Jozef Maynard Borja Erece is a Filipino-Australian International lawyer based in Brisbane, Australia. On May 16, 2014, he was commended by the Philippine House of Representatives through House Resolution No. 2072 for his exceptional achievements including 3rd degree Taekwondo black belt, a top basketball player, a chess master, a violinist and an author of a fantasy novel at age 8. He is considered as the youngest law graduate and the youngest practicing lawyer in the world at the age of 18.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Jozef Maynard Borja Erece
Birth Date –> N/A (Age 28 in 2025)
Hometown –> Baguio City, Philippines
Family
Parents –> Dr. Maynard Victor ‘Thoots’ Erece (lawyer) and Dr. Josephine Ana ‘Jo-ann’ Borja Erece (Physician)
Education
College –> Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Degree –> Bachelor of Laws
Master of Laws –> Australian National University
Master of Corporate Law, University of Cambridge
* Readiness in Business Analytics, Economics for managers and financial account from Harvard University
Government Service Career / Work Experiences
Practicing Lawyer for commercial litigation and dispute resolution in Brisbane, Australia
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