Juan José Romero
Counsel|Chile
Juan José, Of counsel at Barros & Errázuriz, has focused his practice on Constitutional and Economic Law, regulatory policies and Competition and Antitrust.
He has worked as president of the Constitutional Court and minister of the Constitutional Court, as well as a member of the Judicial Council of the International Association of Law School. He is currently a professor at the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Constitutional Law and Economic Law, among others.
Professional experience
- Of Counsel, Barros & Errázuriz, since 2022.
- President, Constitutional Court of Chile, Santiago, Chile (2021 – 2022)
- Minister, Constitutional Court of Chile, Santiago, Chile (2013 – 2022)
- Director of Postgraduate Studies, Law School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (2010 – 2013)
- Alternate Minister, Tribunal for the Defense of Antitrust, Santiago, Chile (2008 – 2013)
Education
- Doctor in Law, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 2013.
- Diploma of Advanced Studies in Legal and Economic Aspects of Corruption, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 2006 – 2007.
- Master of Science in Regulation, The London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England, 1996 – 1997.
- Postgraduate in Business Administration (ESAE), Business School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1994 – 1995.
- Law school, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1990.
Academic activities
- Director and Founder, Master in Business Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2008 – 2015.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Memberships
- Member of the Board of Directors, Pedro Aguirre Cerda Foundation, 2007 – 2013.
- Member of the Board of Directors, Minera Las Flores de Los Andes S.A., 1998 – 2001.
- Member of the Advisory Committee, Presidential Commission for the Modernization of the State’s Regulatory Institutions, 1998.
- Member of the Board of Directors, Alto Ferrara S.A., 1993 – 1996.
- Member of the Board of Directors, Microsystem S.A, 1993 – 1996.
- Member of the Board of Directors, Microsystem Argentina S.A, 1993 – 1996.
Latest Recognitions
- Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence, Social Sciences Area, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2008.
