YAMILEX SÁNCHEZ OROZCO

First-year law student pursuing a Juris Doctor with strong academic performance in Torts, Civil Procedure, Family Law, and Property Law. Possesses foundational training in legal research, legal writing, and case analysis, with the ability to identify legal issues, analyze precedent, and communicate legal reasoning clearly and effectively.

Prior professional experience in Social Work, developing strong skills in client interviewing, crisis assessment, advocacy, and ethical decision-making while working with individuals and families navigating complex institutional systems. Demonstrates a commitment to professional responsibility, access to justice, and client-centered advocacy.

Pro Bono Program Participant

• Participated in the Pro Bono Procesos, focused on the study and analysis of procedural aspects of the Puerto Rico judicial system.
• Examined the structure and operation of the Puerto Rico court system and the practical application of procedural rules.
• Participated in an educational visit to the Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Puerto Rico, observing judicial processes and courtroom procedures.
• Participated in an academic visit to the Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico, guided by Associate Justice Erick V. Kolthoff Caraballo, gaining insight into the role and function of the highest court in the Puerto Rico judicial system.