2014 HNBA Annual Convention but We Will Also Chart New Directions to Help Us Size and Economic Spending Power

Hispanic National Bar Association

Unidos En Washington: Our Struggle, Our Pr ogress

2014 nHNBA An ual Convention

September 10-13, 2014 Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel We are proud to be a sponsor of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2014 Annual Convention. table of contents 2015

06-31 CORPORATE welcome letters COUNSEL Greetings from our Leaders CONFERENCE HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR 32-41 ASSOCIATION

HNBA LEADERSHIP March 18-21, 2015 Meet our National Leaders San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

42-47

Career & Exhibitors HNBA Career Fair and Exhibitor Showcase

48-79

agenda CLE and Plenary Programing

80-103

awards Recipients of the 2014 Annual Awards

104-117

speakers Our Distinguished Speakers

118-155

sponsors

Sponsor Recognition HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION

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HNBA National the country. We also saw the gap widen and the Our Programs and Strategic Partnerships We: (i) relocated our national office to a new, modern President number of Latina lawyers continue to shrink despite We expanded some of our core programs, while creat- yet cost effective space; (ii) refreshed our website the number of Latinas that attend law school each ing other opportunities for our members. and added increased functionality; (iii) launched a year. Most recently, we have seen a crisis unfold at In March 2014, we announced a groundbreaking new look for our now weekly e-Noticias newslet- our Southern border. new program and strategic partnership with long- ter to keep our members informed; (iv) migrated to a new membership database, which will provide In February 2014, we took a stand in the face of in- time partner Walmart. The HNBA/Walmart “Latina additional member resources and information; and justice and challenged Arizona’s latest discriminato- Leadership Academy” is designed to equip Latinas to (v) conducted staff training at the National office and ry law, SB 1062, which would have allowed business succeed in the legal profession by removing barriers made strategic promotions. owners to use religion as a basis to discriminate and obstacles to their success. The inaugural HNBA/ against LGBT consumers. When our call to Governor Walmart “Latina Leadership Academy” will begin We executed two of my signature new member Janice K. Brewer went unanswered, the HNBA Board with 25 Latinas from across the country and will initiatives: working through our Affiliate relation- of Governors did a courageous thing–voted unani- debut here in Washington, DC during the Annual ships, we “built bridges” and “turned on the lights” in Convention. Indeed, for its extraordinary commit- miguel mously to pull the HNBA’s 2015 Annual Convention parts of the country where the HNBA was previously out of Phoenix. Within hours of our announcement, ment, Walmart is the HNBA’s 2014 “Corporate Partner inactive. We grew from 43 Affiliates last year to 47 alexander pozo and under significant pressure, Governor Brewer of the Year.” Affiliates in 2014, including the newly formed Rhode finally vetoed the bill. In March 2014, we offered the first-ever, HNBA Island Hispanic Bar Association. We advocated before members of Congress for Mini-Executive MBA program in partnership with We secured our future by seizing the present. We ear HNBA Members, Sponsors, the passage of the Fair Pay Act/Paycheck Fairness the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins modernized our election protocol and refreshed the Colleagues, and Friends: Act, seeking to secure pay equity for women. Did College. We unveiled this innovative new program process making it easier to navigate. We ensured you know that women compose nearly half of the during our 2014 HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference that all eligible Hispanic lawyers are able to serve On behalf of the Hispanic National Bar Association D American workforce? Yet, according to the latest in Orlando, Florida, which marked the first time that our great association. (HNBA), I am pleased to welcome you to the HNBA’s U.S. Census statistics, on average, full-time working the HNBA hosted a major event in Central Florida. 39th Annual Convention from September 10-13, 2014, women still earn only 77 cents to every dollar earned In short, as I promised, we built on our founda- at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown DC in the heart of In April 2014, the HNBA raised over $100,000 and by men. Latinas are the hardest hit of all women. We tion—brick by brick—focusing on our members, our the nation’s capital. hosted our most successful Tennis & Golf Classic asked members of Congress: “What if it was your finances, our programs, and our sponsor relation- charity fundraiser ever at Pacific Palms Resort in ships. Today, thanks to our sponsors and fiscal I want to thank our Affiliate, the Hispanic Bar Association daughter (or sister or mother)?” Los Angeles; the first time we hosted it on the West conservatism, we enjoy greater financial stability of DC (HBA-DC), the HNBA National Leadership team, Coast. This charity fundraiser benefits the HNBA Legal than in recent years. Indeed, in 2014, we raised over the National Office staff, and the over 70 volunteers who Education Fund (LEF) and helps the HNBA provide 2 million dollars, the highest amount we have ever labored to make this ambitious convention a reality. Yet, according to the latest U.S. Census statistics, scholarship funds for Latino law students.. raised in one year. on average, full-time working women still earn Our theme “Unidos en Washington: Our Struggle, During the Convention we will announce anoth- Our Progress” is especially apropos as we celebrate only 77 cents to every dollar earned by men. er groundbreaking program: the HNBA/Prudential the 60th Anniversary of the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court Fellowship Program in partnership with Lowenstein ...we have begun to assemble teams of lawyers to decision in Hernandez v. Texas (challenging the Sandler LLP, which beginning in the fall of 2014, will ensure that these children have access to counsel systematic exclusion of Mexican Americans from jury afford a unique opportunity for a graduating law and are being treated with dignity. duty) and the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act On immigration reform, we convened senior leaders student to spend one year in Prudential’s corporate of 1964; landmark civil rights legislation that outlawed from Microsoft, Walmart, and others in Washington, law department and two years at Lowenstein Sandler. discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or DC, during our annual 2014 HNBA Legislative Day in This unique program is another example of creative national origin. But even as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 May and made the business case for immigration ways in which the HNBA is partnering with corporate Finally, as we glance back and look forward, we signaled a turning point in our country, today we are reform. We also advocated for a pathway to citizen- America to create opportunities for Hispanic lawyers. still dealing with the vestiges of a darker time in our ship and other measures to ensure a fair process to believe that the best years for our association, nation’s past. address this ongoing threat to America’s greatness. Our Members and our nation, are ahead of us especially with We also got our house in order to better serve our leaders like incoming President Cynthia D. Mares Our Advocacy Last month, we established a taskforce to address the members and the legal profession. and incoming President-Elect Robert Maldonado. In 2014, we watched as a paralyzed Congress failed needs of the thousands of unaccompanied children Together, we can accomplish anything. to pass immigration reform and at the same time arriving at our Southern border. Whether at the hands We began by amending our HNBA Bylaws to institu- fumbled an opportunity to restore the effectiveness of smugglers or as refugees seeking shelter from tionalize the HNBA’s Latina Commission, previously only Con mucho respeto y cariño, su amigo, of the Voters Rights Act of 1965. At the same time, we violence in their country of origin, these children need a standing commission created by a visionary former HNBA 36th National President witnessed the passage of a law in Arizona that dis- our help. Accordingly, we have begun to assemble president. As a result of an important Bylaw amend- criminated against the LGBT community, even as civil teams of lawyers to ensure that these children have ment, it is now a full-fledged part of the HNBA, with a rights advocates are winning victories in courts across access to counsel and are being treated with dignity. vote and seat at the table.

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hnba national president-elect

cynthia D. mares

aludos and welcome to beautiful increase awareness of the HNBA not only through be closed out of a legal degree for lack of under- Washington, D.C., for the 39th Annual social media but also television and radio, to standing, support and guidance, please volunteer Convention of the HNBA. As we gather reach our members and to improve our advocacy to make this program a success. Sin the nation’s capital, not only are we mindful of on a wide range of legal issues that affect the how much we have achieved in recent years but Hispanic community. We are always looking for expanded benefits for how much more there is to do. We enjoy more our members. Look for new member benefits in participation than ever and our voices are heard in the near future, including benefits that are sure to places where they never have been heard before. ... I am deeply honored to have been entrusted expand your practice! However, we have a long way to go to achieve a by our members to lead the HNBA and to put in truly representative voice. Thank you to all of our wonderful HNBA sponsors. place my vision of empowerment for all. Your support allows us to continue our important We unite to recognize our struggles and challeng- work. As HNBA National President, I will ensure es, celebrate our achievements and progress, and that you are recognized for your commitment to plan ahead for our individual and collective to the HNBA and that you can be proud of your successes as members of the legal profession. I’d Be on the lookout for our promotion of a program partnership with the HNBA, which is dedicated to like to thank Miguel Alexander Pozo for his lead- originally started by Federal Circuit Judge and provide opportunities for our members and the ership as HNBA National President over the last former HNBA president, Jimmie V. Reyna, “La Hispanic community. I promise to be a mindful year. These are big shoes to fill, but I am deeply Promesa en el Derecho” – “The Promise in the steward of the HNBA sponsorship funds, using our honored to have been entrusted by our members Law.” Stay tuned, or better yet, join me in these resources efficiently and effectively. to lead the HNBA and to put in place my vision of novel and innovative projects. You’ll be proud of empowerment for all. our new endeavors. Thank you for participating in this Convention and I salute your commitment to the HNBA. Let’s make I am excited to take on the wonderful and busy We mean it when we say we will do something this year one of unprecedented accomplishments year that lies ahead. In addition to continuing our about the lack of Latino lawyers. Learn more for our members, sponsors, students, and effective programming currently in place, I am about a new HNBA program – “Law School – Sí Se community. establishing initiatives that expand opportuni- Puede” – a program started in Colorado by U. S. ties for our members and also take us back to the District Judge Christine M. Arguello. This initiative Sincerely, community to encourage a career in the law and is designed to level the playing field and inform- also focus on the legal issues that confront the ing students about a career in the law. If you U.S. Hispanic population. I also have big plans to believe like we do, that these students should not

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hnba incoming hnba coo & and the 2013–2014 HNBA Executive Committee president-elect executive and Board of Governors. In terms of the National director Office, we have significantly reduced our operational costs by relocating our offices and by bundling, migrating, and/or renegotiating services. We have by the many opportunities for networking, and also improved our infrastructure by updating our proud of all that we have achieved as an organi- IT, accounting, and membership systems, and by zation. We are united, and we are strong. There are launching a fully redesigned website. Please visit us many great people in attendance with amazing at www.hnba.com to see our online makeover. stories and accomplishments to share. Please get to know them, and take advantage of all that the I first want to thank our HNBA partners and spon- convention has to offer. sors: our vital work could not continue without your committed support. A special thanks to Miguel Alexander Pozo, HNBA National President, for his robert t. maldonado Many thanks to all who have worked so tirelessly Alba cruz-hacker to make this convention happen. I thank the guidance regarding the inner-workings of our national annual convention planning team, which Association and for providing me with institutional includes volunteers from all parts of the country. perspective. I also wish to express my apprecia- I thank the leaders of our local Affiliate, the HBA- tion to each of the members of the HNBA Executive DC, who have committed countless hours. I thank Committee, the HNBA Regional Presidents, and the the staff at our National Office in DC for all of their leadership of the HNBA Latina Commission and the hard work. It takes a strong team to pull off a con- HBA-DC Affiliate, for working with me along this t is my honor, as your newly elected Pres- vention of this size with each member playing a ienvenidos a la capital nacional! And journey. I am also looking forward to continuing our ident-Elect, to welcome you to the HNBA’s vital and important role. I would particularly like welcome to the 39th HNBA Annual work with the Incoming National President, Cynthia 39th Annual Convention in Washington, to thank our sponsors, who believe in the HNBA’s Convention! We’re glad you joined us in D. Mares, the Incoming President-Elect, Robert IDC! This year’s theme – “Unidos en Washing- mission and provide the financial support that our hometown for the most significant gathering Maldonado, and the 2014-2015 HNBA Board of B Governors. Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not ton – Our Struggle, Our Progress” – celebrates allows us to work to fulfill that mission. Finally, I of Hispanic legal professionals. This Convention the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of will be memorable not only because of the unique acknowledge our members for being a proactive part 1964. While, as a country, we continue to make networking opportunities, inspiring speakers, and of the solutions for which we strive. The HNBA could not advancements in civil rights-most recently for While, as a country, we continue to make timely CLE sessions, but as our theme articulates – do what it does without our members’ involvement. lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members Unidos en Washington: Our Struggle, Our Progress – of our society-we still face setbacks, such as the advancements in civil rights... we still face we gather in our nation’s capital to assess our pres- recent decisions of the United States Supreme setbacks, such as the recent decisions of the ent, and of more consequence, to chart our future. Churchill said, “History is written by the victors.” Court concerning the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and United states Supreme Court concerning the This may be true, but history is written as well affirmative action. The HNBA has been and will Voting Rights Act of 1965... Winston Churchill said, “History is written by the by the engaged, by the relentless. continue to be a leader in the fight for civil rights victors.” This may be true, but history is written as for all members of society, and, in particular, for well by the engaged, by the relentless. The 2014 the Latino population of this country. It is therefore HNBA Annual Convention offers 34 and CLE sessions particularly meaningful to me to be sworn in as addressing critical issues—from civil rights in 2014 President-Elect of the HNBA in our nation’s capital want to thank our outgoing National President, America and the future of immigration reform, to Last, but definitely not least, my heartfelt appreci- as we celebrate civil rights. Miguel Alexander Pozo, for his commitment to changes after DOMA, the underrepresentation of ation to Erika Lopez-Tello, HNBA Director of Opera- civil rights and his dedication and strong leader- women of color throughout the legal profession, and tions. Our accomplishments this year – carrying out For those of you who have attended HNBA con- ship of the HNBA. He has set a high benchmark the need for an independent and accessible system the logistics of eight major events and the updates ventions in the past, welcome back and thank you for those of us who follow. I commit myself to of justice. We trust that you will leave our Convention at the National Office – are a result of our great team- for your continued support. I know that you have continuing the HNBA’s tradition of excellence in not only revitalized but recommitted to ensuring that work and dedication. Thank you! enjoyed the strong professional relationships and leadership, and I will work tirelessly to help take Latinos/as continue to carve out their rightful place personal friendships that you have developed the HNBA to the next level. in the annals of U.S. history. So enjoy everything that To all, we hope to see you next in San Antonio, Texas, over the years. We are a family. For those of you our Convention offers and enjoy exploring D.C. during the 6th HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference who are new to the HNBA, welcome to our family. Saludos, and the 20th Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition. I hope that over the course of this convention you I joined the HNBA family a little over a year ago, You won’t want to miss it! feel enriched by the informative CLE and plenary and what a rewarding experience it has been! Much programming, inspired by the speeches, rewarded has been accomplished under the leadership of Saludos cordiales, our National President, Miguel Alexander Pozo,

