Jessica Rodríguez García
Mexico City
Summary
Accomplished disability rights lawyer with extensive experience in applying international standards to design and advocate for inclusive legislation and policies. Expertise includes legal research, policy development, training, and strategic litigation to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Inclusion Programs
Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
09.2023 - Current
- Designing strategic plans to promote awareness and respect of human rights of people with disabilities across administrative areas.
- Coordinating and monitoring team members performance to successfully execute campaigns, publications, online courses, and events about human rights of people with disabilities on time and within budget constraints.
- Drafting and reviewing of employment inclusion policy for people with disabilities in line with international human rights standards for persons with disabilities.
- Analyzing and negotiating the implementation of reasonable accommodations requested by workers with disabilities.
- Collaborating with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of Supreme Court's employment inclusion policy.
Lawyer
National Council to Prevent Discrimination
Mexico City, Mexico
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted research of international standards on human rights of people with disabilities.
- Drafted technical opinions on reform initiatives from the National Congress.
- Developed of legislative harmonization projects regarding disability rights for the National Congress and local legislatures.
- Advised and guided private and public entities to prevent discrimination towards people with disabilities in the exercise of their human rights.
Voluntary Worker
Documenta, Analysis and Action for Justice
Mexico City, Mexico (Remote)
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted research on regional and international standards regarding the violation of human rights of people with disabilities, in contexts of deprivation of liberty and as users of mental health services.
- Drafted amparo lawsuits for the legal defense of human rights of people with psychosocial and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Analyzed national legislation on mental health to determine its harmonization with international standards on human rights of people with disabilities.
Voluntary Worker
Legal Clinic, National Autonomous University of Me
Mexico City, Mexico
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented comprehensive legal strategies for the defense of the human rights of persons with disabilities before local and federal judicial bodies, as well as the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, with an interdisciplinary team and an intersectional approach.
- Provided support to persons with disabilities in defending their human rights in judicial instances.
- Drafted of technical opinions on reform initiatives for the Congress of Mexico City concerning the human rights of persons with disabilities.
- Drafted amicus curiae to be presented in Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation on cases regarding human rights of persons with disabilities.
- Designed, coordinated and executed monthly workshops for family members of people with disabilities regarding the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.
Education
Master of Laws - Law And Social Justice
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom09-2023
Certificate - Critical Disability Studies
17, Institute
Mexico City, Mexico10-2021
Certificate - Legal Capacity Reforms in Latin America
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
12-2020
Bachelor's Degree in Law -
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico City06-2017
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Program and staff management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Task delegation
- Negotiation
- Relationship and team building
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Deputy Director of Inclusion Programs
Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico
09.2023 - Current
Lawyer
National Council to Prevent Discrimination
05.2021 - 08.2023
Voluntary Worker
Documenta, Analysis and Action for Justice
09.2020 - 04.2021
Voluntary Worker
Legal Clinic, National Autonomous University of Me
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Laws - Law And Social Justice
University of Leeds
Certificate - Critical Disability Studies
17, Institute
Certificate - Legal Capacity Reforms in Latin America
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Bachelor's Degree in Law -
National Autonomous University of Mexico