Hispanic National Bar Association

Nominate a Latina for the HNBA Latina Commission 4th Annual Latina Lawyer Award!

EmmyB — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:02 +0000

The HNBA’s Standing Commission on the Status of Latina’s in the Legal Profession (the “Latina Commission”) would like to request applications for the Latina Commission’s 4^thAnnual Latina Lawyer Award (“the Commission’s Award”). The purpose of the Commission’s Award is to continue the HNBA’s tradition of recognizing and honoring Latina pioneers who left their own unique mark on the legal profession by actively paving the road to success for the Latino community and/or other Latina lawyers!

The Commission’s Award will recognize Latinas who demonstrate excellence in a variety of professional settings and personify excellence at either the national, regional or local level. Distinguished recipients of the Commission’s Award include Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; Norma Ramos, Esq.,Executive Director Coalition Against Trafficking in Women; and the Honorable Rosemary Barkett, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Please click HERE to obtain a full copy of the 2012 Nomination Criteria and Application Requirements for the Latina Commission’s 4^th Annual Latina Lawyer Award. Applications and supporting documentation are due no later than June 15, 2011 and should be submitted electronically to Mónica M. MacGregor atmmacgregor@alvarezandmarsal.com. Please do not submit any paper materials in support of a nomination.

If you have any questions regarding the Application, please email Carrie Ricci, Esq., Latina Commission Co-Chair at riccismith@yahoo.com or Mercedes M. Sellek, Esq., Latina Commission Co-Chair at msellek@abadincook.com

Announcing the Winners of the HNBA Scholarship – Region V!

EmmyB — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:16:30 +0000

May 8, 2012 | Washington, DC – Last week, during the 2012 HNBA Advocacy Summit, HNBA Region V President Juan Sempertegui announced the winners of the Region V HNBA Scholarship: Estefania San Juan, Brenda D. Villanueva, and Aisha Ching. These three law students will each receive an award of $1,000 to go towards their law school tuition.

This year, the HNBA and The HNBA Legal Education Fund launched a scholarship initiative to provide a total of $57,000 to Latino law students in each of the HNBA’s 19 regions nationwide. This effort, in turn, is part of the HNBA’s goal of providing $100,000 in scholarships in 2012. The HNBA Legal Education Fund (“The Fund”) is the HNBA’s only IRS Section 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, and the only non-profit foundation that supports the HNBA’s educational and charitable missions, including identifying and providing financial assistance to worthy programs that address education and the law within the U.S. Hispanic community and legal profession.

Congratulations to the winners!

Estefania San Juan

Ms. San Juan is a rising third year student at American University, Washington College of Law. Originally from Colombia, South America, she is a 2007 graduate of the University of North Carolina. Before law school, she was an immigration paralegal at Legal Services of Southern Piedmont in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she aided immigrant victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence. While in law school, she has been involved with the Latino/a Law Students Association, the International Human Rights Law Clinic, International Arbitration Moot Court Competition, and is currently the Senior Symposium Editor at the American University Law Review.

Brenda D. Villanueva

Ms. Villanueva is a rising second year law student at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. Currently, Brenda is a CLEO Fellow and for the upcoming academic year will serve as Co-President for Maryland’s Legislative Law Association and the Community Outreach Director for the Latino Law Students Association. This summer, Brenda will be a Google Public Policy Fellow at the National Hispanic Media Coalition and hopes to pursue a legal career in Internet/telecom related opportunities in the Federal Government or in the DC Metro area private sector. She is most proud of being the first in her family to graduate from high school, college and attend law school, moreover, for her opportunity this year to successfully mentor other Latinas through the law school application process.

Aisha Ching

Ms. Ching is a rising third-year law student at the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law. Currently, Aisha serves as the President of her law school’s Latino Law Student Association. A California resident and daughter of first-generation immigrants, Aisha aspires to practice in immigration law.

To learn more about The Fund or to make an online donation, please visit www.hnbafund.com. For additional questions, please contact the office of Benny Agosto, Jr. at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, at bagosto@abrahamwatkins.com or (713) 222-7211.

