Esteban Serrato-Sanchez

Master’s Student (M2) in International Administration | Lawyer, Admitted to the Colombian Bar | International Cooperation, International Law, and Human Rights | Global Shaper, Paris Hub

France

About

Current Master's student in International Administration at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France. Additionally, I work as a research assistant for the postgraduate programs in Environmental Lat at the Rosario University, Colombia. One-year experience in strategic litigation for the protection of vulnerable communities’ rights at Rosario University. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Law Degree, Rosario University (GPA: 3.73/4.00), admitted to the Colombian Bar, with a first year of master's in Public Law, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France. Minor degrees in Public Policy and International Diplomacy, Rosario University. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: - Junior lawyer at an Administrative Law firm in Colombia. - Intern at the Colombian Ministry of National Defense, Government Contracting Office. - Visiting professor in Constitutional Law, Rosario University, Colombia. - Coordinator of Social Projects at “Builders Transform”, a youth leadership program sponsored by the College of Higher Education in Business Administration (CESA), Colombia. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: - International and Environmental Law - International Relations with emphasis on Development Cooperation. - Human Rights 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: [email protected]

Experience

  • Rosario University, Colombia ()
    • Graduate Research Assistant, Postgraduate Programs in Environmental Law
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Responsible for contributing to the development of research on current issues in Environmental Law. Additionally, I support the organization of events and academic activities related to postgraduate programs in this field.

    • Guest Lecturer in Constitutional Law
      Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · 6 mos

      Collaborated on teaching Constitutional Law courses (30+ undergraduate students), focusing on human rights, constitutional litigation, citizen participation mechanisms, among other topics.

  • Junior Lawyer at Law Firm "Roberto Serrato & Asociados Consultoría Legal S.A.S."
    Dec 2024 - Oct 2025 · 11 mos

    Managed more than 20 cases in Administrative, Environmental, and Constitutional Law, advising clients (individuals and companies) in administrative proceedings before state entities and in judicial actions before the Colombian Administrative Jurisdiction.

  • Teaching Fellow in Constitutional Law at Law School, Rosario University, Colombia
    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

    Academic and administrative support to Pr. Lina Muñoz for the seminar on Constitutional Law at the Rosario University's Law School, Colombia. Main responsibilities: 1. Delivered academic reinforcement sessions to 40 students, covering topics related to Colombian Constitutional Law, including its history, constitutional actions, human rights theory, constitutional review mechanisms, among others. 2. Assisted in evaluating class assignments, recording grades, and monitoring students' individual academic situations.

  • Government Contracting Intern at Ministry of National Defense, Colombia
    Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 · 4 mos

    I supported the Acquisitions Group at the Colombian Ministry of Defense in managing contracting processes. This experience enabled me to acquire experience in the field of public management and strengthening my knowledge of Administrative and Contract Law. Main responsibilities: 1. Reviewing contracts' initiation and closure reports. 2. Drafting internal designation memorandums for the management and structuring of contracting processes within the organization. 3. Assisting in the preparation of documents related to contracting activities, among other related tasks.

  • Member of the Public Actions' Group (GAP) at Law School, Rosario University, Colombia
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Legal Clinic focused on strategic litigation for the protection of public interest and the rights of vulnerable communities through constitutional and administrative actions, as well as national and international advocacy in citizen participation forums. Main responsibilities: 1. Monitored over eleven (11) judicial and administrative cases involving the protection of human rights and environmental rights. Provided legal advisory services with a differential approach to communities facing socioeconomic vulnerability. 2. Contributed to drafting legal documents for national courts (Council of State, Constitutional Court, among others) and international tribunals (Inter-American Court of Human Rights, among others). 3. Assisted in organizing human rights education workshops for vulnerable populations. 4. Supported the creation of human rights-related content for the podcast "Ciudadanos en acción" (Citizens in Action) and social media platforms, such as X and Instagram.