Our Team
Leslie Mendez was admitted to practice in Belize in 2013.
She offers skilled representation and legal counsel to individuals, communities, organizations and businesses in Belize. She has a proven track record as a successful advocate and advisor on a variety of legal matters, representing clients before all court levels in Belize. Leslie appears regularly before the Caribbean Court of Justice, the country’s highest court.
In addition, with her strong educational background, being a holder of two master’s degrees, Leslie offers interdisciplinary perspectives on rapidly emerging areas of the law, especially in the area of sustainable development.
Education:
2022 Masters of Science in International Trade Policy (Merit) University of the West Indies
2020 Masters in International Human Rights (Cum Laude) University of the Notre Dame
2013 Certificate of Legal Education (Honour Roll) Norman Manley Law School
2011 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) University of the West Indies
Leslie D. Mendez
Natalie Palacio-Pook JP is the Office Manager and Certified Paralegal here at LDM Law and is responsible for the administrative and operational functions as well as client relations.
Previously, she has worked in the capacity of Office Manager in one of Belize’s leading law firms and as Legal Assistant to some of Belize’s leading Senior Counsel.
A career paralegal with over 20 years of experience, she has amassed a broad spectrum of practical knowledge in the case management of civil litigation, non-contentious divorces, criminal matters, as well as corporate and intellectual property. Her expertise, however is in non-contentious probate and estate administration as well as land transfers in Belize.
She takes pride in providing support to our clients through the delivery of efficient and professional legal services.