HNBA and Leaders Meet with White House Staff to Discuss Judicial Vacancy Crisis

EmmyB — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:18:37 +0000

May 7, 2012 | Washington, DC – On Monday, White House staff met with the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) and leaders from twenty-six other states about the judicial vacancy crisis. HNBA was represented by the Hon. Celeste I. Villarreal, Vice President-External Affairs, and Associate Judge from Austin Texas. HNBA was the lone voice for the Latino community participating in the White House briefing.

Session participants were addressed by Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General; Kathy Ruemmler, Assistant to the President and White House Counsel; Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change; Eric Schultz, Associate Communications Director; Ed Pagano, Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, Senate Liasion; and Christopher Kant, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Counsel.

Following the general session, a select few were invited to meet privately with President Obama to discuss the impact the empty judicial seats are having on our communities. Judge Villarreal highlighted the adverse impact on the lives of Latinos, all constituencies, and business interests when cases must wait up to two years because of a backlog of cases and a shortage of judges, and called for expediency in filling the open seats. Additionally, HNBA offered to assist the White House in addressing the unprecedented judicial vacancy crisis.

It is critical that access to the courts and the administration of justice be a top priority. HNBA is working in partnership with the White House as a resource to provide nominees for consideration, assist in the vetting process and urging the Senate to bring forth nominees for an up or down vote.

Hispanic National Bar Association Salutes President Obama for His Support of Marriage Equality

EmmyB — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:30:37 +0000

Contact: Emily Bengtson
E-mail: ebengtson@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2012

Hispanic National Bar Association Salutes President Obama for His Support of Marriage Equality

Washington, D.C. – In a historic moment last week, President Barack Obama endorsed same-sex marriage, stating, “It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.” The President’s endorsement comes at a crucial time in the struggle for marriage equality nationwide, and the HNBA commends President Obama for his public demonstration of support on this important issue.

The HNBA has long fully supported marriage equality, including having co-sponsored a resolution of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), which urged states to eliminate all legal barriers to same-sex marriage (ABA Resolution No. 111). The HNBA also recently joined an amicus brief filed in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), which defines marriage as the legal union between one man and one woman.

“The HNBA expresses its gratitude to President Obama for taking a public stance on this civil rights issue that is so important to our community,” said Benny Agosto, Jr., HNBA National President. “In this day and age, it is no longer acceptable for a nation as great as ours to deprive a group of its citizens of a fundamental right, and the HNBA stands firmly with the President and all supporters of marriage equality.”

Research shows there is widespread support among Hispanics for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (“LGBT”) equality. “The President’s public support of marriage equality validates what many of us have known and believed deep in our hearts — that the bedrock of this country is equal rights for all,” said Robert Maldonado, Chair of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Section of the HNBA. “Hispanic gay couples are twice as likely as white gay couples to be raising children, and these parents have the same right to raise their children as a married couple as anyone else. We thank President Obama for his courage.”

The HNBA urges all states and the federal government to support marriage equality. For further information, please contact Robert Maldonado, Chair of the LGBT Section of the HNBA, at (212) 278-0509.

About the Hispanic National Bar Association

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students in the United States and its territories. From the days of its founding three decades ago, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive change within the legal profession. It does so by encouraging Latino students to choose a career in the law and by prompting their advancement within the profession once they graduate and start practicing. Through a combination of issue advocacy, programmatic activities, networking events and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.

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HNBA Presents Interests of Over 100,000 Legal Professionals in Meetings with White House, Department of Justice and Across Capitol Hill

EmmyB — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:13:17 +0000

Contact: Emily Bengtson
E-mail: ebengtson@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2012

HNBA PRESENTS INTERESTS OF OVER 100,000 LEGAL PROFESSIONALS IN MEETINGS WITH WHITE HOUSE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ACROSS CAPITOL HILL
2012 Advocacy Summit and Legislative Day Focused On Legal Services Funding, VAWA, DREAM Act and Judicial Nominations

WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) convened the 2012 Advocacy Summit and Legislative Day, an annual event to further the HNBA legislative agenda before Congress and executive branch officials through direct grassroots advocacy by its members. In this 40^th anniversary year, members of the HNBA from across the country traveled to the nation’s capital to participate in a full day of advocacy, promoting pressing legislative issues affecting the Hispanic legal community.

