Edson Fachin

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. Since 2025 he has served as president of the same court, having been elected by his peers for a two-year term. Before his confirmation to the high court, he had served as professor of civil law of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR).

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.

Academic career

Fachin worked as a professor of law at the Federal University of Paraná. He completed postgraduate studies in Canada, and was also a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute in Germany. 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.

Political views

Fachin is considered a progressive on judicial issues including land reform.

Personal life

Fachin is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian. He is married to Rosana Amara Girardi Fachin, a member of the Paraná court of justice. He is known to be a supporter of the Coritiba Foot Ball Club.

See also

• Operation Car Wash

References