The Peggy Browning Fund Summer Newsletter 2021

Experiences Enrique Espinoza National Legal Advocacy Network (NLAN) Chicago, IL Enrique is a rising 3L at Chicago-Kent College of Law and is a non-traditional-age student with over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry and as a union steward during the Chicago Hotels’ Worker Strike. He’s very grateful for the opportunity to devote his time to learning from a group focused on achieving just treatment for workers’ rights. So far, the National Legal Advocacy Network has allowed him to take part in the workers’ intakes, which allowed him to learn first-hand the hurdles that workers face in their daily work activities. At NLAN, every staff member is in tune and knowledgeable about the organization’s goal, facilitating the discussions and allowing us to work efficiently. “I also appreciate the frequent feedback offered by the supervising attorney and senior staff members, which is helping me shape my legal career,” noted Enrique. “This opportunity reassured my desire to “ fight the good fight” to help workers receive fair treatment,” confirmed Enrique. 5 Mac McMechan Levy Ratner, PC New York, NY A third-year student at New York University School of Law, Mac has really enjoyed working at Levy Ratner so far this summer. They shared that all of the attorneys there are top of their field and have shown them a lot of understanding while navigating their role alongside some recent family medical issues. They love how the assignments and opportunities are varied, providing first-hand exposure to settlement and arbitration discussions taking place with clients, alongside completing research assignments on a wide range of substantive topics. Mac has been able to put the skills and knowledge learned in course work and the clinic, as a 2L, to use as well as further develop both. Most of all, they deeply appreciate being a part of a team where everyone is dedicated to fighting for workers and unions. Mac stated, “ As part of a family that includes four generations of Indianapolis firefighters, the work I’ve done researching disparate impact and entrance examinations has been particularly compelling.” Enrique Espinoza participating in the 2018 Chicago Hotels’ Workers’ Strike.