Alumni Spotlight: Lucie Arvallo

When Lucie Arvallo graduated with a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, she stepped into a world that was rapidly redefining connection, identity, and community. Lucie learned to transform uncertainty into purpose and create a track centered on advocacy and education.

“I served as an If/When/How Reproductive Justice Legal Fellow after graduating and most recently worked at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, leading the immigrant access to health care and coverage portfolio. I currently serve as the Executive Director of Jane’s Due Process in Austin, TX.”

When Lucie Arvallo became a voice in the reproductive justice movement, she did so with a devout sense of purpose—and an unwavering commitment to advocacy. In a time characterized by shifting legal environments and heightened urgency, her dedication has become a powerful force for protecting access to care and outreach.

“I am honored to be a leader in the reproductive justice movement in such a critical time in history, as we continue to navigate a post-R America. One of my proudest moments is seeing our amicus brief cited by Ruth Bader Ginsburg in one of her final dissenting opinions issued in Trump v. Pennsylvania."

Lucie also offers a few words of encouragement for future HSC scholars:

“I could not have taken on a summer of an unpaid internship with the Arizona Supreme Court and the Family Law Advocacy Program without HSC. Being named as a scholar meant the difference between being able to pursue my dreams and aspirations in the legal field, and having to forgo those opportunities.”

Through her commitment, Lucie continues to change the future of reproductive justice during one of the most crucial times in recent history. Her journey is a testament that meaningful change often starts at the intersection of dedication, community, and conviction.