Expert Legal Solutions for Small Businesses
Meet Yordanka Castillo, Esq.
Legal Hives: Legal services for small businesses.
Yordanka Castillo is a seasoned international attorney and regulatory compliance professional with a rich and diverse background in corporate law, business strategy, and sustainable development. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a Corporate Law and Practice Certificate from Penn State Law and earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Havana School of Law. Yordanka is licensed to practice law in both New York and Cuba.
Know more about Yordanka Castillo
Yordanka Castillo is a seasoned international attorney and regulatory compliance professional with a rich and diverse background in corporate law, business strategy, and sustainable development. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a Corporate Law and Practice Certificate from Penn State Law and earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Havana School of Law. Yordanka is licensed to practice law in both New York and Cuba.
With deep expertise in business transactions and risk mitigation, Yordanka has advised startups, small businesses, and international corporations on company formation, contract negotiations, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance. As an Associate Attorney at PACTVM S.L., she guided European and Cuban technology firms through complex cross-border investments, privacy regulations, and corporate governance matters.
Her passion for empowering entrepreneurs is reflected in her role as a legal mentor at B-combinator, where she counseled startups on business structuring, financing strategies, and corporate social responsibility. She has been instrumental in helping emerging businesses establish strong legal foundations and navigate competitive markets.
Yordanka also brings a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact. As a Legal Consultant for the Environmental Defense Fund, she conducted regulatory and policy analyses to support resilience initiatives and funding models for small businesses in coastal Cuban communities. She previously served as In-House Counsel for the Antonio Núñez Jiménez Foundation, leading international partnership negotiations and providing legal support for community-based environmental and economic development projects.
Dedicated to giving back to her community, Yordanka currently volunteers as a Tax Counselor with the AARP Foundation in Arlington, VA, helping individuals—particularly seniors and underserved populations—navigate their tax obligations with confidence and care.
A frequent speaker at conferences and contributor to legal publications, Yordanka shares her insights on Cuban legal frameworks, intellectual property law, and sustainable business development. Fluent in Spanish and English, she brings a truly global perspective to her legal practice and consulting work.
Our Mission
Dedicated to Your Business Success
At the Law Office of Yordanka Castillo, we are committed to providing personalized and comprehensive legal services to small businesses. We understand the challenges entrepreneurs face and strive to offer practical, forward-thinking solutions that foster growth and sustainability. By integrating cutting-edge AI tools into our practice, we enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and deliver smarter, faster legal support—empowering our clients to focus on what they do best: building their business.
Why Choose the Law Office of Yordanka Castillo
At the Law Office of Yordanka Castillo, we bring a unique blend of legal expertise, business insight, and technological innovation to every client we serve. With years of experience advising startups, small businesses, and international companies, we understand that legal support should be practical, accessible, and tailored to your goals—not one-size-fits-all.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Business-Centered Legal Solutions
Looking for legal services that put your business first? We provide business-centered legal solutions across the U.S. to protect your company, reduce legal risks, and support sustainable growth. Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding operations, or facing compliance challenges, our experienced business attorneys offer strategic guidance tailored to your goals—from entity formation and contracts to IP, risk management, and employment matters.
Global Legal Experience
Led by a licensed attorney in both New York and Cuba with international legal training, we bring a global perspective to your business. Our firm offers cross-border legal services and strategic counsel informed by hands-on experience across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. We’re well-versed in international business law, global compliance, intellectual property protection, and complex cross-border transactions.
Empowering Small Businesses
We provide legal support tailored to startups, small businesses, and minority-owned ventures across the United States. With experience as a legal mentor for entrepreneurs and advisor to sustainable and underrepresented businesses, we are passionate about helping diverse founders build strong, legally sound companies. Our commitment to equity, innovation, and long-term impact drives everything we do—from business formation and contract drafting to intellectual property protection and regulatory compliance. We believe every entrepreneur deserves access to legal guidance that fuels growth and protects what matters most.
Smart Solutions with AI Tools
We integrate advanced AI tools into our legal services to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver smarter, faster results for small businesses. By automating routine legal processes such as document review, contract analysis, and compliance monitoring, we free up valuable time for strategic legal guidance. Our AI-enhanced workflows improve accuracy, consistency, and turnaround time—making high-quality legal support more accessible and affordable for startups and growing companies. We believe in using legal technology to empower entrepreneurs and bring innovation to the core of every legal solution.
Community-Driven Approach
Giving back is part of our mission. Through volunteer work with the AARP Foundation as a Tax Counselor in Arlington, VA, we support underserved communities with financial literacy and accessible tax assistance. We believe that expert support—whether legal or financial—should never be out of reach. Our community-driven approach reflects our commitment to equity, inclusion, and pro bono service. We are proud to contribute our time and knowledge to help individuals and families better understand their rights, navigate challenges, and make informed decisions that strengthen their futures.
When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a law office—you’re gaining a strategic partner invested in your success. Let us help you build a solid legal foundation so you can grow with confidence.
Legal Services for Small Businesses
Our firm offers comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique needs of small businesses, ensuring compliance and fostering growth.
Business Formation and Structuring
Assisting with the establishment of your business entity, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Strategic Business Planning
Providing legal and business strategy advice to startups and small businesses, including financing, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Preparing and reviewing contracts to protect your interests and facilitate successful business relationships.
Regulatory Compliance
Guiding you through the complexities of local, state, and federal regulations to ensure your business operates within the law.
Intellectual Property Protection
Helping you safeguard your brand, inventions, and creative works through appropriate legal channels.
AI Legal Talent Solutions
AI Legal Talent Solutions for Innovative Companies
Specialized Legal Support for AI, Technology, and LegalTech Companies for legal services for small businesses.
At Legal Hives, we connect AI companies, technology startups, and legaltech innovators with experienced legal professionals who specialize in the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology law, and regulatory compliance.
Our team provides on-demand legal services, project-based legal support, and embedded legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of startups, scale-ups, and enterprises disrupting the legal industry with AI technology.
Whether you require expert assistance with AI compliance, intellectual property protection, data privacy law, contract negotiation, or technology transactions, our vetted lawyers deliver strategic legal solutions designed to help your company grow, innovate, and stay compliant.