Leonardo J Raznovich

Dr. Leonardo J Raznovich is a Research Fellow at the University of Vienna's GAIN platform (Gender: Ambivalent InVisibilities) since March 2024. A practising barrister (called 2010) and legal consultant, he focuses on British colonial constitutional law and LGBTQI+ rights advocacy. He holds a LL.B. from the University of Buenos Aires, LL.M. from Harvard Law School, and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford.

Education:

• LL.B., University of Buenos Aires (1995)
• LL.M., Harvard Law School
• D.Phil., University of Oxford

Research Interests: Raznovich's work centers on legal strategies to advance LGBTQI+ rights in former British colonies, constitutional law reform, and intersectional gender studies. His litigation strategies have influenced landmark cases like Day v Governor Cayman Islands (2022) and submissions to the European Court of Human Rights. He co-founded Caribbean LGBTQ+ policy initiatives and collaborates with global institutions like the International Bar Association and Vatican dialogues.

Grants & Advocacy:

• Consultant for Colours Caribbean (LGBTQI+ inclusion programs)
• Advisor on Cayman Islands Civil Partnership Act 2020
• Co-chair, International Bar Association Diversity Council (2024-2025)
• Treasurer, Inner Temple LGBTQ+ Society (2024)

Key Contributions: Raznovich's academic work is cited by the Caribbean Court of Justice and UN reports on SOGI protections. He led legislative reforms in British Overseas Territories and organized Caribbean LGBTQ+ data-driven policy roundtables.