Academic Background

• Master in Public Administration, Harvard University (U.S.A.), 2004
• Executive MBA, AIM, 2002
• Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines, 1987
• A.B. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, University of the Philippines, 1983

Professional Experience

• Lawyer, Arbitrator, Supreme-Court Accredited Mediator 

Affiliations, Awards, and Honors  

• A.B. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, University of the Philippines
• Partner, Custodio Acorda Sicam De Castro Brillantes & Hizon Law Offices
• President, Para Kay Juan, Inc.
• Trustee, Philippine Institute of Arbitrators
• Trustee, Justice Reform Initiative
• Member, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society
• Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 

Professional Certification

• PRC and IBP-Licensed Lawyer
• Supreme Court Accredited Mediator
• Construction Industry Arbitration Commission Accredited Arbitrator and Mediator
• Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. Accredited Arbitrator and Mediator
• Intellectual Property Office, Accredited Arbitrator
• Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, Accredited Arbitrator