Eddie Chavez

Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Biography

Native to San Antonio, Chavez dedicates his professional career to the advancement of his community. Prior to obtaining his law degree, he served as an educator to underserved students throughout South Texas.

Continuing efforts to assist those in need, Chavez spent a portion of his academic time at St. Mary’s Law to volunteer under the guidance of Sister Grace Walle, providing pro bono services to local and national sites in dire need of legal assistance.

During law school, and after becoming licensed to practice law, Chavez worked within nonprofits and private practice firms in the area of Family Law. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and an active member of the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Mexican American Bar Association, and the Hispanic Law Alumni Association of St. Mary’s. Chavez is a first-generation lawyer and remains committed to the advancement of the profession serving under St. Mary’s School of Law.