D&I Thought Leadership
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The Power of Networking
The Power of Networking The power of networking is that you never know what can happen after a coffee meeting. In January of 2018, I had coffee with Judge Arguello and a mutual friend. I had just retired from my life in the corporate world, after working in various...
Women’s History Month – Pioneers in the Legal Profession
Women’s History Month Celebrating women in the United States was initially established in 1981, when Congress passed a law requesting that the president designate the week of March 7, as women’s history week for the purpose of celebrating the achievements of women....
It’s Who I am…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always made it a point to let people know of my heritage, because I am an immigrant from Mexico. With family support, many sacrifices, grit, perseverance and a lot of hard work, I have attained the American dream. I have a law...
M E N T O R – Meeting Every Need Through Our Relationships
As the mother of five children, I am reminded daily of the struggles of students and young professionals working during this time of Covid. Within my family the impact has been at the extremes, with some continuing their career working remotely, another facing reality...
Black Lives Matter
George Floyd‘s death should inspire each of us to change. George Floyd’s death has captivated millions, not just here in the US, but across the world, and rightly so. As Americans, a fundamental belief is that we are created equally, but our history and the ongoing...
Celebrate Pride Month!
June is LGBTQ Pride Month. June was chosen to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots. Since then, the LGBTQ community has celebrated many milestones. For example, for the first time in the United States history, we had an openly gay candidate for president, Pete...
Series on Latina Power: Part 2 of 4 ‘My Bi-Cultural Journey’
Family — The Influence and Example of My Parents As long as I can remember, my father worked every day between his full-time union job and other side jobs, such as, helping Latino families with their taxes, immigration papers, and translations. My father was so...
Series on Latina Power: Part 3 of 4 My Bi-Cultural Journey
Taking Risks & Finding My Voice in America Defining moments in a person’s life often come unexpected and unplanned. They are those pivotal moments in your story that leave such a powerful impression or transformation, that it’s impossible to move through life the same...
Series on Latina Power: My Bi-Cultural Journey PART 4
Career Progression Undoubtedly, minorities and immigrants have an uphill climb when it comes to finding lucrative jobs and careers. But one of the advantages that comes from this struggle is the ability to adapt, grow, and change; all critically important traits...