ESTEBAN RESTREPO URIBE
Palm Coast,U S A
Summary
Legal Advisor with a strong track record in international law and geopolitical analysis. Successfully led high-level negotiations and developed impactful legal frameworks that enhance ocean governance and foster international collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advisor. Counselor with high geopolitical content.
VTA – Tassin. International Law for Seas & Oceans
01.2024 - Current
- Provided expert legal and policy advice to influence decision-making on marine issues.
- Drafted comprehensive legal and policy documents to support effective ocean governance and resolve maritime disputes.
- Researched and analyzed legal precedents to inform sea and ocean policy development.
- Provided training on legal frameworks affecting marine resource management.
Senior Advisor (Law of the Sea and Space Law) to the Director of Territorial Sovereignty.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
08.2014 - 09.2023
- Advised on international relations and diplomatic strategies, enhancing government initiatives for maritime and space governance. Coordinated high-level meetings with foreign dignitaries and stakeholders.
- Analyzed global political trends, shaping policy recommendations that informed leadership decisions.
- Researched bilateral agreements, facilitating collaborative efforts with other nations.
- Drafted official communications and briefing documents for senior officials.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance negotiation skills among team members.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in foreign affairs and diplomacy.
Advisor (Asia Pacific cooperation), Bureau of Asia, Africa & Oceania.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
05.2008 - 08.2014
- As a fellow of PECC National Committee, coordinated policy development with various stakeholders for effective governance regarding Colombia's participation in the Indo Pacific economic cooperation architecture.
- Advised on international relations and diplomatic strategies, enhancing government frameworks for effective engagement.
- Facilitated communication between Colombia and foreign entities, strengthening strategic partnerships and collaboration.
- Analyzed geopolitical trends, informing decision-making processes and shaping policy direction at the ministry.
Education
Graduate Certificate. - SPECIALIST IN THE LAW OF THE SEA.
Universidad del Rosario.
Bogotá02-2021
Graduate Certificate. - SPECIALIST IN GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Universidad Externado de Colombia - Columbia University
NY05-1997
DIPLOMA - WORLD POLITICS
London School of Economics And Political Science.
07-1991
JD – equivalent (Merit) -
Universidad del Rosario. Faculty of Jurisprudence.
Bogotá01-1989
Skills
- Maritime policy development
- Analytical thinking
- Geopolitical analysis
- Risk assessment
- Cross sector coordination
- International maritime law
Certification
Universidade Católica de Santos-UniSantos - Universidad Católica de Colombia. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ON SPACE LAW. Bogota, October – November 2021, University of Faroe Islands, African Institute of International Law. SUMMER ACADEMY ON THE CONTINENTAL SHELF – SACS 2018 Tanzania, April 2018, HAGUE ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW. External Programme. Bogota, May 1989.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- “Colombia and Seabed Mining”. TASSIN CAMPANELLA, Virginie (Ed.) ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK ON DEEP SEABED MINING. London, Taylor and Francis, 2023.
- “Comercio y Capitales Internacionales: aspectos legales desde la perspectiva de la globalización del derecho”. ZAFRA ROLDAN, Gustavo (comp). GLOBALIZACION Y DERECHO. Bogotá: Politécnico Grancolombiano, Corporación Escenarios, Universidad de Salamanca (España), 2003.
- More information upon request.
ACADEMIC POSITONS
- Adjunct Professor, Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla (México), Kadir Has University (Istanbul, Türkiye) Rosario University, the Externado University and the Pontifical Xaverian University of Bogotá, among others.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Advisor. Counselor with high geopolitical content.
VTA – Tassin. International Law for Seas & Oceans
01.2024 - Current
Senior Advisor (Law of the Sea and Space Law) to the Director of Territorial Sovereignty.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
08.2014 - 09.2023
Advisor (Asia Pacific cooperation), Bureau of Asia, Africa & Oceania.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
05.2008 - 08.2014
Graduate Certificate. - SPECIALIST IN THE LAW OF THE SEA.
Universidad del Rosario.
Graduate Certificate. - SPECIALIST IN GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Universidad Externado de Colombia - Columbia University
DIPLOMA - WORLD POLITICS
London School of Economics And Political Science.
JD – equivalent (Merit) -
Universidad del Rosario. Faculty of Jurisprudence.