OUR TEAM

Jeirca Medina

Of Counsel
Professional Overview

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Jeirca M. Medina Pagán, Esq. is a multidisciplinary attorney and strategic advisor with a rare dual background in law and architecture, offering a holistic approach to public policy, administrative law, and institutional reform. With experience across Puerto Rico’s executive and legislative branches—including roles at AAFAF, the Office of Management and Budget, and the House of Representatives—she has led major initiatives involving government restructuring, compliance, and regulatory design under PROMESA. Her architectural training enhances her ability to conceptualize structural change, operational efficiency, and spatial policy challenges, particularly in areas such as urban revitalization, public infrastructure, and community development. At MZLS, she focuses on public sector consulting, legislative affairs, and administrative law, helping clients translate complex policy goals into actionable legal and operational strategies.
Main Practice Areas
Land Use, Urban Affairs & Infrastructure Policy
Combines legal and architectural expertise to counsel clients on land use regulation, urban redevelopment, and public infrastructure strategy. She assists with matters involving abandoned properties, affordable housing policy, and municipal planning—integrating legal guidance with spatial and design considerations.
Nonprofit Law & Third Sector Advisory
Advises nonprofit organizations and foundations on legal, regulatory, and policy matters impacting the third sector in Puerto Rico. Jeirca provides guidance on governance, compliance, grant regulations, public-private partnerships, and legislative engagement. Her experience shaping nonprofit policy platforms and participating in multisectoral coalitions makes her a key ally for mission-driven entities navigating government processes.
Administrative & Regulatory Law
Advises public and nonprofit clients on rulemaking, regulatory compliance, and administrative procedures. Jeirca has led the drafting of regulations, circular letters, and operational guidelines for key government agencies and brings deep experience in navigating Puerto Rico’s regulatory and oversight frameworks, including matters under PROMESA.
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Law, 2016
M.Arch., Master of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 2016
Public Policy Certificate, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 2024
Project Management Course (PMP-Compliant), University of Puerto Rico, 2021
MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP), MITx – Ongoing
LICENSES
Puerto Rico Supreme Court