He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (with honors) and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Tulane University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, United States of America, and the Republic of Panama.

He began his legal career as an attorney in Miami, United States, and later worked at a prominent law firm in Panama. In 2002, he founded MDU Legal (formerly Mizrachi, Davarro & Urriola) and practices commercial law, focusing on both dispute resolution (including litigation and arbitration) and transactional matters.

He has represented major multinational corporations and domestic and international investors in a variety of complex matters, including direct investment, administrative law, negotiations with the State, sovereign arbitrations, financial regulation, private estates, and other areas. He has served as a university professor of international law and commercial law and is a frequent lecturer on Panamanian and international law at the global level. He has published articles on various topics in academic publications and nationally circulated newspapers. He is a licensed public translator, director and advisor to major companies, an active member of the Jewish Community of Panama, and a member of civic associations.