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The Lawtino™From Courtroom to Community: How a Trial Attorney Builds Purpose-Driven Legal ImpactLara Deitz is the Senior Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, a San Diego-based personal injury and civil litigation law firm. She focuses on personal injury, civil rights, and related plaintiff-side litigation. Before joining Gomez Trial Attorneys, Lara practiced family law litigation. She has also been recognized as a Rising Stars attorney for 2025–2026. In this episode… Behind courtroom wins and professional titles are moments of doubt, pivots, and values-driven decisions that shape how attorneys show up for their clients. What does it take to build a meaningful legal career while staying grounded in community, purpose, and pe...
2026-01-221h 00The Lawtino™Building a Legacy Through Law, Mentorship, and ResilienceJudge Philip Gutierrez is a retired United States District Judge who served in the Central District of California from 2007 to 2024. Appointed to the bench by President George W. Bush, he served as a judge on the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1997 to 2007. With over 35 years of experience as a trial lawyer and state and federal court judge, Judge Gutierrez was a founding member of the United States District Court's Patent Pilot Program. In this episode… Aspiring lawyers from underrepresented communities often struggle to see themselves reflected in the legal system, leading to self-doubt and a la...
2025-07-031h 08The Lawtino™How First-Generation Latino Students Can Build a Legal CareerMarco Garcia is an Employment Litigation Associate at Jackson Lewis P.C., where he represents employers in workplace law matters, providing preventive advice and counseling. Recognized as a 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star and one of San Diego Metro Magazine's Top 25 Attorneys, he handles cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage claims, and class actions. Marco also serves as the President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, where he advocates for diversity and equity in the legal profession. In this episode… Many aspiring Latino legal professionals face limited resources, a lack of...
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