HNBA Voting Rights Section Seeks Chair
This article was posted on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm.
Contact: Zuraya Tapia-Hadley E-mail: ztapia@hnba.com Phone: (202) 223-4777
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2012Hispanic National Bar Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Washington D.C. – This year, the Hispanic National Bar Association is celebrating its 40th year as the National Voice of the Hispanic Legal Community®. Since its founding in 1972, the HNBA has grown in its mission to build a legal profession that reflects America’s ever more diverse population, to foster the pipeline of Hispanic law students and young legal professionals, and to advocate for the Hispanic community and the issues that affect it.
“In 40 years, the HNBA has grown from a small advocacy campaign to a national membership organization that represents the interests of more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories,” said Benny Agosto, Jr., HNBA National President. “Though we have seen some of our goals accomplished and dreams realized – notably, the appointment of the first Hispanic justice on the United States Supreme Court – the HNBA is as committed as ever to the work that remains to be done.”
The HNBA and its members have acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession and the country, directly participating in such landmark initiatives as Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination and confirmation, the DREAM Act campaign and other immigration reform policy work, numerous civil rights cases on a variety of issues, the endorsements of qualified Hispanic judges and executive appointees to ensure diverse Judicial and Executive branches, the first-ever National Study on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession, and much more. The HNBA also actively promotes networking and professional development among Hispanic attorneys, judges, and students, and serves as a direct link between its members and the nation’s top policymakers.
“We are so proud of the enormous success and growth of the HNBA since our founding 40 years ago, and we look forward to what the future will bring,” said President Agosto. “The HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed, and our programming and advocacy are only getting stronger.”
To learn more about the HNBA, please visit www.hnba.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hispanicnationalbar.
Welcome to the 2012 Elections center for the 2012-2013 Board of Governors elections!
To vote in the 2012 Election, you must pay your HNBA annual dues by 11:59 p.m. on May 31st, 2012. Go to www.hnba.com to renew!
2012 Elections Guidelines and Timetable Click here to read the 2012 HNBA Board of Governors Elections Guidelines. Timetable for Elections:- April 25: Deadline for HNBA members to submit self-nominations in response to call for nominations;
- April 25: Nominations Committee evaluates candidates for HNBA Office and nominates slate, and will follow up with tabled nominations;
- April 30: Secretary announces candidates nominated by Nominations Committee and advises the membership of the process for nominations by petition;
- May 31: Deadline for candidates to submit nomination petitions;
- June 1: Deadline by which members must be in good standing in order to be able to vote in the election. Members who have not paid their dues for the current calendar year must do so by this date to qualify to vote;
- June 8 to 23: Ballots will be mailed to members and Affiliates by first class mail or electronically by no earlier than June 8 and no later than June 23;
- July 31: Date by which ballots must be post-marked or, if e‑mailed, time‑stamped in order to be counted;
- August 15: Latest possible date for tallying of ballots;
- August 20: Latest possible date for submission of challenges and/or disputes to the Elections Board for resolution.
| NATIONAL OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) | REGIONAL PRESIDENTS | ||
| President-Elect: | Region II (NY): | ||
| Karina Ayala-Bermejo (Chicago, IL) | Robert Maldonado (New York, NY) | ||
| Miguel Pozo (Roseland, NJ) | |||
| Region IV (DE, PA): Vacant | |||
| Vice President - Regions: | |||
| Jennifer Trusso (Costa Mesa, CA) | Region VI (NC, SC): Vacant | ||
| Vice President - Programs: | Region VIII (FL): | ||
| Roberto Colon (Philadelphia, PA) | John Arrastia, Jr. (Miami, FL) | ||
| Maria Fernandez-Williams (Briarcliff Manor, NY) | Daniel Garcia (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | ||
| Michele Vargas-Johnson (Coral Gables, FL) | |||
| Vice President - External Affairs: | |||
| Celeste Villarreal (Austin, TX) | Region X (KT, OH, TN): Vacant | ||
| Vice President - Sections and Committees: | Region XII (AR, LA, OK, TX): Vacant | ||
| Meshach Rhoades (Lakewood, CO) | |||
| Region XIV (AZ, NV): | |||
| Vice President - Membership: | Lizette Rubio (Phoenix, AZ) | ||
| Teresita Chavez Pedrosa (Hialeah, FL) | |||
| Region XVI (AK, ID, MO, OR, WA): | |||
| Secretary: | Horacio Gutierrez (Redmond, WA) | ||
| Jorge Herrera (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | |||
| Claudine Martinez (Albuquerque, NM) | Region XVIII (Southern CA): Vacant |
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Benny Agosto Jr., a partner with Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend of Houston, Texas. As the Hispanic National Bar Association National President, Agosto brings many important issues to the forefront of the national debate. Although those issues are voiced throughout the duration of the year, there is also a specific day that HNBA members travel to Washington, DC, and speak to legislators about issues pertinent to all Hispanics. “The HNBA Legislative Day is paramount for us,” Agosto says. “It is an important day to advocate for Hispanics in regards to the fair and equitable administration of justice.” Another important HNBA event is the Mid-Year Corporate Counsel Conference. “It brings together general counsels and is an excellent opportunity for young Hispanic lawyers to participate in the job fair, attend seminars on promoting favorable minority hiring practices, and, most importantly, to make connections between members to continue the advancement of all Hispanics in the national legal community.”
2011 Underwriter and Patron Benefits
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2011 Mid-Year Conference and National Moot Court Competition Sponsorship Opportunities2011 Legislative Day Sponsorship Opportunities
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Judicial Endorsements It is part of the HNBA’s mission to promote and strive for career growth in all aspects of the legal profession. The HNBA endorses and promotes candidates for judicial positions at the Federal, State, and Local levels, with an emphasis on the federal courts. The HNBA’s principal goal in endorsing candidates for judgeships is to promote the selection of qualified Hispanic judges across the country who have demonstrated a commitment to equal treatment of all litigants, the fair administration of justice and the rule of law, and who have been involved in, supportive of, and responsive to Hispanics’ issues, needs and concerns.
If you are interested in obtaining an endorsement, please review our Judicial Endorsement Policy, and also complete the Judicial Endorsement Questionnaire. You must also provide a resume and 3 to 4 personal references in addition to your application. Once you have assembled your materials, e-mail both the HNBA Regional President for the area in which the position is located as well as Robert Raben, Chair of the Judicial Committee, at robertraben@rabengroup.com.
For any additional questions please contact Christopher Landry at clandry@hnba.com.
Executive Endorsements The HNBA endorses and promotes candidates for appointed (not elected) federal executive positions such as general counsel of federal departments and agencies, U. S. Attorneys and other posts in the U.S. Department of Justice to promote the selection of qualified Hispanics for such roles. The HNBA endorses candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equality, the fair administration of justice and the rule of law, and who have been involved in, supportive of, and responsive to the needs and concerns of the Hispanic community.
If you are interested in obtaining an endorsement for an executive position, please complete the Executive Appointment Certification and provide a resume and a list of 3 to 4 personal references. Once you have assembled your materials, e-mail both the HNBA Regional President for the area in which the position is located and Christina Sarchio, Executive Endorsements Chair, at csarchio@pattonboggs.com.
For any additional questions please contact Christopher Landry at clandry@hnba.com.
Download forms here: Judicial Endorsement Policy Judicial Endorsement Questionnaire Executive Appointment Certification
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