Integrative Lawyers of the World

Tanya Lat, Philippines - Integrative Lawyers of the World, Series 2 Episode 2

Episode Summary

In this episode, Tanya Lat talks with us about her thoughts on human rights and people having a say in things that will affect their lives, their health, and their environment; her work on trade relations between the Philippines and Japan, and on finding common ground even with those who disagree with us. She also shares her great awakening to see our interconnectedness. Music for this podcast was created by Toby Leach. He may be contacted at: tobby.leach@gmail.com

Episode Notes

Tanya Lat

Email: atty.tanyalat@gmail.com

Graduate Program Coordinator at University of the Philippines College of Law

Brief Bio:  

Tanya left big firm practice looking for a meaningful way to practice law that was aligned with her values.  She is a professor of law teaching ethics such courses as :

She is working with the Legal Education Advancement Program in the Philippines to reshape legal education for more impactful and meaningful experience for students.  For her own lectures and classes, she starts each class with a meditation.  This is one example of how she integrates her values into her work.

Previously, she was Legal Adviser of the International Trade Unit of the Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services, Project Manager of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center, Consultant of the Perterson Institute for International Economics, and Legal Consultant of the Akbayan Citizens Action Party.  In her role as legal advisor, she worked to give ordinary people a voice in the international negotiations between the Philippines and Japan.  

She has earned many awards and is engaged in political discussions. 

Show Notes:

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