Alfonso González de León joined Vinces in 2014. He heads the Digital division and has been a partner at the firm since 2020. He has served as secretary of the Board of Directors since 2025 and is a member of the Management Committee.
Since joining the firm, he has advised IBEX 35 companies, major international technology firms, and startups seeking to defend, adapt, or promote disruptive business models in the face of regulatory changes, on projects involving local, regional, national, and European government agencies and institutions. His work encompasses achieving regulatory milestones, designing social mobilization campaigns, assessing the feasibility of business investment projects in the region, and advising on mergers and acquisitions. He has also played a key role in developing the firm’s practice in Barcelona and leads Vinces’ pro bono practice, applying his public affairs methodology to causes in defense of children, particularly foster care.
Before joining Vinces, he worked in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Congress, in the office of Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and at the Spanish Embassy. In Spain, he served as a legislative advisor in the Spanish Parliament (Cortes Generales) and the Parliament of Catalonia. At the same time, he combines his professional work with teaching and analyzing U.S. politics.
Education
- Advanced Program in Lobbying & Advocacy, IE University.
- Master’s Degree in Legislative Affairs, Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University (Fulbright Scholarship).
- Bachelor of Laws, Abat Oliba CEU University (Outstanding Graduation Award).
- Bachelor of Political Science, Abat Oliba CEU University.
Publications
- Appearances on various radio and television programs to analyze current U.S. political events (La Sexta, Cadena SER, Gestiona Radio, etc.).
- “The Evolution of E-Commerce in the European Union and Spain” in the edited volume “Law of Electronic Contracting and E-Commerce in the European Union and Spain” (2021).
- Technology for Sustainable Tourism (El Economista).
- The Treasury Doesn’t Understand the Digital Economy (Cinco Días).
- “Trump and Tourism: Striking a Balance on Security” (Interview in Hosteltur, July 2017).
- Development of the Digital Environment in Spain (NEXOTUR).
- “The growth of the sharing economy boosts the competitiveness of travel destinations” (Interview in SmartTravelNews).
- Myths and Realities of President-elect Trump’s Agenda (Europa Press).
- Trump No Longer Needs a Miracle (El Economista).
- The Social “Lobby”: NGOs Defend Their Interests (El Confidencial).
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