Ilaria Fevola
London
Summary
With extensive experience in legal research, advocacy, and policy development, I specialise in transparency, freedom of expression, and human rights law. My career spans work across multiple countries and legal systems, allowing me to address complex legal challenges globally. I have contributed to international, regional and national legal reforms, supported high-profile strategic litigation, and coordinated legal projects. My expertise extends across diverse areas of law, including data protection, gender equality and non-discrimination, anti-corruption and the environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Officer
ARTICLE 19
London
2019.01 - 2025.01
- Conduct legal research and draft policies on the right to information and freedom of expression
- Provide legal and policy expertise for ongoing and new projects
- Advocate for legal reforms in international and regional forums
- Develop training materials and deliver training to stakeholders
- Publish analyses on access to information, data protection, media and assembly laws
Legal Researcher
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression, Columbia University
New York
2017.12 - 2025.01
- Analyse international case law and trends in freedom of expression
- Focus on European case law from ECtHR and CJEU
Legal Consultant
Ossigeno per l’Informazione (Oxygen for Information)
Rome
2017.10 - 2018.12
- Coordinated monitoring of legal threats to freedom of expression
- Managed EU-funded projects on press and media freedom
- Supported strategic legal cases and research on defamation
Legal Intern
Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)
London
2017.10 - 2018.01
- Drafted reports, legal briefs, and litigation materials
- Monitored trials and provided legal support to journalists
Intern
UNESCO Headquarters
Paris
2017.04 - 2017.09
- Supported freedom of expression training projects for African judges
- Assisted in organizing international events like the UN Plan of Action on Safety of Journalists
- Researched media laws for UPR submissions
Legal Researcher, Project Legal Coordinator
WAN-IFRA (World Association of Newspapers)
Paris
2016.06 - 2017.03
- Conducted legal research on data protection and press subsidies
- Coordinated a pilot project on global data protection principles
- Assisted in drafting reports on state measures supporting media
Education
LL.M. - Human Rights Law
University of London (Queen Mary and University College London)
2019.01 - 2022.08
Master’s Degree - International and European Law
University of Turin
2011.09 - 2016.09
Diploma - Humanities and Classical Studies
Liceo Classico "Filippo Juvarra"
Turin, Italy 2006.09 - 2011.07
Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Policy drafting and advocacy
- Training and stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Proficiency in data protection, whistleblowing, media and environmental law
Languages
Italian
Native
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 03/20/92
- Nationality: Italian
Affiliations
- Yoga practitioner and teacher in training
- Hiking
Timeline
Legal Officer
ARTICLE 19
2019.01 - 2025.01
LL.M. - Human Rights Law
University of London (Queen Mary and University College London)
2019.01 - 2022.08
Legal Researcher
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression, Columbia University
2017.12 - 2025.01
Legal Consultant
Ossigeno per l’Informazione (Oxygen for Information)
2017.10 - 2018.12
Legal Intern
Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)
2017.10 - 2018.01
Intern
UNESCO Headquarters
2017.04 - 2017.09
Legal Researcher, Project Legal Coordinator
WAN-IFRA (World Association of Newspapers)
2016.06 - 2017.03
Master’s Degree - International and European Law
University of Turin
2011.09 - 2016.09
Diploma - Humanities and Classical Studies
Liceo Classico "Filippo Juvarra"
2006.09 - 2011.07