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Educational Background
- M.A.: Political Science, University of Notre Dame (2014)
- J.D.: International Law, Loyola University Chicago (2012)
- B.A.: Political Science, University of Houston (2002)
Areas of Interest
- The Catholic Church in Europe and Latin America
- Comparative judicial politics
- Immigration law and policy
- Latin American politics
Research and Service Grants
- American Dream Grant for doctoral research in Santiago, Chile, and Lima, Peru (Jun. 2014-Jul. 2014)
- Public Interest Law Stipend for non-profit service in Chicago, IL (Jun. 2011-Aug. 2011)
- International Law Stipend for research in Santiago, Chile (Jun. 2010-Jul. 2010)
Honors and Awards
- Profile in the ABA’s “Student Lawyer” (Vol. 39, No. 4) “Circuit Board” representing the 7th Circuit
- Best Brief – National Moot Court Competition, Midwest Region (2011-2012); 5th Best in National Round
- Eighth Place – Intraschool Moot Court Competition, Loyola Univ. Chicago (Spring 2011)
- First Place – College of Labor and Employment Lawyers’ Law Student Writing Competition (2010)
- First Place – Law School Talent Show, Loyola Univ. Chicago (2011)
Scholarly and Professional Memberships
- American Political Science Association (2014-2016)
- Midwest Political Science Association (2013-2016)
- Member – Illinois State Bar (Fall 2012-Spring 2014)
Other Research Abroad
- Comparative Advocacy Program in London, UK (Dec. 2011-Jan. 2012)
- Comparative Law Seminar in Dar es Salaam, TZ (Feb. 2011-Mar. 2011)
Foreign Languages
- Spanish (read, write, speak)
- French (read)
- German (intro. coursework)
- Classical Greek (intro. coursework)
Justin arguing in front of judges at Loyola University Chicago’s Intra-school Moot Court Competition
Justin with students from the Immigration Clinic at the Universidad Alberto Hurtado (Santiago, Chile)
Justin being honored at the College of Labor and Employment Law’s annual gala
Justin with his teammates at the National Moot Court Competition
Justin at the annual Loyola Law School Talent Show
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