Episode Details

Recorded at the Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., John Gomez and David Arreguin sit down with attorney Albert Maldonado to discuss his journey from the Inland Empire to Harvard Divinity School, Northwestern Law, and a career in municipal law.

Albert shares how activism, his father’s advice, more than 100 career rejections, and his own struggle with imposter syndrome shaped the lawyer and leader he is today. He also discusses mentorship, community, and why Latino attorneys should recognize the value and perspective they bring to the profession.