Meet the 2021-22 Executive Board
Liliana Jayme
President
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Hey everyone! My name is Liliana Jayme and I am excited to be the President for CHLSA this year!! I am currently a 3l and a double longhorn (Hook'em)! Apart from CHLSA, I am a Dean's Fellow, in the Women's Law Caucus, and have participated in multiple mock trial competitions. When I'm not in class, I like painting, hiking, and traveling. As President, I am really excited to help create opportunities, events, and a social community for all members of CHLSA!
Jocelyne Torres
Internal Vice-President
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Hey y'all! My name is Jocelyn Torres and I am the Internal Vice President for CHLSA. I am a 3L and originally from Houston, Texas. I am interested in immigration law and work in the advanced immigration clinic and as a Pro Bono Scholar for the immigration project. As the Internal VP, I plan on building community within our organization through fun events and mentorship opportunities.
Josue Teniente
External Vice-President
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Hey y’all! My name is Josue Teniente, and I’m the External Vice President for CHLSA this year! I’m a rising 3L with an interest in immigration and family law. In addition to CHLSA, I'm also the communications co-chair for OUTLaw, and the symposium co-chair for Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy. I'm mainly going to be in charge of Latino Law Day, but I'll also be planning other events for CHLSA, like interaffinity meet-ups and pro-bono events! Feel free to say hello if you see me around the law school!
Daniel Alvarado
Treasurer
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Hey everyone, my name is Daniel Alvarado, and this is my second year as the CHLSA treasurer. I am a 3L, and I grew up in El Paso, Texas. Outside of class, I spend most of my time playing with my puppy, Newton, working out, reading, trying new food, and watching sports. I am excited to see what this year has in store and look forward to serving as treasurer again.
Belinda Schwertner
Secretary
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ey Everyone! My name is Belinda Schwertner. I am a 2L and CHLSA Secretary. I live in Georgetown, Texas, and I am a former OB/GYN and mother of three boys. Other interests include Texas Business Law Society, FedSoc, and Texas Review of Law and Politics. I am excited to be able to keep everyone informed via the weekly CHLSA newsletter.
Secretary
Contact Belinda
ey Everyone! My name is Belinda Schwertner. I am a 2L and CHLSA Secretary. I live in Georgetown, Texas, and I am a former OB/GYN and mother of three boys. Other interests include Texas Business Law Society, FedSoc, and Texas Review of Law and Politics. I am excited to be able to keep everyone informed via the weekly CHLSA newsletter.
Ricky Rodriguez
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
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Name: Ricky Rodriguez
Year: 2L
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Board Position: Firm & Alumni Relations Co-Chair
Other activities: Assistant Managing Editor for TJOGEL, General Member for TBLS
CHLSA Goals: To create as many great opportunities as possible for our members to get to know firms, alumni, and fellow members!
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
Contact Ricky
Name: Ricky Rodriguez
Year: 2L
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Board Position: Firm & Alumni Relations Co-Chair
Other activities: Assistant Managing Editor for TJOGEL, General Member for TBLS
CHLSA Goals: To create as many great opportunities as possible for our members to get to know firms, alumni, and fellow members!
Barbara Di Castro
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
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Name: Barbara Di Castro
Year: 2L
Originally from Brazil
Position: Firms and alumni outreach co-chair
Other interest in school:
I am involved in TJOGEL, the Asset Preservation and Estate Planning Clinic, and other pro bono clinics. As the firms and alumni outreach cochair I hope to create as many opportunities as I can to connect CHLSA members to firms, alumni and fellow members
Firm and Alumni Relations Co-Chair
Contact Barbara
Name: Barbara Di Castro
Year: 2L
Originally from Brazil
Position: Firms and alumni outreach co-chair
Other interest in school:
I am involved in TJOGEL, the Asset Preservation and Estate Planning Clinic, and other pro bono clinics. As the firms and alumni outreach cochair I hope to create as many opportunities as I can to connect CHLSA members to firms, alumni and fellow members
Lulú Ortiz
Education Chair
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Hi y’all! I’m Lulú Ortiz, and I am CHLSA’s Education Chair. Aside from CHLSA, I am involved in the Public Defense Group, the Texas Law Review, and the Public Interest Law Group. I remember feeling very overwhelmed 1L year, so as this year’s Education Chair, I hope to be able to get everyone the success they need to survive (and maybe even thrive) law school!
