SPOTLIGHT

Minerva Melendrez holding award

Prosecution Prowess

Minerva Melendrez ’26 recently won the Best Closing Argument award at the annual Contra Costa County District Attorney Office Prosecutor Academy. The five-day intensive training program enables rising 2Ls to learn from experienced prosecutors about strategies regarding what cases to pursue and how they proceed to jury trials. They also engage in practical courtroom exercises and receive individualized feedback.