CLE: Disrupting Barriers to Equal Justice and Civic Engagement for Latinos
Rutgers Law School - Newark, Rutgers’ Association of Latin American Law Students (ALALS), the American Bar Association (ABA), Seton Hall’s Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA) and Seton Hall Law School present:
CLE: Disrupting Barriers to Equal Justice and Civic Engagement for Latinos
In 2024, the ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities released its seminal report, Latinos in the United States: Overcoming Legal Obstacles, Engaging in Civic Life. While Latinos comprise 19.1% of the total U.S. population, they represent only 6% of the legal profession.
This CLE program will take a deeper look at some of the report’s key findings about enhancing visibility and civic participation, restoring confidence in the rule of law, addressing barriers faced by immigrants, and the status of DEI initiatives in education and employment.
Our panel of distinguished speakers will analyze these important issues, discuss their own experiences in the public and private sectors, and offer insights about how attorneys and legal professionals can help disrupt barriers facing the Latino community.
Moderator:
- Jose Jara, Partner, Fox Rothschild and ABA Hispanic Commission Member
Speakers:
- Prof. David Lopez, University Professor and co-Dean Emeritus, Rutgers Law School
- Rosevelie Márquez Morales, Chief Diversity Office, Hogan Lovells and President Elect, Hispanic National Bar Association
- Lourdes Rosado, Executive Director and General Counsel, Latino Justice PRLDEF
- Andrés Acebo, Interim President, New Jersey City University, RULAW-Alum
- Solangel Maldonado, Professor of Law, Seton Hall Law School
The CLE will take place from 4-5:30PM, Reception to follow 5:30-6PM.
CLE: NJ: 1.8 (incl. 1.8 ethics) | NY: 1.5 (incl. 1.5 ethics) | PA: 1.5 (incl. 1.5 ethics)
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This event is FREE without CLE credit, REGISTER with promo code NOCLE.
(Room: 125, Baker Trial Courtroom)Location: Rutgers Law School - Newark
Address: 123 Washington St