Julia Vazquez

Julia Vázquez is a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at the Immigration Law Clinic of Southwestern Law School. She holds degrees from UCLA: B.A. in Psychology and History (2002), M.A. in Education (2005), and J.D. (2010). Her work focuses on clinical legal education, immigrant rights advocacy, and critical race theory. She co-leads the Immigration Law Clinic with Prof. Andrea Ramos, supervising students and developing curricula.

Her professional background includes teaching in South Central Los Angeles, volunteering with immigrant rights organizations like the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, and leading student organizations such as the Immigration Law Society. She emphasizes mentorship and curriculum innovation in legal education.

Awards include recognition on the AALS Pro Bono Honor Roll (2023) and the Matadors United Award. She contributes to academic discourse through op-eds and panels, such as the 2022 Transformative Teaching workshop. Her advocacy spans immigration defense, community lawyering, and combating legal fraud against migrants.

She oversees clinics addressing children’s rights and public interest law, reflecting her commitment to serving disenfranchised communities. Her academic scholarship highlights the pedagogical value of clinical legal training.