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Bring Jose to Your Campus or Event

From undocumented student to immigration attorney, Jose’s lived experience sheds urgent, human light on today’s most pressing conversations around identity, equity, and access. But he doesn’t just tell his story, he lays a foundation for others to lead.

 

Through vulnerability, grit, and hard-earned insight, Jose offers students, professionals, and communities the tools to navigate systems stacked against them, and to thrive despite them.

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Speaking Topics

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From Undocumented to Attorney: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose

Jose shares his powerful journey from living undocumented in the U.S. to becoming a practicing attorney and nonprofit founder. This talk inspires audiences to defy the odds, reclaim their narrative, and find purpose through adversity.

Know Your Rights: Navigating the Immigration System

With lived experience and legal expertise, Jose breaks down essential "know your rights" information for undocumented and immigrant communities, empowering them to protect themselves and take informed action.

Immigration in America: Policy, Lived Experience, and the Fight for Justice

This talk blends Jose’s real-life experiences with his work as an immigration attorney to provide a human-centered look at immigration law, reform, and the systemic barriers facing immigrant communities today.

Recent Speaking Engagements

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Panel Presentation + Q&A

Mexico City Book Club

Book Presentation

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Campus Talk

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Campus Talk

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Book Presentation

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Summit Workshop Presentation

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Book Presentation/ Know Your Rights Workshop

Book Jose to Speak at Your Event

For more information, to schedule a meeting, or to book Jose, please complete the form below or contact us at jose@survivingthelaw.com.

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Speaking Formats

  • Keynote speeches

  • Panel discussions

  • Workshops

  • Moderated conversations

  • Classroom or campus talks

  • Q&As and book talks

  • Webinars and virtual events

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