Latinas Uprising

There are seasons in your life where hard work can’t be avoided. For me, I think back to the summer before law school where I didn’t have the last $250 to pay my deposit for Loyola. Or the summer prior, where I had shoddy internet, no money for an lsat course, no guidance on where to apply. Or my first semester of law school, where I’d come home, feet in so much pain after my shifts at a clothing store bc I needed to make rent, with all my readings still left to do. Those were moments that demanded more from me. More strategy, more dedication, more endurance. I mention this, not to glamorize difficult situations (bc really it shouldn’t have been so difficult to earn a jd) but as a reminder that when we have a goal, our minds and bodies are what get us there-difficult or not. If you’re in the midst of working towards something, something that feels big, sometimes unattainable, or challenging, chingale un poquito mas 💕 you have the ability to give yourself just a little bit more.

For many, you’re a few weeks into summer internships or just about to start! Either way, here are some things to keep in mind to make your summer productive, a summer associate bucket list! The reality is that it’s easy to go in without a plan, assume your boss will know what to do, and then you look up, summers over and maybe you didn’t get the most out of this experience. Let’s not do that! Instead go in with an idea of what tangible skill you want to gain and work to ensure you get it. For rising 2Ls, I think it’s time well spent if you leave with a writing sample, some litigation or client counseling exposure, and a reference. 💕

An incredibly profound day. in partnership with local nonprofit partners, hosted a People’s Hearing in Chicago covering the harm and impact of the federal government’s targeting of immigrant communities. I provided testimony about the overall economic impacts this caused. Grateful to be able to advocate for community in this way. || also grateful for Chairwoman Garza’s leadership during today’s hearing and the care, empathy, and commitment shown to impacted communities. I’ve been an admirer of this bad ass Lawtina for a while!! Glad to have finally met!