Leonardo Tesser Penha
Santo André
Summary
Multilingual professional fluent in Brazilian Portuguese, holding a Master’s degree from the University of São Paulo (USP), with extensive experience as a researcher, lecturer, and academic coordinator. Possesses a robust background in Discourse Analysis, Semantics, Pragmatics, and Sociolinguistics applied to Criminology, Psychology, and Law. Proven ability to produce, edit, and evaluate complex texts while effectively teaching and supervising research initiatives. As a published author, expertise includes critical reasoning, argumentative clarity, and linguistic analysis. Additionally skilled in translation, ghostwriting, and editing, facilitating clear communication across diverse audiences while demonstrating linguistic precision and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator
Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences (IBCCrim)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led interdisciplinary academic extension projects focused on language, discourse, and critical analysis.
- Conducted lectures, research supervision, and academic discussions in Portuguese.
- Coordinated regional initiatives to enhance criminal science education and training programs.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with local institutions to promote research collaboration.
Deputy Coordinator
University of São Paulo (USP)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Organized and led seminars and debates on law, discourse, and social communication.
- Coordinated departmental initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic success.
Junior Lawyer and Internships
Legal Practice
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Worked at law firms, Public Defender’s Office, and Public Prosecutor’s Office with strong emphasis on legal writing, linguistic precision, and argumentation in Portuguese.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and discovery requests.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Assisted in client consultations, gathering relevant information for case assessments.
- Collaborated with senior lawyers on trial preparations and courtroom presentations.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Law and Criminology
University of São Paulo (USP)
São Paulo12-2022
Psychoanalysis Training - undefined
Brazilian Institute of Clinical Psychoanalysis (IBPC)
01.2020
Postgraduate Specialization - Criminal Law and Criminology
ICPC/UNINTER
01.2020
LL.B. - Law
Law School of São Bernardo do Campo (FDSBC)
01.2018
Skills
- Written translation
- Fluent bilingualism
- Effective communication techniques
- Strong vocabulary skills
- Proofreading expertise
- Transcription proficiency
Languages
Portuguese (Brazil) – Native
English – Fluent (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension)
Spanish – Fluent (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension)
Timeline
Regional Coordinator
Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences (IBCCrim)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Deputy Coordinator
University of São Paulo (USP)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Junior Lawyer and Internships
Legal Practice
01.2015 - 01.2020
Psychoanalysis Training - undefined
Brazilian Institute of Clinical Psychoanalysis (IBPC)
Postgraduate Specialization - Criminal Law and Criminology
ICPC/UNINTER
LL.B. - Law
Law School of São Bernardo do Campo (FDSBC)
Master of Arts - Criminal Law and Criminology
University of São Paulo (USP)
Academic Activities
Supervised undergraduate research projects (2019) on Discourse, Profiling, Gender and Criminology. Lecturer on topics related to Language, Gender, and Criminology (2017–2019). Organizer of academic events and open lectures addressing Law, Communication, and Social issues.
Awards
2017 – Award for Best Scientific Article, Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences (IBCCrim), 2022 – Master’s dissertation (USP) praised by the examination board for its quality and relevance, and recommended for publication.
Publications
- Book (Editor): “About Machos and Monsters: a criminological analysis of the relations between virile masculinity, sexual trauma and rape” (Dialética, 2025).
- Article: “Masculinity and Violence: the warrior ethos by a mythological perspective” (Cadernos de Iniciação Científica, 2016).
- Opinion Piece: “Five minutes to make a jurisprudent abandon his blind faith in public law institutions” (Justificando, 2019).
- Multiple conference papers and lectures in Portuguese on Criminology, Gender Studies and Discourse Analysis.
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