Sergio Puig

Sergio Puig is the Evo DeConcini Professor of Law and Director of the International Trade and Business Law Program at the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law. He also serves as Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of International Economic Law. Previously, he held academic roles at Stanford and Duke Universities, practiced law in Mexico and the U.S., and worked at the World Bank and ICSID. He co-founded tradelab.org to support international trade and investment law clinics.

Education:

• Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD), Stanford Law School (2009)
• Master of the Science of Law (JSM), Stanford Law School (2004)
• LL.B., Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), summa cum laude (2002)

Research Interests: Sergio Puig focuses on international economic law, investment arbitration, and indigenous rights within global trade frameworks. His work critiques institutional biases in dispute resolution (e.g., affiliation bias in arbitration) and explores reforms to enhance accountability. He also examines the intersection of trade law and environmental/sustainability concerns, such as the USMCA’s regulatory impacts and green investment treaties.

Publications Trends: Puig’s recent articles address regional legal dynamics (e.g., Latin American international law), ISDS reform, and the role of indigenous communities in shaping economic law. He critically evaluates the WTO’s adjudicative reach and proposes mechanisms to balance state sovereignty with investor protections. His work often bridges legal theory with empirical analysis, such as network studies of arbitration markets.

Grants & Labs: As co-founder and Vice-President of tradelab.org, he supports pro bono legal assistance for developing nations in trade disputes. His grants include funding for interdisciplinary research on supply chain accountability and transnational corporate liability.

Labs/Teams: Puig leads the International Economic Law and Policy Program at Arizona, fostering collaboration between scholars and practitioners. He also participates in global initiatives like the Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration.