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Carlos Rosenkrantz
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Carlos Fernando Rosenkrantz (2015)
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| Vice President of the Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Elena Highton de Nolasco |
| Minister of the Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2016 |
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| Nominated by | Mauricio Macri |
| Preceded by | Carlos Fayt |
| President of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1 October 2018 – 1 October 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Ricardo Lorenzetti |
| Succeeded by | Horacio Rosatti |
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Carlos Fernando Rosenkrantz
October 27, 1958 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Political party | Radical Civic Union |
| Spouse | Agustina Cavanagh y Coelho |
| Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires (LLB) Yale University (PhD) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Carlos Fernando Rosenkrantz was born on October 27, 1958. He is an Argentine lawyer and a very important judge. Since 2016, he has been a member of the Supreme Court of Argentina, which is the highest court in the country. He was chosen for this role by Mauricio Macri, who was the president at the time.
From 2018 to 2021, Mr. Rosenkrantz was the president of the Supreme Court. Right now, he serves as the vice president of the court.
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About Carlos Rosenkrantz
Carlos Rosenkrantz was born in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. His father was an immigrant from Poland, and his mother was a teacher from Corrientes Province in Argentina.
He studied law at the University of Buenos Aires. Later, he continued his studies in the United States. He was able to do this thanks to a special scholarship called the Fulbright Program.
His Journey in Education
Carlos Rosenkrantz became a lawyer in 1983 after finishing his studies at the University of Buenos Aires. He then went on to get a Master of Laws degree from Yale University in 1987. Two years later, he earned a doctorate from the same university. A doctorate is the highest degree you can get in a field of study.
Leading a University
Before becoming a judge, Carlos Rosenkrantz was the head, or rector, of the University of San Andrés. He held this important position from June 2008 until December 2015. As rector, he was in charge of running the university and making sure students received a great education.
His Work as a Lawyer
Before joining the Supreme Court, Carlos Rosenkrantz worked at a major law firm in Argentina. He led this firm, called Bouzat, Rosenkrantz & Asociados, with another lawyer named Gabriel Bouzat.
Law firms like this help different companies and organizations with their legal needs. They make sure businesses follow the law and help them with legal problems.
Books He Has Written
Carlos Rosenkrantz has written several books about law and related topics. These books share his ideas and knowledge with other lawyers and students. Some of his books include:
- "The issues of Federalism: Analysis of the constitutional reform from the perspective of comparative federalism" (with Jorge E. Douglas Price)
- "Non-contractual liability: Where Philosophy, Law and Economics come together"
- "Trust and Law in Latin America" (with Marcelo Bergman)
- "Tribute to Carlos S. Nino" (with Marcelo Alegre and Roberto Gargarella)
- "Legal Reasoning, Law Science and Democracy in Carlos Nino" (with Rodolfo Vigo)
Awards and Honors
Carlos Rosenkrantz has received several awards for his excellent work and studies.
- In 1975, he earned a gold medal from the National School Domingo F. Sarmiento in Buenos Aires.
- In 1983, he was recognized as the top student in the Faculty of Law at the University of Buenos Aires. He had a very high average grade of 9.42.
- In 2016, he received the Konex Prize for the Humanities. This award recognized his contributions to the field of "Theory and Philosophy of Law" between 2006 and 2015.
Images for kids
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Carlos Fernando Rosenkrantz (2015)
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Carlos Rosenkrantz's signature
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Rosenkrantz para niños
