2022-2023 Executive Board
Currently a 3L at STCLH, Katy has an Economics B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. Katy is a first generation law student and an a contributor to STCL's Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy. As President, she is committed to advancing HLSA's mission by empowering our organization to reach its full potential and working with other student organizations to best assist STCL students in cultivating networking skills for their future practice of law.
Fun Fact: I love tamales, especially the sweet ones with raisins. Area of Interest: Mass Torts Law and Personal Injury Motto: My Identity is not an obstacle. My Identity is my Superpower. (America Ferrera) |
Stephanie Diaz
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Antonio Olvera
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Edna Rodriguez
My name is Edna Rodríguez and I am a 2L. I have a B.A. in Iberian and Latin American Languages & Cultures from The University of Texas at Austin. My goal as Treasurer is to ensure the organization’s financial needs are met so we can further HLSA’s mission of assisting the Hispanic law students with their educational and professional needs. I am interested in Immigration, Personal Injury and Real Estate. A fun fact about me is that I love Disney Channel shows from the 2000s because that’s how I learned English! As a First Generation Immigrant, college graduate and law school student, one of the motto’s I live by is “Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit. It’s when things seem worse that you mustn’t quit.” - Anonymous. |
Diana Davila
Name: Diana Davila Classification: 2L Degrees: University of Houston: Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor: Law, Values & Ethics Rice University: Paralegal Graduate Certification Short Background: Grew up in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico moved to the United States in 2015. Eldest sibling out of 3 girls. Goals: My main goal as an officer for HLSA is to provide a family atmosphere and make everyone feel welcome. I believe that the Hispanic Community can obtain unsurmountable goals when we stay together. Fun Fact: Always looking for new challenges to push me mentally and physically. Areas of Law Interest: Criminal, Immigration, Corporate Motto: There is always some good that comes with the bad. |
Valerie Torres
My name is Valerie Torres, and I am a 3L. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Legal Studies and Philosophy from the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley. I am a first generation college graduate and law student.
As the Communications Ambassador, I hope to utilize my platform to help recruit incoming and continuing students and continue the organization's legacy. HLSA became family to me when I moved away from home for the first time to attend law school. I hope to help continue the traditions and support the HLSA community this year despite the challenges that we may face. I am interested in Immigration Law, Criminal Law and Family Law. A fun fact about me is that my roommate is a Great Dane named Wes! The motto I live by is, “If it's meant to be, it will be." |
Ashley Segura
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Josie Lopez
My name is Josie Lopez and I am currently a 2L at South Texas College of Law. I received my Bachelors in Political Science with a Minor in Criminal Justice at the University of North Texas in Denton. As the Pro Bono Ambassador, I hope to facilitate and organize events that will give our members and STCL students the opportunity to serve our Houston community.
The areas of law that I am interested in are labor and employment law, business law, and civil rights law. A fun fact about me is that I laugh at myself for being a clumsy person and accident prone. The motto I live by is, “where there is no way, I will make one." |
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