In today’s episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez interviews Liz Ramírez, the CEO of The Chicano Federation, about her rise to leadership. Liz talks about The Chicano Federation’s programs and community service efforts, how her parents and teachers influenced her educational and professional journeys, and how to become involved in public service efforts.
Building Latino Community Bridges Read More »
In this episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez chats with Christina Guerola Sarchio, the President of the Hispanic National Bar Association, about creating equal opportunities for Latinos in the legal field. Christina shares how her cultural background influenced her commitment to justice, how she advances representation on the judge’s bench, and the HNBA’s mission.
Christina Guerola Sarchio: President of the Hispanic National Bar Association Read More »
Tune in to this episode of The Lawtino™ as John Gomez and guest host Vanessa Felix Corona invite Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, the President and Chief Officer of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, to speak about advocating for union rights. Lorena shares advice for emerging Latina political leaders, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and her endorsement by Dolores Huerta.
Fighting for Fair Wages and Workers’ Rights Read More »
In today’s episode of The Lawtino™, co-host Jessica Lujan invites Vanessa Felix Corona, Law Clerk at Gomez Trial Attorneys and a JD candidate, to share her journey through law school as a first-generation student. Vanessa talks about her upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, her favorite part about interning with Gomez Trial Attorneys, and her involvement with the Latino legal community in San Diego.
Finding Purpose in Law School Read More »
In this episode of The Lawtino™, co-host Jessica Lujan interviews John Gomez, the Founder of Gomez Trial Attorneys, about his advocacy initiatives for Latino lawyers. John describes his vision for the podcast, the Shades of Mass movement, and why he hosts community engagement events for Latinos.
Paving Diverse Paths in Law and Leadership Read More »
In this episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez welcomes New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez to discuss his efforts to advocate for the Latino community. Raúl shares how he protects children against social media exploitation, his humble beginnings in law, and his thoughts on the razor wire security between New Mexico and Texas.
From Courtrooms to Community: An AG’s Journey to Justice Read More »
In this special episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez, Jessica Lujan, and Augustin Pena interview Dolores Huerta, the Founder and President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, about her advocacy work for Latino communities and beyond. She talks about her ongoing mission to address educational gaps, her most memorable civil rights and labor movements, and how she began advocating for social justice.
Empowering Latino Communities: Dolores Huerta’s Fight for Equality and Justice Read More »
Tune in to this episode of The Lawtino™ as John Gomez welcomes Francisco “Frank” Guerra, the Capital Partner at Guerra LLP, to discuss how Latino lawyers can chart a path in the legal field. Frank recounts his experience founding and managing a firm, how his college mentor shaped his career in law, and how diversity has evolved within the Texas Bar Association
The Power of Cultural Connection in Law Read More »
Listen to this episode of The Lawtino™ as John Gomez hosts Jessica Lujan, a Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, to talk about her path to becoming an esteemed advocate for Latino lawyers. Jessica shares personal anecdotes from her childhood, discusses systemic oppression, and highlights the importance of Latino representation in the legal field to ensure a fair justice system.
Advocating for Justice: A Latina Lawyer’s Path to Change Read More »
