Miriam Allena

Miriam Allena is a Full Professor of Administrative Law at Bocconi University, Italy. She holds fellowships at GREEN (researching environment and energy) and BAFFI CAREFIN (international markets and finance). She co-founded the Observatory on Public Procurement and Sustainability. Her roles include advising the Italian Ministry of the Environment on environmental law reform and serving on the Piccolo Theatre's Supervisory Board. She practices administrative law at Baker McKenzie, specializing in environmental and procurement matters.

• Education: MSc (Law) from Catholic University of Milan (2004), LLM (greatest distinction) from Catholic University of Milan, PhD in Administrative Law from State University of Milan (2008)
• Previous roles: Researcher at Catholic University of Milan (2012-2014), Associate Research Fellow at Oxford's Socio Legal Studies Centre

Research focuses on administrative law procedures, environmental law, and public procurement. Her work intersects socio-legal perspectives, analyzing how administrative systems interact with societal needs. Recent publications explore blockchain in environmental compliance and human rights within administrative jurisdictions.

• Teaching: Courses on ESG Law, Advanced Administrative Law, Digital Sustainability, and Global Law for Institutions
• Editorial roles: Member of 'Il diritto dell’economia' editorial board; previously with 'Italian Journal of Public Law' and 'Rivista Quadrimestrale di Diritto dell'Ambiente'

Awards include Full Professor designation (2018) and multiple fellowships. Active in policy-making: member of Italian parliamentary committees, Ministry of Justice consultant (2022), and contributor to public administration reforms.