Human Judgment for
Evolving Technologies
Decisions related to AI, data, and emerging technologies require legal, technical, and human understanding working together.
Crosswalk advises organizations facing complex challenges in an increasingly technological and regulated environment. We bring together lawyers, engineers, and industry experts to help organizations understand risks, design solutions, and make better decisions. We believe technology should expand human capabilities and that complex problems are best addressed when different disciplines work together from the outset.
Our Practical
Approach
About Us
Today's challenges are rarely only legal or only technical. We help organizations connect regulation, technology, and business to make decisions that work in practice.
Responsability
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New technologies create opportunities, but they also create risks. We help organizations understand those risks and make decisions that consider regulatory, operational, and business factors from the beggining.
Industry Experience
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Our team has worked across sectors including energy, mining, critical infrastructure, financial services, and digital markets. This allows us to understand the context in which our clients operate and develop solutions that work in practice.
Efficiency
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Technology challenges are rarely only legal or only technical. We bring both perspectives together within a single team to reduce complexity, accelerate decision-making, and avoid the need to coordinate multiple advisors.
"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done"
Alan Turing - I.
Advisory
Expertise
Services
We focus on some of the key challenges organizations face today in technology, regulation, and risk management. As these areas become increasingly interconnected, organizations need practical guidance that combines legal, technical, and operational perspectives to support effective decision-making.
Data Protection
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We help organizations understand what data they use, why they use it, and the obligations associated with its processing. We combine regulatory expertise with a practical understanding of how data is used across digital systems, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Cibersecurity
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Security incidents can affect critical operations, create regulatory liabilities, and compromise sensitive information. We help organizations identify risks, respond to incidents, and strengthen their governance and oversight capabilities, taking into account the challenges that arise in increasingly digitalized environments dependent on emerging technologies.
AI Governance & Oversight
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The adoption of artificial intelligence requires clear responsibilities, risk oversight, and defined criteria for its use. We help organizations understand the capabilities and limitations of these technologies, develop internal capabilities, and implement governance mechanisms that enable responsible use aligned with organizational objectives.
Antitrust
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Technological transformation is reshaping how organizations compete and participate in markets. Our approach integrates legal and economic analysis from the outset, allowing regulatory considerations, market incentives, and technical factors to be addressed together.
We advise on matters involving digital platforms, data, algorithms, technology ecosystems, and regulated markets.
Financial Regulation & Fintech
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We advise organizations that develop or use new financial infrastructures, payment systems, digital assets, and other technology-enabled services subject to regulation. Our work combines expertise in financial regulation, technology, and digital markets.
Regulated Industries & Critical Infrastructure
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Energy, mining, and critical infrastructure industries face distinct technological, regulatory, and operational challenges. Our team brings direct experience in these sectors, helping organizations contextualize risks, evaluate emerging technologies, and design solutions aligned with industry realities.
Technology Implementation
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We help transform policies, regulatory requirements, and governance models into practical tools and processes. We support the selection and implementation of technologies that improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Interdisciplinary
by Design
Team
The most complex technology challenges can rarely be solved through a single discipline. Rather than addressing legal, technical, and economic issues separately, CROSSWALK integrates these perspectives from the outset to support more practical and informed decision-making.
Carolina Veas
Lawyer
Technology Regulation · Responsible AI · Digital Markets
Attorney from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Summa Cum Laude) and Master in Regulation from University College London, with more than 15 years of experience in technology regulation, competition law, and emerging technologies.
Her practice focuses on the regulatory challenges that arise where digital markets, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory frameworks converge. At CROSSWALK, she contributes to integrating technology governance, artificial intelligence, and regulatory compliance within a unified strategy.
Carolina Veas
Lawyer
Rebeca Zamora
Lawyer
Compliance · Corporate Criminal Law
Attorney from the University of Chile with more than 15 years of experience in corporate compliance, economic criminal law, and internal investigations.
Her experience centers on strengthening compliance programs, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks. At CROSSWALK, she contributes a perspective focused on oversight, control, and regulatory compliance.
Rebeca Zamora
Lawyer
José María Hurtado
Engineer
Artificial Intelligence · Data Governance · Technology Architecture
Industrial Engineer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of California, Davis, with more than 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data governance, and technology architecture.
