Background
Rivera, Jenny was born on December 8, 1960 in New York City. Daughter of Manuel and Belia (Thomas) Rivera.
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Jenny Rivera
Jenny Rivera, American Lawyer, educator. Bar: New York, United States District Court (southern and eastern districts) New York, United States Court Appeals(3rd circuit), Supreme Court of the United States Court. Honoree for women's rights work President of Manhattan Borough, New York City, 1992; recipient Felipe Torres award Puerto Rican Bar Association, 1995-1996.
Education
Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts, 1982). New York University (Juris Doctor, 1985). Columbia University (Master of Laws, 1993).
Career
Pro se law clerk, 2nd Circuit Court Appeals, New York City, 1985-1987;
staff attorney, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1987-1988;
associate counsel, Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, New York City, 1988-1992;
law clerk to Honorary Sotomayor, United States District Court (southern district) New York, New York City, 1993-1994;
assistant professor, Law School Suffolk U., Boston, 1994-1997;
associate professor, LAW School CUNY, since 1997.
Achievements
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Bar: New York, United States District Court (southern and eastern districts) New York, United States Court Appeals(3rd circuit), Supreme Court of the United States Court.
Membership
Participant Spanish Domestic Violence Hotline Advisory Committee, Middletown, New York, 1995-1997. Co-chairperson Latina Rights Initiative Advisory Committee, New York City, since 1995. Board directors Latina Roundtable on Health, New York City, 1995-1998.
Interests
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Avocations: travel, movies, running, hiking, swimming.
Connections
- Father:
- Manuel Rivera
- Mother:
- Belia (Thomas) Rivera
