Celebration of Latino Alumni

September 18 – September 20, 2026

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Celebration of Latino Alumni

In September 2026, we were thrilled to welcome back nearly 200 alumni and friends back to campus for the Celebration of Latino Alumni (CLA). This powerful weekend brought together graduates spanning generations, legal specialties, and career paths to reconnect with classmates, forge new bonds, and reflect on shared experiences that continue to shape both their lives and the profession. This self-funded event, driven by dedicated volunteers, served as a reminder of the strength of our alumni community as well as its lasting contributions to the law.

CLA 2026 Co-Chairs

  • Ricardo Anzaldua

    Ricardo Anzaldua ’90, General Counsel (retired), MetLife and Freddie Mac
  • Christine M. Arguello

    Christine M. Arguello ’80, Senior United States District Court Judge, District of Colorado
  • Anoush Baghdassarian '22

    Anoush Baghdassarian ’22, Associate, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
  • Juanita Hernandez

    Juanita C. Hernández ’85
  • Massiel Leiva

    Massiel Leiva ’21, Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • Glenda E. Martinez

    Glenda E. Martinez ’90, Assistant General Counsel, Fox Rothschild LLP
  • Jacabed Rodriguez-Coss

    Jacabed Rodriguez-Coss ’91, Of Counsel, DLA Piper
  • Gloria Sandrino '84

    Gloria Sandrino ’84, Managing Principal, Co-Chair US Partner Practice Group – Nationwide, Co-Chair of London Desk
  • Virna L. Santos ’90

    Virna L. Santos ’90, Judge, California Superior Court, County of Fresno

Honorary Committee

  • President of a community without borders, Salvo Arena LL.M. ’00.

    Salvo Arena ’00
  • Lindsay Breedlove

    Lindsay Breedlove ’09
  • Yvonne Campos ’88

    Yvonne E. Campos ’88
  • Arianne de Govia '01

    Arianne de Govia ’01
  • Daniel Eaton ’89

    Daniel E. Eaton ’89
  • Peter Krause ’74

    Peter C. Krause ’74
  • Christopher L. Mann ’89

    Christopher L. Mann ’89

  • Barry B. White ’67

    Barry B. White ’67

Event Photos

We captured many of the weekend’s most joyous moments and compiled them in a photo album below.

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Joaquin Castro ’00 and Martha Minow on stage speaking to an audience of seated alumni.

CLA Speakers and Committee Leads

CLA featured an energizing mix of intellectual programming and social connection with alumni exploring topics ranging from belonging, leadership, and success in big law, to taking on pressing issues at the intersection of identity and representation. The weekend was rounded out with social gatherings and celebratory meals, offering alumni the chance to strengthen their connections and reflect on their common bonds.

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CLA Leadership
Group of CLA committee members and speakers posing together.

CLA Sponsors

We would like to thank our Celebration of Latino Alumni sponsors for their generous support:

Champions ($50,000)

  • Covington & Burling LLP

Patrons ($25,000)

  • Ricardo Anzaldua ’90

Supporters ($10,000)

  • Castelblanco Law Group, APLC 
  • Lateral Link
  • Jenner & Block LLP  

Friends ($5,000)

  • Tammy Albarrán ’99
  • Husch Blackwell LLP
  • Baker Botts LLP
  • Roel C. Campos ’79 
  • Alan N. Hernandez ’90
  • Holland & Knight LLP
  • Hogan Lovells
  • Glenda E. Martinez ’90
  • Littler Mendelson, P.C.