Zghibarță Patricia

About

Patricia Zghibarță is a remarkable lawyer and international law specialist, originally from the Republic of Moldova, who has built an impressive career in the field of justice and the rule of law. A graduate of an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge, where she benefited from prestigious Chevening and Cambridge Trust scholarships, she was named Student of the Year in 2016 at the Gala of Students and Master's Students of the Republic of Moldova (GSORM), while studying International Law at this renowned university in Great Britain. With practical experience gained in the chambers of Inner Temple as a Pegasus Scholar, Patricia has published in-depth analyses on ejiltalk.org, including a detailed article on derogations from the European Convention on Human Rights in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting her expertise in human rights and global health. Currently, she works as a senior staff attorney at the Open Justice Project in the Republic of Moldova, focusing on promoting the rule of law in Eastern Europe. Previously, she contributed to the Kluwer Arbitration blog, where she analyzed cases such as Stileks v. Moldova, exploring the implications of CJEU decisions in interstate arbitration. Her career includes collaborations with international organizations and contributions to debates on the European Court of Human Rights, the Council of Europe, and other key institutions in the field of international law, strengthening the ties between Moldova and global justice institutions. Although details about her personal life remain private, her family has played an essential role in her journey; her mother, Erica Zghibarță, is a renowned craftswoman from Moldova who creates artificial flowers from leather, fabric, and paper, initially inspired by Patricia's request for a competition in Belgium, which marked the beginning of an artistic passion spanning over seven years. This family connection illustrates the balance between professional excellence in international law and Moldovan creative roots, highlighting the resilience of the women in the Zghibarță family in diverse contexts, from global justice to traditional crafts.