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Laura Fonseca

Laura Fonseca

Senior Director of DEI Programs and Initiatives

Laura Fonseca is senior director of DEI programs and initiatives at LSAC. Through this role, Fonseca engages with internal and external constituents to develop and support efforts that increase access and equity along the legal education journey. Prior to this role, Fonseca served as the inaugural director of DEI at a law school and previously worked as a director of career services. Her career began in the field of international development which set the foundation for her commitment to collaborative practices and data-informed, community-led solutions. Fonseca has an MA in Latin American development and a doctorate of education in higher education.   

For more than two decades, LSAC’s Plus program has been at the forefront of empowering aspiring law students. For 2024, the program has undergone a transformative redesign, enabling it to reach more students, offer increased support throughout the application journey, and collaborate with a greater number of law schools than ever before.