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Our team

Leadership, advisory and litigation experience dedicated to every matter.

Professional profiles

Meet the people who make up our leadership, advisory and litigation teams.

Mtro. Ricardo Fernando Bautista Flores

Principal and General Director

A leader and visionary of the firm, focused on supporting sustainable business growth through service excellence and risk mitigation.

A specialist in comprehensive Labor Compliance programs, he designs tailored strategies ranging from training and formal documentation to corporate legal safeguards, turning risk factors into operational strengths.

His strategic approach helps businesses reach their full potential while protecting their interests and legal stability.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Strategic direction and general coordination of the firm's advisory, litigation and administrative teams.
Design of labor compliance and risk-prevention programs adapted to each company's operations.
Supervision of corporate protection strategies and legal-service standards.
Executive support for clients and follow-up on their legal and operational objectives.

Mtro. Jacobo Santiago Tirzo Zacarías

Legal Director and Head of Litigation

Legal Director and specialist in Labor Law and amparo constitutional relief proceedings. His experience as a former secretary of the Puebla State Conciliation and Arbitration Board gives him technical and practical command of both the traditional labor justice system and the new labor justice model. He leads the strategic design of defenses for workers and employers.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Direction, design and management of legal strategies for the litigation team, with comprehensive solutions for workers and employer representation.
Detailed analysis of every stage of legal proceedings and development of labor amparo actions to seek the highest level of constitutional protection.
Management of the enforcement stage to give effect to awards, judgments and resolutions.
Legal judgment grounded in his experience with labor authorities to optimize the management of disputes from beginning to end.

Lic. Andrea Campos Espinoza

Advisory attorney and labor relations specialist

Her work focuses on preventive strategy and comprehensive business protection. She supports clients at every stage of their labor relations, formalizing and structuring strong legal frameworks that safeguard both corporate interests and the corresponding labor rights.

She analyzes each client's structure in detail to turn its strengths into legal certainty.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Preparation and review of contracts, workplace rules, internal policies and labor-relations documents.
Preventive risk assessments and corrective measures that strengthen personnel processes.
Advice on hiring, employment changes, discipline, terminations and workplace incidents.
Training for human-resources teams and managers on compliance and sound labor practices.

Lic. Luis Fernando Coyopol Gutiérrez

Attorney, Advisory Department

He plays a key role in preventive strategy and the legal protection of the firm's business clients.

He works closely with organizations at every stage of their labor relations, properly documenting workforce arrangements through tailored contracts and legal instruments. In coordination with the advisory leadership, he analyzes each client's structure to strengthen its processes and prevent labor contingencies.

He also supports the review and preparation of Family and Commercial Law files.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Drafting and review of employment contracts, agreements, notices, policies and personnel files.
Document support for hiring, discipline, changes in employment conditions and terminations.
Follow-up on preventive consultations and administrative requirements for companies.
Organization of evidence and legal files in labor, family and commercial matters.

Lic. Julissa Contreras Zúñiga

Labor litigation attorney

A litigator focused on comprehensive labor defense. She brings a complete view of each dispute and represents both claimants and employers with rigor and effectiveness.

She studies and manages legal proceedings through every stage, designing tailored solutions that protect her clients' rights within the applicable legal framework.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Analysis of claims, answers, evidence and defense alternatives for workers and employers.
Preparation of procedural filings, motions, evidence submissions and final arguments.
Representation at hearings and procedural actions, with close control of deadlines and filings.
Ongoing client communication and follow-up on the performance of agreements and decisions.

Lic. Ismael Jesús Aca Coyotl

Attorney, Litigation Department

An attorney with a comprehensive Labor Law practice, focused on worker defense and advice as well as strategic support for employers. His practice also includes Commercial and Family Law matters.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Advice, support and in-person representation at labor conciliation appointments and hearings, with strategic preparation before the claim stage.
Preparation of legal filings and labor claims, attendance at procedural actions and accurate calculation of amounts.
Support in preventing and addressing labor contingencies for companies and employers.
Procedural follow-up in Commercial and Family Law matters.

Lic. Kariely Shirlene Vargas Mendoza

Attorney, Litigation Department

An attorney whose practice focuses on Labor Law, with particular experience in the defense and protection of workers. Her knowledge of both worker and employer perspectives strengthens the comprehensive handling of each matter.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Ongoing assistance with summonses and hearings before labor conciliation authorities.
Specialized support in developing strategies to protect and assist workers.
Technical collaboration and active participation in court proceedings and labor hearings.
Coordination and support for the attorneys responsible for labor defenses.

Lic. Fernando de la Luz Torres

Specialist in labor litigation and worker defense

He is part of the Litigation Department, with a practice focused on labor litigation and worker defense.

He reviews each file from the initial consultation and helps prepare the strategy, documentation and procedural follow-up for the matter.

Main responsibilities and areas of expertise

Initial assistance and legal assessment of individual employment disputes.
Preparation of claims, filings, evidence and calculations related to employment benefits.
Support during conciliations, hearings and proceedings before labor authorities.
File monitoring and clear communication of progress, risks and next steps.

Our philosophy at Tirzo & Bautista

Mission

At Tirzo & Bautista, our mission is to transform the way companies manage their labor relations through proactive, intelligent and personalized legal solutions. We focus on preventing risks and ensuring that our clients can operate in an agile and secure manner within a labor environment suited to the constant change in our society.

Vision

To be a national benchmark in the labor law field, driving a new era of business management where technology, anticipation and legal innovation come together to maximize efficiency, protect our clients' interests and safeguard their assets.

Values

Professionalism

Ethics

Efficiency

Innovation

Commitment

Build solid labor relations with legal strategy!

By choosing Tirzo & Bautista, your company not only gains access to high-quality legal services, but also a range of key benefits that ensure your security and stability in the workplace. Below are the main benefits of having our legal support:

At our firm we firmly believe in comprehensive strategies that protect your company from any legal contingency, delivering Business Engineering with ethics and professionalism.

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