Jamie Hunt

Jamie Hunt is a rising 3L at Southwestern Law School, class of 2026. Throughout her career, Jamie has demonstrated a commitment to community service and legal advocacy. While earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Texas State University, ​Jamie worked for the Texas State House of Representatives during the 82nd legislative session. Before moving to Los Angeles, Jamie was the Foster Care Coordinator at the Austin Humane Society for many years, and continues to use her animal care and volunteer organizing experience in Los Angeles to help the unhoused and their pets. Jamie has participated in the Eviction Defense Clinic at her school, which is led by Inner City Law Center. Jamie currently serves as Chair of the Homelessness Prevention Law Project (HPLP) at Southwestern Law, and Vice Chair of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). ​As the HPLP Chair, Jamie has led the revival of the Public Counsel’s CARES volunteer program at Southwestern. CARES program volunteers visit local Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices to help Angelenos navigate the public benefits process and get them connected to supportive resources. Jamie is passionate about housing justice, and aspires to work in eviction defense as an attorney.