Tony is a dynamic business and legal executive with a proven track record of over a decade in the travel industry. His career is marked by a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen, which has been instrumental in building and scaling travel businesses globally. Tony’s strategic vision and leadership have consistently driven growth and innovation, making him a pivotal figure in the travel sector.  His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes while simultaneously fostering business development sets him apart as a leader who adds significant value beyond his legal skills. Tony’s contributions to the travel industry are a testament to his dedication and passion for creating exceptional travel brands and experiences.

Tony currently serves as the General Counsel for Chase Travel Group, which is JPMorganChase’s full-service travel provider.  With 5,000 employees across four continents, Chase Travel Group is an industry leader comprised of three influential travel brands – Chase Travel, FROSCH, and Valerie Wilson Travel. Together, Chase Travel Group offers global leisure and corporate travel services, business-to-business travel platform solutions, meeting and event travel arrangements, corporate travel and expense management consulting services, and more. Chase Travel Group is committed to helping travelers discover through inspirational content and to deliver valuable benefits by partnering with industry-leading suppliers and bridging proprietary modern, scalable technology with high touch travel services for complete end-to-end travel booking experiences. With new product launches like the luxury lodging program “The Edit by Chase Travel,” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Designers, and Chase Travel’s All-Access Trips, the company has been on a roll, blazing trails across the industry.   As GC, Tony leads Chase Travel Group’s global legal team.

Immediately prior, Tony served as First in Service Travel’s (“F1S”) Chief Business Affairs Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.  F1S is an award-winning travel agency with $350 million in sales and offices in New York, Bogota, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Madrid, and Toronto.

Tony began his career at an Am Law 200 law firm, where he practiced employment law, business law and litigation, and corporate and trademark law. Afterwards, he co-founded Plata Ferrer & Gutierrez LLC, a business boutique law firm where he served as a name partner for five years.  He provided legal and business counsel to entrepreneurs, startups, hypergrowth companies, non-profits, and social enterprises.

He earned a B.A. from American University and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Newark.  

Tony is a proud girl dad that believes in the strength of family at home and in the workplace.