Mercedes Valverde Kopper
Academic degrees: - Law School Degree (J.D equivalent), Universidad de Costa Rica, 1963. - Notary Public, Universidad de Costa Rica, March1963. - Studies of specialization in financial and Administrative Law. General Accounting Office of Germany,1972-73. Publications: - Labor Legislation, Editorial UNED, 1978. - Multiple essays in the General Accounting Office Law Journal and the Attorney General's Office Law Journal Honors: Graduation with Honors Universidad de Costa Rica Law School, 1963. Profesional and academic experience: - 1962-1964: Ministry of Labor. Legal Department - 1965-1966: Office of Land and colonization. Legal Department - 1967-1975: General Accounting Office of Costa Rica Legal Department. - 1975-1983: Costa Rican Congress. Director Department of Professional Assistance. - 1983-1986:General Accounting Office Director Legal Department - 1986-1990: Attorney General's Office. Administrative Attorney GeneralProcuradora Administrativa. - 1990 to date: Private practitioner. Consulting for the Latinoamerican institute for the prevention of crime, Legal advisor to the PNUD - 1995- to date:Partner Saborio & Coto. Languages: German: Fluent French: Advanced level English: Advanced level Membership in organizations: CostaRican Bar Association |