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HNBA National HNBA LEGAL Finance Director EDUCATION FUND PRESIDENT

amount of scholarships awarded while expanding our mentoring and pipeline initiatives. EriCa V. Mason Omar A. Vargas For all of this, I extend our most heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support and belief in what we do as an organization! We are a better and stronger organization because of these extraordinary efforts. I encourage our members to support ueridísimos Amigo/as! On behalf and promote our strategic partners and sponsors of our National Finance Committee, as a show of gratitude for all that they do for us. welcome to our 39th Annual n behalf of the HNBA Legal Education In the next 12 months, The HNBA Fund will an- Convention! We hope that you fully Fund Board of Directors, I welcome Q I must also thank our National Office Staff, Board nounce additional scholarship opportunities, hold enjoy all that our National Leadership Team has you to the 2014 HNBA Annual Con- of Governors, Executive Committee, leadership at its 4th Annual Tennis and Golf Tournament in worked tirelessly to plan for this historic three-day vention and to Washington, DC. Five years ago we our Affiliate Hispanic Bar Association of DC, Dep- O Miami, Florida next February, and will bring the Convention! held our launch event in this great city with in- uty Finance Director. Anjanette Cabrera, and each LEAP law camp to Houston, Texas. credible support from the HBA-DC and individual In a year of record-breaking fundraising (we raised HNBA members. The Washington, DC-area com- over 2 million dollars), strategic partnerships, and Your financial support and volunteerism has munity is a committed friend of the HNBA Fund Cynthia is a strong friend and careful financial stewardship, we could not be and we look forward to marking another year with prouder of what we have accomplished over the past allowed us to expand our membership offerings, fantastic contributions from the local community. supporter of the Fund and we look year with the vision and guidance of our National to include increased benefits, networking, and forward to her leadership. President, Miguel Alexander Pozo. As many of you professional development opportunities... The Fund also—and most importantly—congrat- know, the HNBA has experienced a phenomenal ulates Cynthia D. Mares on assuming the National year in programming and events-all thanks to you, Presidency of the HNBA. Cynthia is a strong friend our members, partners and sponsors. and supporter of the Fund and we look forward to her leadership. Together with HNBA National and every one of our members and supporters Please join us this Friday evening at our fundrais- Your financial support and volunteerism has President Mares, National President-Elect Roberto whom I have had the privilege to meet over the ing reception to celebrate the HNBA’s new leader- allowed us to: expand our membership offer- Maldonado, and the newly appointed Board of past year. It has been a very rewarding year as ship and our many shared accomplishments. ings to include better benefits, networking, and Governors, The Fund will continue to advance di- your National Finance Director, and I have found professional development opportunities; bolster versity in our profession in very innovative ways. constant inspiration in your stories, ideas, feedback, Un Abrazo, the HNBA Latina Commission’s programing and and willingness to step up and get involved! We outreach; the Latina Commission’s Leadership Since last year’s HNBA Convention, The Fund truly are greater than the sum of our parts and Academy; offer our first-ever HNBA Mini-Execu- awarded more than $40,000 in law student schol- I have learned a tremendous amount working tive MBA Program; improve our online presence arships and financial awards, held another LEAP alongside each of you! and marketing materials; and increase our advo- law camp for two dozen high school students, cacy efforts on a number of extremely important and sponsored the HNBA Student Symposium. With much gratitude, legal, political, and economic issues affecting our We again raised more than $100,000, with nearly members and the communities that we serve. We 20% coming from individual HNBA members in are also proud to have increased the number and amounts as low as $20. Thank you!

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HNBA HNBA HNBA HNBA Region V Region XIV Region XVII Region I Regional Regional Deputy Deputy President President Regional Regional President President

juan M. sempertegui lizette rubio helen santana Eneida roman 2014 HNBA CONVENTION LEADERSHIP TEAM

s the 2014 HNBA Annual Convention but we will also chart new directions to help us size and economic spending power. It is therefore week with our Youth Symposium, a program that Leadership Team, we are honored meet the challenges ahead. fitting that Hispanic attorneys are in the forefront helps to ensure the pipeline to the legal profession to welcome you to the 39th HNBA of confronting the major challenges that lie ahead remains open to Latino students. AnnualA Convention. Together with our local With this important backdrop in mind, we have and we hope that you will join in the conversation. Affiliate, the Hispanic Bar Association of DC, we exciting things in store for you this week. You None of the programming that you will enjoy have planned a world class Convention where will join hundreds of attorneys, judges, and law We have incorporated feedback from our members would be possible without our valued sponsors you will learn, make connections, and even be students for a valuable and enjoyable three-day this year and have moved to a three-day Conven- or our essential volunteers. The HNBA Leadership motivated to join HNBA as the “National Voice program featuring Continuing Legal Education tion plan that purposely allows you to explore the Team worked with 16 Convention Subcommittees of the Hispanic Legal Community,” working to (“CLE”) panels on cutting edge legal issues with many wonderful attractions of the Nation’s Capital, comprised of dozens of volunteers who each gave improve the profession. At this momentous time its museums, monuments, theaters, and so much selflessly to create a world class Convention expe- in our country’s history, we seek nothing less than more. Yet we have retained the same high quality rience. Our sponsors realize the value that HNBA to increase the caliber of Hispanic attorneys while Our theme this year evokes an important that you have come to expect, with CLEs that offer brings to both the careers of individual attorneys simultaneously facing today’s issues that impact something for everyone: Corporate, Litigation, Gov- and to strategic relationships. HNBA is truly grateful the Latino community. milestone in our country’s history, the 50th ernment, and Professional Development Tracks. for our sponsors’ support and we hope you will anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. engage with them during the next three days. Our theme this year – “Unidos en Washington: Our Struggle, Our Progress” – evokes an import- Welcome to Washington, DC! We are glad you are ant milestone in our country’s history, the 50th Our plenary sessions will explore some of here to share this historic moment with us! anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Indeed, leading practitioners and policy experts, network- the major issues that have been impacting many seminal moments of that Civil Rights Era, ing receptions, and the nation’s largest Hispanic the Latino community recently, including including the March on Washington, Dr. Martin Career Fair for law students and attorneys with developments – even possible setbacks – in the Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and employers from prominent law firms, corpora- Adelante, the Voting Rights Act, reach their own milestones tions and government agencies. area of voting rights and other civil rights. and remind us of the decades of progress and ac- Juan M. Sempertegui complishments in the struggle to move the nation Our plenary sessions will explore some of the forward. Yet, we remain mindful that the mission major issues that have been impacting the Lizette Rubio of the HNBA is as vital today as it was the day of Latino community recently, including develop- We also continue our highly regarded Judicial Track the HNBA’s founding in 1972. During this historic ments – even possible setbacks – in the area programming and explore issues of importance Helen Santana Convention, the HNBA will not only reflect on our of voting rights and other civil rights. The U.S. to Latina attorneys with programming through achievements as a bar association and as a nation Hispanic population continues to grow in both the HNBA Latina Commission. Finally, we end the Eneida Roman

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President, mayor, Hispanic Bar district of Association columbia of the District of Columbia We hope you enjoy the quality CLEs, high-level speakers, networking reception opportunities, and the many other offerings of this Convention. HBA-DC also adds its annual Equal Justice Awards as a lunch event during the Convention. Besides these exciting features, the Convention also offers a chance to reflect on our struggle and progress as a country engaged in the long march of civil rights for all. Indeed, recent legal rulings impacting voting rights and opportunities in education are proof that Fernando Rivero we must be ever-vigilant to maintain the civil rights vincent C. Gray that a prior generation bequeathed to us through their struggle. Presentations during the Convention are designed to focus our attention on the state of our rights and we hope that you participate.

While the Convention will be brimming with activity, HBA-DC reminds you that Washington, DC n behalf of the Hispanic Bar Asso- is more than just Congress and the White House! s Mayor of the District of Columbia, it is ciation of the District of Columbia This vibrant city, recently transformed after a my pleasure to extend a welcome to (“HBA-DC”), I am proud to welcome decade of revitalization, presents numerous the members of the Hispanic National you to the nation’s Capital, Washington, DC, for th O options to explore what is in fact a collection of BarA Association (HNBA) on the occasion of your 39 the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (“HNBA”) colorful neighborhoods. The Convention has been Annual Conference. Annual Convention. We are excited to partner purposely redesigned to allow you take the week- with the HNBA on a Convention that provides a The HNBA provides important leadership by perfect opportunity to showcase the good work advocating for the HIspanic Community. I salute of HBA-DC, a leading Affiliate Organization of the ... the Convention also offers a chance to reflect your efforts. I join you in reflecting upon the HNBA. The Convention also comes to Washington, on our struggle and progress as a country milestone of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights DC at a historic time, as the country observes the Act, as echoed in your convention theme. From the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a engaged in the long march of civil rights for all. 1960s to the present day, our city has been witness milestone that is echoed in our theme, “Unidos en to the many struggles to secure equal rights for Washington: Our Struggle, Our Progress.” all in America. end to explore the many museums, parks, cafes, Now in our 37th year, HBA-DC is well poised to restaurants, and shops in Downtown, Dupont On behalf of the District of Columbia, you have my be this year’s HNBA Annual Convention partner. Circle, Georgetown, and other locales that make best wishes for a productive and memorable event. Recognized recently (in 2012) as the HNBA Affiliate Washington, DC an excellent destination not just of the Year, HBA-DC is a professional member- for work but for leisure. ship organization of several hundred lawyers in DC, Virginia and Maryland, law students, and On behalf of our Board of Directors and the dozens non-lawyer associate members. HBA-DC has of HBA-DC volunteers who have given their time dedicated itself to a number of principles; includ- to make this Convention the best it can be, thank ing promoting the professional development of you for attending the HNBA Annual Convention; Hispanic lawyers and law students; encouraging we hope that you become or remain engaged Latinos to enter the legal profession; and promot- with HNBA to fulfil the mission of the organization ing equal justice and opportunity for all Hispanics. in years to come. We are therefore pleased to share our resources to help make this Convention a memorable and ¡Bienvenidos! meaningful experience for you.

