CWSL Alumnus Marco Garcia Leads La Raza Lawyers Association, Promotes Bar Stipend
SAN DIEGO (May 6, 2025) -- California Western School of Law alumnus Marco A. Garcia ‘21 is currently serving as President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, continuing a proud legacy of CWSL alumni leadership in one of the region’s most influential legal organizations.
Among the distinguished alumni who have held this role in recent years are Agustin R. Peña ’12, Arcelia N. Magaña ‘16 , Irving Pedroza ’13, Rafael J. Hurtado ’13, and Maria J. Nuñez ’04.
La Raza, which serves San Diego’s Latino legal community, focuses on professional development, community outreach, and increasing diversity in the legal field. One of the key ways La Raza supports emerging attorneys is through its Bar Stipend program, which provides financial assistance to 3Ls preparing for the bar exam. Several CWSL were among the recipients of this year’s stipend.
Garcia, quoted in El Latino, emphasized the mission behind the program: “La meta es ayudar a los estudiantes así como a nosotros nos ayudaron”— “the goal is to help students the same way we were helped.”
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For 100 years, California Western School of Law (CWSL) has trained practice-ready lawyers and thoughtful advocates for justice. As the first and longest-running law school in San Diego, CWSL remains committed to providing students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to thrive in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. CWSL enrolls a student body representative of our diverse society, amplifying access to opportunities for social and economic mobility. Tailored programming allows students to focus on specific areas of interest, and distinguished faculty are dedicated to student growth and scholarship on critical social issues. The law school emphasizes practical, hands-on training through clinics, internships, externships, and pro bono service. CWSL is committed to excellence in education, nurturing compassionate legal professionals who use the law effectively and creatively to solve complex human and societal problems. For more information, visit www.CWSL.edu.