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LEEP—LEGAL EDUCATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM— FIVE STARS EDITION

THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW

LEEP—LEGAL EDUCATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM

JUNE 2012


Adelmo dos Santos Freire,

General Counsel at Usiminas, a large producer

of steel in the Americas with major steel mills in

Brazil, with a postgraduate degree in Business

Law at Fundação Getúlio Vargas – Gvlaw.

Adelmo works with litigation and general legal

advice through dealing with contracts, corpo-

rate and trademark law, and with the third sec-

tor, among others. More recently, he led the re-

organization and unification of legal activities at

the company upon change in control .

“As for the LEEP -FUNDAMENTALS OF U.S. LEGAL SYSTEM program, given the gorgeous and up to date facili-

ties at THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW, I have to declare that it exceeded all my expectations, because

in such a short period the staff could put us in touch with all major concepts and practices of the U.S. Law -

Common Law - which, as is generally known has expanded greatly around the world. As discussed with many

colleagues throughout the course, we need to seize this unique opportunity in which we have been awarded

to both being updated in terms of the business involving the common law countries, which is already a reali-

ty prevailing in large organizations, as well as multiply the knowledge acquired and innate condition of opin-

ion, we can influence the authorities to apply in Brazil, some concepts aimed at improving our judiciary.”


Ana Paula Moreira Roque dos Santos

Attorney and Partner at Roque Santos Advoca-

cia, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ana Paula is post-

graduated in Civil Proceedings and Civil Law as

she also specialized in Real Estate Law. She is

the head attorney in her firm and she deals with

the challenges of being a litigator in Brazil on a

daily basis. Ana Paula comes from a family of

many lawyers and is now widening the areas of

expertise of her family internationally .

“The LEEP Program at Thomas Jefferson School of Law really changed my life both professionally and person-

ally. Highly qualified professors, ethics, professionalism and partnership are the school’s trademarks. Since

my arrival in San Diego until I received my certificate I could find support in the entire staff. It was truly a fan-

tastic experience.”


Bruno Rocha Cesar Fernandes,

Attorney and Partner at LRG Aranha Advogados

Associados, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Ge-

rais, Brazil. Bruno is also a Candidate for the Ju-

ris Doctor Degree in Tax Law at Milton Campos

School. He specialized in Public at Pontifícia Uni-

versidade Católica de Minas Gerais. Teaches

Constitutional Law as a Professor at (Centro de

Ensino Superior de Itabira). Bruno is also the Ex-

ecutive Director for IAMG Instituto dos Advoga-

do de Minas Gerais) .

“The LEEP program at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, one of the most modern U.S. Colleges, actually has a

great heritage as human material. Excellence in teaching and effective exchange in the acquisition of North

American legal culture, skilled and competent professionals.”


Fernanda Caetano Araujo, Attorney at Araujo

Advogados, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Fernanda has just graduated from Law School

though she has been attending hearings for

many years now with her father, who is also a

lawyer. She intends to deepen her knowledge of

both Brazilian and U.S. Law

“LEEP is my first specialization course after my graduation that in December, 2011. The LEEP program gave

me a general and great view of the U.S legal system and all the staff people were extraordinary and conduct-

ed everything with much ethics and professionalism. I recommend it!”


Francisco das Chagas Batista Leite,

Attorney at Guedes Pereira & Duarte Law Firm,

Joao Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil.Francisco special-

ized in Civil Litigation. Also, he worked as a Con-

ciliator for the Paraiba State Court. Currently he

defends the interests of the teaching staff of

UFPB (Federal University of Paraiba) and UFCG

(Federal University of Campina Grande). He is a

member of the CNASP National Lawyer’s Collec-

tive Public Servers in addition to being Legal Co-

ordinator for the Secretariat of State for human

development in the State of Paraiba .

“It is with immense pleasure that I express my admiration for the ethical and didactic under which TJSL has

conducted the LEEP program. The syllabus is perfect and allowed me a vast knowledge. My expectations

were easily overcome. I think the course is amazing and I have learned more in just a few weeks than I have

doing lots of research for months. Congratulations to TJSL for providing us with a wonderful experience in

beautiful San Diego. Thanks for all.”


Jamille Fernandes Ferreira Soubihe,

Attorney at the Brazilian Post Office, Bauru,

State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Jamille’s job is to safe-

guard the interests of the Brazilian Post Office

specifically before Labor Courts.

“My days in San Diego have been very productive and I am sure that the overview and introduction about

the North American Law will give me a great experience and a background. Thomas Jefferson's Professors

were always open to questions and they really helped me to get through the American Law for the first time.

I'm glad I have participated in the LEEP. Thank you Thomas Jefferson's Professors and thank you Ms. Carla

Mc Ewen for everything!”


Juliana Molinari de Almeida Santos Cunha,

Senior Lawyer at Itau Unibanco, Sao Paulo, Bra-

zil. Juliana advises several areas in the Bank

such as loans, leasing operations, purchasing

pools and other ways to finance the purchase of

vehicles, drafting of contracts and answers to

notifications from public authorities (mainly the

Central Bank of Brazil), compliance and regula-

tory issues, among others. While a student, Juli-

ana was part of an exchange program in Cana-

da.

“At Thomas Jefferson School of Law, I had the opportunity to improve my technical vocabulary in English,

what was the main purpose of my participation in this course. Besides that I had the chance to know more

about the American Legal System, history and economy. In fact, my knowledge was increased after my time

here. I am sure that I will go back to Brazil with more knowledge than when I arrived here. I would just like to

have had more time to study contract law and the opportunity to write elementary documents in English.”


Marcelo Barros da Cunha, Director, 3rd Divi-

sion,, 2nd Secretariat for Oversight of Privatiza-

tion and Regulation, Brazilian Court of Audit,

Brasilia, Brazil. Marcelo specialized in Oversight

of Public Utilities Regulation at Instituto Serze-

dello Correa, Brazil (2011) and participated in

the Minerva Program at George Washington

University, School of Business, Washington D.C.

in 2012 .

“ LEEP was a great opportunity to get in touch with fundamentals of the U.S. Legal System and with concepts

of legal writing and research in a common law jurisdiction. I am sure it will help me in future comparative

studies and analysis on emerging legal issues.”


Marion Sanches Lino Botteon:

Attorney at Miranda de Carvalho e Lopes de

Moraes Sociedade de Advogados, Santos, State

of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Marion has a post gradua-

tion in Civil, Criminal and Labor Law Procedures.

Currently, she deals with Civil (Torts) and Labor

cases. She plans on pursuing a Master Degree in

Civil Law this year .

“You only determine that a particular way is better for your destination when already experienced all the

roads that lead to the same place. The course for foreign students developed by Thomas Jefferson School of

Law is an excellent way for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and make changes in their own legal

system. Here I had the opportunity to exercise these comparisons. Teachers managed brilliantly and concise-

ly make this immersion in the world of the North American Legal System, so I could easily understand the

operation of that machine. It is obvious that every legal system has positive and negative mechanisms, but

these conclusions only happen when we come to concrete results and its laws. It remains for me now a mo-

ment of reflection and introspection that somehow I can insert in my system the practicality of the American

Legal System and the ability in the solution of legal disputes before they become huge legal battles. I am

happy and proud to be part of this University who welcomed me with such warmth and wisdom.”


Patricie Barricelli:

Attorney at Banco Bradesco SA, Sao Paulo, Bra-

zil. Patricie has also a degree in consumerist

law. In her own words, her best gift is to write,

since motions and complaints to romances and

poetries and use the power of the words to con-

tribute to make the world a better peaceful

place .

“Having the chance of participating of the LEEP was an amazing experience that provided us not only the

chance to study in a high qualified school and improve our knowledge of law, but also to find out the im-

pacts of two extremely different cultures, in and out of the classes, and learn how to deal with these

matters, making a great exchange of information and procedures which can be adapted in order to bring

real facilities to our daily work and also improve our legal system. Thank you to all teachers and organizers

for the unforgettable opportunity.”


