About the Lawyers

Atty. Ronaldo Flores graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree at the University of San
Sebastian College in 1993, and had briefly worked as an Associate at Laserna Cueva Mercader
and Associates Law Office then at Banico and Associates Law Office before settling down as a
Documentation Lawyer at Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loans Association Inc.
(AFPSLAI). He also worked as a faculty member and supervising lawyer at San Sebastian College
Recolletos Manila.

Atty. Alfred Molo graduated with Bachelor of Law degree at the University of the
Philippines, and had previously worked at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan before settling
down as a Partner at Puno & Puno Law Offices. He has an extensive experience in Taxation (Tax
Litigation involving both local and national taxes), Dispute Resolution ( International and
Domestic Arbitration, Litigation), and Labor and Employment (Employee Compensation and
Benefits, Employee Litigation, General Employment Advice, Labor Relations / Trade Unions,
Pensions, Collective Bargaining Agreements)

What Inspired them to pursue Law?

Atty. Flores recounts how his Father encouraged him to pursue the law, but after failing
a few subjects that served as a wakeup call for him, he had decided to pursue the law as his
passion and had built the dream on becoming a corporate lawyer and a teacher.

Atty. Molo being exposed to law at a young age from his parents both being litigation
lawyers and would sometimes accompany them to court, had built up the natural passion for
debates and decided to pursue the law as well.

Legal Profession in Private Practice

Both Atty. Flores and Atty. Molo both gave the insight that although private practice
work may at times be very stressful, it can be rewarding as well. Often times you will have the
power to convince clients to either enter alternative disputes/settlements or to fight for their
rights; whilst other times, you will experience the corporate side of the law and help companies
in their decisions for the business, both of which can make a big impact on a person’s life or a
business that may aid society. Whatever the case may be, both Atty. Flores and Atty. Molo
stressed that with hard work, determination, and a good sense of integrity anyone who is
pursuing the law can in turn it into a full time profession.