Daniela Endara

Meet Daniela:

Daniela is an attorney with experience in alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. During her professional career, she has served as part of the defense team of large companies, both in international and national arbitration processes. She has also provided accompaniment as a lawyer in mediation processes to different clients. In arbitration matters, Daniela also served as arbitration secretary at the Quito Chamber of Commerce (CCQ).

Apart from her knowledge and experience in alternative dispute resolution methods, she also has her practice in intellectual property. In this area, she has served as an advisor in litigation proceedings at the different authorities in charge of the matter. She has also advised several clients in the process of trademark registration and modification.

Adaptability, communication, accountability, analytical thinking, and her problem-solving skills are some of her professional skills.

Experience

• Communication skills: This quality is crucial in areas like litigation and arbitration, as it involves the ability to articulate clear and persuasive arguments, both orally and in writing. The goal is to convince the listener of the stance being defended.
  
  
• Critical and analytical thinking: This is an essential skill, as litigation requires the ability to analyze complex legal situations, identify various issues, and develop an effective defense strategy.
  
  
• Research skills: Research is essential for developing defense arguments in cases, as it provides the foundation for what is being presented. Backing up what a litigator says builds credibility, a crucial element for the case being constructed.
  
  
• Teamwork: Knowing how to work in a team is essential. This strength is crucial when preparing a defense strategy in the client’s best interest.
  
  
• Empathy and active listening: This strength refers to the ability to listen to and understand others. It allows for building and maintaining good relationships, as well as obtaining necessary information that only comes to light through trust.
  
  

Formation

• Lawyer, Magna Laude, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Ecuador.

Memberships

• Ecuadorian Bar Forum
  
  
• Arbitration Secretary of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Quito, Ecuador.
  
  
• Member of the Executive Committee of Ecuadorian Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (ECUVYAP).
  
  

Certifications/Other

• London Summer School of Arbitration – Arbitration Lab, England.
  
  

• Specialized Course in Investment Arbitration -Arbanza Arbitration School.
  
  

• II Specialized Course in International Arbitration – Arbanza Arbitration School.
  
  

Publications

• “Arbitration in the Metaverse: particularities around its application” December 2023
  
  

• “La aplicación de la flexibilidad en el arbitraje ecuatoriano: ¿continuamos con la ritualización del proceso o hemos avanzado?”, USFQ Law Review Vol 10. No 2.  October 2023
  
  
• “Arbitration 2022 year in review – Ecuador”, Blog Jus Mundi (co-authored publication) February 2023
  
  
• “La aplicación de un estándar objetivo para la cuantificación del daño a la reputación en los influencers “, USFQ Law Review Vol 9. No 2. (co-authored article)