Christina Pak

Christina U. Pak is a distinguished expert in international development finance, law, and policy reform, holding the position of Principal Counsel at the Asian Development Bank.

In her current role, Christina leads the Law and Policy Reform Program at the Office of General Counsel, overseeing the design and implementation of technical assistance projects in legal and judicial reforms for developing member countries.

Her responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum of areas including environmental protection, climate change, gender equality, private sector development, public-private partnerships, and the digital economy.

Furthermore, Christina serves as the Accountability Mechanism Policy Counsel at the ADB and is a key figure in the technical assistance, partnerships, and knowledge initiatives within the Office of the General Counsel.

Her professional involvement extends to ADB's thematic groups focusing on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Gender, and Governance.

With a background as a project counsel at ADB, Christina has extensive experience in managing intricate multi-sector projects across various regions in Asia.

Additionally, she holds positions as a Steering Committee Member of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Christina is a US-qualified attorney, licensed in the States of New York and New Jersey, and pursued her Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law at Rutgers Law School.