A crusader who reveled in championing lost causes, ensuring that no cry for help went unheard.
Post her graduation in 1989, Carol, along with her husband, Judge Román, sowed the seeds of an association focused on elevating Latino law students.
The duo perfectly encapsulated the blend of solemnity and fun, with Judge Román handling the turntables while Carol served refreshments at their events.
A Beacon of Legal Prowess
Her legal prowess took many forms: from special counsel to former chief judge Jonathan Lippman to serving as an assistant attorney general in New York.
But it was her relentless war against human trafficking that remained her enduring crusade.
Carol Robles-Román Death: Family First
But amidst this whirlwind of accomplishments, her heart remained anchored to her family.
Her sister, Frances Robles, poignantly recalls: “Her biggest battles were for us, the family. Carol was the wind beneath our wings, ceaselessly striving for our dreams.”
