The Lawtino™

John Gomez

Welcome to The Lawtino Podcast! Where we discuss the intersection of law and our Latino communities with legal, political, and community leaders and visionaries. Hosted by Nationally Recognized Trial Attorney and Civil Rights Leader John Gomez. read less
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The Power of Cultural Connection in Law
4d ago
The Power of Cultural Connection in Law
Francisco “Frank” Guerra is the Capital Partner at Guerra LLP, a nationwide personal injury, mass tort, civil, and commercial litigation firm. Since joining the firm, he has litigated, tried, and arbitrated cases across the country. With over 25 years of experience as an attorney, Frank is board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Before Guerra LLP, he practiced insurance defense and civil litigation law at Allen, Stein, Powers, Durbin & Hunnicutt, where he managed the Rio Grande Valley Office and tried lawsuits in front of South Texas juries.  In this episode… Experienced and well-respected lawyers and associates are the key to a reputable law firm. Yet when both your team and your clients are minorities, it can be difficult to stand strong and earn an authoritative position in the legal industry. How can you remain grounded in your roots and strengthen Latino representation in the field? Having grown up in a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon rural area, fierce trial attorney Francisco “Frank” Guerra has tried countless cases against white attorneys and juries. While acknowledging to minority clients the difficulty of swaying a jury and winning a case, Frank has established himself as a dominating force in the industry by hiring diverse lawyers who can empathize with these clients’ situations. They possess the language skills and cultural relevance to win minority clients’ trust and exercise transparency with them. Frank maintains that wit, determination, and hard work can propel Latino lawyers to the top of the industry. Tune in to this episode of The Lawtino™ as John Gomez welcomes Francisco “Frank” Guerra, the Capital Partner at Guerra LLP, to discuss how Latino lawyers can chart a path in the legal field. Frank recounts his experience founding and managing a firm, how his college mentor shaped his career in law, and how diversity has evolved within the Texas Bar Association.
Advocating for Justice: A Latina Lawyer’s Path to Change
Aug 22 2024
Advocating for Justice: A Latina Lawyer’s Path to Change
Jessica Lujan is a Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, where she focuses on catastrophic personal injuries, premises liability, ADA enforcement, and wrongful death cases. She has experience litigating personal injury matters for victims and insurance defendants in state and federal court. Passionate about supporting diversity efforts in the San Diego legal community, Jessica is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of San Diego, the La Raza Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice, among other notable organizations.  In this episode… The Hispanic population is the fastest-growing demographic in the country, yet Latinos are vastly underrepresented as lawyers. Integrating cultural roots into a legal career can pose unique challenges. How can you navigate the complexity of two worlds, merging identity and passion to cultivate change? Growing up on the border of Ciudad Juárez and El Pasa, Texas, Jessica Lujan and her family made a desperate escape across the border to start a new life. Having to navigate a new environment as a young child without fully grasping the magnitude of her reality, Jessica now recognizes how familial bonds, traditional Hispanic values, and a strong sense of justice shaped her legal journey. As a nationally recognized trial lawyer and influential Latina leader, Jessica advocates for equal representation through organizations that promote Latinos in leadership positions. Listen to this episode of The Lawtino™ as John Gomez hosts Jessica Lujan, a Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, to talk about her path to becoming an esteemed advocate for Latino lawyers. Jessica shares personal anecdotes from her childhood, discusses systemic oppression, and highlights the importance of Latino representation in the legal field to ensure a fair justice system.
Uniting a Passion for Law With Latino Heritage
Jun 24 2024
Uniting a Passion for Law With Latino Heritage
John Gomez is an award-winning attorney and the Founder of Gomez Trial Attorneys, a top-tier personal injury law firm based in San Diego. A Yale Law School graduate, he has extensive experience as a federal prosecutor and representing plaintiffs in civil cases. With nearly two decades in the legal field, John champions the rights of marginalized groups, gives back through charitable work, and advocates for societal change. In this episode… Traditionally, the legal profession is cutthroat and uncompromising. Yet one altruistic attorney proves that not all lawyers are entirely stoic. What can you learn from his leadership journey in the legal field? As a champion for the intersection between law and culture, award-winning attorney John Gomez conducts his practice with regard to his personal background, bringing a valuable perspective to the industry. His philanthropic involvement in the Latino community, youth boxing, and tutoring programs inspires lawyers to engage with their communities beyond just practicing law. As a respected leader, John emphasizes honesty and transparency to build trust in your practice and community. Welcome to the first episode of The Lawtino™, where John Gomez, the Founder and Trial Attorney at Gomez Trial Attorneys, is interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25 about the intersections of culture, community, and the law. John discusses the significant moments from his legal career, the formation of his firm's identity, and his emphasis on community support and growth.