At the center of the HNBA’s legislative and policy priorities are: preserving access to legal services for low-income individuals; addressing judicial emergencies and promoting diversity on the federal bench; supporting DREAM Act legislation that includes a path to U.S. citizenship and access to financial aid; encouraging a Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization bill that continues to protect the most vulnerable groups; and the creation of a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.

“The Advocacy Summit is a unique opportunity for the HNBA to act as powerful advocates, and demonstrates the leadership and service that our members carry out on both local and national levels,” said Benny Agosto, Jr., HNBA National President. “This year the HNBA advocated for some of the most pressing policy issues of our day, from the urgent need for a qualified and diverse judiciary to the necessity of comprehensive federal immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for the millions of promising young people who want to take part in and contribute to our society. We met with our nation’s leaders and outlined ways to work together in support of our shared goals.”

Participants had the opportunity to meet directly with numerous members of Congress and/or their staff, including Speaker of the House John Boehner, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy; Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Al Franken; House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; and Senator Bob Menendez.

“HNBA is proud to represent the Latino legal community and the constituents we serve in legal transactions, the courts and administrative proceedings. Our success on Capitol Hill, with the Attorney General and with the White House was due to the commitment and participation of HNBA members from across the United States and enhanced by the partnership with the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia” said Jaime Areizaga-Soto, Co-Chair of the Summit and President-Elect of HBA-DC. The Hon. Celeste I. Villarreal, Vice President-External Affairs, HNBA and Associate Judge, Austin, Texas added that “The combined efforts of so many ensured that the Latino voice resonated loud and clear at our Nation’s Capital.”

The Advocacy Summit began with an Opening Reception on Tuesday, May 8^th at the law firm of Jones Day, where U.S. Representative for the 18th District of Texas Sheila Jackson Lee offered keynote remarks. On Wednesday, May 9^th the HNBA members heard from U.S. Representative for the 21^st District of Florida Mario Diaz-Balart during the Advocacy Summit Breakfast Panel. On Wednesday evening, the HNBA held the 2012 Capital Awards Dinner, where the HNBA recognized key legislative initiatives and Members of Congress who redefine the meaning of excellence through their leadership and commitment to their communities.

This year the HNBA presented the Capital Award to U.S. Representative for the 20^th District of Texas Charlie Gonzalez. Finally, on Thursday, participants attended a White House briefing hosted by senior administration officials. The complete Advocacy Summit agenda is available on www.hnba.com.

HNBA 37th Annual Convention

EmmyB — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:10:48 +0000

Click here to visit the 2012 Annual Convention page!

Please join us for the 37th Annual Convention in Seattle! This event will gather hundreds of attorneys, judges, and students for a valuable and enjoyable four-day program featuring Continuing Legal Education panels with top legal experts, national policymakers and leaders, and pressing issues; networking events and workshops; the nation’s largest Hispanic Career Fair with exhibits from prominent firms, companies, and government agencies; and fun social activities offering the best of Seattle.

Convention Co-Chairs:

Jesse Valdez, Partner, Valdez Lehman, PLLC | jesse@valdezlehman.com
Javier Garcia, Associate, Perkins Coie | jgarcia@perkinscoie.com

U.S. Department of Labor: Associate Solicitor, Management and Administrative Legal Services (Washington, DC)

EmmyB — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:46:43 +0000

Job Title:Associate Solicitor, Management and Administrative Legal Services

Department:Department Of Labor

Agency:Office of the Solicitor

Job Announcement Number:DOL-SES-SOL-12-22

SALARY RANGE:	$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	ES-0905-00
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-Time – Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Washington, DC, USView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Open to all groups of qualified candidates. SES Candidate Development Program graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may apply for noncompetitive consideration for this position.

JOB SUMMARY:

Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.

U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, Washington, DC

An applicant must currently be a member in good standing with the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Applicants must submit documentation of a professional law degree and documentation of bar membership. (Mandatory)

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Subject to a security background investigation.
Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Must complete 1 year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.

