Francisco J. Pavia 

Mr. Pavía is a former partner of the law firm of Winston & Strawn, a 1,000 lawyer multinational law firm. He concentrates his practice in the representation of hospitality industry clients. He has structured joint ventures for investments in hospitality projects and has represented developers in all aspects of the financing of these projects, including the negotiation of credit agreements, guaranty agreements and mezzanine financing arrangements. He has also represented developers in the negotiation of hotel management agreements with some of the principal hotel brands in the world. He also has extensive experience advising clients on contracting with governmental agencies in Puerto Rico. Mr. Pavía also designs and implements legislative and executive branch strategies for clients with specific needs in those areas.

While at Winston & Strawn, Mr. Pavía represented the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on all federal relations matters. He also represented the Local Redevelopment Authority for Naval Station Roosevelt Roads. From 1991 to 1993, he served as deputy director and general counsel of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, the Washington, D.C. office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

In 2008 Mr. Pavía was Co-Director of the Obama for America Puerto Rico Primary Campaign, responsible for coordination of all aspects of the primary campaign in Puerto Rico, including representation before the Puerto Rico Elections Commission. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, prior to which he negotiated all aspects of the National Democratic Party's Platform regarding Puerto Rico.

He has served as member of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and of the Puerto Rico Hotel Development Corporation.