Adjunct Law Professor
- LLM, The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX
- JD, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA
- BBA, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Areas of Expertise
Professor Amado teaches Professional Responsibility.
Professional Experience
Albert Amado comes to the University of San Diego School of Law with a long record of professional achievements in legal advocacy education and enabling collaboration between corporations, nonprofit and governmental entities, and educational institutions internationally to develop and mange advocacy programs. His career spans a life-time of admirable experiences including American Bar Association, Rule of Law Initiative (2014-Present); Latin American Collaborative Education Project (LACEP)(2009-Present)/Program Director/Ecuador (2009-2014); Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution, South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX (2004-2019); and Madd Dogg Athletics, Inc. (1997-2002).
Honors and Affiliations
Founder, Latin American Collaborative Education Project (LACEP) (non-profit Organization committed to developing solutions to conflictive issues in Latin America and the Caribbean). Consultant, Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution at the South Texas College of Law in Houston. Chair & Founding Board Member - Tony’s Place (serving the needs of LGBTQ youth the greater Houston area experiencing homelessness). Technical Advisor - Lone Star Justice Alliance (finding evidenced-based alternatives to incarceration for young adults charged with felony offenses). Member, Latin American Studies Association (LASA). Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), London. Member, Houston International Arbitration Club (HIAC). Former Chair & Member, Latin American Council (Mayor’s International Affairs and Development Council). Emory University School of Law International Law Journal Editor. Hon. Lewis F. Powell Medal for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy.