Luz María Jordán joined Jordán, Barahona y Asociados in 2014, bringing with her a distinguished track record in complex litigation and arbitration. She has extensive experience as a litigator in insurance and civil liability matters and regularly serves as an arbitrator in civil and commercial disputes, appointed either by the parties themselves or by ordinary courts, the Santiago Court of Appeals, the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce (CAM Santiago) and the Ministry of Public Work and Concessionaries.

Luz María is a lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile who is recognized as a highly sought-after arbitrator, particularly in cases involving construction, public works, and infrastructure. She has been repeatedly ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners in the category Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators and is praised for her sound legal judgment and ability to navigate complex situations.

Her professional practice also includes advising national and international clients in strategic sectors such as banking, finance, mining, forestry, and telecommunications, combining technical depth with business insight.

• Lawyer, Law Degree, cum laude, Law School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (1974)
• Master of Comparative Jurisprudence, Law School, New York University, USA (1980)
• Diploma in Contract Law and Liability for Damages, Law School, Universidad Diego Portales (2011)
• Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration, Law School, Universidad de Chile (2008)

• Member of the Arbitration Panel at CAM Santiago (2001–present)
• Member of the Chilean Bar Association

• Chambers Global, Band 1, Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators (2024)
• Chambers Latin America, Band 1, Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators (2024-2026)
• Celia Pérez Matus Award 2023, awarded annually by the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to an alumna recognized for outstanding professional performance and valuable contributions to society and the legal field
• Tocornal and Montenegro Award 1974, awarded by the Law Scholl of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to the best student of the year

• Partner at Acuña & Cía. (2008–2014)
• Chair of Public Works Conciliation and Arbitral Commissions (2008–present)
• Arbitrator in La Polar S.A. Preventive Judicial Agreement (2011–2017)
• Partner at Román, Piedrabuena, Jordán (2007–2008)
• Associate Justice at the Supreme Court (2003–2006)
• Associate Justice at the Santiago Court of Appeals (1995–1999)
• Partner at Philippi, Yrarrázaval, Pulido & Brunner (1981–2006)