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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, comments on why the Department of Justice is taking action to prevent the merger of jetBlue and Spirit airlines.
Victor Rodriguez, J.D.
Department of Human Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Education
J.D., Columbia School of Law
B.A.,Political Science, Yale University
About Victor
Courses Taught
LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM (Undergraduate courses)
- Global Legal Systems
- Justice in America
- Introduction to Legal Concepts
- Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Legal Investigation
- Legal Studies Internship Program
Service Activities
- Chair, Legal Studies and Political Science Department (January 2020 - July 2023)
- Pre-Law Advisor (November 2021 - present)
- Director of Legal Studies Program (August 2018 - present)
Publications
International Compliance Law Guide – Oil & Gas Chapter on Puerto Rico (Dec 2014).
Professional Memberships and Board Committee Memberships
- Connecticut Bar – Licensed to practice law in Connecticut
- Puerto Rico Bar – Licensed to practice law in Puerto Rico
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Texas Bar – Licensed to practice law in Texas
- Member of Oil & Gas and Environmental Section and Business Law Section
- Colegio San Ignacio (High School) – (2011 – present) Trustee of the CSI Trust Fund (2018); Member of Finance Committee (former Advisory Board) of the Board of Directors (2011-2018); Development Committee(2018).
- Academia San Ignacio – (2013- 2016) Member of Special Committee to oversee School Development and Implementation of New strategies
- Puerto Rico Land Conservation Trust - Advisory Council – Governor Appointee (2009-2013)
- American Bar Association – Energy and Environmental Section (2009- present)
- Puerto Rico Association of Renewable Energy Producers (2014-2015)
- Puerto Rico Manufacturer’s Association – Energy Committee (1995-2008)
- Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce – Energy and Water Committee (2012- 2015)
Languages
Fluent: English and Spanish; Working knowledge: French and Italian
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, discusses the mid-term elections in November and what will be the critical issues for voters.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, answers a viewer’s questions on executive orders on The New Normal.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, answers this viewer’s questions on the Constitution on The New Normal.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, answers this viewer’s questions on the Supreme Court on The New Normal.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, answers this viewer’s questions on Supreme Court opinions on The New Normal.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of political science and legal studies, talks about the U.S. Constitution in advance of the Independence Day.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of political science and legal studies, discusses Connecticut’s Safe Harbor law that will protect women from other states that have now banned the abortion procedure.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political sciences, says it was a powerful visual to see the members of the House not wearing masks and the President announcing airspace restriction for Russian planes.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political sciences, predicts what President Biden may discuss during his State of the Union address.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, says that the class-action lawsuit brought against Hartford HealthCare faces a significant threshold in proving intentional systematic patterns of conduct and behavior.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, says that while some supplies may be considered an emergency due to the pandemic, there has to be some standards to adhere to when a business signs a contract with the state government.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political sciences, talks about the fact-finding process in response to pending litigation against Hartford HealthCare.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of political science, comments that the vaccination status for political candidates should be revealed to voters in order to understand their point of view.
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Victor Rodriguez, chair of political science and legal studies, comments on the results of the special election in California that may have an impact on the 2022 midterms.
Victor Rodriguez, chair of legal studies and political science, wrote an op-ed about the history and present conditions in Cuba.