Lorenzo Casini

Lorenzo Casini is a Full Professor of Administrative Law and Rector of the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca since November 2024. Previously, he taught at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2002–2016) and served as legal counsel to Italy’s Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (2014–2018). He holds a Ph.D. in European and Comparative Administrative Law from Sapienza (2004) and was a Research Fellow at NYU’s Institute for International Law and Justice (2008–2009). His roles include serving as a law clerk to Italy’s Constitutional Court (2009–2014) and as Co-President of the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S).

His research focuses on administrative law, global governance, and cultural heritage law. Key themes include the digital state’s evolution, public-private partnerships in cultural management, and legal frameworks for transnational institutions. He has authored over 200 publications and edited journals like the Rivista trimestrale di diritto pubblico.

Prof. Casini’s articles emphasize interdisciplinary legal analysis, particularly in digital governance, sports law, and cultural policy. His recent work explores algorithmic governance, heritage preservation challenges, and institutional reforms. He has been recognized with the ESIL Young Scholar Prize (2018) and leads initiatives at Italy’s National School of Administration and the Institute for Research on Public Administration (IRPA).