Cicero Aschieris ’27: Shaping a Path as an Attorney for Others

For Cicero Aschieris ’27, the law is more than a professional path — it’s a way of showing up for others.

Building a Multifaceted Legal Path

A rising third-year JD Day student at LMU Loyola Law School, Aschieris has already distinguished himself across campus and in the legal field. He has served as a class representative for the Day Student Bar Association, contributed to the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, and remained actively engaged in student organizations and law societies.

He’s also gained experience in both the public and private sectors, including a summer internship with The Walt Disney Company and a summer associate position with Paul Hastings LLP, with plans to return to the firm as he continues to pursue a career in Big Law.

But beyond these accomplishments is a quieter throughline: a deep commitment to service that shapes how Aschieris approaches the law — and his life.

That ethos of service was one of the reasons he was drawn to Loyola, whose Jesuit mission emphasizes the formation of “Attorneys for Others.” A Pasadena native, Aschieris first connected with this philosophy during his time at Loyola High School of Los Angeles, where he served as student body president. At Loyola Law School, that commitment has taken on new meaning through hands-on legal work.

Advocacy Through Service

As a clinic student in the Collateral Consequences of Conviction Justice Project (CCCJP), Aschieris worked on post-conviction matters supporting individuals navigating the lasting impacts of a criminal record. In one case, he was placed on a novel matter involving a client released from juvenile court as an adult, now in his 40s, seeking to expunge a juvenile record decades after release — an effort with meaningful implications for future opportunities and stability.

From the outset, Professor Marisa Harris ’17, director of CCCJP, was struck not only by Aschieris’ work ethic, but by his ability to work with clients with care and respect. Under her guidance, he contributed to drafting a legal motion addressing the client’s unique circumstances. That effort has since served as a reference point for other clinic students and staff.

He has also been recognized for the way he engages with clients: with professionalism, patience, and a genuine care for understanding their stories — qualities that help build trust and strengthen advocacy.

“It was really my first real-world situation acting as an advocate for a client,” Aschieris said. “You get to know their story and begin to understand how to help them.”

Reflecting on his time in the clinic, Harris noted that the experience will “serve him in so many ways in the future,” regardless of the path he ultimately pursues.

That commitment to others extends beyond the clinic. Earlier this year, Aschieris served as a mentor in the Judge Stephen O’Neil Trial Advocacy Mentoring Program, also known as the Young Lawyers Program. The 10-week program connects Loyola students with youth from across Los Angeles, introducing them to the legal field through experiential learning such as mock trials and mentorship.

Carrying Purpose Forward

As he looks ahead to his final year at Loyola, Aschieris remains focused on continuing to learn from faculty, stay engaged in experiential opportunities, and build on his professional experience — including his return to Paul Hastings LLP this summer.

“I see the law as an avenue where I can serve, though I still have much more to learn,” he said.

It’s a perspective that continues to shape both his ambitions and his approach. As he reflects on what guides him, that ethos remains clear:

“Be a person for others. Serve others and make an impact where you can. You find, as many people have, that when you do for others, it adds meaning to your own life.”