Roberto Sagredo

Roberto Sagredo is a Professor of constitutional and indigenous law at the University of O’Higgins in Chile, where he has taught since 2019. He holds an LL.B. from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2017) and was admitted to the Chilean Supreme Court in 2018. Currently pursuing an LL.M. at UC Irvine Law, he focuses on U.S. legal pedagogy and intercultural exchange. His research emphasizes Indigenous legal frameworks, strategic litigation in human rights, and treaty-making between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations. He collaborates with the National University of Córdoba on cross-border online courses and engages in private practice in family law.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2017
• LL.M. Candidate, UC Irvine School of Law

Research Interests:

• Indigenous legal systems and cultural integration within Chilean law
• Strategic litigation as a tool for social justice
• Comparative constitutional frameworks for Indigenous rights

Professional Activities:

• Teaches constitutional law and introductory legal courses
• Conducts research on tribal water rights as a research assistant under Prof. Heather Tanana
• Active in Chilean legal seminars and conferences

Future Goals: To deepen legal pedagogical methods and strengthen intercultural academic networks post-LL.M.