Rachel López

Rachel López, a Temple Law Professor dedicated to uncovering human rights abuses in Guatemala, dives into her crucial role in preserving court records from the Guatemalan Civil War. She discusses the significance of transitional justice and lessons for future accountability efforts. López shares her unique journey into academia fueled by passion for human rights and reflects on the geopolitical influences complicating justice. Her work aims to spotlight historical atrocities, particularly during a brutal dictatorship, and emphasizes the necessity of accessible legal documentation for justice.