Law and Justice Club

Objective

The primary objective of the Law and Justice Club is to educate members through exposure and hands on experience. This is done utilizing seminars, workshops, guest speakers, field trips and community service.

Mission Statement

The Law and Justice Club works to recognize and promote scholarship among students engaged in preparation for careers in the law and justice system while providing a forum for keeping abreast of new developments in the field. The Club also provides opportunities for members to network with professionals in the areas of law enforcement, forensics, the legal system, probation, and corrections.

Club Meeting Dates

Law & Justice Club meetings occur the second Thursday of each month from 12:00pm-1:00pm in Room 557. Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Please check back for any updated information regarding the Club and meetings and email the Club at chabotlawandjustice@gmail.com with
your club-related questions and/or to join!

Club Officers

President, Corissa Donohoe

My name is Cora. I currently live in San Lorenzo with my daughter "Maddi" and my mom. We have two pets, a cat named Mollie and a guinea pig named Porkchop. I love spending time with my daughter and teaching her new things! Our favorite hobby is to watch movies together, especially during the Fall season- we are obsessed with all things Halloween! I have completed my AS-T in Administration of Justice and AA in Liberal arts with an emphasis in social and behavioral sciences. I am a dual enrollment student at Chabot and Cal State East, currently working toward my Bachelors. I am currently interning at the ACSO Coroner's Bureau in Oakland, working mostly in the morgue. Yes, I do participate in autopsies! My dream career would be working with juveniles in Juvenile Hall, crime scenes as a tech or possibly finding myself in investigative work as a Deputy. I have developed a strong love for learning since returning to school, considering it a huge privilege to sit in class.

Club President Corissa "Cora" Donohoe

Vice President, Zuhra Noor

My name is Zuhra. I’m the Vice President of the Law and Justice club. I'm currently a second-year student majoring in Political Science, and I plan to transfer in Fall 2026. I chose Political Science because I really believe that understanding how politics works is the first step to making real and meaningful changes. Alongside school, I'm a student ambassador for the EOPS program and an intern at the Legal Aid Association of California. Outside of work and school, I love exploring new places with my sisters and watching Turkish shows in my free time.

Secretary, Brianna Yang

Hello, my name is Brianna. I'm working towards a Psychology degree! I value the mental health and wellbeing of everyone around me, which is why you may also see me around campus as a Wellness Ambassador! I also help out in the Comm Lab, room 803, feel free to come visit. In my free time, I like to debrief with friends and occasionally play games. Ultimately, I want to attend law school and become qualified to practice law, perhaps also focused on cases relating to mental health.

Treasurer, Aliah Magallanes

Hello, my name is Aliah! I am currently a Business Administration major with a concentration in accounting. I am excited to serve as the Treasurer for the Law and Justice club as it aligns directly with my passions and goals! I plan to start the CPA exam process after completing my degree while also attending law school, with hopes to become a trusts and estates or tax attorney. Outside of my academics, I enjoy watching films, sewing my own clothes, going to the gym, and watching sports.

Inter-Club Council (ICC) Representative, Autumn Randall

Hi, my name is Autumn. I'm currently in my second year at Chabot College, majoring in Political Science. I plan to transfer to Cal State East Bay to continue my studies. I was born in Berkeley, California, and raised in Oakland. I'm also a proud mother to my son, Seven. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the gym, hiking, and cooking meals for my family. I'm excited to be part of the Law and Justice Club and to be on this journey toward my future in the field.

Contact: chabotlawandjustice@gmail.com

Officer Responsibilities

Activities

Day at the Alameda County Sheriff 's Department Police Academy
Tour of Santa Rita Jail
Tour of the Alameda County Sheriff 's Department - Criminalistics Laboratory and Coroner's Bureau
Prison Tours to California State Prison, San Quentin
Prison Tours to California State Prison, Solano
Trip to Contra Costa County Superior Court to meet with the Honorable Judge Lois Haight and John Laettner
Multiple presentations by Federal Agent Laura Nielson, former Team Lead for the FBI-San Francisco Evidence Response Team (ERT)
Presentation by former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer
Presentation by Professor Kathleen Cleaver, former communications secretary for the Black Panther Party
National Voter Registration Day annual Democracy Preparedness Drill -"Stop, Drop & Register"
Presentation by Steve Phillips, keynote speaker for the Law and Democracy Lecture series and author of "Brown is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority"
Black History Month Film Festival
Multiple workshops by Alameda County Sheriff 's Department on law enforcement recruitment, hiring practices, and the background investigations
Multiple presentations by Retired FBI Agent Charles Johnson and Retired Hercules Police Chief Fred Deltorchio on Policing Reform, Community, and Ethical Leadership
Multiple Presentations by Lead Gang Investigator Officer Paul Medina of California State Prison, Solano
Multiple Presentations by Solano County Public Defender Sal Giambona
Multiple Presentations by Department of Homeland Security Federal Agent Jason Mackey
Multiple Presentations by mediation expert Mattie Roberts
Presentation by Hayward Police Department Lieutenant Angela Averiett and Lieutenant Ryan Cantrell
Presentation by Contra Costa County Sheriff Deputy Alex Zonio
Presentation by James O'Neal, Executive Director of Legal Outreach,
Interactive shooter training with Hayward Police Department
Multiple presentations by the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau
Presentation by the UC Berkeley Restorative Justice Center
Multiple Presentations by former Alameda County Probation Officer Tamara Scott
Multiple Presentations by Union City Police Chief Darryl McAllister on The Fate and Fortune of Police- Community Trust
Participation in URBAN SHIELD

Supported the "Uncovering Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence: A Community Conversation"

Fun Fact:

The Law and Justice Club is committed to enhancing the experience of all students in our program. Currently, the Club has more than 360 members and regularly accepts new members. The Club assists the Administration of Justice Department with organizing field-trips, guest speakers, workshops, and new programs and initiatives such as the Forensics initiative, Pathway to Law School, Paralegal Studies Certificate Program and Internship Program.

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