Dr Eliezer Sanchez-Lasaballett
Lecturer
School of Law and Justice
- Email:e.sanchez-lasaballett@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 8666
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Sanchez worked at Courts of Civil, Mercantile, Transit, and Banking Law in Caracas, Venezuela. He possesses broad experience in decentralised public administration since he coordinated the academic component of a program supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) over the course of 14 years working for the Youth and Children Orchestral System in Venezuela (El Sistema). In particular, he has acquired experience in the formulation, implementation, and assessment of social programs as well as international procurement of goods and services.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Licenciado en Musica (equiv Bachelor), Instituto Universitario de Estudios Musicales-Vene
- Post Graduate Studies in Social Problems Managemen, Universidad Catolica Andres Bello - Venezuela
- Bachelor of Law, Universidad Catolica Andres Bello - Venezuela
- Master in Laws, University of Manchester - England
Keywords
- Comparative Contract Law
- International Procurement
- Law & Development
- Private Law
- Social Program Management
Languages
- Spanish (Mother)
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 480599 | Legal systems not elsewhere classified | 33 |
| 480601 | Contract law | 33 |
| 480499 | Law in context not elsewhere classified | 34 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 31/3/2017 - 30/3/2018 | Scholarly Teaching Fellow | Newcastle Law School Australia |
Teaching appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 29/7/2013 - 30/3/2017 | Casual Academic | Newcastle Law School Australia |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
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| 2020 |
Faculty of Business and Law 'Excellence in Teaching Award for an Early Career Teacher in 2020' Newcastle Law School | University of Newcastle |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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| LEGL2009 |
Survey & Engineering Law Newcastle Law School The course introduces students to the Australian legal system, including some aspects of basic legal research. It has a focus on legal issues arising in the profession and practice of engineering, with particular emphasis on surveying. It has a strong emphasis on the concepts and classification of real property as they relate to boundary surveyors. It also deals with statutory control of land use as well as the regulation and legal liability of engineers and surveyors. In general, this course provides a legal foundation for the engineer and surveyor of how the law creates opportunities and potential liabilities in their professional practice. |
Course Coordinator/Lecturer | 24/4/2017 - 31/7/2022 |
| LEGL1001 |
Foundations of Law Newcastle Law School |
Tutor | 29/7/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| LEGL2002 |
Law of Business Organisations Newcastle Law School Law of Business Organisations introduces students to the registered company as the dominant legal form for carrying on a business. It considers the legal framework that determines how a company deals with the issues of formation, financing, accountability, internal and external relations and insolvency. It also compares and contrasts the company with other types of business organisation including partnerships and co-operatives. |
Course Coordinator/Lecturer | 28/8/2017 - 31/7/2022 |
| LEGL1001 |
Foundations of Law Newcastle Law School |
Tutor | 23/2/2015 - 30/8/2015 |
| LAWS3040/6140 |
Contracts I Newcastle Law School | University of Newcastle This course is one of two courses (Contracts I and II) that together provide an integrated understanding of the concepts, doctrines and theories underpinning contract law. The topics covered in this course include the law relating to the formation of contract, an introduction to the equitable concept of estoppel and contract excuses (i.e. vitiating factors that might prevent the contract from being enforced). The course will also focus on the development of skills in the areas of note-taking, problem-solving and referencing. These skills will complement and reinforce your understanding of the course content areas and will build your graduate skills portfolio. |
Lecturer/Course Coordinator (Unit 1) | 1/1/2021 - 31/7/2022 |
| LAWS3141/6141 |
Contracts 2 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Contracts II examines the principles of contract law, including the law relating to obligations, content, excuses from performance (invalidating factors and termination) and remedies. The course considers the functions of contract law and its limitations, contract theories and the historical background to the law of contract together with the forces which are shaping its development. The course will also focus on the development of skills in the areas of questioning, critical thinking and risk management. These skills will complement and reinforce your understanding of the course content areas and will build your graduate skills portfolio. |
Lecturer/Course Coordinator (Unit 1) | 20/10/2022 - 20/11/2022 |
| LEGL1001 |
Foundations of Law Newcastle Law School The law impacts our daily lives in ways particularly evident for those engaged in business, commerce, public service, and professions. This course introduces the Australian legal system, its legal sources and the court system. Then, it focuses on the law of contract as one of the building blocks of business transactions while introducing other areas of potential legal liability for businesses. A professional conducting business requires a basic understanding of the law regulating torts, consumer protection, employment, agency, and business structures. Students are also equipped with a tool for analysing and solving legal problems transferable to other subjects relevant to business and commerce professionals. In the end, this course provides foundational knowledge to identify opportunities and risks for business to navigate the Australian legal institutions and think globally. |
Lecturer/Course Coordinator | 31/8/2015 - 31/7/2021 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (4 outputs)
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| 2023 |
Gonzalez Torres Y, Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'Storytelling, Precarity and Decolonising Practices', Globalizations, (2023) [C1]
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| 2022 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'Valve Corporation v ACCC [2017] FCAFC
224', Commercial Law Quarterly, 36 11-19 (2022) [C1]
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| 2019 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'Conceptualizing harmonization: the case for contract law', Uniform Law Review - Reveu de droit uniforme, 24 73-120 (2019) [C1]
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| 2018 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'Legal translation as comparative law: the case of the Brazilian contract law', Uniform Law Review - Revue de droit uniforme, 23 447-486 (2018) [C1]
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Conference (7 outputs)
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| 2023 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'Legal Translation and Risks - Words to Deeds Conference 2023', Legal Translation and Risks - Words to Deeds Conference 2023, Jesus College, Cambridge University. (2023)
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| 2023 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'Algorithmic Justice and Regulating Black Box AI', Sydney (2023)
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| 2022 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, Gonzalez Torres Y, 'Recognition of Collective Property Rights: Traditional Knowledge in Latin America', University of Helsinki (2022)
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Media (1 outputs)
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| 2022 |
Atherton M, Sanchez-Lasaballett E, 'A class action against Optus could easily be Australia s biggest: here s what is involved', (2022)
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2017 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, Commonalities Between the Australian Law of Contract and the General Law of Contract of the Brazilian Civil Code : A Rule-Based Study Towards a Global Law of Contract, The University of Newcastle (2017)
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Dr Eliezer Sanchez-Lasaballett
Position
Lecturer
School of Law and Justice
School of Law and Justice
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| e.sanchez-lasaballett@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4921 8666 |
| Mobile | 0432 958533 |
Office
| Room | Fifth Floor Desk 89 |
|---|---|
| Building | NU Space |
| Location | Newcastle City Campus , |
