4th Annual Bay Area Latina Law Leadership Academy
Attorneys & Law Students: Join our 4th annual Academy this fall!. Participate in a coaching practicum, hear from esteemed judges, and gain insights from diverse seasoned attorneys.
Presented by the HNBA Region XVII, Association of Latin Marin Attorneys, East Bay La Raza Lawyers Association, La Raza Lawyers Association, Central Valley Chapter, Santa Clara County La Raza Lawyers Association, La Raza Lawyers Association of Solano County, San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association, and the Northern District of California Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
This event is made possible by the generous sponsors of the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association, whose support funds all our work. A special thank you to the title sponsor, Tortilleria El Molino™ and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. Tortilleria El Molino™ and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP both provided additional donation to support this program.
Special thank you to Michael Troncoso, Of Counsel at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, for helping receive this support!
Special thank you to Gibbs Mura and Rosemary Rivas for their support of this program.
Fireside chat with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers & Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín
The fireside chat is presented by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.
Program: Carving Your Own Path -- Latinas Redefining Legal Careers Panel
Four trailblazing Latina attorneys, who have worked in private, government, or public interest roles, will share how they've defied expectations, broken barriers and built careers on their own terms. From launching firms to pivoting practice areas, starting over in new countries and moving into leadership beyond the law! Through candid conversation, these panelists will explain how they've navigated fields with few Latinas, overcome professional and personal barriers, and embraced discomfort as a catalyst for growth. Discover strategies, encouragement, deepen your passion and build your confidence in committing to creating a career that is truly yours!
Yulissa Zulaica - Founder and Managing Partner, JKZ LLP, estate planning, trust and probate law practice
Jessica Valenzuela - Partner, Gibson Dunn, securities litigation practice
Marcela Robledo - Partner, Cleary Gottlieb, intellectual property, corporate and transactional practice
Nubia Pena - Director, Gilead Sciences, external engagement and strategic partnerships, former senior government advisor and public interest attorney
Coaching Practicum: Led by LatinaVIDA.
Date and time: Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:45 - 5:00 PM
Location:
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building & United States Courthouse
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers , Courtroom 1 – 4th Floor
1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Lunch note: Lunch is provided. While the lunch room seating is limited, there will be ample space to stand and connect. The program will be in the courtroom and there will be seats for all of those who are attending.
Cost: $10 for students/recent law grads, $20 for attorneys under 5 years of practice, and $30 for all other attorneys/judges. (Select ‘$0’ if cost is a barrier.) Space is limited
This is an inclusive program that is open to all people and backgrounds.
RSVP: Please register by Tuesday, September 16, 2025 by 5PM
If your plans change, please email us at raymond.manzo@gmail.com to cancel your registration.
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