São Paulo, March 10, 2025 – The Movimento de Defesa da Advocacia (MDA), one of Brazil’s most influential legal institutions dedicated to safeguarding the prerogatives of the legal profession and strengthening the rule of law, has elected its new board of directors.

In a unanimous decision, Rodrigo Jorge Moraes was appointed as the new president, succeeding Eduardo Salusse, whose exemplary leadership was celebrated by the organization’s Council for his transformative contributions to Brazil’s legal landscape.

Among the eminent legal experts continuing in the MDA’s governance, Dr. Fábio Medina Osório, founding partner of Medina Osório Advogados, has been reappointed as a Council member, reinforcing his unwavering commitment to defending legal professionals’ rights and championing institutional integrity across Brazil’s justice system.

“I am deeply honored to renew my mandate with the MDA, an institution that stands as a crucial pillar in safeguarding the independence and dignity of the legal profession in Brazil,” stated Medina Osório. “I extend my sincere congratulations to Rodrigo Jorge Moraes on his well-deserved election and express my profound gratitude to Eduardo Salusse for his exceptional leadership. The MDA will continue to be at the vanguard of legal advocacy, ensuring that the fundamental principles of justice and due process remain inviolable in our democracy.”

About the MDA

The Movimento de Defesa da Advocacia (MDA) is a prestigious non-profit association established in Brazil to protect the professional rights of lawyers and promote the rule of law. The MDA is dedicated to fortifying democratic institutions by ensuring that legal practitioners can operate with complete independence and integrity. The organization serves as a vital forum for legal professionals to address critical issues affecting the justice system and advocates for robust policies that uphold justice, fairness, and legal security for all Brazilians.

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