Claudio Loretz completed his bachelor as well as his master degree in law and economics at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He gained practical experience during his studies, including at a renowned commercial law firm in Zurich. After graduating, he worked as a court clerk at the Administrative Court of the Canton of St. Gallen. In this role, he was involved in numerous landmark decisions in public law and published corresponding judgements. Following his work at the court, Claudio Loretz began teaching economics and law as a lecturer. He also obtained his first teaching diploma as a certified economics teacher at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and is currently training for his second teaching diploma as a certified secondary school teacher. In parallel with his ongoing teaching activities, Claudio Loretz works as a research assistant to Prof. Dr. Roland Norer at the University of Lucerne and is pursuing a doctorate in public law. His dissertation project deals with the legal implementation of the Alpine Convention in Switzerland, with a particular focus on spatial planning approaches to preventing climate change in the Alpine region. As part of his dissertation project, Claudio Loretz is a member of the Research School Cultures of the Alps at the Urner Institute. In his private life, Claudio Loretz is a passionate skier and former ski instructor.
