Ann Lilienthal and Ruti Smithline Named Among Top 100 Female Lawyers 2026 by Latinvex

Latinvex has once again named Ruti Smithline, global co-chair of MoFo’s Litigation Department and co-chair of its Latin America Desk, and finance partner Ann Lilienthal to its list of Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers. The publication reviewed nearly 100 law firms across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and France, identifying attorneys at international firms who focus on Latin America. The list is compiled based on major deals as well as the firms’ presence in Latin America.

Ruti has conducted government-facing and internal investigations throughout Latin America. She proactively helps clients with their compliance needs, including conducting risk assessments, developing compliance programs, and providing training. She has represented individual and corporate defendants in cross-border criminal investigations, SEC enforcement matters, and other regulatory proceedings, including matters related to trade sanctions and anti-money laundering. Born and raised in Colombia and a native Spanish speaker, she is able to provide guidance to her clients without a need for translation.

Ann is a partner in the Agency Finance and Finance Groups. Based in Washington, D.C., she focuses on cross-border financing transactions, where she represents agencies and other investors (including development finance institutions, export credit agencies, multilateral institutions, and commercial banks) in connection with the development and financing of projects in a variety of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. Ann’s practice emphasizes complex project financing and other structured and corporate finance transactions in emerging markets worldwide. In addition to her lender-side work, Ann’s experience includes advising agencies on domestic and cross-border equity investments, including direct equity investments and investment funds.

Latinvex publishes daily news and weekly analysis on Latin America business and provides extensive coverage of Latin America’s legal, technology, and energy sectors.

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