Biography
Lina Marcela Millán Acosta is a lawyer from the University of Cartagena, a professional in labor law from Universidad del Rosario, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in labor law at the same university.
With over six years of experience, she advises national and international clients on individual labor law and immigration matters. Lina is a member of the Colombian Association of Migration Law (ACODEMI) and of the Pro Bono Committee at Baker McKenzie Bogotá.
Before joining the Firm, Lina worked as a senior consultant at PwC Colombia.
Practice Focus
Her practice focuses on comprehensive labor law advisory services, including employment contracting, workforce management and termination, disciplinary proceedings, negotiations, and contract terminations, as well as structuring compensation schemes and addressing day-to-day legal inquiries. Additionally, she has significant expertise in Colombian immigration regulations, including visa procurement and the regularization of foreign workers’ immigration status.
Lina has led labor and social security due diligence processes for four years, participating in audits of major companies in key sectors such as aviation, finance, retail, services, technology, and oil.
Her approach is centered on developing legal strategies that mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance in Colombia, and facilitate the international mobility of talent.
Representative Legal Matters
- Participation in due diligence processes for major companies in the aviation, financial, retail, services, technology, and oil sectors, prior to mergers, changes in control, or foreign capital injections.
- With over 100 approved visas, Lina has contributed to the international mobility of talent for leading companies in the technology and services sectors.
Professional Honors
- Mentioned, Labor and Employment, Legal 500 2021
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Asociación Colombiana de Derecho Migratorio (ACODEMI)
Corporate Responsibility
- Pro Bono Committee, Bogotá - Member
Admissions
- Colombia (2019)
Education
- Universidad del Rosario (Specialization in Labor and Social Security Law) (2022)
- Universidad de Cartagena, School of Law (Law Degree) (2018)
Languages
- English
- Spanish