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Eve Perez-Torres

Senior Counsel

FedEx Corporation


Law School & Year: Florida International University College of Law JD 2019, Universidad de Cartagena LL.B. 2004


LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/evepereztorres


What impact has being a member of the South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group had for you?

Being a member of the South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group has been both a professionally enriching and a personally empowering experience. It’s more than just a network of women lawyers. It is a community of women from different backgrounds and experiences that makes us all unique and similar at the same time. We share and understand the unique challenges and joy of being not only in-house counsel, but women as well. The sense of solidarity within the group is monumental. It is very powerful and inspiring being surrounded by accomplished women that also advocate for each other’s growth. In this group we are growing together.



How do you align legal strategies with the overall business goals in your company?

Transforming the perception of the legal department—from the so-called “Department of No” to a trusted strategic partner—requires a shift in mindset. It begins with a deep understanding of the company’s objectives at a granular level and a commitment to ensuring that legal guidance supports those goals ethically and effectively. My approach is straightforward and business-focused:

  • Business Alignment: I prioritize collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that legal strategies are fully aligned with the company’s broader objectives. Legal should be seen as an enabler, not a barrier.
  • Adaptability & Risk-Calibrated Decision Making: I apply a flexible, pragmatic lens to legal issues, helping the business navigate risk intelligently without compromising compliance or integrity.
  • Forward-Thinking Counsel: I stay ahead of regulatory developments and legal trends—both in the market and from a judicial perspective—to proactively position the company for success.
  • Clear Communication: I translate complex legal concepts into practical, “short and sweet” business-friendly language, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.


Can you share a memorable or funny story from your time practicing law?

During Covid, when we were using masks in the office, a woman came to me asking me in English if a was “Yerlen” the paralegal. I couldn’t hear her well, but I answered: “No, I’m not German, I’m Colombian”. After that exchange, I could see her confusion in her eyes; then, it was like a flash in my brain when I realized that she asked me something different; so, I yelled at her laughing: "Nooo, I’m Eve!" LOL


If you could have dinner with any historical figure (whether alive or dead), who would it be and why/what would you want to ask them/speak to them about?

I would love to sit with God like the bible says that Abraham did. I would ask him so many things about his nature, his hobbies (he should have some), his character, and about the future 😊.  And if I could travel to the past, I would like to go back to Central America during the time of the Aztecs and Mayans. I would like to ask them how they developed the knowledge they had about the time, space, and astronomy.