Kara Acevedo

Kara Acevedo serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, working since 2015 as a Staff Attorney and Clinical Supervisor in the Consumer Justice Clinic at the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC). Her practice focuses on protecting vulnerable populations through direct legal services, litigation, and policy advocacy against financial exploitation.

Education

• J.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (2014)
• B.A., University of California, Berkeley (2007)

Research and Practice Focus

Specializing in debt collection defense, credit reporting disputes, student loan advocacy, and combating car fraud/predatory lending, Acevedo targets systemic abuses affecting immigrant communities and seniors. Her work integrates high-volume client representation with community education to safeguard financial assets and ensure equitable credit access.

Scientific Awards and Honors

• John B. Hall Public Interest Scholar
• Sonoma County Women in Law Scholar
• Equal Justice Fellow

Professional Activities

Acevedo supervises law students in EBCLC's Consumer Justice Clinic while staffing the General Clinic, which provides critical civil legal assistance to underserved populations. Her clinical mentorship emphasizes practical advocacy skills in consumer protection, though specific advisees are not documented.