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President, Vice HBA of the president district of and columbia general counsel walmart U.S. legal

eleanor holmes alex may norton

t gives me great pleasure to welcome all almart is honored, once our company, our community and our nation to- those attending the 39th Annual Hispanic again, to be a Platinum gether. It is Walmart’s belief that the HNBA plays National Bar Association Convention. Sponsor of the HNBA’s an important role in that mission. More than ever, I WAnnual Convention “Unidos en Washington: our profession must know and understand issues This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Our Struggle, Our Progress”. As a native Wash- important to the Hispanic community because Rights Act of 1964, as so echoed in your conven- ingtonian I am thrilled that the 2014 convention these issues touch all of us. We are glad to be a tion theme, “Unidos en Washington: Our Struggle, is being held in my home town and would like to part of these efforts. Our Progress.” From the great civil rights marches personally welcome each of you to this great city. of the 1960s to the present day, our city has been witness to the many struggles to secure equal Walmart is also proud to be the Exclusive Sponsor Walmart’s commitment to diversity and rights for all in America. I applaud the important of the Latina Commission Leadership Academy. leadership that the Hispanic National Bar Associa- Programs like the Leadership Academy are what inclusion is unwavering, and we strive each day tion has been providing the Hispanic community, make the HNBA convention the highlight of my to bring our company, our community and our including the contributing and growing Hispanic year. The camaraderie among the participants nation together. community here in the District. and excellence of the educational seminars is truly special. My best wishes for a fantastic event and continued future success. Through the Annual Convention the HNBA provides our attorneys an opportunity to engage with Welcome and thank you for attending the Sincerely, the country’s finest Hispanic lawyers. Walmart so HNBA’s Annual Conference. Bienvenidos a highly values the HNBA and the programs that Washington, D.C.! the convention offers, that this year Walmart sent 12 attorneys to participate. We are proud of all the attorneys who share their expertise and enrich this important organization.

Walmart’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive each day to bring

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Chairman Corporate Vice and Managing president and Partner deputy general Additionally, as you may know, Lowenstein Lownstein counsel Sandler continues to work alongside the HNBA Sandler Microsoft through our commitment to public service and social justice, as envisioned by the Firm’s founder, Alan V. Lowenstein. Alan’s belief that the law could be a catalyst for social change was the inspiration for the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest (“Center”). The Center is dedicated to addressing significant social issues by working with groups like Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and the HNBA.

Gary M. Wingens Indeed, through the Center, our Firm is active- horacio gutiÉrrez ly engaged in addressing the unaccompanied minors crisis that is unfolding along the border. To date, the Firm has represented 22 children in immigration proceedings and our aggregate pro bono hours in these cases exceed 8,100 over the last few years. We currently have seven open cases and have stepped up our efforts to take in new ear Hispanic National Bar Association cases in response to the surge. here is no better place for the Hispanic and institutions that influence IP law and policy (HNBA) Members and Guests: National Bar Association members at the highest levels. Finally, on behalf of the Firm, I applaud all of and guests to gather for the 2014 HNBA DOn behalf of Lowenstein Sandler LLP, I am delighted the volunteers and HNBA leaders who worked tAnnual Convention than Washington, DC. to welcome you to the HNBA’s 39th Annual Conven- tirelessly to put together a robust Convention ex- ...together we created the HNBA/Microsoft IP tion at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown perience for HNBA members and sponsors alike. The theme of this year’s convention, “Unidos Law Institute, an exciting, bold new program Hotel from September 10-13, 2014, in the center of en Washington: Our Struggle, Our Progress,” the nation’s capital. appropriately invites us to celebrate how far our aimed at increasing Hispanic representation ...Lowenstein Sandler continues to work nation has come in the 50 years since the “March in the field of intellectual property law. Lowenstein Sandler is once again honored to be a alongside the HNBA through our commitment to on Washington,” but also invites us to reflect on Platinum Sponsor of the Convention and continues the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead to be proud of our strategic partnership with the public service and social justice, as envisioned by for Latinos generally, and on the role the Hispanic HNBA. This year we have deepened our relationship the Firm’s founder, Alan V. Lowenstein. legal community can and must play in leading the Together we are making a difference. But “Unidos in a special way by launching a groundbreaking way in the defense of civil rights. en Washington” we can do more. At this year’s program: the HNBA/Prudential Fellowship Program HNBA Annual Convention we will have an oppor- in partnership with Lowenstein Sandler. Microsoft takes pride in helping the HNBA fulfill its tunity to reconnect with one another and chart the A special thanks to my partner and friend, Miguel important mission. Our attorneys and legal pro- course we will follow to help shape our history for Beginning this fall, the Fellowship Program will Alexander Pozo, for his leadership as your Nation- fessionals actively participate in HNBA commit- the next 50 years. afford one graduating law student the opportuni- al President and his unwavering commitment to tees, conferences, job fairs, networking sessions ty to spend one year in Prudential Financial’s law the HNBA over the years. We have been pleased and CLEs. And together we created the HNBA/ department and one year in Lowenstein Sandler’s to support him and look forward to his continued Microsoft IP Law Institute, an exciting, bold new corporate law department. This unique program leadership in our recently launched DC office. program aimed at increasing Hispanic represen- is another example of creative ways in which the tation in the field of intellectual property law. We HNBA is partnering with corporate America and Enjoy DC and best wishes for a truly memorable are delighted that the IPLI met with great success leading law firms to create opportunities for His- and enriching Convention. in 2013 and 2014, with dozens of Hispanic law stu- panic lawyers. We wish to thank Susan Blount, Pru- dents from around the country converging in DC to dential’s EVP and General Counsel, for her vision Warm regards, interact with top practitioners and the instructors and leadership. and gaining career-shaping access to the people

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Executive Vice President & General Counsel MetLife

ricardo anzaldua about the hnba This year’s theme —“Unidos en Washington: Our The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is a Struggle, Our Progress” — offers a unique oppor- not-for-profit, nonpartisan, national membership tunity to reflect upon our accomplishments as a association that represents the interests of nation and a bar association 50 years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The hard Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal work and enormous sacrifice of organizations like assistants, law students, and legal professionals stimados Hispanic National Bar Asso- the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the United States and its territories. Since ciation Members and Guests: (SNCC) contributed greatly to bringing about this 1972, the HNBA has acted as a force for positive historic legislation. I am proud to have worked change within the legal profession by creating EOn behalf of MetLife’s Legal Affairs Department, with SNCC to ensure that the Civil Rights Act’s opportunities for Hispanic lawyers and by helping and as Honorary Chair of the Convention, promise was delivered in my own community I am honored to welcome you to the 2014 HNBA of South Texas. I am also proud of the HNBA’s generations of lawyers to succeed. The HNBA has Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. dedication over the past four decades to deliver also effectively advocated on issues of importance on that promise nationally. And I am incredibly to the national Hispanic community. While we are As MetLife’s General Counsel, I am proud that proud of MetLife’s efforts to promote diversity and proud of our accomplishments, we are mindful MetLife is once again a Gold Sponsor of the that our mission is as vital today as it was four HNBA. MetLife’s support of the HNBA is one way decades ago, especially as the U.S. Hispanic we demonstrate our commitment to workplace The Program has paired over 400 students with population continues to grow. diversity and professional development. Having a mentors in the last three years. I encourage each diverse and inclusive culture at MetLife is essential to the way we do business, and reflects the cus- of you to join MetLife and the HNBA in investing tomers we serve and communities in which we in tomorrow’s leaders by participating as a mentor. operate. I look forward to sharing my perspective on these important issues at the General Counsel Roundtable – “The In-House Lawyer and the Out- side Counsel Relationship: Getting to ‘Yes’ and Past inclusion, so that all Americans can one day have ‘No’” – on September 12, 2014. the opportunity to enjoy financial security and achieve their dreams. I also look forward to continuing MetLife’s partnership with the HNBA in developing our National Please join me in commemorating our strug- Mentorship Program. The Program has paired gle, celebrating our progress and renewing our over 400 students with mentors in the last three commitment to overcoming the challenges that years. I encourage each of you to join MetLife and lie ahead. the HNBA in investing in tomorrow’s leaders by participating as a mentor. Cordial Saludo,

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the cornerstones 5 the hnba’s REASONS TO PARTNER WITH THE HNBA mission 1 Our membership is comprised of thousands of Latino lawyers, law professors, students, legal professionals, state and federal judges, 1 legislators, and bar affiliates operating across the country. Provide professional and business development as well as 2 networking opportunities to our members and sponsors; Our members work in the public and non-profit sectors, small, medium, and large law firms, and the corporate law departments and 2 C-Suites of Fortune 500 companies. Enrich and diversify the legal profession, judiciary, and legislature through improved recruitment, retention, and promotion of Latinos; 3 3 More than just a bar group, as a national association of Latino lawyers, the HNBA is uniquely positioned to influence and impact the lives of Empower the Latino community through legal, financial, the 50+ million Latinos in the U.S. and educational literacy initiatives; 4 4 Our members are highly-educated, technology-savvy, Strengthen the educational pipeline by creating opportunities upwardly-mobile, and culturally-aware. for Latino students through partnerships with corporate America and the public sector; and 5 5 By partnering with the HNBA, sponsors expand their reach to thousands of Latino lawyers, increase brand recognition in the Latino Advocate for solutions to the issues that affect community, and influence a vibrant demographic that today has an the Latino community. estimated buying power in excess of $1.3 trillion dollars.

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Unidos En Founder Washington: Our Struggle 1972-1977 Our Progress Sacramento, CA Hon. Benjamin hnba Aranda III leadership Founder 1977-1980 Torrence, CA John Roy Castillo 1980-1981 Lansing, MI Robert Maes 1981-1982 Denver, CO Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo Founder 1982-1983 Denver, CO Hon. MariCarmen Aponte 1983-1984 Washington, DC 32 HNBA Annual convention | washington, dc September 10-13, 2014 33 HNBA leadership Unidos inUnidos WashingtonUnidos En En Washington: Washington: — Our OurS Ourtr uStruggle, ggle,Struggle, Ou Ourr Our Progress Pr Progreogressss

President: Treasurer: VP of External Affairs: VP of Programs: VP of Sections and General Counsel: Immediate Past Miguel Alexander Pozo Jorge Barcelo Rafael Zahralddin Roberto Colon Committees: Dan Mateo President: Lowenstein Sandler LLP IMI, plc Elliott Greenleaf Quinn Law Group, PLLC Meshach Rhoades Reed Smith Judge Peter M. Reyes, Jr. (Roseland, NJ) (Los Angeles, CA) (Wilmington, Delaware) (Novi, Michigan) Greenberg Traurig LLP (Morristown, NJ) Minnesota Court (Denver, CO) of Appeals HNBA (Minneapolis, MN) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President-Elect: Secretary: VP of Membership: VP of Regions: National White House Liaison COO & Executive Cynthia Mares Rosevelie Marquez Jacquelynn Ruiz Jennifer Trusso Finance Director: & Chief Advisor: Director: Arapahoe County Morales PNC Bank Sheppard Mullin Richter Erica Mason Claudine Martinez Alba Cruz-Hacker (Denver, CO) Harris Beach PLLC (Oak Brook, IL) & Hampton LLP Baker Donelson MCT Industries, Inc. HNBA (New York, NY) (Costa Mesa, CA) (Atlanta, GA) (Albuquerque, NM) (Washington, DC)

Regional Presidents Regional Presidents

Region I (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Region V (DC, MD, VA, WV) (Birmingham, AL) Region XI (IA, MN, MO, ND, SD) Region XIV (AZ, NV) Region XVIII (Southern CA) Jose Sierra (Boston, MA) Mara Garcia Kaplan Lizette Rubio (Phoenix, AZ) Yesenia Gallegos (Los Angeles, CA) Juan M. Sempertegui Region VIII (FL) Region II (NY) (Washington, DC) John Arrastia (Miami, FL) (Minneapolis, MN) Region XV (NM, UT) Region XIX (Puerto Rico) Robert Maldonado (New York, NY) Region VI (NC, SC) Region XII (AR, LA, OK, TX) Christina Vigil (Albuquerque, NM) Grymarys De Jesus Region IX (IL, IN, MI, WI) Region III (NJ) Leticia Padilla De Truman Luis Avila (Chicago, IL) Christine Poleski Gaona Region XVI (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA) (San Juan, Puerto Rico) Anna Maria Tejada (Hackensack, NJ) (Raleigh, NC) (Houston, TX) Horacio Gutierrez (Redmond, WA) Region X (KY, OH, TN) Region XIII (CO, KS, NE, WY) Region IV (DE, PA) Region VII (AL, GA, MS) Andre F. Hewitt (Columbus, OH) Region XVII (Northern CA, HI) Ed Lanza (Wilmington, DE) Enrique “Henry” Gimenez Cristal DeHerrera (Denver, CO) Natalie Pierce (San Francisco, CA)

HNBA AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS HNBA AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

