Santiago Sierra Ospina: Balancing Marriage, Mentorship, and Modern Lawyering **IN SPANISH**

The Advocate Next Door by Kelby Ballena, Margarita Rosa Arango

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We interview with Santiago Sierra Ospina, a Colombian lawyer, discussing his career journey and personal life. Santiago talks about establishing his law firm with two partners, Mateo Posada and Mariana Castaño, who is also his wife. The firm originally had a different name before switching to a more conventional naming based on the partners' last names. Santiago recounts his long-standing friendship with Mateo, starting from their university days, and how they built their professional relationship over the years. He also touches on the challenges and rewards of working closely with his wife within the firm. The discussion delves into managing work stress, maintaining a work-life balance, and the importance of aligning interests among partners. Santiago highlights the significance of his passion f ... 

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