Claudia Quintero

Claudia Quintero is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, Western New England University, where she teaches Legal Research and Writing. She previously taught Law and Social Change as an adjunct while attending law school. Her affiliations include leadership roles in the Central West Justice Center’s Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Project and co-founding the Fairness for Farmworkers Coalition.

Education:

• J.D., Western New England University School of Law
• M.S., University of Utah
• B.A., California State University Los Angeles

Research Interests: Professor Quintero explores the intersections of social justice, immigration, and worker's rights through a critical legal lens. Her work scrutinizes power structures in immigration policies and advocates for systemic reforms, including labor protections for farmworkers via the Fairness for Farmworkers Act. She has presented at numerous communication and rhetoric conferences.

Publications Trends: Her scholarship focuses on immigration law, asylum protections, and social justice, particularly addressing marginalized communities like farmworkers. The article on former gang members highlights her emphasis on human rights and legal advocacy in immigration contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• Adams Pro Bono Publico Award (2017)
• Student of the Year award by Massachusetts Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild (during law school)
• ABA Young Lawyers Division Scholar Program (2021)
• BusinessWest 40 under 40 class (2021)

Community Leadership: Professor Quintero leads the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Project, providing legal advocacy in immigration, wage claims, housing, and family law. She co-authored the first white paper on Massachusetts farmworker issues and founded the Latino/a Law Student Association during her studies.

Labs and Teams: She actively collaborates with the Fairness for Farmworkers Coalition, ACLU of Western Mass. Immigrant Protection Project, and New England Public Media Community Advisory Board, emphasizing legislative advocacy and community engagement.