Cesar A. Perales - Wikipedia
Cesar Augusto Perales (born November 12, 1940) is an American attorney, civil servant and was the previous Secretary of State of New York in the Cabinet of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Perales was appointed by Cuomo on March 31, 2011, and unanimously confirmed by the New York State Senate on June 7.
CAP Leadership Institute - LatinoJusticePRLDEF
The Cesar A. Perales (CAP) Leadership Institute cultivates the next generation of Latinx leaders through free and affordable programs that increase the pipeline to law school for Latinx and other underrepresented students, fosters awareness of civil rights and engagement in issues in the service of our communities.
LatinoJustice PRLDEF - Wikipedia
The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund was founded in 1972 by three lawyers, one of whom, Cesar A. Perales, became the president of the group for much of its history.
Cesar A. Perales — From Program History of Puerto Rican
In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognize César A. Perales, a distinguished figure in New York’s legal and political landscape. Born in 1937...
PUBLIC LIVES; Back in the Fight He Picked Decades Ago
Mar 17, 2004 — Public Lives interview with Cesar A Perales, veteran Hispanic-rights lawyer and government official who helped found Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund and is back as its president...
The Life and Career of Cesar Perales Founder of Puerto Rican …
In the early 1970s, Perales was an idealistic attorney fresh out of law school and eager to change the world. With two like-minded attorneys, he founded the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) in 1972.
50 Years of Service and Impact | LatinoJusticePRLDEF
Jorge Batista, Victor Marrero, and Cesar Perales launched the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, a civil rights organization that later became LatinoJustice PRLDEF. Today, LatinoJustice PRLDEF is a national nonprofit playing a profound role in advancing equity and justice for all Latinx communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
CAP Leadership and Education | LatinoJusticePRLDEF
The Cesar A. Perales (CAP) Leadership Institute embodies three of LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s long-term guiding principles: increasing the Latinx pipeline to law school, and fostering civil rights awareness and engagement by cultivating Latino leaders and engaging our youth.
Cesar A. Perales is one of the founders of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, now known as LatinoJustice PRLDEF. He currently serves as President and General Counsel. Under his leadership, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has litigated impact cases that have improved the way Latinos are treated in our society.
Cesar A. Perales, LAW '65, is Nominated for New York Secretary …
Apr 4, 2011 — Cesar A. Perales, LAW ’65, has been nominated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to become the secretary of state of New York. Perales also will serve as a senior adviser for policy to the governor. “Cesar Perales has devoted his life to public service,” Gov. Cuomo said.