Edson Fachin
Edson Fachin | |
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 Fachin in 2015 | |
| Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| Assumed office 16 June 2015 | |
| Nominated by | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | Joaquim Barbosa |
| President of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| Assuming office 29 September 2025 | |
| Vice President | Alexandre de Moraes |
| Succeeding | Luís Roberto Barroso |
| President of the Superior Electoral Court | |
| In office 22 February 2022 – 16 August 2022 | |
| Vice President | Alexandre de Moraes |
| Preceded by | Luis Roberto Barroso |
| Succeeded by | Alexandre de Moraes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luiz Edson Fachin February 8, 1958 Rondinha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Alma mater | |
Luiz Edson Fachin (born 8 February 1958) is a Brazilian jurist and lawyer. On June 16, 2015, he became a justice of the Supreme Federal Court, having been nominated by President Dilma Rousseff. Before that, he was a professor of civil law of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR).[1]
Early life and education
Fachin was born in the town of Rondinha, Rio Grande do Sul. One of his parents was a farmer, while the other worked as a teacher. His family moved to Toledo, Paraná when Fachin was two years old. He attended the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). He later received a master's degree and a doctorate from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.[2]
Academic career
Fachin worked as a professor of law at the Federal University of Paraná.[1] He completed postgraduate studies in Canada, and was also a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute in Germany.[3] During a sabbatical, he stayed in London, where he worked as a professor at King's College. He additionally taught at Pablo de Olavide University in Spain.[2]
Political views
Fachin is considered a progressive on judicial issues including land reform.[4]
Personal life
Fachin is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian.[5] He is married to Rosana Amara Girardi Fachin, a member of the Paraná court of justice.[6] He is known to be a supporter of the Coritiba Foot Ball Club.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Luiz Edson Fachin toma posse hoje (16) como ministro do STF" (in Portuguese). Supremo Tribunal Federal. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 January 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ a b Rodrigues, Basília (2017-06-05). ""Papa" do Direito, coxa-branca e marido devotado: conheça Fachin por trás da toga". Gazeta do Povo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Presidência confirma Luiz Fachin para lugar de Joaquim Barbosa no Supremo". Noticias R7 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Brazil's president names progressive lawyer to Supreme Court". Reuters. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Dez curiosidades sobre Edson Fachin, o novo presidente do TSE". R7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-02-22. Archived from the original on 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Preocupação de Fachin era com mulher, juíza no PR". VEJA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Dia do Futebol: Veja para quais times torcem os ministros do STF". Migalhas (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
Current Justices of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil | ||
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| President | Luís Roberto Barroso (since 2013; President since 2023) |  |
| Vice President | (since 2015; Vice President since 2023) | |
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