OUR TEAM

Hon. Edgardo Rivera García

Special Counsel
Professional Overview

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Edgardo Rivera García, Esq., is a distinguished former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, renowned for his extensive judicial and governmental expertise spanning over three decades. Before joining MZLS LLC, Justice Rivera García served with distinction for 14 years as a Supreme Court Justice (2010–2024), as well as Judge of the Court of Appeals and Superior Judge of the Court of First Instance. His distinguished career extends beyond the judiciary, including roles as Director of Legislative Advisors for the Puerto Rico Senate and as Superior Prosecutor for the Department of Justice. Justice Rivera García is also an accomplished law professor, regularly teaching courses in judicial ethics, white-collar crimes, compliance, and public corruption at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law. His substantial experience in compliance includes training judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials throughout Latin America, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Justice and international judicial institutions to advance best practices in anti-corruption, money laundering prevention, and judicial integrity. As an author, Justice Rivera García has published extensively in legal journals, addressing pivotal topics such as judicial ethics, constitutional law, the accusatory criminal justice system, and the critical role of expert testimony in legal proceedings. His publications and lectures have notably influenced discussions around public corruption, ethics compliance, and white-collar criminal prosecutions, strengthening MZLS LLC's depth in appellate litigation, compliance consulting, and governmental ethics.
Main Practice Areas
Appellate Practice
Represents clients in complex appeals involving constitutional law, criminal matters, public corruption, and administrative disputes. Frequently sought for high-stakes litigation, including certiorari petitions and appellate consulting for both public and private sector clients.
Administrative Law
Advises clients on matters involving regulatory compliance, government investigations, and administrative appeals, particularly in cases involving public integrity, ethics, and agency overreach. Overseeing administrative procedures as a judge and training public officials across Latin America on due process and administrative best practices.
Compliance
Advises government entities, regulated industries, and corporate clients on the development of effective compliance programs, internal investigations, and risk mitigation strategies. Expertise in anti-corruption, white-collar crime, and ethics training—both in Puerto Rico and across Latin America.
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Cum Laude, 1988
M.P.A., University of Puerto Rico, Magna Cum Laude, 1981
B.A. in Education, University of Puerto Rico, Cum Laude, 1977
LICENSES
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico