Rio de Janeiro, 27 August 2025 – The Sylvio Capanema Chamber at the Escola Superior de Advocacia of the Brazilian Bar Association (OABRJ) will stage a high-level forum, “The Contemporary Landscape of Administrative Misconduct Law”, convening some of Brazil’s leading jurists and practitioners to discuss the evolving contours of one of the most pivotal areas of public law.

Opening Keynote – Fábio Medina Osório

The conference will open with a keynote address from Fábio Medina Osório, founding partner of Medina Osório Advogados, Doctor of Administrative Law (Complutense University of Madrid), former Attorney General of Brazil, and current Chair of the Special Commission on Administrative Sanctioning Law at the Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association.

Dr Medina Osório will trace the dogmatic and institutional evolution of administrative misconduct law, focusing on the delicate balance between ensuring accountability for misconduct and safeguarding fundamental rights and constitutional guarantees.

Special Lecture – Vanessa Cerqueira Reis

The programme continues with a special lecture from Vanessa Cerqueira Reis, partner at Medina Osório Advogados, State Attorney of Rio de Janeiro, and Vice-Chair of the Administrative Sanctioning Law Commission of the OABRJ.

Her talk, “Contemporary Debates on Administrative Misconduct”, will deliver a critical analysis of the legislative and jurisprudential shifts brought by Law No. 14,230/2021, which redefined liability regimes for both public officials and private entities, reshaping Brazil’s legal and institutional landscape.

A forum for institutional dialogue and democratic values

Far from being a purely academic exercise, the event is positioned as a strategic forum for reflection, dialogue, and institutional strengthening. It underscores the role of law in consolidating democratic principles, reinforcing the rule of law, and promoting legal certainty—elements essential to transparent governance.

The organisers highlight: “Our aim is to cultivate a collective dialogue that aligns integrity in public administration with the protection of individual rights.”

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Why this event matters

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