Dr. Ilaria Pretelli

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I am driven by curiosity, human connection, and spirituality, all expressions of the joy that fuels my work. In an increasingly fast-paced world, legal questions of human dignity and equality grow ever more urgent, particularly concerning the protection of children who will shape tomorrow and are at the heart of my life. In an age of polarization, I embrace intercultural dialogue to reconcile divergent perspectives and build shared solutions, challenging assumptions and bridging divides.

Jurisdictions

  • Italy
  • San Marino

Comparative Legal Expertise

  • Private International Law & Comparative Law – Conflict of laws, cross-border status, international protection of adults and children.
  • Italian Civil & Family Law – Family court procedures, matrimonial property regimes, succession, and rights of individuals.
  • EU Private Law & Status Continuity – Recognition of judicial decisions, legal status continuity, and personal identity across borders.

  • Yearbook of Private International Law – Co-editor (alongside Prof. Andrea Bonomi and Prof. Gian Paolo Romano), published by Otto Schmidt / SICL.

  • Personal Identity and Status Continuity (Names and Gender): Scientific organization and research on cross-border recognition of legal status, names, and gender identity.

Academic Conferences & Seminars: Chair and speaker at international conferences on cross-border family law and personal identity (e.g., ISDC/ELI conference on Personal Identity and Status Continuity: A focus on Names and Gender).

European Law Institute (ELI): Co-Chair / Chair of ELI’s Family and Succession Law Special Interest Group (SIG)