We are thrilled to honor Ivelisse C. "Ivie," Vice President of Data Protection Legal at Johnson & Johnson, with the Lucero Award at this year's 2024 Annual Awards Gala on November 13th. A pioneer in global privacy and data security, Ivie's distinguished career and commitment to leadership have profoundly impacted the legal landscape. Starting her legal journey litigating in federal courts to now leading major privacy initiatives in the healthcare sector, Ivie embodies innovation and advocacy. Her accolades include recognition as a "Legal Luminary" by Hispanic Executive magazine and a "Latina Trailblazer" by LatinoJustice PRLDEF. Get your tickets now and be part of an evening dedicated to leadership and impact. Don't miss out! 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e5caSrEg
LatinoJustice PRLDEF
Legal Services
New York, New York 5,757 followers
Champions of Civil and Human Rights
About us
LatinoJustice works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education. We accomplish our mission by focusing our work around the following pillars: Immigrants Rights | Economic Justice | Voting Rights | Criminal Justice Reform | Leadership Development We use Impact Litigation, Pipeline Education Programs, and Community Engagement & Advocacy as strategies to execute our work: Our impact litigation cases have helped Latinos access educational, employment and housing opportunities, as well as voting rights. Our legal work has also defended Latinos against unlawful law enforcement tactics and hate crimes. Our pipeline education programs provide Latino students with access and resources to pursue a law degree and other higher education that paves the way for professional success and community leadership. Our community engagement and advocacy initiatives ensure that Latinos participate in daily civil life - such as elevating their voices on issues that matter, such as voting, workers's rights, immigrants rights and criminal justice reform. In sum, to be active members and leaders in their communities. LatinoJustice PRLDEF has served tens of thousand of US citizens, immigrants, and non-Latinos whose rights are protected by the precedents set and behaviors modified through the litigation, advocacy, and legal education outreach of our organization.
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http://latinojustice.org/
External link for LatinoJustice PRLDEF
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- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Immigrants Rights, Employment Discrimination and Workers Rights, Racial Profiling and Law Enforcement Issues, Civil and Human Rights, Voting Rights, Economic Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Litigation
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475 Riverside Drive
Suite 1901
New York, New York 10115, US
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523 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804, US
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225 Eastview Drive PAC # 207
Touro Law Center
Central Islip, NY 11722, US
Employees at LatinoJustice PRLDEF
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Lisa Baltazar
Deputy General Counsel
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Fernando A. Bohorquez, Jr.
Litigation, Tech and Data Privacy Partner, BakerHostetler
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Jorge Antonio Renaud
National Criminal Justice Director at LatinoJustice PRLDEF
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Lía Fiol-Matta
Civil rights lawyer, proud Puerto Rican and animal lover. Views are my own.
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The results of the recent election have deeply shaken our community, bringing threats of mass deportations, family separations, and rollbacks on hard-won progress in education, employment, and civic participation. But we cannot let fear divide us. Now is the time to stand united—to fight back against harmful policies and to push forward a vision of an equitable society where Latinos thrive, lead, and live without fear. Support us today, and let’s rise stronger together. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eAEM56
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I meet hundreds of prospective law school students annually and the two most common barriers to law school they mention, the LSAT exam and cost. Join LatinoJustice PRLDEF's Cesar A. Perales (CAP) Leadership Institute on Monday, November 18th as we partner with our friends from AccessLex Institute to navigate costs related to attending law school and options for financing your investment. #futurelawyer #pipelineprogram #registernow
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¡Qué noche! ✨ A night that celebrated justice, community, and leadership! Thank you to our incredible honorees: 🏆 Ivelisse C., Lucero Award 🏆 Dechert LLP, Pro Bono Publico Award 🏆 Joe Torres, Ronald J. Tabak Community Champion Award 🏆 La Colmena NYC, Community Justice Award And special thank you to our Gala Co-Chairs Marjorie De La Cruz and Jeffrey Martinez, our generous sponsors, and everyone who joined us in activating leadership for justice. Your support powers our mission forward! 💫 Swipe for highlights from the incredible evening ➡️ #ActivateLeadership #LatinoJustice
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🌍 Are you looking for support to secure federal funding for your environmental justice projects in Florida and Puerto Rico? 🤔 The answer, coming up, in this presentation of Latino Federal Funding Partnerships at: https://lnkd.in/e3MvSaqR Join LatinoJustice PRLDEF and GreenLatinos in this effort to advance #resiliencejustice. CONTACT US NOW!! The deadline to file for the EPA Community Change Grants Program is November 21, 2024!!
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Meet our Community Champion, Joe Torres! 🎥✨ From Brooklyn roots to becoming one of NYC's most trusted voices, Joe has spent decades telling our stories with heart and authenticity. As the host of 'Tiempo' and a veteran WABC-TV journalist, he's dedicated his platform to amplifying Latino voices and the issues that matter to our community. His storytelling power earned him: 🏆 Peabody Award 🏆 Edward R. Murrow Award 🏆 Emmy Award But it's his incredible commitment to our comunidad that makes him our 2024 Ronald J. Tabak Community Champion. Join us on Wednesday, November 13 for our 2024 Annual Awards Gala where we'll honor Joe Torres! 🎟️: https://lnkd.in/e5caSrEg
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Press Statement: LatinoJustice Commits to Fighting for Policies that Help, Not Hurt, Latinos Vote results indicate that Donald Trump has been elected as the country’s 47th president with 277 electoral votes. LatinoJustice PRLDEF bilingual poll monitors who are part of the organization’s Cada Voto Cuenta election protection program monitored polling sites on Election Day in four states—Florida, Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania—and reported a wide range of obstacles and improvements in voter access for Spanish-speaking voters. Read our full statement at https://bit.ly/3NUQGvB 🔗
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Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Project 2025's policies aim to restrict access and drive up costs, hurting millions, including Latino families. Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/exfEV_43 🔗
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Democracy thrives when all voices are heard. Yet Project 2025 threatens to undermine fundamental voting rights and civic participation, with concerning implications for Latino communities nationwide. What's at stake: ✓ Voting accessibility ✓ Fair census representation ✓ Freedom of civic engagement Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/exfEV_43 .🔗
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