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Alyssa C. Dela Cruz

Business Analyst

National Capital Region, Philippines5 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Senior Associate Lawyer with extensive litigation experience.
  • Director at Legal Aid Society, advocating for marginalized communities.
  • Active in women's rights and community welfare initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a legal professional with a strong focus on litigation and community service.

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Skills

Core Skills

LitigationDispute ResolutionGovernanceComplianceProgram DevelopmentEducationLegal AssistanceCommunity EngagementLegal AdviceDrafting Legal Documents

Other Skills

Legal ServiceLegal ResearchLegal WritingRisk ManagementSustainabilityAlternative Dispute ResolutionCriminal LawCivil LitigationFamily LawCommercial LawInternational Trade LawInternational Humanitarian LawCompetition LawInternational Human Rights

About

Alyssa began her legal career as an Underbar Associate at Gancayco Balasbas & Associates Law Offices and is now a Senior Associate Lawyer specializing in litigation and dispute resolution. She represents clients in cases involving criminal law, civil law, immigration law, and intellectual property law, as well as estate planning. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from San Beda University and her Master of Laws degree, with a specialization in International Human Rights Law, at Ateneo De Manila University - School of Law. Beyond her legal practice, Alyssa is deeply committed to public service and civic involvement. She is a Director of the Legal Aid Society of the Philippines, where she actively contributes to initiatives providing free legal services to marginalized communities. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) - CIIF Finance and Development Corporation (COCOFINANCE), an institution mandated to provide accessible credit and development support to Filipino farmers, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of United Coconut Planters Bank - CIIF Foundation, Inc. (COCOFOUNDATION), a non-profit organization which aims to enhance the livelihoods of small coconut farmers through scholarship programs, rural development, and sustainability projects. In addition, Alyssa is a dedicated member of the Business and Professional Women (BPW), championing women's rights and empowerment. She is also an active member of the Rotary Club, where she contributes to initiatives promoting social justice and community welfare. A passionate advocate for animal welfare, she is also engaged in rescuing and caring for stray cats.

Experience

United coconut planters bank (ucpb) -ciif finance and development corporation

Member Board of Directors

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr · Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

  • As a member of the Board of Directors, I help oversee the corporation’s programs that provide credit and development support to Filipino farmers. I serve as Vice Chairperson of the Legal Committee, where I assist in reviewing legal and regulatory matters and provide guidance on compliance, governance, and risk. I also sit on the Audit Committee to help ensure transparency, accountability, and sound financial practices within the organization.
GovernanceComplianceRisk Management

United coconut planters bank (ucpb) - ciif foundation, inc.

Member Board of Trustees

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr · Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

  • As a Trustee of the UCPB-CIIF Foundation, I take part in shaping the foundation’s direction and priorities to better support small coconut farming communities. I help lead efforts to strengthen programs in education, rural development, and sustainability.
Program DevelopmentEducationSustainability

Legal aid society of the philippines

Director

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • The Legal Aid Society of the Philippines provides free legal assistance to marginalized individuals through legal consultations and representation. The organization also works closely with government agencies and partner organizations in initiatives aimed at jail decongestion, including legal aid caravans, case reviews, and assistance in applications for parole, clemency, and other forms of release.
Legal AssistanceCommunity Engagement

Gancayco balasbas & associates law offices

3 roles

Senior Associate Lawyer

Promoted

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

LitigationDispute ResolutionLegal ServiceLegal ResearchLegal Writing

Junior Associate Lawyer

May 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

Underbar Associate

Nov 2020May 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

San beda legal aid bureau

Intern

Jan 2019Jan 2020 · 1 yr

  • Provided pro bono legal advice and assistance to clients in need
  • Drafted and filed pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other court submissions on behalf of indigent clients
Legal AdviceDrafting Legal Documents

Education

San Beda University

Juris Doctor

Aug 2016Apr 2020

Ateneo School of Law

Master of Laws - LLM — International Human Rights Law

Jul 2025Present

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