2023 New York

Ella Mae Estrada is associate dean of enrollment management, financial aid, and diversity initiatives at New York Law School, where she is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for comprehensive admission and financial aid programs, and providing strategic direction and leadership for marketing, recruitment, and enrollment management. She also oversees all aspects of the financial aid program, including compliance with policies, scholarships, and funding from federal, state, and private sources, and works closely with faculty and student groups to develop, implement, and monitor programs that promote diversity within the law school. Dean Estrada earned her bachelor of arts degree at Golden Gate University, where she studied business management. She began her career at Golden Gate University School of Law, then worked as director of admissions and codirector of diversity initiatives at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific before joining New York Law School. She has served on the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education’s Northeast Planning Committee. She has also served on a variety of panels sponsored by AccessLex and the New York City Bar Association, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tri-State Diversity Council. Dean Estrada has volunteered with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) as a member of the Newcomers Workshop Planning Work Group, Pipeline Committee, and Technical Services User Work Group, and has spoken at various forums and panel discussions. She currently serves on LSAC’s Board of Trustees.