In this episode…

John Gomez and David Arreguín sit down with Alejandro Echeverria, an engineer turned intellectual property attorney and patent litigator, during a special Lawtino Podcast series from the Hispanic National Bar Association conference in Washington, D.C.

Alejandro shares the unconventional path that took him from studying engineering in Tijuana and San Diego to working in aerospace, earning a master’s degree, attending law school, becoming a patent agent, and ultimately building a career in intellectual property litigation.

The conversation explores what makes patent law such a specialized field, why an engineering background can be a powerful advantage, and how Alejandro’s experience growing up in the San Diego–Tijuana border region shaped his work ethic, resilience, and professional perspective.

Alejandro also discusses the impact the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has had on his career, including his experience with the Intellectual Property Law Institute and his efforts to connect Latino law students and attorneys with mentorship and professional opportunities.

Throughout the conversation, Alejandro emphasizes the value of networking, representation, bilingualism, family support, and helping the next generation of Latino attorneys find opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to access.