Ernest I. Herrera

Ernest I. Herrera has extensive experience in legal advocacy and litigation, serving as the Western Regional Counsel at MALDEF since August 2013, where leadership involves public advocacy for the Latina/o community across various legal areas, including voting rights and immigrants' rights. Prior roles include Associate Trial Attorney at the Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney's Office, where representation of the State of New Mexico in criminal cases occurred, and Attorney at Morrissey | Lewis, LLC, focusing on criminal defense and civil rights. Additional experience includes internships and clerkships in legal settings, further enhancing expertise in immigration, housing, and employment law. Ernest I. Herrera holds a Juris Doctor from The University of New Mexico School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Latin American Studies from Columbia University.