Poliana Sedlacek Moraes

Attorney and Coordinator of the Labor Law Area

at Barretto e Carbone Advogados Associados,

Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. When Poli-

ana was 18, she went on an exchange program

where she studied Administration, International

Public Relations, Spanish and Italian at Univer-

sidad del Valle de Mexico in Queretaro/QRO-

Mexico . She currently holds a post graduation

degree in Labor Law from PUC-SP.

“When I heard about the LEEP Program at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, I didn’t think twice to come here.

It’s a great opportunity to know more about the U.S. legal system, the common law, the Presidential elec-

tions, tax law, arbitration, an overview of practice criminal and civil procedures. In fact, besides all the legal

knowledge, which is so important, it’s a huge chance to meet other attorneys and law professionals and ex-

change experience with them. As a result, I have to say that I really enjoyed studying here, having the feeling

that I’m coming back to Brazil carrying on a great knowledge, networking and friends for life.”


Rodrigo Silva Coelho,

Attorney and Business Consultant/Founder at

Business Investment Eagle where he focuses on

Tax Law, Salto, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He ob-

tained an MBA (2012) in Business Management

at FGV – Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

He is also a writer and the author of 3 books on

top of some articles to selected magazines. One

of those books is called

“O Peregrino” and he donated a copy to Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He also taught at some tax semi-

nars: “It was with great satisfaction that I finished the course at Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

It exceeded all my expectations and I leave here with an excellent view of the North American legal system,

with a great cultural background and with new colleagues and friends. Congratulations to Professor Carla

Mc Eween and all the other professors for their professionalism, their respect and their attention given to us.

Cintia also for the delight and excellence that has developed her work and great affection for our class.

Congratulations to Thomas Jefferson School of Law for the wonderful initiative with the LEEP and congratu-

lations to Professor William Byrnes who represented very well this school of law.”


Salete Maria de Carvalho Pinto,

Attorney and Partner at Carvalho Pinto & Batelli

Sociedade de Advogados, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Spe-

cialized in Civil, Family and Corporate Criminal

Law .

“The LEEP program at Thomas Jefferson was for me a pleasant surprise. The quality of the course and the

dedication of the professors in making us understand the content, even their passion for their fields of exper-

tise, made it possible for us to have an overview of the American Law arising out of their daily practice, and

the experience of each one of them was taught through a very complete and realistic panel of the American

system. An unique and academically invigorating experience. Thank you all very much. “


Vanderleia Moreira Dionizio,

Private Attorney specialized in Intellectual Prop-

erty and Life Sciences, also volunteering as a

pro bono lawyer for non-governmental organi-

zations, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

While a law student Vanderleia worked as an

intern in a well-known intellectual property law

firm in Sao Paulo and in an environmental law

department in Brazil biggest corporation; she

was also accepted at World Intellectual Proper-

ty Organization (UN specialized agency) at Ge-

neva and participated on an International Law

study group, among other activities.

“I surely recommend LEEP to Brazilian lawyers. You will learn the basis of American Law directly from spe-

cialists. Add that to the beautiful and warm city of San Diego and you will have made a great investment in

yourself.”


A “Special Thank You“ to Julie Myres from San Diego Superior Court. Once again she instructed the

Brazil Bar Association LEEP participants. The Brazilian attorneys were impressed by her knowledge

and presentation concerning the court rules and proceedings.

After Ms. Myers’ presentation the attorneys had the privilege to watch part of a trial at Department

69, Judge Jeffrey Barton presiding. It was unanimous the high standard that all the attorneys gave to

Judge Barton : “ We wish that all judges preside a hearing like him “.


Thomas Jefferson School of Law—LEEP Legal Education Exchange Program honors officer Omar Siclair.

Police officer Omar T. Sinclar lectured the Brazilian attorneys regarding US Safety Rules and their

effects on the community.

The participants elected his class one of the most practical and essential to all foreign attorneys that

many times are confronting difficult situations due to unknown laws and rules that diverge from coun-

try to country.


Scott McEwen is a TJSL adjunctive professor, besides his success career as a

trial attorney and a teacher Mr. McEwen is the writer of the most recent

best seller book in the U.S. “ American Sniper “ .

The book is becoming a movie with the Hollywood star Bradley Cooper.

