Episode description

In Episode 4, we wrap up this week’s National Celebration of Pro Bono by talking to Stephanie Ledesma. Stephanie is the Associate Dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Experiential Education program in Houston and one of NITA’s national faculty members. In addition to developing curricula for law schools, agencies, and other legal professionals, she serves the bar on the local, state, national, and international level and volunteers within her Houston community. Stephanie’s recent travel to Namibia to teach for NITA is a case in point for the nearness and dearness in her heart for public service. 

Topics
2:38 General volunteer work 
3:09 Pro bono cases
3:30 Volunteer work in Namibia
5:15 Why does public service matter
6:52 Why I volunteer for NITA 
8:52 Signature “softball” 

Quote
“Until I crossed the border [into Nabimia] with Judge Ann Williams, I didn’t realize that globally we are the same people. We are working for the same cause. We are doing the same work. I was energized to a different level with that work.” Stephanie Ledesma

Recommended Resources
Stephanie Ledesma on LinkedIn
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Experiential Education
Namibia Teacher Training and Trial Advocacy – NITA Public Service Program
Stephanie Ledesma Receives Appointment at Thurgood Marshall
Catholic Charities of NYC – NITA Public Service Program

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