Maria Soledad Gil Nobajas

Maria Soledad Gil Nobajas is an Assistant Professor in the Public Law Department at the Faculty of Law, University of Deusto, Spain. She specializes in Criminal Law with particular expertise in corporate criminal liability, sports corruption, drug-related crimes, and labor exploitation. Her academic career spans over 15 years with continuous research output and active participation in national and international scholarly activities.

Her educational background includes a doctoral degree with an extraordinary award ("Premio extraordinario Ignacio Ellacuría") for her thesis. She is accredited as Assistant Professor by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation) and holds accreditation as a Private University Professor.

Professor Gil Nobajas's research focuses on the intersection of Spanish Criminal Law with European legal frameworks and transnational crime issues. Her work critically examines corporate criminal liability mechanisms, particularly analyzing the implementation of Article 31 bis of the Spanish Criminal Code. She has made significant contributions to understanding sports corruption, drug trafficking legal frameworks, and labor exploitation cases, often highlighting gaps between legislative intent and judicial application.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in criminal law scholarship, with numerous articles in reputable journals and book chapters addressing contemporary challenges in criminal justice. Her work shows increasing engagement with international perspectives, as evidenced by her participation in conferences across Latin America and Asia.

• Premio extraordinario "Ignacio Ellacuría" for best doctoral thesis (2010-2011)
• Multiple Label 1 certifications for teaching guides from University of Deusto

Professor Gil Nobajas actively supervises doctoral and master's students, with several theses directed in areas of corporate criminal liability, sports corruption, and drug trafficking. She serves on various academic committees including the Faculty Council and as Secretary of the Law Faculty. Her current research projects include "Derecho penal de clase" funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (2023-2027) and "Constitución económica y justicia social" funded by the Basque Government (2022-2025).