B.S.,
Arizona State University, 2002
When it came to choosing a law school, dominic Gomez was intrigued by bc law’s
academic reputation. But it was the School’s efforts at getting to know
him that made the difference. “BC tried to get to know me as a person
rather than just a number,” he says. “After I was accepted, they
followed up with invitations to alumni functions, diversity retreats, and brochures.
I felt like the school wanted me and valued the possibility that I might attend.”
After arriving on campus he was impressed by the faculty and their passion for
the course material. But it was the students themselves who seemed different
from any other place he’d been. “My classmates were so down-to-
earth, willing to say hello or lend me some help in classes when I need it,”
Dominic says. “I made so many life-long friends that I look to for academic
and emotional support. There was a great connection between the many diverse
students because we all shared a common understanding of the struggles of being
different.”
Dominic has wanted to be a lawyer for as long as he can remember. He’s
had many experiences with the law already, having served as a legal assistant
and then a legal intern in Phoenix. He’s also been a leader for many years,
serving as a student government officer at Arizona State University, working
with teens teaching religious education, coaching softball, and volunteering
at his church.
At BC Law he served as President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students
Association (APALSA) and as a Law Students Association representative. He has
also volunteered as a Big Brother since 2001.
After graduation, Dominic clerked in the Arizona Court of Appeals. He wants
to practice law for a few years, before eventually running for office. He credits
the bc law environment for helping him find the best in himself.
“Being in an environment where I became friends with so many diverse individuals,
and having the opportunity to be a leader of APALSA, I really discovered a lot
about myself,” he says. “I found that I could look in the mirror
and be proud of the fact that I am different and proud of who I am.”