Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc. – Shareholder/Member

CHARACTER REFERENCE

Atty. Ma. Joscet Buyco-Abellar

Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board, Region VI
Jaro, Iloilo City
OIC- Regional Director
+63917 308 1267

Ma. Elena Elizaga

St. Paul University Iloilo
Dean, College of Accountancy and
Business (033) 337 5775

Pauline Grace Alfuente

University of Iloilo-PHINMA
Dean, College of Law
(033) 338 1071

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES – Iloilo Chapter

Free Legal Aid Program
Handling Criminal Cases involving both Complainant and Accused

Coverage of Cases Handled: Violations of the Revised Penal Code,

The law on Violence against Women and Children,
Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and
Discrimination Act (RA 7610), Anti Bullying Act,
Anti Torture Act, An Act Defining Certain Rights Of Person
Arrested, Detained Or Under Custodial Investigation As Well
As The Duties Of The Arresting, Detaining And Investigating
Officers, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof (RA 7438)
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