Luis Bergolla

Luis Bergolla is a Part-time Professor of Practice at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, where he teaches constitutional law in the B.A. and M.L.S. programs. He concurrently serves as a doctoral student (J.S.D. candidate) at Stanford Law School, expected to complete in 2022. Previously, he held roles including Teaching Fellow for American Common Law System courses and American Public Law System at the same university.

Education:

• J.S.D. Candidate, Stanford Law School (expected 2022)
• J.S.M., Stanford Law School (2018)
• J.D., James E. Rogers College of Law (2015)
• LL.M., University of Georgia (2009)
• Licenciado en Derecho, UNED/Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid (2005)
• Abogado, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas (2005)

Research & Professional Focus: Bergolla specializes in constitutional law, international arbitration, and legal systems analysis. He frequently serves as an international legal consultant in arbitration proceedings and as an expert on foreign law before courts and arbitral tribunals. His work bridges U.S. legal education and global legal practice.

Professional Experience:

• Law Fellow, James E. Rogers College of Law (2015–2016)
• Law Clerk to Hon. Cynthia T. Kuhn, Pima County Superior Court (Summer 2016)
• Judicial Extern to Hon. Brenda M. Whinery, U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Spring 2016)
• International Legal Consultant, Organization of American States (2012–2013)

Affiliations: He is a Fellow of Justice in Law & Society at Kleros (Spring 2019) and conducted Visiting Research at Georgetown University Law Center (Spring 2017).