4. What’s Love Got to Do with It? Stephanie Ledesma Knows

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. Topics2:38 General volunteer work 3:09 Pro bono cases3:30 Volunteer work in Namibia5:15 Why does public service matter6:52 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 LedesmaRecommended ResourcesStephanie Ledesma on LinkedInThurgood Marshall School of Law Experiential EducationNamibia Teacher Training and Trial Advocacy – NITA Public Service Program Stephanie Ledesma Receives Appointment at Thurgood MarshallCatholic Charities of NYC – NITA Public Service ProgramUpcoming Teaching EngagementsDeposition Skills: AtlantaBuilding Trial Skills: New Orleans Building Trial Skills: Chicago Building Trial Skills: Dallas