Manuel José Cepeda

Background

Cepeda, Manuel José was born on January 6, 1963 in Bogotá. Son of Fernando and Gloria Cepeda.

Education

Juris Doctor, U. de los Andes, 1986; Master of Laws, Harvard University, 1987.

Career

Representative of president, Common for Reform of Public Administration, 1989-1990; presidential counselor, Constituent Assembly and Constnl. Reform, 1990-1991; counselor to president for development of Constitution, Government of Colombia, 1991-1993; ambassador to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Government of Colombia, 1993-1995; ambassador to Switzerland, Government of Colombia, since 1995. Lecturer numerous universities, 1992-1994.

Principal commentator television series on constitutional law, 1993.

Achievements

• Manuel José Cepeda has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Team coordinator new constitution draft Office of President, Bogota, 1991, team coordinator enacting legislation, 1991-1993. Promoter seven ballot initiative, Colombia, 1990.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, tennis, basketball.

Connections

Married Claudia Inés Escolar, July 27, 1991.

Father:

Fernando Cepeda

Mother:

Gloria Cepeda

Spouse:

Claudia Inés Escolar