The LEEP participants will have the privilege of having their developing arti-

cle being review by Mr. McEwen, a writer for excellence.


A "Special Thank You" to the U.S. District Court in San Di-

ego, CA where the Brazilian attorneys were so warmly

received by the team of District Judge Anthony J.

Battaglia , Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler, Assistant U.S.

Mr. Christopher Alexander, Federal Defender Leila Mor-

gan following by a wonderful presentation overviewing

the Federal System of Civil and Criminal Practice.

The presentation was extremely helpful and informative

in order to provide all those professionals with a broad

overview of civil and criminal procedures.

LEEP June 2012 honors

District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia,

Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler,

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mr. Christopher

Alexander,

Federal Defender Leila Morgan.


Tribute

“Carla and Cintia ... If I spoke before without the express consent of my colleagues, I do

it now with the expressed certainty through a wave of emails, triggered by Fernanda

and Ana Paula’s idea that soon gained body and voice, where they suggested a symbol-

ic appreciation tribute in honor of the two of you. EACH ONE OF US, with no exceptions,

was undoubtedly in accordance that it was the least we could do after we had been so

nicely received in San Diego.

Dear Carla and Cintia, always so thoughtful, nice, concerned, I would even say ... protec-

tive. You guys were in that program, regardless our age, our mothers, teachers, tu-

tors ... More than that, FRIENDS. IF THOMAS JEFFERSON is the most modern university

in the U.S., with you it becomes much richer. Having such valuable facilities is not easy,

but money can buy it though human beings like yourselves are not for sale, you are spe-

cial, the kind that you cannot find nowadays. In times where HAVING stands out, you

make a difference in BEING. And you are indeed all of that, beyond the intoxicating

competence, you are strong women that perfectly fit into the famous quote by Che Gue-

vara: "Hay que endurecerse, pero sin perder la ternura jamas (“One must harden with-

out ever losing tenderness")”.

We must say that this program was very productive, successful and useful, but life is like

a box of surprise, you were the gifts that we had waiting for us. I (Bruno), Francisco, Po-

liana, Marion, Fernanda, Ana Paula, Adelmo, Rodrigo, Salete, Pattie, Jamille, Juliana,

Marcelo and Vanderléia, ALL of us, thank you for the kindness shown towards each of

us as we appreciate the close watch dedicated to our whole class and to each student

individually, the care in solving our problems and difficulties, the full-time assistance!

And so that it does not sound like a speech, because this text would not meet such

standards... I close by saying that you, the Brazilian roses that embellish this University

could not be honored otherwise but with a symbolic bouquet of flowers.

On behalf of the class here is registered our applauses, thank you.”


TJSL is very proud of its 2012 Summer LEEP students!

It was truly an honor to receive each one of the Brazilian participants in San Diego for a 3-week program

embracing an Introduction to the U.S. Legal System.

As one of TJSL values, we are always innovating and this summer’s LEEP couldn’t be any different. We

chose a different path to enable a closer interaction between students and faculty members. Sometimes

it is a complex challenge to identify every aspect of the program in a big classroom. A smaller group made

all the difference as TJSL was able to evaluate each participant and each professor or speaker individually

and the result was nothing less than impressive.

Student’s interaction with all the materials presented in class and at the Federal and State Courts was

outstanding as this group of distinctive attorneys was always excited about learning something new.

TJSL is really grateful to everyone who helped us to make this program a success, including our staff, fac-

ulty and external contacts at both Courts. Also to OAB-SP hereby represented by Mr. Luiz Flavio Borges

D’Urso, Mr. George Niaradi and Mr. Fabio Canton for giving TJSL the opportunity to closely select such

distinctive participants from several different fields of law. TJSL strongly believes that those attorneys are

the future of Brazil! A closer selection led to spectacular results in terms of absorbing all the information

provided for in all of our classes and external visits.

We take this opportunity to also thank all of you, our latest LEEP students, for your unquestionable com-

mitment, your irreprehensible behavior as true agents of the Law. TJSL is certainly enriched by your par-

ticipation in the 2012 Summer LEEP program!

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