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AYLA Member Spotlight: Jackie Navarro
AUSTIN YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
AYLA: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice.
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Navarro: I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I attended the University of California, Berkeley for undergraduate and received my B.A. in Legal Studies and Social Welfare. I received my J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in May of 2020 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in December of 2020. While in law school, I participated in the Consumer Protection Clinic at the Center for Legal and Social Justice at St. Mary’s University.
I practice administrative and public law. I currently work for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the General Law Division. TCEQ is a state agency with a central office in Austin and 16 regional offices throughout Texas.
AYLA: How long have you been involved in AYLA and what has been your best AYLA experience so far?
Navarro: I joined AYLA in October of 2021, and it has been an amazing experience. AYLA has hosted several events for members to gather and network. My best AYLA experience thus far was volunteering for the Holiday Program and wrapping gifts. It was a rewarding experience to witness parents select toys for their children and know that these many children will have gifts to open on Christmas day. I look forward to volunteering again this year.
AYLA: What’s your best piece of advice for fellow young attorneys?
Navarro: Get involved and volunteer for causes you are passionate about, regardless of whether the causes are lawrelated. It is a great way to give back and to meet others with similar interests. Many times, you will find other attorneys at the events. Traditional networking events are not for everyone, and volunteering can be a form of networking that will help you meet attorneys in your area. AL
Jackie Navarro is an attorney in the Austin office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law.
