José Miguel Fabbri

Professional Profile

José Miguel Fabbri is a lawyer and founding partner of Fabbri & Asociados Law Firm, specializing in civil law, international trade, customs law and alternative dispute resolution. His professional background combines experience in the public sector, private practice, university teaching and international academic research, with particular emphasis on international trade, public policy and comparative legal systems.

Academic Background

In 1997, he earned his Law Degree from Universidad Católica Boliviana.

He subsequently obtained a Master’s Degree in International Trade and International Policy from George Mason University (Washington, D.C., United States), graduating with honors. During his time at the university, he worked as a legal and economic research assistant on issues related to international trade and corruption within judicial systems.

He also obtained a Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conciliation, Mediation and Commercial Arbitration, jointly awarded by the La Paz Bar Association and the National Chamber of Commerce (1998).

Professional Experience

He has held senior positions of responsibility in various public and private institutions, including:

• Legal Director of the National Institute of Statistics.
• Legal Advisor to the National Customs Authority.
• Human Resources Legal Advisor to the Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz.
• Litigation Attorney for the Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz.

Academic Career

In 2013, he received the distinction of “Outstanding Law Professor” from Universidad Católica Boliviana.

He has served as a Professor of Civil Law, teaching Contracts and Inheritance Law at Universidad Católica Boliviana and Universidad Privada Boliviana.

He has also taught International Trade and Customs Law at Universidad de Aquino Bolivia (UDABOL) and Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE).

International Participation

He has participated in numerous international seminars and academic events, including:

• “The United States and the World Trade Organization”, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
• “Development Policies for Latin America”, a seminar sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Washington, D.C.
• “Legal Systems and Corruption”, a roundtable sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representing the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), Washington, D.C.

Languages

• Spanish (Native)
• English (Fluent)