george H. laws garcía
Principal & Founder
The Mirsonia Group is led by George Laws Garcia. With 20 years of experience in public policy and intergovernmental affairs, George has worked for and advised Governors, Members of Congress, Federal Agencies and National Non-Profit Organizations on a broad range of issues, strategies and programs. George’s areas expertise include: Economic Development, Taxes, Public Finance, Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland & National Security, Military, Veterans, International Affairs, Air & Maritime Transportation, Technology & Telecommunications, Education, and Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction. George currently serves as the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council.
During his career in public service George was the Interim Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), the Washington D.C. office of the Governor of Puerto Rico. In this role he oversaw the agency and lead its federal policy and advocacy efforts before the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. government. He previously served in the U.S. Department of Commerce working with Members of Congress as well as state and local elected officials to promote the growth of minority businesses and minority entrepreneurship. Prior to that, he worked as policy advisor to Congressman Pedro Pierluisi in the U.S. House of Representatives, and before that as legislative advisor to former Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Luis Fortuño.
George began his career in Washington, DC working with various Latino non-profit advocacy and community service organizations in both a professional and volunteer role. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and holds an Masters degree from American University’s School of International Service. He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Jose Fuentes Agostini, ESQ.
Of Counsel
José Fuentes Agostini is Of Counsel to Mirsonia Group and provide us strategic guidance, mentorship, and deep institutional knowledge. José also currently serves as the Chairman of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council and of Eastport Strategies. Prior to founding Eastport Strategies in 2007, he served as Shareholder and member of the Policy Practice Group at Akerman Senterfitt and Of Counsel and Marketing Chair of the Federal Government Relations Practice Group at Reed Smith, LLC. At both firms, he oversaw Puerto Rico legal matters for firm clients, representing them in administration and legislative matters. He was actively engaged in commercial and financial legal matters and litigation strategies. José is also a former Principal of Morgan McGuire, an energy consulting firm, where he advised and represented companies, municipalities, utilities and other entities on legislative and regulatory interests before the federal government. From 1997-2000 José served as Attorney General of Puerto Rico, the senior attorney directing legal matters for the Government of Puerto Rico, the Governor and the Legislature and was the legal representative for over 100 agencies and all government employees.
Martin E. Rivera, ESQ.
Senior Advisor
Martin Rivera serves as a Senior Advisor for the Mirsonia Group and Director of Advocacy for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council. Previously, Martin served as Senior Policy Counsel for the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) where he oversaw policy initiatives to close the digital divide and provide broadband resources to under-served communities.
Martin's experience in public service includes having been the Director of Government Affairs of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) where he led the federal and local legislative priorities and agenda before policymakers, industry representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders. He also served as a Legislative Assistant for Congressman Darren Soto in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, where he oversaw a variety of issues including immigration, health care, and the environment.
Throughout his career Martin has strived to advance policies that would protect fundamental rights and provide essential services to communities in need. From helping disaster victims to working to close the digital divide. Martin is dedicated to ensuring that the historically marginalized communities have the resources and opportunities they deserve to develop to their full potential. Martin is a member of the Florida Bar. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. Martin is originally from Juncos, Puerto Rico.
Carlos Perez Acosta, ESQ.
Senior Counsel
Carlos Pérez Acosta is Senior Counsel for the Mirsonia Group. He has worked as a consultant for Eastport Strategies since 2017. Carlos served in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives as Legislative Counsel from 2001 - 2004. From 2005 - 2008, he was appointed Head of the Legal Division for the Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives. He participated actively in the preparation of policy positions, contracts, supporting the House of Representatives Administration, Members and Committees in areas including fiscal reform, tax reform, economic development and government affairs among others. He represented the Speaker and members of the House with U.S. government officials, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the Council of State Governments (CSG). He has also served as a consultant for various agencies and groups in Washington, DC and Puerto Rico including the Office of Homeland Security of Puerto Rico, the Regulatory Office of the Dairy Industry, the Department of Agriculture and the Public Service Commission. Carlos holds a Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Jean Paul (“JP”) Vissepó Garriga, ESQ.
Local Counsel
Jean Paul Vissepó Garriga is Local Counsel for the Mirsonia Group. JP has worked as a consultant for Eastport Strategies since 2017. He is a practicing corporate attorney based in San Juan with a broad set of legal skills and local official and political connections. In his private practice, JP has counseled multiple international business clients, publishers and record labels. JP has lectured at various notable forums and has been part of litigation involving complex civil and intellectual property issues in the United States as well as internationally. He is admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico, the U.S. District Court District of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. District Court of Washington, D.C. JP holds an LLM Master’s degree in intellectual property from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL as well as a Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Corinne Grey
Executive Assistant &Lead for Administration & Finance
Corinne Gray is Executive Assistant and Lead for Administration and Finance for Mirsonia Group. Corinne has nearly 20 years of experience leading executive support services, administration and finance for Eastport Strategies since its founding in 2007. In this capacity she handles a variety of functions including scheduling, travel and logistics, record and book keeping, coordination for legal compliance, event planning and contract management, not just for Eastport but also for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council and other 501(c)4 and political entities connected to Puerto Rico. Corinne holds a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from Smith College in North Hampton, MA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was made a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Spanish from Middlebury College language schools in Middlebury, VT and attended El Instituto Internacional, in Madrid, Spain. She attended and graduated Valedictorian from Antilles High School in Puerto Rico while her father was stationed at the U.S. Coast Guard base in San Juan.
