Edson Fachin
Brazilian jurist and lawyer (born 1958)
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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.
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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.