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Alberto Precht Rorris

Alberto Precht Rorris

Latin America 2026

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Latin America

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.

Professional Memberships

Chilean Bar Association

Chilean- Greek Chamber of commerce

Transparency International Chilean Chapter

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

Clients

Municipalidad de Las Condes, Municipalidad de Independencia, Corpración Cultural de Lo Barnechea, Corporación Cultural de Ñuñoa, Asociación de Oficiales Penitenciarios, Asociación de Abogados Habilitados del Poder Judicial, Cuerpo de Bomberos de Conchalí Huechuraba, Corporación de Desarrollo de Santiago, Municipalidad de Purén, Policía de Investigaciones de Chile. Lo Barnechea Servicios

Personal

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

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.

Education

University of Chile

Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences (Lawyer)

2000 - 2006

Universidad Adolfo Ibañez

Master in Political Communication and Public Affairs

2017 - 2019

Awards

Segundo Lugar, Premio Tribunal Constitucional, mejor memoria de título 2017

Constitutional Court of Chile

2017

Languages Spoken

Spanish native

English advanced skills

Key sectors

Government and Public SectorTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Business and Professional ServicesArt and EntertainmentNot for Profit / Charity

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Public Law - Chile

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Partner Alberto Precht Rorris enters the rankings after being recognised by clients for his expertise in public law in Chile.

Strengths

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  • Alberto Precht Rorris shows mastery of the topics he handles. He stands out for his clarity when communicating his ideas and strategies.

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