Global asset management company with offices in 32 countries including New York where this position is based is seeking to hire an attorney with 3-6 years of investment management experience (private fund and/or registered fund) who will serve as Counsel with particular emphasis on overseeing and providing legal support to the Company’s Latin American operations. The hired attorney will have solid investment management experience. Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a definite plus. The Company’s clients include major corporations, pubic and private pension funds, financial institutions, endowments, etc. and has approximately $284 billion under management.

For immediate, confidential consideration, please contact:

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Contact: Zuraya Tapia-Hadley
E-mail: ztapia@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2012

Hispanic National Bar Association Applauds U.S. Senate for Confirmation of the Honorable Adalberto Jordán to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11^th Circuit

Washington, D.C. – After a long delay on the confirmation of Judge Adalberto Jordán, the United States Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm him to the 11^th Circuit Court of Appeals by an overwhelming 94-5 vote. Judge Jordán received strong bipartisan support throughout his nomination, and he will fill a judicial emergency vacancy. He will be the first Cuban-American judge on the 11^th Circuit.

“The HNBA commends the U.S. Senate for fulfilling its duty to confirm such qualified and diverse candidates as Judge Jordán,” said Benny Agosto, HNBA National President. “He has served with distinction for over a decade on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and it is clear that he is an exceptionally well-qualified judge to fill this new position. We thank all of our members and friends who reached out to their U.S. Senators in support of Judge Jordán’s confirmation throughout this long-pending process.”

The HNBA endorsed Judge Jordán having conducted due diligence and concluded that he was superbly qualified to join the bench of the 11^th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Jordán has led an extremely impressive career as a public servant and is highly respected for his experience and integrity. The HNBA congratulates Judge Jordán and the U.S. Senate on this well-deserved confirmation.

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 four 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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Contact: Zuraya Tapia-Hadley
E-mail: ztapia@hnba.com
Phone: (202) 223-4777

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2012

Hispanic 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.

International Woman’s Day Symposium

March 8, 2012

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

University Club

The HILLSBOROUGH ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN LAWYERS proudly presents a Lunch and Learn on the History of Women Pioneers in the Local Legal Community.  The Lunch and Learn will be held on March 8, 2012, to coincide with International Women’s Day, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at the University Club.  International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women.  This program will include a presentation by the Honorable Emiliano “E. J.” Salcines on the History of Women in the Local Legal Community and a Panel Discussion featuring the Honorable Susan Bucklew, the Honorable Christine Vogel, the Honorable Vivian Corvo, and Gwynne Young, President Elect of The Florida Bar.  Trailblazing lawyer, Mrs. Marie Garcia Garrett, will be honored for her contributions to our local legal community.  CLE applied for.  The registration fee is $12.50 and includes lunch.  Mark your calendars and plan on attending this exciting event! Please RSVP to clara@rokusek-law.com.

An appeal from HNBA National President Benny Agosto, Jr.

The HNBA has supported the nomination of Judge Adalberto Jose Jordan for the 11th Circuit.  We now need your help in the last step of his confirmation – the full Senate vote.  We ask for your assistance in reaching out to both of your U.S. Senators in support of his confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

A final full Senate vote could take place as early as February 15th.

Judge Jordan was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States at age 6. He excelled at the University of Miami School of Law, then served as a clerk for the U.S. 11th Circuit and later for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. After rising through the ranks at a Miami law firm, he joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida where he served until his appointment as U.S. District Judge in 1999. He has now served with distinction for over a decade on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Last year President Obama appointed Judge Jordan to fill a seat on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Growing case backlogs in court had caused the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to declare the vacancy a “judicial emergency.”  Judge Jordan’s nomination was met with bipartisan support, a top rating of “well-qualified” from the ABA, and unanimous approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Some Senators, however, remain set on obstructing even the most qualified and non-controversial nominees. Before the final vote, it is crucial that we show our support for Judge Adalberto Jordan and urge our Senators to vote “yes.” If they already support Judge Jordan, then it is important that your Senators garner support among their colleagues.  Please call your Senators’ offices at (202) 224-3121 (U.S. Senate Switchboard) and tell them how important a diverse, qualified, effective judiciary is to you.

Please also feel free to send on to your friends and networks to do the same.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Benny Agosto, Jr.

