Nydin M. Watlington-Castro

Nydin M. Watlington-Castro, JD, LL.M., CCEP, focuses her practice on corporate governance, contract law, environmental and energy regulation, labor and employment law, and compliance-driven business strategy. She advises companies across multiple industries on structuring corporate operations, developing compliance programs, and negotiating complex commercial agreements to reduce risk and enable business growth. 

Before transitioning to private advisory work, Ms. Watlington-Castro served as General Counsel of CEMEX Puerto Rico for more than a decade. During her tenure, she was responsible for all legal and compliance functions for the organization in Puerto Rico. Her strategic leadership supported permitting, regulatory, energy, labor, and environmental initiatives involving multiple jurisdictions. She regularly collaborated with federal and state government agencies, environmental and energy authorities, global legal teams, and industry associations to align strategic priorities with legal requirements. 

Her career also includes litigation and public-sector experience — notably as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston, handling labor, compliance, and administrative proceedings — and previous private practice roles focused on commercial disputes and employment matters in both local and federal courts. 

A recognized leader in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and construction sectors, Ms. Watlington-Castro served on the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Builders Association from 2019–2024, contributing to policy development and industry initiatives. She was named to The Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist Puerto Rico 2023 for her contributions to the region’s legal landscape. 

Ms. Watlington-Castro is admitted to practice in Puerto Rico, the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and Texas (inactive). She is fluent in Spanish and English.