LUCHA
Latines United for Change, Hope and Advocacy
The Hispanic and Latine Law Student Association at Nashville School of Law
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Together in Learning, Leadership, and Service
Together in Learning, Leadership, and Service
LUCHA – Latines United for Change, Hope, and Advocacy is the Latine Student Organization at Nashville School of Law. We are a community of students committed to supporting one another, building bridges across law school, and advancing justice through advocacy, education, and service.
Our mission is simple: to come together in learning, leadership, and service. We create spaces where Hispanic, Latine, and ally students can connect, grow as leaders, and make an impact within our school and beyond.
All students are welcome, membership and events are open to everyone who shares our values.
Join our student network to learn, lead, and serve alongside fellow advocates.
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Collaborate with LUCHA to support students and advance justice in our community.
On The Docket & Recent Highlights
LUCHA + CJI, Youth Life Sentencing Project Info. Session
LUCHA + CJI, Youth Life Sentencing Project Info. Session
Join LUCHA and Choosing Justice Initiative for an informaiton session about a new research partnership supporting individuals sentenced to mandatory life as youth in Tennessee. CJI Executive Director Dawn Deaner and Director of Education & Holistic Advocacy Erica Duggan will introduce the project, answer questions and discuss how NSL students can get involved.
LUCHA is committed to equity, justice and community support, and we welcome students of every background. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻✊🏿
Date & Time: Monday November 17, 2025 @ 5:45 - 6:15
Location: Room 400, Nashville School of Law
Safe Surrender 2025 – Volunteer Opportunity for Law Students
Safe Surrender 2025 – Volunteer Opportunity for Law Students
Safe Surrender 2025 provides a compassionate path for individuals with certain Davidson County warrants to resolve their legal matters safely and with dignity. LUCHA students are invited to join local attorneys and agencies in offering support, resources, and hope to community members seeking a second chance.
Location: Galilee Missionary Baptist Church - 2021 Herman St. Nashville
Date/Time: Fri, Dec. 12th (8am-5pm) & Sat Dec 13th (8am-2pm)
Support for Davidson County cases only
NHBA Eviction Right to Counsel House Party of Housing Justice
NHBA Eviction Right to Counsel House Party of Housing Justice
November 15, 2025 the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association Foundation is hosting a first annual House Party for Housing Justice from 6-10PM at the Center 615 Courtyard & Rec Hall. Theme is "throw back to the 90's" with music from DJ Dame Luz, Tattoo Bingo with Lucky 24, Silent Auction, Deap Charlie's Tacos and Cocktails (First round is on HNHBA). General Admission is $55 per ticket of which $30.00 is tax-deductible.
Location: 615 Main St. (Center 615 Courtyard & Rec Hall)
Date/Time: November 15, 2025 from 6-10 PM
To reserve your tickets, visit: https://www.nashvillehispanicbar.org/events
LUCHA Field Trip - Davidson County Sheriff's Office DDC & BCC Oct 2025
LUCHA Field Trip - Davidson County Sheriff's Office DDC & BCC Oct 2025
LUCHA members toured the Downtown Detention Center and Behavioral Care Center to learn firsthand about detention operations, behavioral healthcare, and re-entry challenges in Davidson County.
LUCHA Inaugural Event
LUCHA Inaugural Event
September 2025
September 2025
Our September inauguration marked the beginning of a movement—students, leaders, and partners coming together to advance justice and amplify our community’s voice. The keynote speaker was the Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales, currently serves as Dean and Doyle Rogers Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont Univerity College of Law. Previously served as 80th Attorney General of the United States and as Justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
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