Federica Persano

Federica Persano is a Researcher in the Department of Law at the University of Bergamo, specializing in International Law (GIUR-09/A). She serves as an Alternate Member of the Disciplinary Board at the University of Bergamo and teaches courses in International Law and Human Rights Protection.

Her research interests span across several critical areas of international and EU law:

• International and EU Law compliance in corporate policies
• Asylum law and international child abduction cases
• Trust law and private international law
• EU data protection law with focus on children's rights and disability issues
• Human rights protection in international legal frameworks

Dr. Persano's recent scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of international law with pressing contemporary issues including religious freedom in workplaces, domestic violence cases involving cross-border child abduction, and the application of EU data protection regulations to vulnerable populations. Her publications appear in reputable journals such as Civil Liability and Social Security, European Law Papers, Trusts and Fiduciary Activities, and the European Journal of Privacy Law & Technologies.

Her research shows a clear trend toward examining how international legal frameworks address real-world challenges, particularly in the context of EU law implementation and the protection of vulnerable individuals across borders.

Dr. Persano has received recognition for her expertise through her appointment to the University's Disciplinary Board and her ongoing teaching responsibilities in the Department of Law.

She is actively engaged with students through regular office hours, offering both in-person and remote consultations, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship and student support.