Alberto Precht Rorris

Practice Areas

Public Law

Civil law

Lobby and Communications

Career

Chilean- Greek Lawyer and consultant with extensive experience in the areas of transparency, integrity, anti-corruption, and open government. Holds a Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences from the University of Chile and a Master's in Political Communication and Public Affairs from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Certified in Compliance and International Ethics, and as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Has served in key leadership roles in government, civil society, and academia, including as the Executive Director of Chile Transparente and as a board member of Transparency International. Also served as President of the Citizen Defense and Transparency Commission (CDCyT) for the Government of Chile, and previously as Executive Director of the newspaper network “Mi Voz” and as a parliamentary advisor in the Senate of Chile. International speaker and panelist on public integrity and democratic governance in 30+ countries.

Publications

• Guides for Money Laundering Prevention (2020) – Chile Transparente

• Transparency in Political Parties: Chilean Model (2017) – IJTI

• Transparency as Public Policy (2016) – IDB

• A Global Approach to Corruption (2014) – Universidad del Desarrollo

• Challenges of Christian Humanism (2005) – Dialegs N27

• The Right to Information in Chile – Thesis

Languages Spoken

Spanish native

English advanced skills

Experience

AGPP Abogados — Founding Partner March 2022 – Present Boutique law firm specializing in public law, corporate law, real estate, public procurement, and tax consulting.

Ministry of Finance, Chile — Member, Public Spending Advisory Commission Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Advised on modernizing public spending, citizen engagement in budgeting, and improved data efficiency.

Council of Observers for Citizen Engagement Process — President Nov 2019 – Apr 2021 Oversaw transparency of national dialogue post-2019 Chilean political-social crisis.

Transparency International — Board Member Oct 2018 – Nov 2024 First Chilean elected to this role. Chaired Ethics Committee. Contributed to global integrity system development.

Chile Transparente — Executive Director Mar 2014 – Dec 2021 Reorganized and elevated the organization to national prominence in anti-corruption advocacy.

Television Panelist

• TVN – Buenos Días a Todos: Jan 2025 – Present

• Megavisión – Mucho Gusto: Mar 2022 – Dec 2024

Academic Lecturer

• Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez: Mar 2018 – Present

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile: Jan 2014 – Present

• Universidad Alberto Hurtado: Mar 2021 – Jul 2021

• Guest lecturer at USS Valdivia, Judicial Academy, and War Academy

International Consulting — Expert Advisor 2015 – Present Have advised IDB, USAID, CEDDET, NDI, IACA, EUROSOCIAL-OAS, CISLAC, and others.

Government of Chile

• Presidential Advisory Commission Chair: Mar 2010 – Mar 2014

• Executive Secretary – Commission of Integrity and Transparency: May 2011 – Mar 2014

• Parliamentary Advisor: Mar 2007 – Mar 2010

Mi Voz Network — Executive Director Sep 2005 – Jan 2008 Led the first citizen-run newspaper in Latin America.

Professional Memberships

Chilean Bar Association

Chilean- Greek Chamber of commerce

Transparency International Chilean Chapter

Personal

Alberto Precht is married to journalist Carolina Guida; they have two children. He enjoys hiking and cooking.

Education

Awards