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This article was posted on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am.
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.”
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2011 Tennis Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
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TENNIS & GOLF REGISTRATION CLOSED. Guest registration closes Tuesday, January 31st at noon.
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We look forward to seeing you at the HNBA Legal Education Fund’s largest annual fundraiser! Thank you for your support! Join us out on the court – and course – for a fun game of tennis or golf, and casual, easy-going business networking. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, INCLUDING BEGINNERS! This event is strategically designed to promote interaction among in-house lawyers (including those who represent our national sponsors) government attorneys, lawyers in private practice, judges, law school administrators and law students. We mix it up by creating teams according to career path as well as skill level. Relationships will flow naturally among teammates – and competitors! Tennis players will follow a round robin format; while golfers have a shotgun start and play a scramble format. A MERCEDES BENZ AWAITS THE GOLFER WHO MAKES A HOLE-IN-ONE! You don’t play tennis or golf? Neither do many of our guests. Join us anyway! We have plenty to keep you entertained while you socialize. Florida law students will host a Wii Competition and the Puerto Rican Bar of Florida will host a Domino Tournament. Would you consider mentoring a young Hispanic child? In 2012 our national partner BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS will join us at the Tournament, as they bring out a special group of Hispanic children in need of mentors, for a mentor-matching activity set around a QuickStart Tennis game organized by the HNBA and the USTA of Florida. We promise to feed you right! Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be catered. Prior to dinner, we will serve happy hour cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will begin with the presentation of awards and our guest speaker. After dinner, get ready to dance the night away!
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Hotel Accommodations Provided by
Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove
Official HNBA Hotel for the 2012 Tennis & Golf Tournaments
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AIRLINE INFORMATION
Book your flight with American Airlines using HNBA code 9222BN and receive a discount on your air fare!
To make airline reservations, call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to your Promotion Code or go online to www.AA.com and choose More Flight Search Options and insert the promotion code in the appropriate box.
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REGISTRATION FEES
| Tennis Tournament | ||
| HNBA Member, Sponsor, Government Employee, or Student | Includes: Tournament registration; tournament T-shirt; breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails, and dinner; goodie bags; raffle ticket; and awards for 1st and 2nd place teams. | $150.00 |
| Non-HNBA Member, Non-Sponsor, Non-Government Employee | Includes: Tournament registration; tournament T-shirt; breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails, and dinner; goodie bags; raffle ticket; and awards for 1st and 2nd place teams. | $200.00* |
| Golf Tournament | ||
| HNBA Member, Sponsor, Government Employee, or Student | Includes: Tournament registration; tournament T-shirt; breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails, and dinner; goodie bags; raffle ticket; and awards for 1st and 2nd place teams. | $250.00 |
| Non-HNBA Member, Non-Sponsor, Non-Government Employee | Includes: Tournament registration; tournament T-shirt; breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails, and dinner; goodie bags; raffle ticket; and awards for 1st and 2nd place teams. | $300.00* |
| Non-Tournament Guests | ||
| HNBA Member, Sponsor, Government Employee, or Student | Includes: Breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails, and dinner; raffle ticket; and Domino Tournament and other activities. | $75.00 |
| Non-HNBA Member, Non-Sponsor, Non-Government Employee | Includes: Breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails, and dinner; raffle ticket; and Domino Tournament and other activities. | $100.00* |
* If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Erika Lopez-Tello, HNBA Events Director, at elopeztello@hnba.com *
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
First-Ever Senate Hearing on the DREAM Act - June 28, 2011 - Washington, DC
It is with heavy hearts that the HNBA family sends the family of Uvaldo Herrera our condolences. Uvaldo, former HNBA General Counsel, Vice President of Programs and champion of the recently-named HNBA Annual Uvado Herrera Moot Court Competition, died yesterday, August 21, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Uvaldo Herrera was a Staff Director at State Farm Insurance Company, holding a variety of positions during his nearly three-decade career with the company. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and the DePaul University College of Law.
We invite you to share your memories of Uvaldo and your thoughts and prayers for his family here.
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