Francisco Leal of Leal-Trejo, P.C., would like to congratulate fellow Yale alumnus Thomas Saenz for his appointment as the new president and general counsel of MALDEF.
Leal firmly supports the educational aims of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund because he believes the group is positively affecting the lives of the community that he serves.
Leal notes that this is a great position for Saenz (pictured), whose history reflects a platform centered on education advocacy.
After attending both Yale University and Yale Law School, Saenz served as a law clerk to several judges.
Saenz first joined MALDEF as a staff attorney in 1993 because of his interest in immigration rights, eventually serving as head counsel for several years. He later served on various counsels and taught at several distinguished law schools.
Most recently, Saenz acted at counsel to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
Saenz moves onto an even more prestigious position, with greater potential to help the community he serves.
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