Description: (Justice of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil since 2013)
Luís Roberto Barroso is a prominent Brazilian law professor, jurist, and Justice of the Supreme Federal Court. He is known for his progressive and liberal views, including landmark decisions on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and drug legalization. With degrees from prestigious institutions like Yale and Harvard, Barroso is a tenured professor of Constitutional Law at UERJ. He has lectured at esteemed universities worldwide and owned a law firm specializing in public law and Supreme Court litigation. Barroso's professional career has been marked by advocacy for human rights and social justice.