Edinburg, Texas — Peña Aleczander is proud to share that our partner and advocate, Jaime Pena, has officially started another semester in his role as a full-faculty Business Law professor at The University of Texas Rio GrandeValley (UT-RGV) for the Fall 2023 semester. This academic year is particularly noteworthy as it marks Pena's 14th year of contributing to the education of future business professionals in the realm of business law.
While Attorney Peña is well-regarded in the legal field and advocacy, he also harbors a deep-rooted passion for teaching. Over his tenure as an educator, Jaime has committed himself to fostering the next generation of business professionals, offering them a blend of theoretical knowledge and insights from his extensive practice.
Notable Aspects of Jaime's Academic Journey:
1. Distinguished Educator: Now in his 14th year of teaching, Jaime has influenced a myriad of students, weaving in real-world scenarios from his legal practice to provide an enriched learning experience.
2. Mentorship and Beyond: Apart from traditional lectures, Peña is revered for his mentorship, guidance in moot court competitions, and orchestrating seminars to enhance the hands-on knowledge of his students.
3. A Confluence of Theory and Practice: Jaime’s active caseload ensures that his lectures are contemporaneous, merging the latest legal advancements with core foundational principles.
Commenting on this phase of his career, Jaime Peña expressed, “Serving as both an attorney and an educator offers a unique vantage point. I cherish the opportunity to guide students at UT-RGV, ensuring they’re equipped with both the knowledge and the passion to excel in the legal domain.”
Our firm congratulates Jaime on this new academic year and is confident in the immense value he will bring to UT-RGV and its students.