Experience
Professional experience
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Chile
Head of Program for the Defense of the State in International Investment Arbitration
Advisor to the Vice Minister of International Economic Relations (Trade)
2018 - 2023
- Leading the defense and representation of the Republic of Chile in investment arbitrations related to various sectors, including Santiago´s public bus transportation system, the development of Chile´s largest energy transmission line, the concession of Santiago´s International Airport, and the closure of a publishing enterprise;
- Represented the State in consultations and complex negotiations initiated by foreign investors under international treaties in connection with the pension and health sectors, and the construction of a hydroelectric plant;
- Advised the Vice Minister of International Economic Relations and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs on the implementation of international treaties on foreign investment;
- Participated in the negotiation of the Chile-European Union trade and cooperation agreement and led the Chilean delegation in multilateral negotiations before the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III.
World Bank Group - Washington, DC
Team Leader / Senior Counsel; Legal Counsel
2011 - 2018
- Supervised an 11-member team handling the administration and resolution of over 60 disputes brought before ICSID involving a variety of sectors;
- Secretary of international tribunals, commissions, and ad hoc committees in international arbitration, conciliation, and annulment proceedings in English, French, and Spanish.
- Participated in the management of ICSID, including its strategic planning and institutional development;
- Led and participated in institutional initiatives, such as the reform of the ICSID rules and the development of procedures to improve the process for assessing arbitrator and counsel conflict of interest.
White & Case LLP - Washington, D.C.
Associate
2006 - 2011
- Advised States and private parties on cross-border transactions, project restructurings, and resolution of international disputes relating to sectors such as energy, natural resources, infrastructure projects, and financial instruments. Skills developed include drafting memorials, opinions, and reports; preparation of oral arguments; participating in multilingual negotiations and hearings; reviewing contracts, memoranda of understanding, and term sheets; and identifying, gathering, and managing large volumes of evidentiary materials.
Academic Experience
Georgetown University Law Center - Washington, D.C.
2016 - 2018
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Adjunct Professor, Spring Terms 2016 and 2018: “ICSID Arbitration: Jurisdiction and Core Procedural Aspects.” In charge of the design and implementation of the first course of its kind, taught exclusively by legal counsel at ICSID.
American Univ., Washington College of Law - Washington, D.C.
2015
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Adjunct Professor, Spring Term 2015: Investment Treaty Arbitration and lecturer in the online program of the Center on International Commercial Arbitration.
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School
2005 - 2006 - Filadelfia, PA
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Master of Laws (LL.M.)
University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne
2003 - 2004 - París, France
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Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies (Maestría) en Derecho Internacional Económico
University of Paris II, Panthéon-Assas
1999 - 2003 - París, France
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Maîtrise in International Law
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Licence, D.E.U.G. (Bachelor of Laws)
Certificates
British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)
09-11/2023
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Short Course: Climate Change Litigation
Mujeres Empresarias, Cambridge Business Association
08-12/2023
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Board of Women, Senior Management Program