Episode Details

Recorded at the Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., John Gomez and David Arreguin sit down with attorney and former HNBA Vice President of Divisions, Sections, and Committees April Toy. April shares her unconventional journey from growing up in rural Northern California to building a career in litigation, explaining how storytelling, authenticity, and human connection became some of her greatest strengths as an attorney. 

The conversation also explores the importance of community and mentorship within HNBA, the challenges young lawyers face when entering the profession, and the resilience required to push beyond self-imposed boundaries. In a deeply personal part of the episode, April opens up about her struggle with alcoholism, her path to sobriety, and why she now shares her experience to help other professionals who may be struggling in silence. Ultimately, her story carries a powerful message for aspiring lawyers and professionals who question whether they belong: there is room for you.