Pelagio Palma, Jr.

Pelagio Palma, Jr. is a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in various legal domains. Serving as the Principal of VC Lawyers, he expertly navigates the complexities of commercial, technology, and property law. His role as Chief Legal Officer and co-founder of Pabacus Incorporated showcases his innovative approach to integrating legal expertise with technology, particularly through the development of cloud-based HRIS software. In addition to his leadership at VC Lawyers, Pelagio has been instrumental at DBA Legal Outsourcing Pty Ltd, providing valuable legal outsourcing services, and has played a pivotal role as a partner at Palma Mesa and Associates in Manila, practising corporate, commercial, property, and labour law. His academic contributions are notable, with lecturing positions at San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila and San Beda University, focusing on areas such as comparative corporate governance and media and technology law. His career began in the Philippine judiciary as a Court Attorney at the Supreme Court of the Philippines, where he gained invaluable insights as a judge's associate. This was followed by his tenure as an associate lawyer at Brillantes Navarro Jumamil Arcilla Escolin & Martinez Law Offices. Pelagio's educational background complements his professional achievements. He earned a Master of Laws in Media and Technology Law from UNSW, and a Master of Business Administration from Ateneo de Manila University. His foundational legal education was completed at San Beda University, where he was notably the Editor in Chief of the law school paper. Pelagio is admitted to practise as a solicitor in New South Wales, and a barrister in any federal court in Australia. His comprehensive legal and business education, combined with practical experience, underscores his capability to deliver proficient legal services.