Oliver M. Tuazon, J.D., Ph.D.
Oliver earned his law doctorate at Leiden University, the Netherlands. His thesis combines his
science and law backgrounds in studying the legitimacy of Investigative Forensic Genetic
Genealogy (iFGG) under the regime of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR),
specifically on the right to genetic data privacy. He finished his Juris Doctor (JD) cum laude
at the Faculty of Civil Law of the oldest university in Asia, the University of Santo Tomas. He
is a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). He finished his Master of Laws
(LLM) cum laude in Forensics, Criminology and Law at Maastricht University (Netherlands). His
thesis dealt with the legal feasibility of setting up universal forensic DNA databases in
Europe. Before pursuing his law career, Oliver was a faculty member at the Institute of
Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines. He was an outstanding graduate
awardee for his Master of Science (MS) degree in Microbiology which he completed under a
sandwich program where he did his course work at the University of the Philippines and thesis
work at the Massachusetts General Hospital under a professor from Harvard Medical School. His
thesis was on the molecular detection of clarithromycin resistance markers of the
ulcer-causing bacterium, Helicobacter pylori. He earned his Bachelor of Science cum laude in
Fisheries major in Fish Processing Technology at the Miag-ao campus of the University of the
Philippines where his thesis focused on the screening, characterization and identification of
lactic acid bacteria that are antagonistic to a histidine decarboxylating bacterium.
For his consultancy work, Oliver provides a holistic perspective on tackling issues given his
science, law and philosophy-ethics education. He has edited and authored a couple of books and
leadership manuals, including scientific articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals such as
the Journal of Law & Bioethics (Oxford University Press), Forensic Science International:
Synergy (Elsevier), and International Data Privacy Law (Oxford University Press). He speaks in
conferences, develops courses, gives inspirational talks, and serves as a mentor to various
individuals, among other professional engagements. At the organizational level, he deals with
project management and development, and building and strengthening governance structures. He
named the firm in honor of his beloved parents, David and Anastacia (DńA).
Oliver balances his career by volunteering in organizations that promote youth leadership and
development where he serves as a board member, consultant, speaker and mentor. He is currently
the Chairman of Stichting Grotius, a Dutch foundation that promotes virtue and principled
leadership. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Society of Forensic Investigative
Genetic Genealogy, a registered charity in Scotland. He runs DńA Consultancy & Coaching and
is an of counsel of Arzaga & Associates Attorneys-at-Law. He used to climb
mountains regularly with his friends in the Philippines. In a relatively flat country like the
Netherlands, he has to settle for the scenic hills of Maastricht.
