Albert Amado

Albert Amado serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, teaching Professional Responsibility. He holds an LLM from The University of Texas School of Law, a JD from Emory University School of Law, and a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

• American Bar Association, Rule of Law Initiative (2014-Present)
• Latin American Collaborative Education Project (LACEP) (2009-Present), including Program Director role in Ecuador (2009-2014)
• Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution, South Texas College of Law (2004-2019)
• Madd Dogg Athletics, Inc. (1997-2002)

Professor Amado's expertise centers on Professional Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, and Rule of Law implementation, with extensive work in international legal frameworks, arbitration systems, and cross-sector collaboration between governmental, non-profit, and corporate entities across Latin America and the Caribbean.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Hon. Lewis F. Powell Medal for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy

Professor Amado actively shapes legal discourse through leadership roles including Founder of LACEP, Chair of Tony's Place supporting homeless LGBTQ youth, Technical Advisor for the Lone Star Justice Alliance developing alternatives to incarceration, and membership in the Latin American Studies Association, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and Houston International Arbitration Club.