Bianca Ramirez
Latina Law Caucus Chair
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My name is Bianca Ramirez & I am Latina Law Caucus Chair. I’m a 2L, and I am from Denton, TX. I’m in WLC and FGLS. My goals for my position are to be a resource for students and to host events where we can all get to know each other!
Laura Rativa
Scholarship Chair
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what year I am—2L
where I am from – Originally from Bogota, Colombia
what position I have – Scholarship Chair
what other groups/interests do I have at school -- Also involved in Women Law Caucus, TJOGEL Society, Submissions Editor for Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law (TRESL) and Staff Editor for Texas International Law Journal (TILJ).
what goals I have for my CHLSA role –My main goal as the CHLSA Scholarship Chair is to make our members aware of all the great support that CHLSA provides, such as book scholarships, Bar prep scholarships, and dress for success scholarships.
Samantha Acuña
Banquet Co-Chair
Hi, everyone—my name is Sam and I am looking forward to being Banquet Co-Chair this year! I'm a 3L and from Brownsville, TX. I'm also the Admin. Editor for TJCLCR, a staff editor for THJ, and a Student Ambassador with the Admissions Office! I'm looking forward to organizing a great banquet next semester alongside Gabby! Outside of school, you can find me watching reality TV and painting. Please reach out if you ever have questions or need anything!!
Banquet Co-Chair
Hi, everyone—my name is Sam and I am looking forward to being Banquet Co-Chair this year! I'm a 3L and from Brownsville, TX. I'm also the Admin. Editor for TJCLCR, a staff editor for THJ, and a Student Ambassador with the Admissions Office! I'm looking forward to organizing a great banquet next semester alongside Gabby! Outside of school, you can find me watching reality TV and painting. Please reach out if you ever have questions or need anything!!
Gabby Camilleri
Banquet Co-Chair
Hello! My name is Gabby Camilleri and I am the Banquet Co-Chair for CHLSA! I am a 2L from Fort Worth, TX. I am also in the Public Interest Law Association. My goal is to coordinate a fun end of the year event that brings us together to celebrate our accomplishments and hope to invite a great guest speaker!
Lezly Cardenas
Fajita Fiesta Chair
Hello everyone! My name is Lezly Cardenas and I am a 2L. I am from Brownsville, TX and I will be CHLSA's Fajita Fiesta Chair this year. I am also part of the UT Immigration Clinic, the First Generation Law Students organization, and the Public Interest Law Association. My goal as Fajita Fiesta Chair is to promote CHLSA at the law school by holding an event where students and staff can socialize while enjoying some delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!
Ana Sofia Batista
Alumni Relations Chair
Hey everybody! My name is Ana Sofia Batista. I am a 2L from Ciudad Juarez, but this is my fifth year in Austin. I am the Alumni Relations Chair, but I'm also part of the Women's Law Caucus and am currently working with the Capital Punishment Clinic. My goal is to create a network for alumni and students to connect and create long-lasting relations. I look forward to meeting everybody
Alumni Relations Chair
Hey everybody! My name is Ana Sofia Batista. I am a 2L from Ciudad Juarez, but this is my fifth year in Austin. I am the Alumni Relations Chair, but I'm also part of the Women's Law Caucus and am currently working with the Capital Punishment Clinic. My goal is to create a network for alumni and students to connect and create long-lasting relations. I look forward to meeting everybody
Mariana Lozano
Communications Director
Hi everyone! My name is Mariana Lozano and I am the Communications Director for CHLSA. I am a 2L who is originally from Mission, Texas. Besides CHLSA, I am involved in the Women's Law Caucus, the American Constitution Society, and am a Pipeline Program Scholar. As the CHLSA Communications Director I want to keep our members informed and involved in the events CHLSA organizes.
Communications Director
Hi everyone! My name is Mariana Lozano and I am the Communications Director for CHLSA. I am a 2L who is originally from Mission, Texas. Besides CHLSA, I am involved in the Women's Law Caucus, the American Constitution Society, and am a Pipeline Program Scholar. As the CHLSA Communications Director I want to keep our members informed and involved in the events CHLSA organizes.
