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Gabriela Elizeche Santacruz LLM

Gabriela Elizeche Santacruz

(she/her)

LLM

PhD Student

School of Law and Politics

Overview

Before joining the PhD programme, I served as a Legal Advisor for the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MITIC) for four years, where I played a key role in implementing Paraguay's digital transformation initiatives. Prior to this, I worked for eight years as a Legal Clerk for the Supreme Court of Justice, specializing in Public Law, and briefly as a Senior Associate in Corporate Law at Ferrere Abogados. My work there included consulting on public sector projects and specializing in Data Protection and IT Law.

I am a proud member of the Paraguayan Association of Law and Technology (APADIT). I hold an LLM in IT and Communications Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). My academic interests lie in IT Law, Media Law, Public Law, and Public Policy.

At Cardiff, my research explores the impact of e-government on transparency in public policies and the legal challenges posed by Public Law. My work includes a comparative analysis of Paraguay, Estonia, and Wales.

Teaching

  • PGR Tutor, Media Law Seminars
    Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University
    I lead seminars for the Media Law module, facilitating discussions on legal issues in media and communication and guiding students through critical case analyses and key concepts.

  • Tutor, Legal Foundations
    International Study Centre, Cardiff University
    I teach Legal Foundations, introducing students to the basic principles and structures of law, including distinctions between public and private law, criminal law and civil law, the different theories of Jurisprudence and supporting students' understanding of fundamental legal concepts in preparation for further studies in law.

Biography

Professional Experience

  • Legal Advisor, Ministry of Information Technology and Communications, Paraguay (2020–2023)
  • Senior Associate, Corporate Law, FERRERE Abogados (2019–2020)
  • Legal Clerk, Supreme Court of Justice, Paraguay (2012–2019)
  • Legal Assistant, Civil High Court, Paraguay (2008–2012)

Education and Qualifications

  • Diploma in Public Policies, Comunera University, Paraguay (2022)
  • LLM (Information Technology and Communications Law), London School of Economics and Political Science (2016–2017)
  • LLB, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay (Honour Roll, 2008–2012)

 

Honours and awards

  • 2016/2017 Chevening Scholar (FCDO - UK)
  • 2012 LLB with Honours (Universidad Nacional de Asunción)

Contact Details

Email ElizecheSantacruzGA@cardiff.ac.uk

Research themes

Specialisms

  • Administrative law
  • Law and technology