1. Broward County Hispanic Bar 9. Hispanic Bar Association of 17. Hispanic Bar Association of 25. Long Island Hispanic Bar 33. Minnesota Hispanic Bar 41. Rhode Island Hispanic Bar Association Central Florida Virginia Association Association Association 2. Colorado Hispanic Bar 10. Hispanic Bar Association of 18. Hispanic Lawyers 26. Los Abogados Hispanic Bar 34. National Hispanic 42. Santa Clara County La Raza Association the District of Columbia Association of Illinois Association Prosecutors Association Lawyers Association 3. Connecticut Hispanic Bar 11. Hispanic Bar Association of 19. Hispanic Lawyers 27. Maryland Hispanic Bar 35. New Mexico Hispanic Bar 43. San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Greater Kansas City Association of Louisiana Association Association Association 4. Dallas Hispanic Bar 12. Hispanic Bar Association of 20. Hispanic Ontario Lawyers 28. Massachusetts Association 36. Orange County Hispanic Bar 44. San Francisco La Raza Association Houston Association of Hispanic Attorneys Association Lawyers Association 5. Delaware Hispanic Bar 13. Hispanic Bar Association of 21. Las Vegas Latino Bar 29. Mexican American Bar 37. Oregon Hispanic Bar 45. Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association Michigan Association Association of Houston Association Association 6. Dominican Bar Association 14. Hispanic Bar Association of 22. Latina Lawyers Bar 30. Mexican American Bar 38. Puerto Rican Bar Association 46. Utah Minority Bar 7. Georgia Hispanic Bar New Jersey Association Association of Los Angeles of New York Association Association 15. Hispanic Bar Association of 23. Latino/a Lawyers Bar 31. Mexican American Bar 39. Puerto Rican Bar Association 47. Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers 8. Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania Association of Washington Association of San Antonio of Florida Association Austin 16. Hispanic Bar Association of 24. Latino Lawyers Association 32. Mexican American Bar 40. Puerto Rican Bar St. Louis of Queens County Association of Texas Association of Illinois

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2013- 2014 HNBA LA TINA COMMISSION Co-Chairs HNBA FOUNDERS

Hon. Mario G. Obledo Miguel R. Mendez Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo MONICA MACGREGOR MARIA GONZALEZ KNAVEL 2013 – 2014 2013 - 2014 Hon. Cruz Reynoso Ed Pena John Huerta HNBA Latina Commission Co-Chair HNBA Latina Commission Co-Chair Hon. Benjamin Aranda III Baltazar Baca Donato Tapia Senior Director Partner Alvarez & Marsal Global Forensic Foley & Lardner LLP Louis Garcia Al Gonzalez & Dispute Services, Washington, DC Milwaukee, WI

2013 - 2014 HNBA LA TINA COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS HNBA PAST PRESIDENTS

Lillian Apodaca* Public Service & Diversity Jacqueline Romero Hon. Mario G. Obledo Jimmy Gurule Angel G. Gomez Partner Univ. of San Diego School of Law Assistant US Attorney Founder 1989-1990 2001-2002 Bingham Hurst & Apodaca San Diego, CA Eastern District of PA, US DOJ 1972-1977 New Haven, CT Chicago, IL Albuquerque, NM Philadelphia, PA Sacramento, CA Liz Lopez Robert J. Ruiz Duard M. Bradshaw Mari Carmen Aponte* Of Counsel Ramona Romero* Hon. Benjamin Aranda III 1990-1991 2002-2003 US Ambassador to El Salvador Barnes & Thornburg General Counsel Founder Chicago, IL Akron, OH San Salvador, Republica de El Washington, DC USDA 1977-1980 Washington, DC Dolores Atencio Carlos Singh Salvador Solangel Maldonado Torrence, CA 1991-1992 2003-2004 Margarita Sanchez Dolores Atencio* Professor of Law John Roy Castillo Denver, CO San Jose, CA Professor Seton Hall University, School of Law Associate 1980-1981 Alan Varela University of Denver Newark, NJ Arnold & Porter LLP Lansing, MI Carlos Ortiz Washington, DC 2004-2005 Denver, CO Andrea Martinez 1992-1993 Robert Maes Secaucus, NJ Santa Fe, NM Jacqueline Becerra Trial Attorney Helen Santana 1981-1982 Nelson A. Castillo Shareholder Nationwide / Law Offices Attorney Denver, CO Wilfredo Caraballo Greenburg Traurig, P.A. of Capuani & Schneid Liberty Mutual / Law Offices of 1993-1994 2005-2006 Miami, FL Chicago, IL Santana & Hart Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo Newark, NJ Roslyn Heights, NY San Francisco, CA Founder Natacha Carbajal Martha Mora Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna 1982-1983 Mary T. Hernandez Partner Luisa Santiago Associate Denver, CO 1994-1995 2006-2007 BakerHostetler Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Lieutenant Colonel San Francisco, CA Washington, DC New York, NY Mena & Ferri LLP US Army JAG Corps Hon. Mari Carmen Aponte Jose Gaitan Coral Gables, FL Leavenworth, KS Victor M. Marquez Grymarys de Jesus 1983-1984 Washington, DC 1995-1996 2007-2008 Assistant General Counsel, Monica Neuman Diana Sen* Seattle, WA San Francisco, CA Labor & Employment Partner Northeast Region Director Gilbert F. Casellas Walmart Stores, Inc McDermott Will & Emery LLP OFCCP U.S. Dept. of Labor 1984-1985 Hugo Chaviano Ramona E. Romero San Juan, PR Boston, MA New York, NY Washington, DC 1996-1997 2008-2009 Chicago, IL Washington, DC Kristy Docabo Marinela Peralta Catherine Torres-Stahl Robert Mendez Attorney Assistant General Counsel Partner 1985-1986 Gregory Vega Roman D. Hernandez Seyfarth Shaw LLP Employment Diversity Gonzales & Torres-Stahl Hollywood, CA 1997-1998 2009-2010 New York, NY Walmart Stores, Inc San Antonio, TX San Diego, CA Portland, OR William Mendez Bentonville, AR Alicia Velazquez* Hilda Galvan 1986-1987 Lillian Apodaca Diana Sen Partner Gina Rodriguez Law Offices of Alicia Velazquez New York, NY 1998-1999 2010-2011 Jones Day Partner San Juan, PR Albuquerque, NM New York, NY Michael Martinez Dallas, TX Faegre Baker Daniels Christina Virgil 1987-1988 Alicia Velazquez Benny Agosto, Jr. Mary Hernandez* Denver, CO Senior Trial Attorney Murray, UT 1999-2000 2011-2012 Partner Catherine Romero US EEOC Albuquerque Area Office San Juan, Puerto Rico Houston, TX Garcia Calderon Ruiz LLP Senior Attorney Albuquerque, NM Mark Gallegos San Jose, CA Microsoft Corporation 1988-1989 Rafael Santiago Hon. Peter M. Reyes, Jr. Miami, FL 2000-2001 2012-2013 Lizzette Herrera Castellanos Redmond, WA Hartford, CT Minneapolis, MN Assistant Director for *HNBA Past President

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2014 Annual Convention Na tional Leadership Team 2013 - 2014 Young L awyers Division Executive Committee

Juan M. Sempertegui Lizette Rubio Helen Santana Eneida Roman Sulema Medrano Omar Salazar Claudia Castro Lorena Marez Guillermo Schible HNBA REGIONAL HNBA REGIONAL HNBA DEPUTY HNBA DEPUTY YLD National YLD National YLD National YLD National YLD Immediate PRESIDENT PRESIDENT REGIONAL PRESIDENT REGIONAL PRESIDENT President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Past President Director of Licensing Director of Legal Partner Partner Associate Attorney Attorney General Counsel Legislative Counsel Attorney Maryland’s Div. of Financial and Compliance Law Office of Law Offices of SmithAmundsen LLC Mavin Digital Illinois Coalition U.S. Senate Schible Law Regulation IHC Carrier Solutions, Inc. Helen & Hart Eneida Roman Against Sexual Baltimore, MD Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA Boston, MA Assault

HONORARY CONVENTION C HAIR 2013 - 2014 Young L awyers Division Council

Region I Region VII Region XIII Ricardo Anzaldua Connecticut, Maine, Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Executive Vice President & General Counsel Massachusetts, New and Mississippi and Wyoming Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vanessa Hernandez Patrick Withers MetLife and Vermont New York, NY Associate Attorney Associate Attorney An Duong Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. Reilly Pozner, LLP Health Policy Analyst HONORARY CO-CHAIRS EX-OFICIOS Massachusetts Center for Health Region VIII Region XIV Information and Analysis (CHIA) Florida Arizona and Nevada Rudy Ayala Lizette Rubio Region II Associate Attorney Director of Legal and Compliance Miguel Alexander Pozo Fernando Rivero Cynthia D. Mares Erica Mason New York The Law Office of Jay Cohen, P.A. IHC Carrier Solutions, Inc HNBA NATIONAL HBA-DC PRESIDENT HNBA NATIONAL HNBA NATIONAL Chavez Rocio PRESIDENT Assistant Attorney General PRESIDENT-ELECT FINANCE DIRECTOR Associate Attorney Region IX Region XV Brian Cave LLP Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico and Utah Partner Office of the D.C. Attorney Public Trustee Shareholder and Wisconsin Lisa Roybal Lowenstein Sandler General Arapahoe County Baker Donelson Region III Salvador Cerranza Assistant District Attorney Roseland, NJ Washington, DC Denver, CO Atlanta, GA New Jersey Associate Attorney NM Second Judicial District Court Andres Acebo Freeborn & Peters LLC Associate Attorney Region XVI HNBA NATIONAL OFFICE Day Pitney LLP Region X Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee Oregon, and Washington Region IV Erik Veliz Veronica Quinonez Attorney Attorney Alba Cruz-Hacker Erika Lopez-Tello Delaware and Pennsylvania Priscilla Jimenez Nationwide Quinonez Law,PLLC HNBA COO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HNBA Director of Operations Attorney Washington, DC Washington, DC Region XI Locks Law Firm Region XVII Iowa, Minnesota, Northern California Missouri, North Dakota, and Hawaii Region V Alba Cruz-Hacker, HNBA Chief Operating Officer and Erika Lopez-Tello, HNBA Director of Operations, has and South Dakota Sandra Ambrocio District of Columbia, Sara Bolden Executive Director, has over 15 years of experience in over 10 years of experience in the meeting industry, Maryland, Virginia, Associate Attorney organizational operations, public and government and over 5 years of experience in the development and and West Virginia Group Manager Employee Relations Mullen & Filippi relations, corporate communications, and business/ implementation of marketing and communication Adrian Snead Target Corporation programs development and management. She is strategies. Her responsibilities include developing, Attorney Region XVIII Region XII Southern California charged with conducting and overseeing all aspects fostering and executing ideas for growth of meetings Legislative Counsel Arkansas, Louisiana, of daily operations, including the management of and events; directing logistics, registration, exhibits, U.S. Senate Oklahoma, and Texas Josh Ludmir

the staff, programs, events and initiatives, as well as marketing and evaluation/research for meetings and Ira Gonzalez Attorney the cultivation of external and internal relations. She events; directing and cultivating relationships with Region VI Associate Attorney Greenberg Traurig North Carolina monitors the HNBA’s financial operations and works key industry partners; and collaborating with many Adams and Reese LLP and South Carolina Region XIX closely with the HNBA Executive Committee and internal and external stakeholders to execute the Carla Clements Puerto Rico and Board of Governors on all programs and executive- organization’s events and programs. Associate Attorney the U.S. Virgin Islands level decisions regarding the organization. Alston & Bird LLC Aura Montes Rodriguez Attorney O’Neill & Borges LLC

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HNBA L aw Student Division Leadership THE HNBA LEGAL EDUCA TI ON FUND BO ARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Perez Leslie Puzo Omar A. Vargas Jaime Vazquez Mark Gallegos HNBA LSD National President HNBA LSD Vice President President Treasurer SECRETARY George Washington University Law School University of North Carolina School of Law Praxair, Inc. Chamberlain Hrdlicka HNBA PAST PRESIDENT Danbury, CT San Antonio, TX Gallegos & Associates Miami, FL

THE HNBA LEGAL EDUCA TION FUND HNBA LEF DIRECTORS

The Honorable Román D. Benny Agosto, Jr. Josefina Fernandez Lorenzo Arredondo (Ret.) Hernández HNBA Past President McEvoy Lake Circuit Court HNBA PAST PRESIDENT Abraham, Watkins, CEO & FOUNDER Crown Point, IN Schwabe, Williamson Nichols, Sorrels, NJ Capital Advisors LLC & Wyatt, P.C Agosto & Friend Los Angeles, Ca Portland, OR Houston, TX

Francisco Juan Vazquez, Jr. Hannah M. Jim R. Rowader “Frank”Angones HNBA NATIONAL DEPUTY Breshin-Otero V.P. & General Past President TREASURER Senior Counsel Counsel Employer and Florida Bar Association Chamberlain Hrdlicka Labor and Employment Labor Relations Angones, McClure Houston, TX Vechtel Corporation Target Corporation & Garcia, P.A. Reston, VA Minneapolis, MN The HNBA Legal Education Fund (the “Fund”) is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit Miami, FL organization affiliated with the Hispanic National Bar Association. The Fund 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. Edye Aranda Bauer Thomas A. Warnock The Honorable Jennifer A. Trusso CORPORATE ATTORNEY CORPORATE COUNSEL Alberto Gonzales HNBA VP OF Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, E.I. DuPont de 80th Attorney General REGIONS & AFFILIATES Programming by the “Fund” include the Legal Education Action Program Glovsky & Popeo, PC Nemours & Company of the United States Sheppard Mullin San Diego, CA Wilmington, DE Waller Lansden Richter & Hampton, LLP (LEAP), a week long summer law camp for diverse high school students, and Dortch & Davis, LLP Costa Mesa, CA scholarships presented though its joint venture with the annual HNBA Uvaldo Nashville, TN Herrera National Moot Court Competition.

