Atty. Jonel P. Amio is an Associate at Bathan-Lasco Baterina Abayon Law (BLBA) in Makati City, where he is engaged in a broad range of practice areas, including corporate law, labor and employment, civil and criminal litigation, and commercial advisory work. In his current role, he assists both individual and corporate clients by providing strategic legal advice, preparing and reviewing contracts, and representing clients in dispute resolution. His work reflects his commitment to professionalism, attention to detail, and client-focused advocacy.

Prior to joining BLBA Law, he worked with Littles Lawyers, an Australian firm specialising in superannuation, insurance, and compensation claims, particularly Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) and Income Protection (IP) matters. His legal career began during his second year at the University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City, when he became a paralegal at Bathan and Associates Law Firm. Under the tutelage of his mentors, Atty. Maricris Bathan-Lasco, CPA, Dean of Sto. Niño Mactan College (SNMC) School of Law in Lapu-Lapu City, and her mother, Atty. Alicia Evangelista Bathan, former Dean of University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) College of Law and former Dean of University of Southern Philippines (USPF) College of Law, he gained extensive exposure to corporate law, labor law, tax law, property law, family law, criminal law, civil law, and intellectual property law. This mentorship provided him with a strong grounding in both litigation and corporate practice, shaping his early development as a lawyer. Before entering the legal profession, Atty. Amio worked as a media practitioner, a background that honed his communication skills and sharpened his ability to present complex issues clearly and effectively.

He completed his undergraduate degree in AB Political Science at West Visayas State University (WVSU) in La Paz, Iloilo City. In August 2019, he commenced his law studies at USC, graduated, passed the Philippine Bar Examinations, took his oath, and signed the Roll of Attorneys in 2023.