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Joe Villasenor serves as a Professor of Practice at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he directs the Civil Clinic and has previously taught the Veterans Legal Clinic and Professional Responsibility courses. He is recognized as the faculty subject matter expert on consumer rights law and regularly presents at national and international conferences including the National Consumer Law Center, American Association of Law Schools, and federal judicial venues.
His educational credentials include a JD from the University of San Diego (2009) and a BA from Claremont McKenna College (2006).
Professor Villasenor's professional focus centers on consumer protection advocacy and access to justice, with extensive litigation experience representing nearly two thousand consumers in state and federal courts. His work integrates practical legal training with ethical professional responsibility standards, emphasizing pro bono service and clinical legal education methodologies. He maintains active engagement with evolving consumer rights frameworks through frequent speaking engagements and policy discussions.
His notable recognitions include:
- National Consumer Law Center Rising Star Award (2019)
- Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service (2011)
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego Outstanding Service Award (2011)
- Pro Bono Services Award (2009)
- Warren Family Endowment Scholarship (2007-2008)
Through the Civil and Veterans Legal Clinics, Professor Villasenor mentors law students in real-world consumer protection cases while maintaining active pro bono commitments through the San Diego County Bar Foundation and the U.S. District Court's Pro Bono Panel. His professional service extends to the National Association of Consumer Advocates and multiple judicial conference planning committees.
Admitted to practice in California state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and as a Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney, he maintains active courtroom experience that directly informs his clinical teaching approach.
