Meet the 2019-2020 Executive Board
Roel Torres
President
chlsa.president@gmail.com
Hometown: Lincoln Park, Michigan
Alma Mater: University of Houston
Duties: Serving as the primary representative for CHLSA broadly and as an ex-officio member on all of CHLSA's standing committees; supervising CHLSA's affairs; and providing direction and advancing CHLSA's goals.
Omar Gonzalez
Internal Vice-President
chlsa.internalvp@gmail.com
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Alma Mater: University of Texas at El Paso
Duties: Coordinating and developing programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of CHLSA members; increasing membership participation and providing space for members' well-being and support; and serving as as parliamentarian and interpreting any ambiguities in the bylaws.
Tiffany Campbell
External Vice-President
chlsa.externalvp@gmail.com
Hometown: Abilene, Texas
Alma Mater: Boston University
Duties: Advancing recruitment of Latinx law students through organizing CHLSA's annual Latino Law Day; coordinating community service and pro bono opportunities for the Latinx community; and serving as a representative to student organizations or activities that relate to the duties and goals of the office.
Enrique Ramirez
Treasurer
chlsa.treasurer@gmail.com
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Alma Mater: Harvard University
Duties: Overseeing and supervising the funds and financial information of CHLSA; and keeping and maintaining all of CHLSA's financing records, books, and annual reports of the financial activities.
Carlotta Garza-Kilcullen
Secretary
secretary.chlsa@gmail.com
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Alma Mater: Lipscomb University
Duties: Recording minutes for CHLSA general and board meetings; and sending out regular messages to CHLSA members about upcoming events, educational and mentoring programs, internship and job opportunities, and scholarships.
Secretary
secretary.chlsa@gmail.com
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Alma Mater: Lipscomb University
Duties: Recording minutes for CHLSA general and board meetings; and sending out regular messages to CHLSA members about upcoming events, educational and mentoring programs, internship and job opportunities, and scholarships.
Christian Del Castillo
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
chlsa.firmsalumni@gmail.com
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Alma Mater: New York University
Duties: Maintaining and improving contact with CHLSA alumni and Latinx attorneys in Texas; arranging programs that bring together members with attorneys; coordinating panels, discussions, and events; serving as representative to the Career Services Office and other employment networks and resources; and providing alumni and employment information to the members.
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
chlsa.firmsalumni@gmail.com
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Alma Mater: New York University
Duties: Maintaining and improving contact with CHLSA alumni and Latinx attorneys in Texas; arranging programs that bring together members with attorneys; coordinating panels, discussions, and events; serving as representative to the Career Services Office and other employment networks and resources; and providing alumni and employment information to the members.
Megan Martinez
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
chlsa.firmsalumni@gmail.com
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Alma Mater: Regis University
Duties: Maintaining and improving contact with CHLSA alumni and Latinx attorneys in Texas; arranging programs that bring together members with attorneys; coordinating panels, discussions, and events; serving as representative to the Career Services Office and other employment networks and resources; and providing alumni and employment information to the members.
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
chlsa.firmsalumni@gmail.com
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Alma Mater: Regis University
Duties: Maintaining and improving contact with CHLSA alumni and Latinx attorneys in Texas; arranging programs that bring together members with attorneys; coordinating panels, discussions, and events; serving as representative to the Career Services Office and other employment networks and resources; and providing alumni and employment information to the members.
Madison Gaona
Education Chair
chlsa.education@gmail.com
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Alma Mater: The University of Texas at Austin
Duties: Coordinating and planning educational-focused events for our 1L members, including a resume workshop, final exam-preparation sessions, study preparation, job interview training, and assistance with first-year legal writing courses.
Anelis Villarreal
Latina Law Caucus Chair
chlsa.latinelawcaucus@gmail.com
Hometown: [__]
Alma Mater: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Duties: Coordinating and planning events to promote and enhance the relationship among CHLSA’s female members; and working with the Center for Women in Law in the promotion of Latina lawyers.
David Gonzalez
Scholarship Chair
chlsa.scholarship@gmail.com
Hometown: Downey, California
Alma Mater: University of San Diego
Duties: Soliciting donated items for silent auctions and CHLSA scholarship programs.
Anna Villaseñor Harris
Banquet Co-Chair
chlsa.fundraising@gmail.com
Hometown: Wimberley, Texas
Alma Mater: University of Texas at Austin
Duties: Planning our annual CHLSA Banquet and coordinating day-of event preparation.
Banquet Co-Chair
chlsa.fundraising@gmail.com
Hometown: Wimberley, Texas
Alma Mater: University of Texas at Austin
Duties: Planning our annual CHLSA Banquet and coordinating day-of event preparation.
Brittany Galvan
Banquet Co-Chair
chlsa.fundraising@gmail.com
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Alma Mater: St. Mary's University
Duties: Planning our annual CHLSA Banquet and coordinating day-of event preparation.
Faisal Al Alam
Fajita Fiesta Co-Chair
chlsa.fajitafiesta@gmail.com
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Alma Mater: Rice University
Duties: Coordinating, planning, and executing the bi-annual Fajita Fiesta fundraiser with profits going to CHLSA general operating fund.
Miguel De Hoyos
Fajita Fiesta Co-Chair
chlsa.fajitafiesta@gmail.com
Hometown: Del Rio, Texas
Alma Mater: University of Texas at Austin
Duties: Coordinating, planning, and executing the bi-annual Fajita Fiesta fundraiser with profits going to CHLSA general operating fund.
Eden Klein
Fajita Fiesta Co-Chair
chlsa.fajitafiesta@gmail.com
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Alma Mater: University of Texas El Paso
Duties: Coordinating, planning, and executing the bi-annual Fajita Fiesta fundraiser with profits going to CHLSA general operating fund.
Rachel Crooks
National Representative
chlsa.nationalrep@gmail.com
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Alma Mater: Florida State University
Duties: Serving as CHLSA’s principle representative to the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA); and organizing a delegation of students to represent UT Law at HNBA's annual and corporate conferences.
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Athletic Director
chlsa.athletic@gmail.com
Hometown: [__]
Alma Mater: [__]
Duties: Signing up teams for intramural sports including flag football, volleyball, basketball; coordinating practices and being the official CHLSA sports team leader.
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Athletic Director
chlsa.athletic@gmail.com
Hometown: [__]
Alma Mater: [__]
Duties: Signing up teams for intramural sports including flag football, volleyball, basketball; coordinating practices and being the official CHLSA sports team leader.
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1L Representative
Hometown: [__]
Alma Mater: [__]
Duties: Representing the interests of CHLSA's 1L membership; and coordinating, planning, and executing an annual social event for CHLSA members.
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1L Representative
Hometown: [__]
Alma Mater: [__]
Duties: Representing the interests of CHLSA's 1L membership; and coordinating, planning, and executing an annual social event for CHLSA members.
1L Representative
Hometown: [__]
Alma Mater: [__]
Duties: Representing the interests of CHLSA's 1L membership; and coordinating, planning, and executing an annual social event for CHLSA members.
