I hold a Master’s degree in Civil Procedural Law (LL.M.) and a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from the Law School of the University of São Paulo (USP). Currently, I am a doctoral (Ph.D.) candidate at the same institution, with a visiting researcher period at Yale Law School in the United States.
My research focuses on topics such as Access to Justice, Social Vulnerability, Strategic Litigation, Legal Anthropology, and Empirical Research.
With over five years of teaching experience, I have lectured on subjects including Civil Procedure, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sociology, and Legal Anthropology. My pedagogical approach is centred on dynamic and active teaching, emphasizing practical and innovative methodologies that bridge theory and application in the legal context.
In addition to my academic work, I have been a clinical lecturer at the USP's Legal Clinic for over 5 years. In this role, I work directly on promoting access to justice, particularly for the economically disadvantaged in São Paulo, utilizing all available means of conflict resolution to enforce human rights.
My research in Civil Procedure focuses on the critical analysis of judicial procedures and the effectiveness of procedural practices. I primarily concentrate on Access to Justice, with an emphasis on repetitive litigation, strategic litigation, and class actions.
I explore various forms of conflict resolution, such as mediation and arbitration. My research interest lies in the effectiveness of each of these methods and in determining the most appropriate method for different types of conflicts, considering the social and legal contexts in which they occur.
Legal Anthropology is a field where I dedicate myself to studying the intersection between law and society, with an emphasis on the anthropology of judicial processes. My research involves the ethnographic analysis of court spaces. I also investigate how cultural aspects influence the access of vulnerable individuals to the Justice System.
My research focuses on intersectionality and how different systems of oppression—such as race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation—intertwine, creating unique experiences of marginalization. I aim to understand how these intersections affect access to justice and the application of law, particularly in contexts of structural discrimination. With an emphasis on inclusive legal practices that are sensitive to the specific needs of each social group, I analyze both theoretically and through case studies how law can be shaped to address these complex interactions of oppression.
In this course, I explore with my students various forms of conflict resolution, such as mediation and arbitration. The methodology I use is centred on practical simulations of each method, providing a hands-on experience for students to choose the most appropriate strategy for each situation. Learning is based on real cases, facilitating the direct application of concepts. In the final project, students develop a product aimed at a specific audience, which could be a booklet, podcast, website, or other format, encouraging product-based learning.
In Civil Procedure, I conduct the course through the simulation of a complete judicial process, including hearings and the preparation of key procedural documents. I use a methodology that focuses on case-based learning, allowing students to gain a practical and in-depth understanding of legal procedures. Through this approach, they experience the progression of a judicial process firsthand, developing essential skills in the legal field.
In the Legal Anthropology course, I work with my students through a group dynamic where one group acts as observers and another engages in verbalizations. This methodology allows for a critical understanding of the interactions between law and culture. One of the most enriching moments of the course is the 'lightning ethnography' project, where I take students to a jury session so they can observe and analyse the cultural and social dynamics involved in a jury trial.
In Legal Sociology, I conduct the course through thematic seminars that cover the major authors and concepts in the field. The methodology I use promotes debate and group reflection, encouraging collective deepening of the topics. I also hold group writing workshops, where students collaborate on producing discursive-argumentative texts, fostering peer support and the development of critical and argumentative skills.
Teachable Tidbits: Why the 'Haves' come out ahead?
Video-class prepared for the Course in Active Learning at Yale University
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