Atty. Marie Christine Duran-Schulze earned her Dual Degree in Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A) from the Far Eastern University-Makati and De La Salle Graduate School of Business- Makati, Philippines. She was admitted into the Philippine Bar in 2009, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines (U.P.), Diliman, School of Economics in 2003.

As the Managing Partner of the Duran & Duran-Schulze Law (“DDS”), Atty. Duran-Schulze’s expertise lies in mergers and acquisitions, international taxation and venture capital investments. She provides assistance to various startup companies in their investment rounds and represents high-growth companies in their due diligence efforts. Atty. Duran-Schulze has also aided retained clients in their PEZA and BOI registrations and compliances, and has assisted in the establishment of their holding or investment companies offshore. In addition, she collaborates  with foreign entities interested in conducting business in the Philippines, particularly those who want to participate in government public bidding.

Aside from her legal expertise, Atty. Duran-Schulze is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, having passed the Board Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)  in 2015.