Katherin Diaz Velilla

Katherin Díaz Velilla is an international tax attorney and thought leader with over a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors, part of a new wave of legal leaders redefining international tax & corporate practice with rigor, entrepreneurship, and global vision.

As co-founder of V&V Asociados—a boutique tax & corporate firm advising mid & large-size corporations, family-owned companies, and high-net-worth individuals across Latin America and global markets—she brings a rare combination of public-sector insight, private business experience, cross-border advisory expertise, and academic depth to the table.

Her career spans Colombia’s national tax authority (DIAN), senior government advisory roles, and high-stakes corporate tax practice at Ernst & Young (EY) Colombia. Today, she guides organizations expanding across jurisdictions, designing tax-efficient structures that balance compliance, growth, and long-term value creation.

Named a “Top Entrepreneur to Follow in 2025” by Forbes Founders, she speaks and writes frequently on international taxation, corporate governance, and the evolution of global advisory work.

Beyond her practice, Katherin is also a respected academic voice. She contributes regularly to leading publications including Ámbito Jurídico by Legis, Notinet, and International Tax Notes, and is actively involved in professional and academic institutions such as the Colombian Institute of Tax Law (ICDT), the Tax Criminal Law Observatory at the University of Buenos Aires, and Women in Mining Colombia. She has lectured and advised graduate-level research at top universities across Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Spain.

With deep conviction in education, institutional strengthening, and business as a force for progress, Katherin stands at the intersection of law, global strategy, and leadership—building bridges between emerging markets and international business ecosystems.