In the class room, Professor Leo Martinez '78 teaches contracts insurance, and tax. He also puts his expertise to work for several non-profit organizations. He is currently board chair of Public Advocates, a San Francisco-based public interest law firm dedicated to ensuring equity in treatment to the underrepresented. He also serves as chair of the board of Northern California Public Broadcasting, which owns three San Francisco Bay Area public television stations and two public radio stations.

Outside of the Bay Area, Martinez serves as chair of the board of Public Radio Capital, a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening the reach of public broadcasting. He is also a member of the board of Access Group, a nonprofit originator of loans to graduate students enrolled in professional schools.

Of his commitment public interest work, Martinez says, “It keeps me connected with the real world, and the experience of applying my legal skills makes me a better classroom teacher.”