Honourable Ms Justice María Alejandra Orbelli

President of the First Civil Court of Appeals, Mendoza Province, Argentina

Honourable Ms Justice María Alejandra Orbelli serves as President of the First Civil Court of Appeals (Primera Cámara de Apelaciones en lo Civil) in Mendoza Province, Argentina. A jurist of exceptional integrity and discernment, she is widely respected for her jurisprudential insight and balanced approach to adjudication. Demonstrating remarkable judicial versatility, she frequently serves as a subrogating justice on the Supreme Court of Mendoza, contributing to the administration of justice at the province’s highest level.

Justice Orbelli has earned national recognition for her gender-sensitive judicial philosophy, particularly through her decisive vote supporting the confirmation of Justice María Teresa Day to the Supreme Court of Mendoza, a landmark ruling that underscored the imperative of equitable evaluation standards for women in judicial appointments. In doing so, she advanced the cause of gender justice and fairness within Argentina’s legal system.

Her leadership extends beyond the courtroom to the realm of judicial reform and professional development, where she continues to advocate for inclusive, transparent, and merit-based selection processes. Justice Orbelli’s enduring commitment to judicial excellence, gender equity, and institutional integrity positions her as an influential voice in the evolving discourse on judicial diversity and modernisation.