For Spring Break 2023, FIU Law sent thirteen students to participate in a Washington, D.C. Fly-In. "This trip gave the attendees a comprehensive review of a plethora of different career paths available in Washington, D.C beyond the common politician or lawyer route," said 3L Idania Ramos. Highlights included visits to the Supreme Court and Capitol Hill as well as a Immigration Law and Policy Presentation from FIU Law Alumna Leidy Perez.
You can view the trip itinerary below.
Wednesday, Mar. 1
4:00pm War & Justice in the 21st Century Luis Moreno Ocampo, Former Chief Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
6:00pm Welcome Briefing Eric Feldman, FIU in DC
Thursday, Mar. 2
9:00am Capitol Hill Visits
9:00am Carlos Castro, Legislative Assistant, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) (448 Cannon)
10:00am Taylor Reaves, Counsel, Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22) (270 Cannon)
12:00pm Immigration Law & Policy Leidy Perez, Special Assistant to the President for Immigration, Domestic Policy Council, The White House
1:00pm FIU Law Grad: Capitol Hill chief of staff turned lawyer-lobbyist Charlyn Stanberry, Vice President of Government Relations, National Association of Broadcasters; Adjunct Faculty, FIU Honors College; 2022 Top Lobbyist, National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics
2:30pm Trade Association Law Chirag Shah, Senior Vice President, Federal Affairs & Policy Counsel, American Hotel and Lodging Association
4:00pm Space Law Kerry Murray, Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission
5:00pm Fireside Chat and Reception Courtney Walter, Senior Associate, Mitchell Sandler LLC Dean Antony Page, FIU Law & Dean Juan Carlos Espinosa, FIU Honors College
Friday, Mar. 3
8:30am Breakfast with the Dean Dean Antony Page, FIU Law
10:00am Supreme Court Visit
12:00pm Department of Homeland Security Charlene Collazo Goldfield, Attorney Advisor, Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.
Friday, Mar. 3 (Cont’d)
1:00pm Internship Opportunities for Law Students Andres Burgos, Associate Director, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
2:00pm Nuclear Regulatory Commission Joe Gillespie, Legal Counsel
3:00pm Center for American Progress FIU in DC Akua Amaning, Director, Criminal Justice Reform