Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship Recipients

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship! Visit our scholarship page for information on upcoming scholarships.

2026 Winner: Josué Rodríguez

Reaction Statement: I am grateful for The Wilhite Law Firm’s support and honored to be a recipient of the Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship! As someone committed to pursuing public interest litigation, I have dedicated much of my legal experience to unpaid or minimally paid public-interest work. This support allows me to continue pursuing my goal of advocating for individuals through plaintiff-side litigation, similar to the impactful work of The Wilhite Law Firm.

Bio:

Josué Rodríguez is a third-year law student at the University of Colorado Law School. He earned his B.A. in Political Science, with minors in International Studies and Critical Race & Ethnic Studies (CRES), from the University of Denver in 2022. After graduating, Josué returned to Montbello, the Denver community where he grew up, to work on community development focused on development without displacement. During his time with the Montbello Organizing Committee, he served as a Community Engagement Specialist, Community Development Program Manager, and Director of Children’s Farms in Action. At Colorado Law, Josué continued his commitment to public service while developing his interest in plaintiff-side litigation. His legal experience has included work in public defense, civil rights, employment discrimination, personal injury, immigration defense, and judicial chambers. Following graduation, Josué will serve as a judicial law clerk for the 2027-2028 term at the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Outside of the legal field, Josué serves on the board of the Struggle of Love Foundation, a pillar of youth violence prevention in the Denver Metro.