The Lawyers’ Roundtable: Navigating the Supreme Court’s Rules on Electronic Notarization, organized by UNAWA and featuring NotarizeIT, is now officially sold out. This free event, happening on July 16, has drawn significant attention from lawyers, compliance officers, and professionals eager to understand the implications of the Supreme Court’s newly released rules on Remote and In-Person Electronic Notarization (REN/IEN).
The roundtable will focus on the legal profession’s readiness, practical rollout issues, and public implications of electronic notarization in the Philippines. It is part of UNAWA’s ongoing effort to support the legal sector’s smooth transition into digital practice.
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Atty. Rheland S. Servacio Founder and Lead Counsel, Servacio Legal A CPA-lawyer who placed 7th in the 2017 Bar Exams, Atty. Servacio runs a Cebu-based law firm and also teaches taxation and bar exam review. |
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Atty. Marie Christine A. Duran-Schulze Managing Partner, Duran & Duran-Schulze Law With deep expertise in business law and foreign investment, she supports startups and multinationals navigating mergers, compliance, and regulation. |
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Atty. Rami Hourani National Project Coordinator, International Trade Centre A development lawyer leading UN initiatives on digital trade systems, he works closely with both public and private stakeholders on policy reform. |
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Atty. Kennedy Espina |
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Atty. Jacob Mella Partner, MN Law A Cebu-based litigator with prior experience in security and labor compliance, he brings a multi-disciplinary approach to civil and criminal cases. |
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Atty. Julius Oliver Moeller Vice President, IBP Cebu City Internationally trained, Atty. Moeller advocates for access to justice and brings experience from both Philippine and Australian legal systems. |
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Moderator: Atty. Gino Carmine S. Jacinto Chief Operating Officer, UNAWA A legal tech leader focused on compliance and regulatory solutions, Atty. Jacinto will facilitate the discussion as part of UNAWA’s broader push to guide digital legal transformation. |
This event—and all upcoming UNAWA-hosted information sessions—will remain free of charge. These discussions are designed to provide practical guidance on how new laws and digital tools are reshaping legal practice, business processes, and regulatory compliance in the Philippines.
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