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Fernando Antas da Cunha: “To be a good lawyer you have to dedicate yourself to it 100%”

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Briefings

Fernando Antas da Cunha, a 102nd guest on the podcast "E Se Corre Bem?" (2026), transitioned from selling hot dogs in a mobile stall to becoming a lawyer, eventually founding his own firm in 2002. He initially worked as a professor at the University of Lisbon before accepting a role at the larger Miranda firm in 2014, where he led 12 of its 20 associates. He attributes his success to consistency and practical teaching methods, noting that his firm grew from 20 to 90 associates over 12 years.

Key points

• Fernando Antas da Cunha transitioned from selling hot dogs in a mobile stall to becoming a lawyer, eventually founding his own firm in 2002.
• He led 12 of the 20 associates at the Miranda firm in 2014, where he taught practical law to students.

Context

Fernando Antas da Cunha is a lawyer who transitioned from selling hot dogs to law, founding his own firm in 2002. He previously worked as a professor at the University of Lisbon before joining the larger Miranda firm in 2014.

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Evidence is limited to a podcast interview transcript from 2026. Specific dates for firm growth are mentioned (2014, 2002) but exact growth figures beyond the 90 associate count are not provided. The narrative includes personal anecdotes about early business ventures and academic teaching that are not verified facts.

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