HNBA National President

Additional information:

Sen. Patrick Leahy | LEAHY: Americans Deserve Courts Ready To Serve, Not Unexplained Confirmation Delays

Roll Call | Rand Paul Holds Up Senate Action Over Detainees in Egypt

The Atlantic | Held Hostage: Judicial Nominee Adalberto Jose Jordan

Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary | Cloture Filed on Judge Adalberto Jordan

HNBA | Hispanic National Bar Association Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm the Hon. Adalberto Jordán to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Alerta original en Español: 

ALERTA – Acción Requerida, Confirmación de Adalberto José Jordan

Estimados Amigos y Colegas:

HNBA ha apoyado la nominación del Juez Adalberto José Jordán para el Circuito 11º de la Corte Federal de Apelaciones.  Ahora necesitamos su ayuda para lograr el último paso en esta confirmación – el voto afirmativo del pleno del Senado. Le pedimos que contacte a sus Senadores federales y exprese su deseo que confirmen al Juez Jordán cuanto ántes.

Ayer el líder del Senado, Harry Reid, presentó la nominación del Juez Jordán, programando un voto  para el Lunes, 13 de febrero, a las 5:30 p.m. aproximadamente.

El Juez Jordán nació en Cuba y emigró a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 6 años. Destacó como estudiante en la escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Miami, trabajó en el 11º Circuito, y después para la Juez de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos, Sandray Day O’Connor. Fue subiendo de rango en el sector privado en un despacho en Miami, seguido por un puesto en la oficina del Procurador Federal para el Distrito del Sur de Florida, hasta que fue nominado como Juez para la Corte Federal del Sur de Florida en 1999. Desde entonces ha sido un servidor público ejemplar.

El año pasado el Presidente Obama nominó al Juez Jordán para la Corte Federal de Apelaciones, 11º Circuito. Un retraso importante en la atención a casos en esta corte en particular ha causado que sea designada corte en condición de “emergencia judicial.” La nominación del Juez goza de apoyo bipartidista, una calificación máxima de “bien calificado” por el ABA, y aprobación unánime por parte del Comité Judicial del Senado.

No obstante, algunos Senadores buscan obstruir la aprobación de nominados, incluso a los menos controversiales y mejor preparados. Antes del voto del Lunes, es indispensable que demostremos nuestro apoyo al Juez Jordán, y solicitemos que nuestros Senadores voten “si” para lograr su confirmación. Si ellos ya lo apoyan, entonces necesitamos que ayuden a asegurar el apoyo de otros Senadores. Por favor llame a sus Senadores al (202) 224-3121 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (Conmutador del Senado) end_of_the_skype_highlightingy comparta cuán importante es tener un poder judicial diverso, efectivo, y capaz.

No dude en compartir este mensaje con sus contactos y colegas. Gracias.

Atentamente,

Benny Agosto, Jr.
HNBA, Presidente

Washington, D.C. – The week of January 23rd, Celeste Villarreal, HNBA VP of External Affairs, visited the area in order to continue to develop work on the HNBA Advocacy Summit and Legislative Day and to participate in Justice at Stake’s Winter Meeting.  During her visit, Judge Villarreal and Zuraya Tapia attended meetings with the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda on immigration and on education with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan; meetings with White House staff to plan the call held with HNBA membership nationally; with ARD German television to discuss issues affecting the Latino community; a meeting with HNBA Region V and with HBA-DC to discuss the upcoming Legislative Day and Advocacy Summit.

Washington, D.C. – On January 18th, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) President Benny Agosto, Jr. began another successful visit to Washington, D.C.  During this visit Mr. Agosto met at length with HNBA staff to continue to develop important HNBA initiatives such as the Veterans Initiative, the HNBA 40th Anniversary, and Legislative Day and the Advocacy Summit.  President Agosto and Zuraya Tapia, HNBA Executive Director, also met with The Raben Group, who will now assist HNBA on various communications and advocacy efforts; the American Jewish Committee to launch efforts to develop joint programming; Senator Bob Casey’s office in order to discuss the state of judicial vacancies in Pennsylvania; and with our Regional President, Juan Sempertegui, and HBA-DC leadership. Additionally, President Agosto participated in meetings with White House staff to discuss the State of the Union address and issues of importance to our community, he attended the HBA-DC’s annual meeting, and he attended a Tribute to Mayors hosted by Mickey Ibarra and the Latino Leaders Network, which honored the Mayor of Houston, TX.

HBA-DC 2012 Board of Governors and HNBA President Benny Agosto, Jr.

Baltazar Baca, HNBA Past President; William Rivera, HBA-DC Immediate Past President; Zuraya Tapia Hadley, HNBA Executive Director; the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna; and Benny Agosto, Jr.