Years of professional experience as attorney
CLAUDIA SALGADO LEVY
Attorney at Law / Ph.D. In International Law
Quito
Summary
Hardworking and passionate about international arbitration with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Proficient in analyzing complex legal issues, drafting legal arguments and providing legal counsel and support to clients.
Overview
23
23
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Director of International Litigation and Arbitration
Office of the Attorney General of Ecuador
Quito
2018 - 2023
- Coordinated the defense of the State and its public entities at the international level: investment and commercial arbitrations; trials in foreign courts; and, processes before regional courts.
- Coordinated national arbitrations against the State and its public entities.
- Researched, drafted and filed memorials, counter-memorials, and other pleadings and legal documents in court proceedings.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing cases from concept to completion.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple arbitration cases.
Lecturer
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Quito
2017 - 2018
- Developed the Master on International Litigation and Arbitration
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Led seminars and workshops
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
Ph. D. Candidate
The Graduate Institute
Geneva
2012 - 2016
- Conducted research on legal interpretation and treaty interpretation Analysis of international investment treaties and investment arbitration.
Legal Expert at the DIAE
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Geneva
2010 - 2012
- Conducted research and drafted reports on international investment treaties and investor-state arbitration cases
- Provided analysis on investment treaty provisions and on substantive issues regarding investor-state dispute settlement mechanism
- Organized training courses on investment treaties in several countries, including Colombia, Ethiopia and Ecuador.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Attorney of the International Litigation Section
Office of the Attorney General of Ecuador
Quito
2003 - 2009
- Provided substantive support for the defense of the Ecuadorian State in international investor-state and commercial arbitration cases, (i.e OEPC v Ecuador, EnCana v Ecuador and Chevron v
- Ecuador cases)
- Defended the Ecuadorian State before the Inter-American Commission and Inter-American Court of Human Rights of the OAS
- Defended the Ecuadorian State before the Court of Justice of the Andean Community.
Legal Expert at the Division for International Tax
Internal Revenue Service of Ecuador
Quito
2001 - 2003
- Legal Expert at the Division for International taxation Matters Conducted research on Double Taxation Treaties
- Drafted reports on taxation issues
- Provided assistance on the application of International Taxation Treaties in force in Ecuador.
Legal Assistant
Power Services Ecuador, Ecuapower
Quito
2000 - 2001
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Legal research
Education
Ph.D. - International Law
The Graduate Institute
Geneva 2012 - 2016
L.L.M. - International Dispute Settlement
University of Geneva & The Graduate Institute
Geneva 2009 - 2010
L.L.M. - Taxation Law
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
Quito 2006 - 2008
L.L.M. - International Human Rights Law
University of Notre Dame
Indiana 2004 - 2005
Tax Expert -
Simón Bolívar Andean University
2003 - 2004
J.D. - Law
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Quito 1996 - 2001
Skills
Arbitration and litigation
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