User:Paz Brizuela/sandbox
| Submission declined on 5 May 2025 by Bobby Cohn (talk). This appears to be a duplicate of another submission, José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez, which is also waiting to be reviewed. To save time we will consider the other submission and not this one.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|  |
José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez
[edit]José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez (born 1966) is a Paraguayan lawyer, academic, and arbitrator specializing in international commercial arbitration, investment law, and dispute resolution. He is known for his contributions to international law and legal reforms in Paraguay, as well as his roles in global arbitration institutions.
José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 58–59) Asunción, Paraguay |
| Nationality | Paraguayan |
| Education | National University of Asunción (J.D.) Harvard Law School (LL.M., 1993) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, arbitrator, academic |
| Employer(s) | Altra Legal National University of Asunción |
| Known for | International commercial arbitration, investment law, legal reforms in Paraguay |
| Board member of | Permanent Court of Arbitration International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Organization of American States (Inter-American Juridical Committee) |
| Awards | Ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading lawyer in Paraguay |
| Website | altra |
Early life and education
[edit]Moreno Rodríguez was born in Asunción, Paraguay, in 1966. He earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the National University of Asunción, where he focused on legal theory and practice. He later obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School in 1993, specializing in international commercial law and dispute resolution. His LL.M. thesis explored cross-border commercial contracts and their impact on developing economies.
Career
[edit]Legal practice
[edit]In 2014, Moreno Rodríguez co-founded Altra Legal, a Paraguayan law firm focused on international commercial law, corporate law, and dispute resolution.[1] As managing partner, he has advised multinational corporations and governments on cross-border transactions and disputes. The firm is recognized for its work in international arbitration and investment law.[2]
International arbitration
[edit]Moreno Rodríguez serves as an arbitrator and counsel in international arbitration proceedings, with expertise in commercial contracts and investment disputes. He is a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), where he has contributed to investor-state arbitration cases.[3][4] He is also affiliated with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration and the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC).[5]
Legal reforms
[edit]Moreno Rodríguez contributed to Paraguay’s International Contracts Law, aligning the country’s commercial framework with international standards to facilitate foreign investment.[6] He has worked with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) on revisions to the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration and with the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) on the Principles of International Commercial Contracts. As a member of the Organization of American States (OAS), he helped develop the OAS Model Law on International Commercial Contracts.[7]
Academic contributions
[edit]Moreno Rodríguez is a professor at the National University of Asunción, teaching international arbitration and commercial law. He has authored articles and books on international law and arbitration, published in legal journals and cited in academic works.[8] He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and supports the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
Recognition
[edit]Moreno Rodríguez has been ranked as a leading lawyer in Paraguay by Chambers and Partners and recognized by Latin Lawyer and Who’s Who Legal for his arbitration expertise.[9][10] In 2020, he was appointed president of the Inter-American Juridical Committee of the OAS, promoting legal cooperation in the Americas.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". Altra Legal. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez". Chambers and Partners. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "List of Members". Permanent Court of Arbitration. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "ICSID Panel of Arbitrators". ICSID. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "ICC Arbitration Members". International Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ Moreno Rodríguez, José Antonio (2020). "The CISG in Paraguay" (PDF). CISG Online. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "CJI Members" (PDF). Organization of American States. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ Moreno Rodríguez, José Antonio (2018). "Arbitration in Emerging Economies". Latin American Law Review. 5 (2): 45–60.
- ^ "José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez". Chambers and Partners. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "Arbitration Experts". Who’s Who Legal. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "CJI Leadership" (PDF). Organization of American States. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
External links
[edit]