Mr. Blanco earned a fellowship and scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor. During his time there, he was a clinical legal extern for the Economic Justice Institute’s Immigrant Justice Clinic, providing legal representation to individuals filing petitions with USCIS and with matters before the Chicago Immigration Court. Mr. Blanco also served as a legal intern for the State of Wisconsin’s Legislative Reference Bureau, providing legal assistance to attorneys drafting state legislation.

While attending the University of Wisconsin Law School, Mr. Blanco twice held editorial positions on the Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society and was elected to several leadership positions in both the Wisconsin International Law Society and Latino Law Student Association. Outside of law school, he frequently volunteered at the Community Immigration Law Center.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Blanco received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from the University of Miami where he graduated cum laude.

As a Miami native, he gives back to his community by supporting organizations dedicated to preserving the city’s history and natural areas. Mr. Blanco is a member of The Barnacle Society. He is also fluent in Spanish.