José Paulo Sepúlveda Pertence (Sabará, November 21, 1937 – Brasília, July 2, 2023)[1] was a Brazilian jurist, professor, lawyer, and judge.

[5] Subsequently, Pertence focused entirely on practicing law, partnering with former STF Minister Victor Nunes Leal, who had also been dismissed by the military government.

[6] Pertence practiced in Brasília, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, and held various positions within the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).

[8] His tenure as Attorney General was marked by controversy, particularly regarding Representação 1349,[9] where he opposed the constitutionality of the Informatics Law, leading to accusations of disloyalty and legal innovation.

During his presidency, Pertence delivered numerous lectures on judicial reform, particularly advocating for the “binding summary” proposal, and addressed the challenges of the concentrated and diffuse systems of constitutional control in Brazil.

On December 7, 2009, Pertence was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Ipiranga by the São Paulo State Government, represented by then-Governor José Serra.