For more information about The Fund including information on how to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit its website: www.hnbafund.org

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10:45am Communicate with Impact Workshop 2014 HNBA Annual (Meeting Rooms 8, 9, 10 & 11) Convention Agenda 11:45pm Lunch (Mt. Vernon A) 2014 Honorary Convention Chair 12:45pm Demonstrate Your Value Lecture (Mt. Vernon A) Ricardo Anzaldua Paula Monopoli, Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Women Leadership & Equality Program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Executive Vice President & General Counsel MetLife 1:45pm New York, NY Demonstrate Your Value Workshop (Meeting Rooms 8, 9, 10 & 11) 2014 HNBA National CONVENTION Leadership Team 2:45pm Break HNBA Dep. Regional HNBA Regional HNBA Dep. Regional HNBA Regional 3:10pm Build Strategic Relationships Lecture (Mt. Vernon A) President President President President Diane Darling, Founder and CEO, Effective Networking, Inc. Eneida Roman Lizette Rubio Helen Santana Juan M. Sempertegui Partner Compliance Counsel Partner Director of Licensing 4:10pm Build Strategic Relationships Workshop Law Offices of Eneida Oxford Life Insurance Co. Law Office of Helen & Hart Maryland Office of (Meeting Rooms 8, 9, 10 & 11) Roman Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA Financial Regulation Boston, MA Silver Spring, MD 5:10pm Closing Remarks (Mt. Vernon A) Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5:15pm Reception (Fireview Room) 5:30pm – 8:00pm Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremonies 3:00pm – 5:00pm HNBA Registration (Foyer) Location: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel Opening Remarks: Inaugural HNBA/Walmart Latina Commission Miguel Alexander Pozo, HNBA National President Leadership Academy Partner, Lowenstein Sandler, Washington DC Presented by the HNBA Latina Commission and the Center for Women in the Law Keynote Remarks: Hon. Cory Booker (NJ), Senator Sponsored by: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel Presentation of Awards:

This all day program is designed for Latina lawyers with less than 5 years of HNBA “Latino Lawyer of the Year” experience and Latina law school students. The program, which is run annually Scott Martinez, City Attorney by the Center for Women in the Law at the University of Texas School of Law, is City and County of Denver, Denver, CO designed to teach participants tangible skills for success in their careers. There will be expert presentations on each skill followed by a workshop practicing the skill. Jesse Ruiz, Director & Partner Drinker Biddle, Chicago, IL

8:30am Registration and Breakfast (Mt. Vernon Foyer) HNBA “Regional President of the Year” Yesenia Gallegos, Partner 9:00am Welcome and Introduction (Mt. Vernon A) Fox Rothchild, Los Angeles, CA Linda Bray Chanow, Executive Director, Center for Women in Law Lizette Rubio, Director of Legal and Compliance & Privacy Officer 9:45am Communicate with Impact Lecture (Mt. Vernon A) IHC Carrier Solutions, Inc., Phoenix, AZ Marsha Hunter, Founder and CEO, Johnson & Hunter, Inc.

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Closing Remarks: Fernando Rivero, HBA-DC President Presentation of Awards: Assistant Attorney General HNBA “Affiliate Organization of the Year” Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Washington, DC Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey 8:00pm – 10:30pm HNBA Corporate Counsel Section Reception HNBA “Law Student Organization of the Year” Location: Cuba Libre Restaurant Metro LALSA, New York, NY 801 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 Opening Plenary Session Hosted by: Finnegan What Happens to a Dream Deferred: Immigration

Welcome Remarks: Reform in 2014 and Beyond (Grand Ballroom) Karen DaVila, Chair, HNBA Corporate Counsel Section The struggle for immigration reform, from the near victories of the last decade, Senior Associate General Counsel has once again taken prominence in our headlines as the national conversation Walmart, Bentonville, AR on the need for reform heats up before this year’s congressional elections. Will the piecemeal bills in the House result in any relief for workers seeking a path to Sponsor REMARKS: citizenship and businesses seeking a more stable labor market? Or will border Sanya Sukduang, Partner security become the issue that controls all others? If no reform materializes, what Finnegan, Washington, DC are the options for the Obama Administration? Meanwhile, DREAMers are aging while the American public waits for officials to act. Our panelists will examine the 8:00pm – 10:30pm HNBA LGBT Section “Champagne Reception” current state of immigration reform and what we can expect in the coming years. Location: Cuba Libre Restaurant Moderator: 801 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 James Ferg-Cadima, Regional Counsel Presented by: HNBA LGBT Section MALDEF, Washington, DC

Welcome Remarks: Speakers: Raquel Matas, Chair, HNBA LGBT Section Hon. Luis V. Gutierrez (IL), Representative Associate Dean for Administration, University of Miami School of Law, Miami, FL U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC Maria Cardona, Principal Dewey Square Group, Washington, DC Thursday, September 11, 2014 Ana Navarro, Resident Fellow Harvard Institute of Politics, Cambridge, MA

7:30am – 5:00pm HNBA Registration (Foyer) 10:00am – 10:15am Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Visits (Foyer) 7:30am – 8:30am Networking Breakfast (Grand Ballroom) 10:15am – 11:30am CLE Sessions 10:00am – 4:00pm HNBA Exhibitor Showcase (Foyer) Corporate/ Las Americas en Quiebra: Comparisons of Bankruptcy 8:30am – 10:00am Opening Plenary Session (Grand Ballroom) Transactional Track Systems in the Americas and How They Interact Panel #1 Welcome Remarks: (Meeting Room 8/9) Juan M. Sempertegui, HNBA Region V President This comparative law panel focuses on the different systems of insolvency and Director of Licensing bankruptcy protection and resolutions available in some of the major markets in Maryland Office of Financial Regulation North and South America. Panelists will explore the systems in the Americas that Keynote Remarks: are designed to address insolvencies based in other jurisdictions. The presentation Hon. Martin O’Malley, Governor will also include a review of recent relevant decisions. State of Maryland, Annapolis, MD Moderator: Hon. Arthur J. Gonzalez, Former Chief Judge Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York, New York, NY

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PANELISTS: PANELISTS: Stacey L. Meisel, Partner David Don, Senior Director, Spectrum Policy Becker Meisel LLC, Roseland, NJ Comcast Corporation, Philadelphia, PA Shelley A. Kinsella, Partner Nicol Turner Lee, VP Chief Research / Policy Officer Elliott Greenleaf, Wilmington, DE Minority Media and Communications Council, Washington, DC

Francisco Vazquez, Counsel Jonathan Banks, Senior Vice President Chadbourne & Parke, New York, NY U.S. Telecom, Washington, DC Natacha Carbajal, Associate BakerHostetler, New York, NY Dan Gonzalez, Managing Director Mercury LLC, Washington, DC

Litigation/Risk Getting the Deal Done: Successfully Navigating The Professional Management Track Are You At Risk? The Top Strategies to Prevent Legal Antitrust Merger Review Process (Renaissance West A) Development Track Malpractice and Ethics Claims (Renaissance West B) Panel #1 Panel #1 Panelists will review the process for obtaining antitrust approval of a merger. They Malpractice and ethics litigation can ensnare even the wary attorney. The panel will will highlight the issues that attract the most antitrust enforcement. Litigators highlight the latest trends in the always relevant world of legal malpractice and ethics and in-house counsel play distinct roles in the antitrust merger review process. litigation. The panel will review common types of malpractice claims, along with their Panelists will discuss these roles as well as best practices for representing clients size and causes. The panelists will also discuss the best ways for attorneys avoid the before antitrust enforcers. Finally, the merger review process is increasingly risk of legal malpractice suits and ethics claims. Panelists will discuss managing the becoming more international. The panel will explore this aspect in the global client expectations, understanding the law, avoiding administrative errors and more. economy age where companies compete and operate in multiple countries. Moderator: Moderator: Mariana D. Bravo, Partner Deborah Garza, Partner Carr Maloney PC, Washington, DC Covington & Burling LLP, Washington, DC PANELISTS: PANELISTS: Daisy Lopez, Underwriter Jamillia Ferris, Counsel Crum & Forster Insurance, New York, NY Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC David M. Wissert, Partner Peter Mucchetti, Chief, Litigation Section Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Roseland, NJ U.S. Dept. of Justice – Antitrust Div., Washington, DC Michael W. Robinson, Partner Patricia Galvan, Dep. Assistant Director of Mergers Venable LLP, Tysons Corner, VA Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC Douglas E. Litvack, Associate Arlene Zalayet, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Washington, DC Liberty Mutual Group, Boston, MA

Public Interest/ From Net Neutrality to FCC Reform: Is It Time for a Re-Write Judicial Summit Securing America’s Freedom Through an Independent and Government Track of the Communications Act of 1934? (Meeting Room 10/11) Panel #1 Accessible System of Justice (Meeting Room 5) Panel #1 Congress is considering changes to the Communications Act of 1934, which The American system of justice derives its legitimacy from the people. In large prescribes the structure and function of communications in this country. Portions part, this means that the viability and effectiveness of our judiciary depends on of the Act were last amended in 1996. Some argue that technological innovations the degree to which citizens have fair and equal access to the courts. The panel of have quickly out-paced the relevancy of many of the Act’s provisions and that experienced attorneys will discuss current and significant issues concerning the the Act needs an overhaul to address issues such as net neutrality and even FCC people’s access to the courts. The panel will explore strategies that the HNBA and its structure reform. The panel will examine the complexities involved in whether the affiliates can adopt to increase access to the judicial system and thus strengthen the Act should be or could be modernized to reflect the reality of the 21st Century. legitimacy of our justice system.

Moderator: Moderator: Edgar Class, Special Counsel Hon. Vanessa Ruiz (Ret.), Associate Judge Wiley Rein LLP, Washington, DC DC Court of Appeals, Washington, DC

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PANELISTS: Hon. Eva Guzman, Justice Moderator: Texas Supreme Court, Austin, TX David Lopez, General Counsel U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, DC James J. Sandman, President Legal Services Corporation, Washington, DC Speakers: Claudio Grossman, Dean Juan Cartagena, President and General Counsel American University Latino Justice PRLDEF, New York, NY Washington College of Law, Washington, DC Tom Saenz, President and General Counsel Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), Los Angeles, CA 11:30am – 12:30pm Equal Justice Awards Luncheon: Pamela Karlan, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Voting Rights, U.S. Hispanic Bar Association of DC (Grand Ballroom) Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Washington DC Welcome Remarks: Kim Keenan, General Counsel Alejandro Mayorkas, Deputy Secretary National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC Washington, DC

Presentation of HBA-DC Equal Justice Awards: 1:30pm – 1:45pm Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Visits (Foyer) HBA-DC “Judge Ricardo M. Urbina Lifetime Achievement” Award 1:45pm – 3:00pm Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna, Circuit Judge CLE Sessions U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, DC Corporate/ Cybersecurity Policy: From Legislation and Executive Transactional Track HBA-DC “Hugh A. Johnson Memorial Awards” (Organization & Individual) Order to Administrative and Regulatory Action Panel #2 DC Office on Latino Affairs, Washington, DC (Meeting Room 8/9) M. Gabriela “Gaby” Pacheco, Program Director There is a wide belief that threats from cyber-espionage, computer crime, and Dream.US, Washington, DC attacks on critical infrastructure will surpass terrorism as the number one threat HBA-DC “Rising Star Award” facing the United States. The panel will explore the nature of the cyber threat Mara Giorgio, Associate and the policies being developed to address this ever growing area. In particular, Squire Patton Boggs, Washington, DC panelists will examine the legislative framework and current programs being implemented by the Administration, including the NIST cybersecurity framework. Keynote Remarks: Attendees will gain insights on how counsel can help guide an organization’s Hon. Robert Menendez (NJ), Senator cybersecurity practices and maneuver the national and international dynamics U.S. Senate, Washington, DC of cybersecurity. Moderator: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Afternoon Plenary Session: Civil Rights in America 2014: Linda Wayner, Executive Director Latino Institute For Human Rights Progress, Retrenchment, and Changing Legal Strategies New York University, New York, NY

(Grand Ballroom) PANELISTS: After decades of gains in civil and voting rights, recent Supreme Court decisions Mauricio Paez, Partner appear to be rolling back historic victories. As the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Jones Day, New York, NY Act reach their 50th Anniversary milestones, decisions like Shelby County v. Holder in voting and Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action in education, present Alvaro Bedoya, Executive Director Center for Privacy & Technology new challenges to our country’s burgeoning minority populations. How significant Georgetown Univ. Law Center, Washington, DC are the recent civil rights setbacks to the Hispanic community? Is it possible to gain lost ground through changing legal strategies? Our panelists will assess the feasibility Stephen Viña, Chief Counsel Committee on Homeland Security of restoring voter protections and of leveling the civil rights field in education and other U.S. Senate, Washington, DC areas. With an eye to the historic achievements of the African American community, Leon Orantes, Partner our panelists will examine whether today’s climate requires the Latino community to Santamarina y Steta, S.C., Distrito Federal, Mexico adopt different strategies in order to become full participants in American society.

