Award from the Federal Council of the Order of Attorneys of Brazil (Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association)– January/2016

The Raymundo Faoro Advocacy Merit is an award granted by the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). This prize is one of the highest distinctions in Brazilian advocacy and is intended for lawyers and individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the legal profession, the Rule of Law, democracy, or who have significantly contributed to the defense of human rights and the strengthening of democratic institutions in Brazil.

The award is granted to lawyers, jurists, judges, law professors, and other individuals who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and the promotion of democratic values in the country.

Receiving the Raymundo Faoro Advocacy Merit is a highly prestigious recognition within the legal community, reflecting the admiration and respect of the OAB and peers for the work accomplished by the honoree.
Examples of honorees: Renowned law professors and Supreme Court judges