Alfredo Romero graduated as a lawyer in the
Andrés Bello Catholic University in 1991, received a master's degree in Latin American studies in
Georgetown University in 1994 and afterwards a master's degree in financial public law in the
University of London in 1997. Between 2001 and 2002 he was rapporteur of the Constitutional Chamber of the
Supreme Tribunal of Justice and in 2002 he founded the civil association VIVE (Victims of Violence in Violation of Human Rights; ), representing the victims of the April 11, 2002
Llaguno Overpass events. This firm later merged with the non-governmental organization
Foro Penal. In 2008 he was an independent pre-candidate for mayor of
Baruta. Romero has been awarded several recognitions for his work in human rights. He has been member of the Global Agenda Council in rule of law in the
World Economic Forum, and in 2007 he was recognized as a "World Young Leader" by the Forum. In 2009 Romero received the honour diploma from the Venezuelan Lawyers Association as recognition for his effort to improve judicial institutions and recognition as public servant by
Rotary International. In 2014 he was awarded the Bicentennial Order by the National Lawyers Association, the highest recognition of that institution in the country. Romero was named as the 2017
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award laureate, an award given to individuals around the world "who show courage and have made a significant contribution to human rights in their country." He has also worked as law professor in the
Central University of Venezuela and the
Andrés Bello Catholic University, is member of the Himiob Romero law firm and currently is executive director of Foro Penal, as well as member of the
Harvard Kennedy School Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. Also, he is co-author of the book
Crímenes de Lesa Humanidad, una perspectiva venezolana. == Personal life ==