DUTIES:

The Associate Solicitor for Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS) is responsible for providing a complex array of legal, management and administrative services on behalf of the Office of the Solicitor (SOL).

The incumbent facilitates SOL operations through the provision of advice and guidance relating to governmental and departmental administrative, budget and human resources mandates.

The Associate Solicitor for MALS is responsible for overseeing the division’s responsibility for representing DOL personnel in contract and grant appeals, disclosure and EEO and labor relations matters, as well as providing legal services relating to numerous procurement related statutes and appropriation matters.

The incumbent performs a variety of administrative functions which include (1) directing SOL policy in the areas of financial management, budgeting, evaluation, human resources, and training; (2) providing guidance and support to SOL managers in strategic planning, personnel management, fiscal planning and other administrative responsibilities; (3) implementing SOL-wide litigation support efforts; (4) developing guidance in the areas of telecommunications and space utilization, records management, file maintenance, disclosure, telework, and travel; (5) designing and implementing a comprehensive IT program, including assessing vulnerabilities and installing internal controls; (6) planning and administering, as the SOL contract administrator, all SOL procurement activities; and (7) serving as the SOL liaison to OASAM, OCFO, DBC and other departmental agencies on matters relating to strategic planning, administration, management, competitive sourcing and litigation support.

The incumbent also provides legal advice and services department-wide relating to important issues arising under, among other laws, the Freedom of Information Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and procurement and appropriations laws.

The Associate Solicitor directs a staff of approximately 24 attorneys and 2 paralegals, and 30 administrative personnel, including budget, program and management analysts, as well as personnel, information technology, litigation support and labor relations specialists, and support staff, and oversees 9 contract staff.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Candidates will be evaluated based on the mandatory technical qualifications (MTQ’s) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ’s). Applicants MUST separately address each MTQ and ECQ when applying on line.

Responses to ECQ’s must not exceed 10 pages. For additional guidance, applicants may visit the Office Of Personnel Management’s Guide to Senior Executive Qualifications located at:www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. For additional guidance, applicants may visit the Office Of Personnel Management’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications located at www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (MTQs): In addition to the ECQs above, qualified applicants must possess the following three (3) technical qualifications which represent the experience required to perform the duties of this position. Proficiency in these technical qualifications MUST be clearly evident in your resume. MTQs include: 1. Knowledge of relevant or comparable areas of law as demonstrated by significant federal court or administrative trial litigation, or significant advice functions, or comparable experience. 2. Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve novel and/or complex legal issues having significant policy and programmatic implications. This includes the ability to effectively present such issues, orally and in writing. 3. Successful experience in managing and leading a legal office, component or significant team; demonstrating competencies such as effective recruitment and development of staff, efficient use of human, fiscal, informational and material resources, effective internal and external communication, problem solving and decision making.

Applicants must have and submit documentation of a professional law degree (L.L.B.,J.D.,LL.M) from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing in the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia.

Candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD).

The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Candidates will be evaluated based upon their qualifications. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based upon their responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
To preview questions please click here.

BENEFITS:

The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, and flexible spending accounts. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environment, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. Members of the Senior Executive Service accrue eight (8) hours of annual leave and four (4) hours of sick leave per pay period. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM. For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS.

HOW TO APPLY:

Follow the 5 steps below to apply online to a Department of Labor (DOL) vacancy. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.For more details, reference How To Apply Detailed Instructions. For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact on the announcement in the “Questions about this job” section. Save your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT or risk losing your information! STEP 1 – Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the MTQs and ECQs listed in the vacancy announcement. STEP 2 – Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS) Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed. STEP 3 – Submit Supplemental Documents Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the “Required Documents” section of this vacancy. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. To avoid this, submit documents (ex. undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts) as one document. STEP 4 – Review Application and click Finish STEP 5 – Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close Date

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. SF-50 documentation of career SES appointment or other Federal appointment (if applicable) 2. Certificate of completion of OPM certified SES candidate program (if applicable) 3. Copy of most recent performance appraisal (optional)

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Michelle Hudson
Phone: 202-693-7800
Fax: 202-693-7705
TDD: 202-693-7758
Email: hudson.michelle.j@dol.gov

Agency Information:
Labor, Office of the Solicitor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Room N2453
Washington, DC
20210
US
Fax: 202-693-7705

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

The Office of Executive Resources will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the mandatory technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking to determine the “best qualified” candidates. The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official about the top candidates that he/she should interview. Once a selection is made, the selectee’s application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board, unless the selectee is a current SES executive or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. To check the status of your application: Click here. To sign up for Application Status Updates via email: Click Here.

