F. Fariñas-Rodriguez Charito

Charito graduated in law from the Arellano Law Foundation in Manila. After obtaining her law degree, she worked as a trainee lawyer in a prestigious law firm in Makati City, Philippines, and later founded her own law firm, CF RODRIGUEZ Law Office, in January 2008.

After gaining litigation experience, she pursued a Master's in Law at the Northwestern University School of Law (now Northwestern Pritzker University School of Law) in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and graduated in 2014.

Charito is a leading lawyer in the fields of corporate advisory and family law. She assists various businesses in areas such as business structuring and incorporation, legal compliance, regulations, contract negotiations, and other major projects in the Philippines.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships:

• Faculty, Arellano University School of Law, Pasay, Philippines
• Faculty, Department of Commercial Law, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
• Alumna, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Alumna, IE Business School, Madrid, Spain
• Lifetime member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
• Member, ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA), Philippines
• Member, Israel Chamber of Commerce, Makati City, Philippines