His work focuses on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, integrating technical capabilities, governance, and regulatory compliance. At CROSSWALK, he connects digital transformation challenges with practical decisions around implementation and technology oversight.
José María Hurtado
Engineer
Mariana Sepúlveda
Economist
Competition Economics · Financial Analysis
Economist from the University of Chile and Graduate Diploma holder in Competition Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with more than 20 years of experience in competition economics and financial analysis.
Her practice combines economic analysis, competitive risk assessment, and an understanding of regulated and digital markets. At CROSSWALK, she brings an economic perspective that complements legal and technological analysis.
Mariana Sepúlveda
Economist
Patricio Lopez C.
Engineer
Blockchain · Digital Assets · Decentralized Infrastructure
Electrical Engineer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, specializing in blockchain technologies, digital assets, and decentralized infrastructure.
His work addresses the technical, regulatory, and operational challenges associated with the adoption of blockchain technologies and digital assets. At CROSSWALK, he contributes expertise in emerging digital infrastructure and decentralized technologies.
Patricio Lopez C.
Engineer
Germán Goñi
Engineer
AI Engineering · Systems Architecture
Industrial Engineer Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence (UAI), with experience in technology architecture and the implementation of artificial intelligence solutions.
He specializes in turning technology strategies into operational systems, integrating automation, artificial intelligence, and scalable infrastructure. At CROSSWALK, he contributes to connecting governance, technology architecture, and implementation.
Germán Goñi
Engineer
Ricardo Seguel
Engineer
Cybersecurity · Digital Transformation · Artificial Intelligence
Ph.D. in Information Systems & Innovation from Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands), with more than 25 years of experience advising public and private organizations on cybersecurity, digital transformation, risk management, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
His practice combines academic expertise and implementation experience in complex environments, helping organizations integrate new technologies through both strategic and operational perspectives. At CROSSWALK, he contributes an approach that connects innovation, governance, and technology management within digital transformation initiatives.
Ricardo Seguel
Engineer
Francisco Corona
Lawyer
Critical Infrastructure · Mining · Energy · Regulated Industries
Lawyer from the University of Chile with a Master’s degree in Natural Resources from the University of Denver.
Specialist in mining, energy, and critical infrastructure, with more than 20 years of experience advising national and international organizations operating in highly regulated sectors.
His experience combines infrastructure, technology, and risk management across highly regulated industries. At CROSSWALK, he brings a sector-focused perspective that connects technological innovation with complex operational realities in mining and energy industries.
Francisco Corona
Lawyer
Camilo Sanhueza
Lawyer
Commercial Law · Consumer Protection · Data Protection
Attorney from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso with experience in commercial law, consumer protection, competition law, and personal data protection.
His practice focuses on the implementation of regulatory frameworks and the management of legal risks in digital environments. At CROSSWALK, he contributes to transforming complex regulatory requirements into sustainable and practical solutions.
Camilo Sanhueza
Lawyer
María Paz Ríos
Lawyer
Compliance · Intellectual Property · Technology Management
Attorney with experience in compliance, intellectual property, and the implementation of technology solutions for compliance management and monitoring.
Her practice combines digital tools, governance, and risk management to strengthen compliance processes. At CROSSWALK, she brings a perspective focused on translating regulatory requirements into practical and operational solutions.
María Paz Ríos
Lawyer
Responsible
Innovation
People and Technology
Technology is not adopted in the abstract. It is implemented within organizations, affects processes, and changes how people make decisions. Responsible innovation therefore requires understanding both how technologies work and the human, regulatory, and operational contexts in which they will be used.
"The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers."
Sydney J. Harris.
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Human-Centered Technology
Systems create greater value when they are designed with the people who use them in mind, the risks they may generate, and the decisions they are intended to support.
Responsible Progress
Innovation does not mean moving forward without control. We help organizations adopt new technologies with clear principles of oversight, transparency, and accountability.
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Important technology challenges are rarely only legal, technical, or operational. They require teams capable of connecting different perspectives and translating them into practical decisions.
Understanding Through Creation
What I cannot create, I do not understand.”
— Richard Feynman
This idea reflects the way we work: providing meaningful advice on technology requires more than understanding regulation. It also requires understanding how systems are built, operated, and supervised in practice.
