Prof. Battad obtained her B.A. (1978) in Political Science, B.S. degree in Foreign Service, and LL.B. (1981) from the University of the Philippines and her LL.M. (1998) from Yale University School of Law. She is an Assistant Professor and former Director of the Office of Legal Aid at the U.P. College. She was a former University General Counsel of the UP System from July 2003 to February 2005.

She has taken human rights courses, trainings and fellowships in USA, Europe and Australia. She has also written articles and done research on topics such as gender equality, human rights and developmental legal aid.

Prof. Battad is also a human rights advocate. She is a member of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) and the founding and current Chairperson of the Street Children Development Center.