Ian Morales

Ian Chávez is a seasoned Civil Rights Advocate and Supervising Attorney with fifteen years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals through legal education. He currently leads the Public Advocacy Division at the Liberty & Justice Foundation, specializing in constitutional rights and police accountability. Ian earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center, where he focused on public interest law and legal ethics. His professional philosophy centers on the belief that informed citizens are empowered citizens, and he strives to make legal knowledge accessible to all, regardless of background or prior legal understanding. He is widely recognized for authoring the influential guide, "Your Rights in an Encounter: A Citizen's Handbook to Law Enforcement Interactions." Readers can expect his articles to be meticulously researched, practical, and presented in clear, concise language, providing actionable advice on navigating legal situations and asserting their rights effectively