José María Michavila facts for kids
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José María Michavila
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Michavila in 2003
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 10 July 2002 – 18 April 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Ángel Acebes |
| Succeeded by | Juan Fernando López Aguilar |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 2 April 2004 – 3 September 2009 |
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| Constituency | Valencia |
| In office 6 June 1993 – 5 April 2000 |
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| Constituency | Madrid |
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| Born | 10 January 1954 Madrid |
| Nationality | Spanish |
José María Michavila Núñez (born in Madrid, Spain, on 28 March 1960) is a Spanish lawyer, business person, and professor. He was also a politician for the People's Party (PP). He helped start two important companies: "MA ABOGADOS," a law firm, and "MDF Family Partners," which helps families manage their money. He studied history and has a special degree called a PhD in Law. He was a member of the Spanish Parliament from 1993 to 2009. He also worked in the Government of Spain when José María Aznar was Prime Minister, from 1996 to 2004. He has five children with Irene Vázquez Romero, who passed away in 2013.
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Learning and Education
Before he became well-known, José María Michavila studied at the Complutense University of Madrid. In 1984, he earned a degree in Law with top honors. The next year, in 1985, he also graduated with a degree in Contemporary History.
In 1987, he earned a special doctorate degree in Administrative-Economic Law. This was after he wrote a big paper about how the Bank of Spain checks on financial companies. He became a full professor of Administrative Law at the Complutense University of Madrid in 1991.
He received four special study grants, called fellowships. These allowed him to study in different countries. He got one from the British Council in 1989 and another from the Japanese Government in the same year. In 1993, he received a fellowship from the French Government, and in 1994, one from the United States. He also did advanced studies at Harvard and the London School of Economics (LSE).
Professional Life
José María Michavila was part of a youth group connected to the UCD political party. He helped start a group called "Asociación Liberal 1812."
In 1985, he became a professor of Administrative Law at Complutense University. From 1988, he worked as a lawyer for the Council of State, focusing on economy and taxes. He also helped create the Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard University. He also helped start summer programs at El Escorial, a famous historical site.
In 1992, he worked with other financial experts to create the Instituto Estudios Bursátiles (IEB). This is a school for finance, and he was its first secretary.
His Time in Politics
José María Michavila started his political career in 1993. He was chosen to represent the Madrid region in the Spanish Congress. From 1996 to 2000, he was the Secretary of State for Relations with the Cortes. This role involved working with the Spanish Parliament.
For the 2000 election, he changed to represent the Valencia region. He continued to represent Valencia until September 3, 2009. From 2000 to 2002, he was the Secretary of State for Justice. Then, in 2002, he became the Minister of Justice until 2004. He served in the government led by José María Aznar.
In 1993, he was chosen by José María Aznar, the leader of the People's Party, to be the secretary of Studies and Programs. In this job, he helped create the plans for important elections. These included the European elections in 1994, local elections in 1995, and the national parliamentary elections in 1996. He was also a member of the National Executive Committee until 2004.
Michavila worked with Ángel Acebes to create new laws against terrorism. They also worked on laws to improve the justice system. One important law that came from these efforts was the Law of Political Parties. This law aimed to make sure that political parties support democracy and freedom. It prevents parties from supporting violence or terrorism.
In 2002, Michavila took action against a Basque political party called Batasuna. He said it was "the claim of democracy against terrorism." This led to the party being banned because it was seen as connected to the terrorist group ETA.
While Michavila was Minister of Justice, Spain helped create a system for European Union countries. This system, called the European Arrest Warrant, made it faster to send suspected terrorists to other countries for trial.
In March 2004, after the terrible 2004 Madrid train bombings where many people died, the People's Party lost the general election.
After Politics
After 11 years in politics, José María Michavila went back to his earlier professional work. In 2006, he moved to London with his family.
In 2006, he became a Senior Advisor for RBC (Royal Bank of Canada). From 2010 to 2016, he was a Senior Advisor for JP Morgan IF. He also served on the NOATUM Council during these years. He was also a member of the Global Advisor Board of Oliver Wyman.
In June 2008, he started a company called MdF Family Partners with Daniel de Fernando. This company helps families manage their money. It has offices in many cities, including Madrid, New York, and London. This company helps over 100 families from different countries.
In November 2009, he also started a new law firm called MA Abogados. This firm has offices in several Spanish cities. It helps large and medium-sized companies with their legal needs, especially those that work internationally.
José María Michavila has also continued teaching. He is part of a special program in Contemporary History at the Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid. He also gives a yearly lecture at Harvard University. In 2012, he was appointed a member of the Council of State, and this position was confirmed again in 2018.
Helping Others
José María Michavila is a member of the Pablo Hortsman Foundation. He has volunteered with this foundation in Kenya, helping people there.
In November 2018, he received an award from Premios Gredos for his work helping others. He is also a trustee for several other foundations, including the Santa Teresa Foundation and the Tierra Santa Foundation.
See also
In Spanish: José María Michavila para niños
