Mr. Lopez obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Minor in Chinese Studies from the Ateneo de Manila University.

He became a member of the Bar in 2012. Mr. Lopez primarily handles litigation cases before the trial courts and quasi-judicial bodies. He also practices Intellectual Property Law (e.g., trademark registration, enforcement of IP rights), Corporate Law (e.g., corporate housekeeping, contract review, merger and acquisition), and Labor Law.

Prior to entering law school, Mr. Lopez worked as a Financial Analyst for a leading fast-food company, and as a Research Analyst for an American cost-consultancy firm.