PublicInterestatSouthwestern: AnOverview

Presenters:

Christopher David Ruiz Cameron, Justice Marshall F. McComb Professor of Law, and Director of Labor and Employment Law Concentration

Andrea Ramos, Clinical Professor of Law, and Director of Clinical Program and Immigration Law Clinic

Julia Vázquez, Clinical Professor of Law, Director of Community Lawyering Clinic, and Director of Public Interest Law Concentration

Michelle Takagishi-Almeida, Esq., Director, Public Service Program

Description:

To help students gain an understanding of who Judge Pregerson was on and off the bench, Professor Christopher Cameron will share highlights from Judge Pregerson’s extraordinary life and legacy that has affected generations of lawyers and communities. Professor Ramos, Professor Vazquez and Director Takagishi-Almeida will follow in highlighting the importance of integrating curriculum, experiential programs and professional development in working towards a professional life in service.

By the end of this session, students will be able to identify the faculty and staff departments available to support students in meeting academic, experiential and professional development goals as well as have identified specific academic, experiential and professional development needs in attending Saturday’s program.