Rockland Gleason
About Rockland Gleason
Rockland Gleason is a Staff Attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in San Antonio, Texas, where he has worked since 2021. He focuses on providing legal services and education through the Tenant Eviction Relief Project, assisting individuals facing housing crises.
Work at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Rockland Gleason has been employed as a Staff Attorney at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid since 2021. In this role, he focuses on providing legal assistance to individuals facing eviction, homelessness, and other housing crises. His work involves offering free legal services and educational resources to help clients navigate their legal challenges. The organization is known for its commitment to serving low-income communities in Texas.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current position, Rockland Gleason gained valuable experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Legal Extern at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for three months in 2021. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant to Clinical Professor Genevieve Fajardo and as a Legal Research Assistant to Professors David Grenardo and Vincent Johnson at St. Mary's University School of Law during 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Education and Qualifications
Rockland Gleason earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Texas A&M University-San Antonio, graduating in 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, particularly in areas related to housing and social justice.
Involvement in Legal Writing and Research
During his academic career, Rockland Gleason contributed to legal scholarship as a Staff Writer for The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice from 2020 to 2021. He also engaged in legal research as an assistant to various professors at St. Mary's University School of Law, enhancing his analytical and writing skills in the legal field.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the legal profession, Rockland Gleason worked as a Field Technician at Spectrum from 2017 to 2019. This role provided him with practical experience and skills that would later support his work in legal services and advocacy.