Dr. Guillermo Garcia Sanchez

Professor

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Biography

Guillermo J. Garcia Sanchez is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, with expertise in International Law, International Trade, U.S.-Mexico Energy Relations, and Comparative Law. He holds a S.J.D. from Harvard Law School and an LL.M. from both Harvard Law School and Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. His scholarly interests focus on the intersection of law and energy, including international petroleum transactions and arbitration in the hydrocarbons sector. Garcia Sanchez has served as a legal advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico and has contributed to various projects, including binational studies on offshore regulation of oil and gas resources in the Gulf of Mexico. He is active in academia, having previously been a Teaching Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School. In addition to his teaching, he enjoys scuba diving and engaging in culinary activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Senior Visiting Fellow

2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01

SciencePo Law School Paris •

Teaching Assistant

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Harvard Kennedy School of Government •

Clerk

2013-06-01 — 2013-09-01

Supreme Court Justice Mexico •

Clerk for Justice José Ramón Cossio.

External Advisor

2011-06-01 — 2011-09-01

Ministry Energy Mexico •

Independent consulting role.

Associate

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, LLP • Mexico City

Awards

#2017

John Gallup Laylin Prize

2017-05-01
#2010

National Award Energy Development

2010-05-01
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Academic Excellence Award, Law Thesis

2010-05-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.