A new student-led organization at the Nashville School of Law (NSL) launched this month, seeking to support the Hispanic and Latiné legal community.
Latinés United for Change, Hope, and Advocacy (LUCHA) is a “community of students committed to supporting one another, building bridges across law school, and advancing justice through advocacy, education, and service.”
LUCHA’s founding members said the organization will seek to harbor spaces where “Hispanic, Latine, and ally students can connect, grow as leaders, and make an impact” within NSL and beyond.
“LUCHA at NSL began as a dream to unite students through culture, service, and justice. I am grateful to see it come to life and proud to welcome you into this community that I believe will make a lasting impact on our school and beyond,” founding member Jesus “Jesse” Gonzalez said in a statement.
Founding member Ronal Bueso shared a similar sentiment, adding, “My hope is that our organization fosters unity, representation, and inspiration for every student’s journey in the legal profession.”
In its mission of “advancing justice through education, community building, and professional development,” LUCHA will host events with distinguished legal leaders and speakers; partner with nonprofits and legal organizations to provide pro bono opportunities; and foster mentorship, networking, and professional development programs.
An inaugural event for the organization will be held on September 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 400 at NSL.
The event will feature a keynote address by former U.S. Attorney General and Texas Supreme Court Justice Alberto R. Gonzales, who currently serves as Dean and Doyle Rogers Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law.
All NSL students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend the organization’s inaugural event.
For more information about LUCHA, click here.
NSL, previously known as the YMCA Night Law School, is a private non-profit law school founded in 1911 that offers affordable law classes held exclusively at night.
Students can earn a Juris Doctor degree after attending NSL for four years, and graduates of the school are eligible to take the Tennessee bar examination.
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