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Episode Synopsis
In episode 6 of Licenciadas, we hear from Regina Hernandez, a legal aid attorney working at the intersection of criminal justice and civil rights. She is a supervisory attorney at Legal Aid Chicago and oversees the Criminal Records Expungement project. We hear about her journey in law school, how she overcame feeling like she didn't belong; how she survived a rocky job market; and what it takes to succeed in public interest. In the episode we discuss a paper Regina wrote along with another Lawtina, Lisbet Ballon, entitled: The Journey to Becoming a Latina Lawyer. Read it here: https://docplayer.net/34274579-The-journey-to-becoming-a-latina-lawyer.html Visit us at LatinasUprising.com for more content on law school and legal practice. Connect with us on Instagram @latinas_uprising
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