Miles Hastie

About Miles Hastie

Lawyer (barrister) with experience spanning intellectual property, administrative law, criminal law, privacy and human rights, on national and international planes. Practice experience in multiple jurisdictions. Author of academic publications and course materials. Experience in writing, operationalizing and communicating policy related to HR, risk management, investigations, safeguarding and related fields.Miles has been described by senior counsel, colleagues, supervisors and supervisees as having an \"incredible package of skills\",\"tremendous\" research and analytical skills, and \"first class\" oral and written communication skills.\"One of the best thinkers we have\".\"Fair-minded, level-headed, strategic yet very pragmatic\". He has been characterized as an \"indispensable\" member of teams,\"great at leading - delegating responsibility, developing other people, and supporting change efforts\" and a provider of \"spectacular client service\".\"Open to feedback and learning. Very responsive and constructive\".

Experience

1. Special Adviser on Law and Policy

   UNICEF

   Apr 2023 — Present · Florence, IT

   Strategic, legal and policy research and advice on issues involving children and human security (including advice on interests of children and their caregivers who are implicated in organized violence outside their home state)•Strategic, legal and policy advice on UNICEF regulatory issues concerning research, including open access•Lead of global AI Risk & Governance Working Group•Principal Digital Advisor for Digital Trust, Safety, and Risk

Education

• ABA

  International Baccalaureate

  1991 — 1994

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  LL.M., Law

  2008 — 2009

• Western University

  Juris Doctor, Law

  2000 — 2003

• Queen's University

  BA(H), Politics and Philosophy

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• International Criminal Law
• Legal Advice
• Appeals
• English
• Human Rights
• Dispute Resolution
• French
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Public International Law
• Competition Law
• Administrative Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• Appellate Practice
• Civil Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Policy Writing
• Trial Practice
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Document Drafting
• International Litigation
• Legal Research
• International Law
• Constitutional Law
• International Human Rights
• Rule of Law
• Employment Law
• Patent Litigation
• Practice Management
• Corporate Law
• Dispute
• Legal Assistance
• Criminal Law
• International Arbitration
• European Law
• Academic Writing
• International Organizations