HNBA Region XIV and Los Abogados Happy Hour – May 18, 2012

EmmyB — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:39:16 +0000

HNBA Board of Governors 2012 Elections

EmmyB — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:14:43 +0000

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 June 1st, 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.

Slate Nominees Nominated by the Nominations Committee

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

Candidate Materials

Petition for Nomination as a Candidate for the HNBA Board of Governors
Pursuant to Article XI, Section 5(b) of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Amended and Restated Bylaws (Bylaws), any Regular Member or Affiliate Member in good standing seeking election to the Board of Governors may be nominated by petition of the membership in the manner specified therein and summarized here. A Regular Member or Affiliate Member seeking to be elected as an Officer of the Association may be nominated upon the written endorsement by no less than twenty-five (25) Regular Members or Affiliate Members in good standing. A Regular Member or Affiliate Member seeking to become a Regional President may be nominated upon the written endorsement by no less than ten (10) Regular Members or Affiliate Members in good standing residing or located in the Region where the candidate resides. Signed petitions must be submitted to the Secretary by no later than May 31st. Please send all signed petitions via e-mail to HNBA Secretary Christina Vigil at Christina.vigil@EEOC.gov. The Secretary must actually have received a petition by May 31, 2012 for the petition to be valid. All petitions received after May 31, 2012 will be void and the candidate nominated through untimely petitions will not be put on the ballot. It is the responsibility of the person submitting a petition to ensure that the Secretary has actually received the petition.

Click here to download the Petition for Nomination.

HNBA to Host 2012 Capital Awards Dinner as Part of Advocacy Summit, Honors Rep. Charlie Gonzalez for Distinguished Service

EmmyB — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:44:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA ADVISORYMay 9, 2012

CONTACT: Emily Bengtson
ebengtson@hnba.com
(202) 223-4777

Francella Chinchilla
FChinchilla@rabengroup.com
(202) 587-4944

HNBA TO HOST 2012 CAPITAL AWARDS DINNER AS PART OF ADVOCACY SUMMIT, HONORS REP. CHARLIE GONZALEZ FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20), a Leader in Congress and the Legal Community, Receives 2012 Capital Award

WASHINGTON, DC – In this 40th anniversary year, members of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) from across the country will travel to the nation’s capital to participate in the 2012 Advocacy Summit and Legislative Day. The Advocacy Summit will take place May 8th – 10th. Legislative Day will conclude with the 2012 Capital Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 9^th.

The full three-day event is focused on the HNBA’s legislative and policy priorities of: 1) preserving access to legal services for low-income individuals; 2) addressing judicial emergencies and promoting diversity on the federal bench; and 3) supporting DREAM Act legislation that includes a path to U.S. citizenship and access to financial aid. Other legislative priorities include the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and the creation of the National Museum of the American Latino. The Advocacy Summit will also feature a White House Briefing with senior administration officials on Thursday.

The 2012 HNBA Legislative Day ends in the 2012 Capital Awards Dinner, an event recognizing key legislative initiatives and members of Congress who redefine the meaning of excellence through their leadership and commitment to their communities. This year the HNBA will present the Capital Award to Representative Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20). The complete Advocacy Summit agenda is available on www.hnba.com.

WHAT: 2012 HNBA Capital Awards Dinner

WHEN: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hotel Monaco, Paris Ballroom
700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004

WHO: The Honorable Charlie Gonzalez (TX20), U.S. Representative

Benny Agosto, Jr., HNBA National President

HNBA Board of Governors

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