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Litigation/Risk The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Recent Developments Olga Tomchin, Soros Justice Fellow Management Track and Best Practices (Renaissance West A) Transgender Law Center, San Francisco, CA Panel #2 Laura Sanchez, Legal Director The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is one the U.S. government’s tools to CARECEN, San Francisco, CA promote greater accounting transparency in securities transactions and to fight corrupt practices. Panelists will discuss recent enforcement priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The panel Professional Government Contracts Law for Commercial will review how to develop and implement effective compliance programs and Development Track Entities: Opportunities and Pitfalls (Renaissance West B) the best practices for companies to comply with the FCPA. Panelists will also Panel #2 highlight anti-corruption developments in Latin America, including the increased Government procurement is a billion-dollar business in the U.S. Government cooperation between the U.S. and Latin American law enforcement authorities. expenditures on public works, services, and supplies present significant business opportunities. Both entrepreneurs and government procurement practitioners on Moderator: the panel have secured business with the U.S. government. Panelists will survey Jose Sanchez, Partner the current regulatory framework for government contracting, including the FAR, Sidley Austin, Los Angeles, CA and the best practices to secure government contracts. The panel will also provide a real-life perspective on procuring government contracts. PANELISTS: Maria Gonzalez Calvert, Trial Attorney Moderator: Criminal Division, Fraud Section Courtney Edmonds, Deputy General Counsel/Contracts U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC Leidos, Reston, VA

Ernesto Palacios, Senior Counsel PANELISTS: Securities & Exchange Commission, Miami, FL Zohra Tejani, Senior Attorney Microsoft Corporation, Reston, VA Jacqueline Becerra, Partner Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Miami, FL Jennifer Morrison, Associate General Counsel Booze Allen Hamilton, Washington, DC Indrani Franchini, VP, Chief Compliance Officer Hess Corporation, New York, NY Lorraine Campos, Partner Reed Smith, Washington, DC Public Interest/ Difficult Choices: Immigration Law in Absence of Alejandro Luis Sarria, Associate Government Track Comprehensive Immigration Reform (Meeting Room 10/11) McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP, Washington, DC Panel #2 The “conventional wisdom” is that the American system of immigration “is broken.” Increasing political gridlock in Congress has made CIR unlikely to Judicial Summit Courtroom Technology: Tips and Tricks (Meeting Room 5) Panel #2 happen in 2014. Still, millions of immigrants experience labor and other abuses Most lawyers are relatively new to using technology in the courtroom. The panel of legal happening across the country. How can lawyers help immigrants understand professionals and technology experts will cover a variety of topics, including the iPad for their legal options and basic rights? The panel will examine immigration law litigators, PowerPoints, document cameras, annotation monitors, remote appearances, real updates, including the Executive policy of DACA. They will also highlight state time transcription, accessories for your equipment, as well as examples of how courtroom level laws and statutes that impact immigration practice, and consider the access technology can help lawyers win their cases. Attendees will gain some real world to justice issues that result from the absence of CIR, including the current child experience, and understand what does and doesn’t work – and why bring your devices. refugee crisis. Moderator: Moderator: Dennis Vega, Partner Marina Torres, Counsel to the Director Sedgwick, Newark, NJ US Citizenship & Immigration, Washington, DC PANELISTS: PANELISTS: Hon. Herbert Dixon, Associate Judge Professor Ediberto Roman, Professor DC Superior Court, Washington, DC FIU College of Law, Miami, FL Sharon D. Nelson , President David McConnell, Director Sensei Enterprises, Inc., Fairfax, VA Office of Immigration Litigation U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC John W. Simek, Vice President Sensei Enterprises, Inc., Fairfax, VA

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3:00pm – 3:15pm Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Visits (Foyer) Yesenia Gallegos, Partner Fox Rothchild, Los Angeles, CA 3:15pm – 4:30pm CLE Sessions Julia Halbach, Group Manager & Senior Counsel Corporate/ Managing an International Arbitration Case and Recent Target, Minneapolis, MN Transactional Track Developments in Investor-State Arbitration Panel #3 Public Interest/ Navigating the Benefits Battle: Successfully Litigating for (Meeting Room 8/9) Government Track Veteran Benefits (Meeting Room 10/11) The popularity of international arbitration and dispute resolution has risen tremendously Panel #3 over the last decades. It is one of the premier methods for resolving commercial disputes Sponsored by: U.S. Air Force and increasingly involves companies and governments in Latin America as parties. The The recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in the return of thousands of veterans panel of arbitration practitioners will discuss the essential elements of the international who seek benefits each year. But the veteran benefits process is often long and cumbersome. arbitration process. The panel will present the perspective Claimants and Respondents. Some veterans languish for years before they receive benefits. The denial of benefits The use of experts and other witnesses in international arbitration will also be examined. often presents the prospect of appealing the decision to a court, which presents additional Finally, panelists will review recent developments in Investor-State arbitration. challenges. The panel will discuss the veteran benefits process and review recent cases in which veterans or their family members were awarded certain benefits. The panel will Moderator: consider the policy implications of having to access the court system to secure benefits. Raul Herrera, Partner Arnold & Porter, Washington, DC Moderator: Major General Clyde “Butch” Tate (Ret.), Sr. Fellow for Veteran & Legal Affairs PANELISTS: Justice for Vets, Alexandria, VA Gonzalo Flores, Senior Counsel The World Bank (ICSID), Washington, DC PANELISTS: Claudia Frutos-Peterson, Partner Major Hugh A. Spires, Jr., Chief, Disability & Admin Law Curtis Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, Washington, DC U.S. Air Force, San Antonio, TX

Francisco Rivera, Partner Bart Stitchman, Joint Executive Director Reed Smith, Houston, TX National Veteran Legal Services Program, Washington, DC

Esteban Leccese, Senior Associate Diane Boyd-Rauber, Director of Appeals King & Spalding LLP, Houston, TX Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington, DC Glenn Bergmann, Partner Litigation/Risk Updates in Employment Law: Gender Identity, Criminal Bergmann & Moore, LLC, Bethesda, MD Management Convictions, and Protection Trends (Renaissance West A) Track Panel #3 Professional Top Issues Facing Young Hispanic Attorneys In recent employment law developments, both the EEOC and the NLRB are increasingly cracking down on the extensive use of criminal background checks to deny employment, Development Track (Renaissance West B) Panel #3 which detrimentally impacts black and Hispanic job candidates. The panel will address Young Hispanic attorneys entering the profession today face unique challenges. If you are these new practices, as well as the rights and duties of both employers and potential a new or young lawyer, this is a must-attend session. Lawyers from across the country employees. In addition, transgender job applicants frequently face discrimination on will share their experiences, best practices, and helpful strategies covering a wide range of the basis of gender identity or sexual preference. Panelists will discuss these practices areas. The panel will address overcoming micro-inequities, work-life balance, developing and also review sexual harassment strict liability, personal appearance and religious beneficial mentoring relationships, time management, networking, leveraging pro bono accommodations. opportunities to gain court experience, and many other topics of interest to the newly- minted attorney. Moderator: Frederick Pfaeffle Arana, Dep. Asst. Secretary, Civil Rights Moderator: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC Jesse Ruiz, Partner Drinker Biddle, Chicago, IL PANELISTS: Kylar Broadus, Transgender Project PANELISTS: National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce, Washington, DC Sulema Medrano, Attorney Emilio Gonzalez, Partner SmithAmundsen LLC, Chicago, IL Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Los Angeles, CA

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Rose Carrion, Deputy District Attorney 4:30pm – 5:00pm Career Fair Orientation (Meeting Room 5) Los Angeles County District, Los Angeles, CA Sarah Schall, Assistant U.S. Attorney 4:30pm – 5:30pm Judicial Council Reception (Judges Only) U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, Miami, FL (Renaissance Terrace) Irene Oria, Special Counsel Judicial Summit Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, Miami, FL Welcome Remarks: Panel #3 – JUDGES Hon. Marina Garcia Marmolejo, Co-chair, HNBA Judicial Council Judge, United States District Court ONLY Secrets Of Success For A Rewarding And Fulfilling Career Southern District of Texas, Laredo, TX In The Judiciary (Meeting Room 5) Hon. M. Teresa Sarmina, Co-chair, HNBA Judicial Council The demanding work of judges often presents unique challenges. The panel of experienced Judge, Trial Division – Criminal and successful jurists will address these challenges and other real life situations. The Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, PA discussion will present an exchange of ideas and commentary on life as a judge. Members of the audience will be able to engage in the discourse with the panelists on how to handle particular issues, some of which are sensitive, that judges encounter in their daily life 6:00pm – 9:00pm HNBA Evening Reception on the bench. The presentation will also include discussion on current efforts to build a Location: Organization of American States (OAS) national network of Latino judges for mutual support and advancement in the profession. 200 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Moderator: Presentation of Awards: HNBA “Ohtli Award” Hon. Juan Vasquez, Judge presented by the Mexican Government U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Washington, DC Introductory Remarks and Presentation of Ohtli Award: Ramona Romero, General Counsel PANELISTS: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC Hon. David Medina, Fmr. Texas Supreme Court Justice Partner, The Medina Law Firm, Houston, TX HNBA “Ohtli Award” Hon. Ricardo Urbina, Judge (Ret.) Dolores Atencio, Professor & Scholar in Residence U.S. District Court for District of Columbia, Washington, DC University of Denver, Denver, Co

Hon. Marielsa Bernard, Judge Keynote Remarks: Circuit Court of Montgomery Co., Rockville, MD Hon. Julian Castro, Secretary 2:30pm – 4:00pm U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Washington, DC 2014 Annual Convention- New Member Benefit: “Financial Literacy Workshop” (Mt. Vernon A) 9:00pm – 12:00am HNBA “The Pipeline” Networking Reception Topic: “Are You Financially Prepared? Successfully Navigating the Hosted by: HNBA Young Lawyers’ Division, HNBA Law Student Division, & HNBA/ Uncertain Financial Waters” Microsoft “Intellectual Property Law Institute” (IPLI) Description: Helping your clients make the right decisions for themselves, their businesses and their families to Sponsored by: Exponent meet their financial and legacy planning goals can be critical to the success of your legal practice. This workshop will explore how a comprehensive financial planning approach can mitigate the different types of risk that can impair Financial and Legacy goals. These risks include longevity Friday, September 12, 2014 risk, tax risk, mortality risk, and life-event risks. Financial issues are interconnected and a strategic, integrated solution can help a client achieve their goals in a more holistic way. Advanced 7:30am – 5:00pm HNBA Registration (Foyer) planning techniques that thrive in low or high interest rate environments such as Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts will be discussed. Additionally, the role of 7:30am – 8:30am Networking Breakfast (Grand Ballroom) life insurance to provide liquidity at death will be explored. 9:00am – 4:00pm HNBA Exhibitor Showcase (Foyer) Presented by: MetLife and UBS Financial Barry Rabinovich, Senior Advanced Markets Director 9:00am – 4:00pm HNBA Career Fair (Renaissance Ballroom) MetLife, New York, NY

Jose M. Rivera, Senior Vice President- Wealth Management New The 2014 HNBA Career Fair is open to laterals in addition to UBS Financial Services, Inc., New York, NY law students.

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8:30am – 10:00am Presentation of Awards: Experienced federal prosecutors and white collar defense attorneys will provide differing perspectives on the regulation of financial activity. Learn about key updates and (Grand Ballroom) developments in government investigations and litigation in the field of financial services and products. Updates will include developments at one of the newest federal regulators, HNBA “Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Pedro J. Rivera, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations City Year Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Moderator: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer HNBA “Pro Bono Corporation of the Year” John Rosero, Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ Meshach Rhoades, Co-founder Latinas First Foundation, Denver, CO PANELISTS: Acting Director of Enforcement Special Announcement: Tony Alexis, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Washington, DC Michele Green, VP and Chief Diversity Officer Prudential Financial, Inc., Newark, NJ Malini Mithal, Assistant Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC Plenary Session (Grand Ballroom) General Counsel Roundtable: Andrea Lee Negroni, Of Counsel Buckley Sandler, Washington, DC

The In-House Lawyer and Outside Counsel Relationship - Erik A. Muelle, Senior Counsel Getting to “Yes” and Past “No” Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP, Coral Gables, FL The success of lawyers at firms often hinges on the hiring decisions made by the general counsel or in-house counsel. As a result, outside counsel devote time and resources to Litigation/Risk The Changing Legal and Litigation Landscape cultivating relationships with general counsel and other in-house lawyers. This roundtable Management After the End of DOMA (Mt. Vernon A) discussion will examine who decides to hire outside counsel and the factors impacting Track Panel #4 that decision. Our panelists will address why general counsel choose one lawyer or firm With the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor, state Defense of Marriage over another; how lawyers can foster genuine relationships with in-house counsel; what Acts and related amendments are being challenged across the nation. Meanwhile, the lawyers can do to distinguish themselves once they are hired; and reasons why general federal government is addressing program and benefits disparities to ensure that LGBT counsel “fire” outside counsel. Join us for a spirited discussion with a panel of high-profile families are not treated unequally. From military benefits and customs regulation, to general counsel discussing the interplay between corporate law departments and firms and education and immigration, the panel will review these recent changes. This program will its impact on the careers of individual lawyers. enhance the practice of lawyers in any number of areas such as immigration, employment, family law, estate planning, taxes, and regulatory benefits. Moderator: Ricardo Anzaldua, Executive VP & General Counsel Moderator: MetLife, New York, NY Raquel Matas, Associate Dean for Administration University of Miami School of Law, Miami, FL Speakers: Betty Francisco, EVP, Corporate Relations & General Counsel PANELISTS: Millennium Partner Sports Club Management LLC, Boston, MA Paul Castillo, Staff Attorney Lambda Legal, Dallas , Texas Jim Rowader, VP & General Counsel, ER/LR Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN Christopher David Ruiz Cameron, Professor

Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA A.B. Cruz, III, EVP and General Counsel Emergent BioSolutions, Rockville, MD Heather Peck, Associate Littler, Irvine, CA 10:00am – 10:15am Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Visits (Foyer) Teresa Gonsalves, Deputy General Counsel 10:15am – 11:30am CLE Sessions U.S. Office of Personnel & Management, Washington, DC

Corporate/ Financial Services Regulation and Enforcement: Public Interest/ The Future of Latinos in Higher Education: Transactional Track An Inside Look at New Developments (Meeting Room 8/9) Government Track Affirmative Action after the Schuette and Fisher Decisions Panel #4 Panel #4 The regulation of financial services in the U.S. has increased in complexity in recent (Meeting Room 10/11) years, in part as a response to the events that led to the national economic downturn. The panel will discuss recent Supreme Court cases related to affirmative action,

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Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action and Fisher v. Texas. The panel will often burdensome, presenting several challenges. The panel will discuss the various assess the impact of these Supreme Court decisions and how the promotion of affirmative issues that applicants encounter when applying for a position on the federal bench. action may still go forward. The panel will also address Latino enrollment and graduation The panel will address the qualifications of applicants, the vetting experience and the rates in higher education and discuss the overriding importance of diversity in higher confirmation process. Panelists will also discuss common errors and best practices in the education. Finally, panelists will focus their expertise during the discussion on the impact effort to secure a seat on the federal judiciary. of these precedents on Latinos in law school and the legal market. Moderator: Moderator: Dan Mateo, Partner Natasha Quiroga, Counsel Reed Smith, Princeton, NJ Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Washington, DC PANELISTS: PANELISTS: Christopher Kang, Deputy Counsel & Deputy Assistant to the President Lupe S. Salinas, Eugene Harrington Prof. of Law The White House, Washington, DC Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, TX Maggie Whitney, Chief Counsel for Nominations Chairman Patrick J. Leahy David G. Hinojosa, Southwest Regional Counsel Senate Judiciary Committee, Washington, DC Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Austin, TX Ted Lehman, Chief Counsel for Nominations Maria Pabon Lopez, Dean Ranking Member Charles E. Grassley Loyola University College of Law, New Orleans, LA Senate Judiciary Committee, Washington, DC

Professional Robert Raben, Principal Making the Most Out of Your Day in Court: The Keys to The Raben Group, Washington, DC Development Track Being an Effective Trial Lawyer (Mt. Vernon B) Panel #4 The panel will address significant areas in the world of litigators and present key strategies 11:30am – 12:30pm HNBA Latina Commission Awards Luncheon (Grand Ballroom) to be an effective trial lawyer. The panel of experienced trial attorneys will discuss jury Hosted by: HNBA Latina Commission selection strategies, the art of telling your client’s story through the opening statement, the Sponsored by: Walmart (Exclusive Sponsor of the HNBA Latina Commission) role and use of trial exhibits, how to conduct effective direct and cross-examinations, and how to end your trial presentation with an effective summation. Panelists will also discuss Opening Remarks: the key characteristics of being a successful trial lawyer, difficult trial strategy decisions Maria E. Gonzalez Knavel, Co-chair, HNBA Latina Commission, Partner that they have had to make over their careers, and the lessons learned. Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, WI

Moderator: Keynote Remarks: Hon. Edgardo Ramos, U.S.D.J. Hon. Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, New York, NY Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC AWARDS PRESENTATION: PANELISTS: Monica MacGregor, Co-chair, HNBA Latina Commission Mark Ryan, Director of Litigation, Antitrust Div. Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal, Washington, DC U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC HNBA “Latina Commission” Award Dan Alonso, Executive Assistant Dist. Attorney Carmen Beauchamp Ciparik, Of Counsel Manhattan Dist. Attorney’s Office, New York, NY Greenberg Traurig, New York, NY Maria Melendez, Partner HNBA “Latina Lawyer of the Year” Award Sidley Austin, New York, NY Carmen M. Ortiz, U.S. Attorney Roberto Braceras, Partner U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Goodwin Proctor, Boston, MA 12:30pm – 1:30pm Plenary Session: HNBA Latina Commission “Las Primeras” Judicial Summit Becoming a Federal Judge: Making the Dream a R eality (Grand Ballroom) Panel #4 (Meeting Room 5) Presented by: The state of diversity in the judiciary has been an ongoing concern in the profession for Dolores Atencio, Professor & Scholar in Residence years. HNBA and other similar organizations have advocated for a diverse bench that University of Denver, Denver, Co reflects the makeup of American society. Yet, the process to become a federal judge is The HNBA Latina Commission, with the invaluable support of the University of Denver,

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continues its program begun at last year’s HNBA Annual Convention by presenting research PANELISTS: on the first Latina lawyers in each state. University of Denver Scholar in Residence and Lyzka P. DeLaCruz, Partner Latina Commission member Professor Atencio presents research collected from state, local Bakker DeLaCruz, Bethesda, MD and women’s bar associations throughout the country. Professor Atencio focuses on the archived materials of law schools, legal and non-legal institutions to complete identifying all Nicole Bearce, Partner Latina lawyers, circa 1900-1980. This year’s historical piece pays tribute to Latina lawyers in Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Roseland, NJ the 50 states, capturing the milestones of some of the earliest Primeras while recognizing the Ana Reyes, Partner younger generation of Primeras who continue to break through barriers. Williams & Connolly LLP, Washington, DC 1:30pm – 1:45pm Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Visits (Foyer) Raquel Tamez, Chief Legal Officer SourceAmerica, Vienna, VA 1:45pm – 3:00pm CLE Sessions Public Interest/ Navigating the Recent SCOTUS Decisions on Intellectual Corporate/ Securities Law Basics – What Effective In-House and Government Track Property Law Patent Decisions: Strategies and Best Practices Transactional Track Outside Securities Transactions Attorneys Need to Know Panel #5 (Meeting Room 10/11) Panel #5 (Meeting Room 8/9) The U.S. Supreme Court 2013-2014 term produced rulings on various patent areas. The cases covered issues from protection of computer inventions and software technology to attorney In-house counsel and outside attorneys on the panel will discuss the regulatory regimes fees in high-stakes patent litigation, patent validity, and infringement in high technology. governing domestic and international securities transactions. The panel will also review The panel will discuss how in-house and outside counsel are navigating the legal landscape the different roles that in-house and outside attorneys play in the often complex securities in these new areas of technology law addressed by the Supreme Court cases. transaction arena. The in-house attorneys will also discuss how and why they choose their outside counsel. Outside counsel panelists will in turn discuss business development tips to Moderator: become more a more effective attorney in the field of securities transactions. Sanya Sukduang, Partner Moderator: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, Washington, DC James M. Cain, Partner PANELISTS: Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, Washington, DC Darrell Motley, Partner PANELISTS: Banner & Witcoff, Washington, DC Armando Gamboa, Vice President, Corporate Counsel George Leal, Senior Counsel Prudential Financial, Chicago, IL Procter and Gamble Company, Portland, OR Francesca Odell, Partner Jennifer Trusso, Partner Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, New York, NY Sheppard Mullin, Costa Mesa, CA Dora Jimenez, Assistant General Counsel Isabella Fu, Associate General Counsel New York Life Insurance, New York, NY Microsoft Corporation, Seattle, WA Ignacio Sandoval, Associate Morgan Lewis, Washington, DC Professional Visible Invisibility: Women of Color in Law Firms and Development Track Fortune 500 Companies (Mt. Vernon B) Litigation/Risk Beyond Sanctions: Preventing and Solving Current Panel #5 Management Challenges in E-discovery (Mt. Vernon A) Women of Color face many challenges and barriers in the legal profession and continue Panel #5 to be underrepresented as General Counsel, partners, associates, and judges. This panel Electronic Discovery (or E-Discovery) has exploded in recent years as its use has implicated provides a practical approach to identifying these barriers and offer strategies and millions of dollars in costs and spawned a set of rules to address the evidentiary and ethical resources to increase diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. The panelists challenges along the way. Panelists will discuss the latest hot topics in e-discovery, including will discuss what bar associations, law firms, corporate legal departments and you can e-discovery sanctions. The panel will also consider the latest in rules reform and cost shifting. do to help change the landscape for women of color by eliminating bias and increasing The discovery of social media and international e-discovery will also be topics of discussion. diversity and inclusion at all levels and disciplines within the legal profession. Moderator: Moderator: Joshua Briones, Partner Lorelie Masters, Partner DLA Piper LLP, Los Angeles, CA Perkins Coie, Washington, DC

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PANELISTS: Moderator: Aracely Muñoz Petrich, Vice President of Strategic Development Thad McBride, Partner Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Washington, DC Sheppard Mullin, Washington, DC PANELISTS: Maritza Gomez Fernandez, Attorney Diana Urelius, Assistant General Counsel Ser and Associates PLLC, Miami, FL Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc., Houston, TX Catherine Romero, Senior Attorney Clark S. Cheney, Office of the General Counsel Microsoft Corporation, Seattle, WA U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC Maria Gonzalez-Knavel, Partner Gabriel Fuentes, Partner Foley & Lardner, Milwaukee, WI Jenner & Block, Chicago, IL Judicial Summit How to Handle Difficult Litigants: A Judicial Perspective Francis McLeod, Managing Partner Panel #5 – (Meeting Room 5) Forensic Risk Alliance, Providence, RI JUDGES ONLY This panel is focused on the experience of judges in handling litigants who present challenges Litigation/Risk To Post or Not to Post? Fair Game - Issues Involving Social to the effective operation of the courtroom. The panel, comprised of seasoned members of the Management Media in Employment Law Disputes (Mt. Vernon A) judiciary, will provide tips on handling difficult litigants. The panel will consider such issues as Panel # 6 when to issue sanctions, how to maintain order in the courtroom, and lessons learned. The headlines are full of examples of bad choices employees make in posting to social Moderator: media. The resulting disputes present unique and cutting edge issues in labor law. The panel will address the legal framework and include case studies on social media accounts Hon. Marina Garcia Marmolejo, District Judge U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo, TX in employment disputes. Panelists will also identify and discuss managing the risks surrounding having social media available in the workplace, and in litigation more broadly. PANELISTS: Moderator: Hon. Hiram Puig-Lugo, Associate Judge DC Superior Court, Washington, DC Erica Mason, Partner Baker Donaldson, Atlanta, GA Hon. Gladys Kessler, Senior Judge PANELISTS: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, DC Marianela Peralta, Associate General Counsel Hon. Ariel E. Belen, Justice (Ret.) Walmart , Bentonville, AR New York State Supreme Court, New York, NY Hannah M. Breshin, Senior Counsel Bechtel Global Corporation, Reston, VA 2:00pm – 4:00pm HNBA Legal Education Fund Board Meeting Abad Lopez, Attorney Hosted by: Seyfarth Shaw Seyfarth Shaw, Chicago, IL 975 F Street, NW, Washington, DC Rafael Morrell, Partner 3:00pm – 3:15pm Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Visits (Foyer) Law Offices of Rafael Morell, PLLC, Washington, DC 3:15pm – 4:30pm CLE Sessions Public Interest/ Immigrant Rights are Human Rights: The Death Penalty and Government Track the Right to Consular Assistance (Meeting Room 10/11) Corporate/ The Challenges of International and Cross-border Panel # 6 The Constitution Project’s new report, “Irreversible Error: Recommended Reforms for Transactional Track Investigations: How to Prevail (Meeting Room 8/9) Preventing and Correcting Errors in the Administration of Capital Punishment” highlights Panel # 6 With the US government increasingly enforcing the FCPA, and export and sanctions laws, the challenges of implementing the death penalty. The panel will address the problems it is essential for companies engaged in cross-border trade to understand and comply with the administration of the death penalty from arrest to execution, focusing on areas of with their obligations under US law. Part of the compliance process is detecting violations particular interest to the Hispanic communities. These areas include racial and economic when they occur, then investigating and appropriately remediating those violations. This disparities, enforcement of the Vienna Convention, and other issues. panel will walk through best practices in conducting an investigation across borders, and Moderator: navigating the legal, language, and logistical challenges of such investigations. Christopher Durocher, Senior Counsel The Constitution Project, Washington, DC

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Gabriel Salguero, Senior Pastor/President 4:30pm – 6:00pm Scholarship Fundraiser & Reception (Penn Quarter) Lamb’s Church/National Latino Evangelical Coalition, New York, NY Hosted by: HNBA Legal Education Fund Katharine Huffman, Principal Welcome Remarks: Raben Group, Washington, DC Omar Vargas, President, HNBA Legal Education Fund Nicole Sprinzen, Senior Counsel Director, Government Relations Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, DC Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT

Corporate/ From Stuxnet To Heartbleed: Why Cybersecurity Is 6:30pm – 7:30pm Pre-Gala Reception (Grand Ballroom) Transactional Track Important To You and Your Clients (Mt. Vernon B) Panel # 6 7:30pm – 12:00am Gala and Awards Dinner (Grand Ballroom) In the face of ever-growing cyber threats directed at businesses, this panel will present an informative and useful program on the timely and important topic of cybersecurity Mistress of Ceremonies: and insurance coverage for cyber risks. The panel will address the following areas: Sunny Hostin, Esq. cybersecurity issues and threats; the legal environment, including the recent Executive CNN Legal Commentator and TV Personality, New York, NY Order; strategies for responding to data breaches; and cyberinsurance. Invocation / Presentment of Colors / National Anthem Moderator: Sergio Oehninger, Counsel Welcome Remarks by Honorary Convention Chair: Hunton & Williams, Washington, DC Ricardo Anzaldua, Executive VP & General Counsel MetLife, New York, NY PANELISTS: Ivelisse Clausell, Sr. Compliance Counsel/Privacy Greetings from the American Bar Association (ABA): Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies, Princeton, NJ Paulette Brown, President-Elect, American Bar Association Partner & Chief Diversity Officer Jonathan W. Gannon, General Attorney Edwards, Wildman, Palmer, Morristown, NJ AT&T Services, Inc., Columbia, MD Keynote Remarks: Suhey Nevare, Director, Professional Risk Claims Hon. Eric Holder, Attorney General ACE North American Claims, Jersey City, NJ U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC Effie D. Silva, Partner McDermott, Will & Emery LLP, Miami, FL Presentation of Awards: HNBA “Latina Judge of the Year” Judicial Summit Legal Writing: Elevator To Success Or Nearest Pitfall. Hon. Marina Garcia Marmolejo, U.S.D.J. Panel #6 Where Do You Stand? (Meeting Room 5) U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo, TX There is no doubt that writing well is among the most critical skills for a successful legal HNBA “Latino Judge of the Year” career. Clients have been lost (or not obtained), jobs have evaporated, and court cases Hon. Edgardo Ramos, U.S.D.J. have gone the other way due to poor writing. This balanced team of practitioners presents U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, New York, NY a practicum on developing solid writing skills required for all aspects of the practice of HNBA “Corporate Partner of the Year” law. Real life Do’s and Don’ts are reviewed by exemplar writings in a practical hands-on Alex May, General Counsel U.S. Operations approach. Regardless of your experience, you need a refresher and this is it. Walmart, Bentonville, AK Moderator: HNBA “Lifetime Achievement Award” Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna, U.S. Circuit Judge Martin (Marty) Castro, President and CEO U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, DC Castro Synergies LLC, Chicago, IL PANELISTS: Hon. Rudolph Contreras, Judge Remarks by Outgoing National President U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, DC Miguel Alexander Pozo, HNBA National President Partner, Lowenstein Sandler, Roseland, NJ Roman Hernandez, Partner Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt, Portland, OR

Raquel Rodriguez, Associate Sidley Austin, Chicago, IL

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Installation of 2014-15 Officers, Regional Presidents, HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION and Incoming National President, and National President-Elect YOUTH SYMPOSIUM Remarks by Incoming National President Cynthia Mares, National President-Elect, Hispanic National Bar Association Saturday, September 13, 2014 Public Trustee, Arapahoe County, Denver, CO Announcements of Upcoming HNBA Events: RENAISSANCE WASHINGTON, DC DOWNTOWN HOTEL

Remarks by 2015 San Antonio Corporate Counsel Conference National Leadership Team Remarks by 2015 Boston Annual Convention National 9:00am – 9:50am Registration and Continental Breakfast Leadership Team (Renaissance East) Dessert and Dancing 9:50am – 9:55am Welcome Remarks: (Renaissance East) Juan M. Sempertegui, HNBA Region V President Saturday, September 13, 2014 10:00am – 10:45am Why Law School Matters and How You Can Get There (Renaissance East)

9:00am – 5:00pm Sightseeing Opportunities (On Your Own) Deciding whether to attend law school is a big decision. Is the choice right for you? How much debt could you end up carrying at graduation? What prospects can you 9:30am – 2:30pm HNBA Board of Governors Meeting (Penn Quarter) expect in today’s job market? You may be an excellent debater but what skills should you really have? How can you position yourself to be a good law school candidate? 10:00am – 1:00pm YLD Youth Symposium (program is on the next page) Hear from attorneys on why they chose to attend law school, how it affected their personal and professional lives, and the advice they would have given themselves 2:30pm – 4:30pm HNBA Committee, Commission, Division, Section, when they were deciding to attend law school. and Taskforce Meetings PANELISTS: Andres Acebo, Associate Attorney, Day Pitney LLP David Gonzales, Associate Attorney, Henley & Henley 10:50am – 11:40am Elizabeth Lopez, Associate Attorney, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

I Graduated Law School: Should I Be an Attorney or Not? (Renaissance East)

As a law school student you’ve done all the right things to graduate. But more is in store for you! Panel participants will discuss with students the many challenges that lie ahead after law school: the bar exam, the job search, choosing an area of law, and considering alternative career paths. Our panelists will share how they chose their legal or other career path under their individual circumstances.

PANELISTS: Yesenia Villasenor, Attorney at Exelon Corporation Andrea Corona, Attorney, Nationwide Insurance Co. Salvador Carranza, Associate Attorney, Freeborn & Peters LLC

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11:45am – 12:25pm Break - Out Sessions: Choosing Your Path Beyond Law School

Students are free to choose one of the following attorney discussions according to their personal interests.

Private Practice or Non–Profit Careers (Renaissance East)

Panelists will explore the very different worlds of practicing in a law firm and in the non- profit sector. Law firm options range from big firms to hanging your own shingle. The non-profit world offers options from providing poor clients with legal services to working outside the practice of law in policy and advocacy.

PANELISTS: Sulema Medrano, Associate Attorney, SmithAmundsen LLC Nelly Montenegro, Associate Attorney, Ayuda DC Vanessa Rodriguez, Principal Attorney, The Rodriguez Law Group

Careers in the Government (Renaissance West A)

Panelists will discuss what it’s like to work as a government attorney. They will review career choices such as litigating in court and providing legal advice to a government agency. They will also touch upon special rules that affect government attorneys.

PANELISTS:

Richard Rodriguez, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General DC

Sandra Bellew, Assistant Chief Counsel (Tax and Trade), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury

Hon. Kenia Seoane Lopez, Magistrate Judge, DC Superior Court

Dressing for Success in the Profession (Renaissance West B)

Panelists will discuss what appropriate attire is for a lawyer, both males and females. They will review some do’s and don’ts when dressing for interviews, courts and other legal events.

PANELISTS: Jackie Ruiz, Assistant Vice President, Employee Relations, PNC Bank Erica Mason, Attorney, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. Andre Hewitt, Attorney, Nationwide Insurance Co.

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch (Renaissance East)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Hon. Leonardo Castro, District Court Judge, Ramsey County, MN

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2014 IPLI Scholars 2014 IPLI Fellows

Nefi Acosta Leticia Hernandez Michael Anthony Ortiz Cadwalader, Wickersham & Fish & Richardson Perkins Coie Taft LLP Jessica DeLeon Daniel Kadin Dalisi Otero Lowenstein Sandler Sheppard, Mullin, Richter, & Brittany Elias David Medina Suhey Ramirez Covington & Burling Hampton Merchant & Gould Javier Esparza Mariel Mercado-Guevara Leydi Restrepo Davis Wright Tremaine Shook, Hardy, & Bacon Edwin Garcia Rachael Million-Perez Leonel Ruiz Morrison & Foerster Finnegan Sidley Austin LLP Michael Garcia Juliana Minn Maria Trinidad Saldana Lauren Gonzalez Alinsson Mullins Kelly Vargas Jorge Gonzalez Trisha Marie Ojea Joseph Guzman Andrew Orcutt

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Martin (Marty) Castro The Honorable Judge Castro Synergies (Chicago, IL) Marina Garcia Marmolejo U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (Laredo, TX )

arty Castro is the President ognitions, including the National Medical udge Marina Garcia Marmolejo Additionally, Judge Garcia Marmolejo M and CEO of Castro Synergies, Fellowships’ Humanitarian Award; the J sits on the United States District has been listed as one of the 100 most LLC, which provides strategic Hispanic National Bar Association’s Cesar Court in the Laredo Division of influential Hispanics in the United States consulting services to corporations, Chavez Humanitarian Award; the Edwin the Southern District of Texas, one of the by “Hispanic Business” magazine. She entrepreneurs and non-profit organi- A. Rothschild Civil Liberties Award from busiest dockets in the country. Pres- is also the co-chair of the HNBA Judicial zations seeking to have a positive so- the American Civil Liberties Union of Illi- ident Obama nominated Judge Garcia Council and has donated her time to cial impact on diverse communities. In nois; and the Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Marmolejo in October 2011. Prior to being serve as a judge for the HNBA’s Annual January 2011, President Barack Obama Achievement Award from the Association appointed to the federal judiciary, Judge Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court appointed Marty to the United States of Corporate Counsel, Chicago Chapter. Garcia Marmolejo served as an Assistant competition for the last four years. Commission on Civil Rights (“USCCR”). In Federal Public Defender for 3 years, as The son and grandson of Mexican im- March 2011, President Obama appointed an Assistant United States Attorney for 9 She received her J.D. and M.A. from St. migrants, Mr. Castro received his B.A. in Marty Chairperson of the USCCR, making years, and in the private sector represent- Mary’s University, in San Antonio, Texas Lifetime political science from DePaul Universi- Latina him the agency’s eighth Chair since the ing clients in a wide variety of commer- and her B.A. from University of the Achievement ty and his Juris Doctorate degree from Judge of formation of the Commission, and the cial and civil litigation matters for 4 years. Incarnate Word. Award first Latino Chairperson in the history of the University of Michigan Law School. the Year the USCCR. He practiced law and was a partner at Throughout her distinguished career, several prestigious law firms, including she has received numerous awards In December 2009, Mr. Castro was ap- Baker & McKenzie, then the world’s larg- and recognitions, including one of the pointed by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn est international law firm. Mr. Castro is a Department of Justice’s most prestigious to Chair the Illinois Human Rights Com- past HNBA Regional President, past Chair awards—the Attorney General Director’s mission, the public body that arbitrates of the HNBA U.S. Supreme Court Com- Award for her stellar performance as an complaints of discrimination in violation mittee and past Co-Chair of the HNBA AUSA and her work on several public of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Mr. Castro Judiciary Committee. corruption cases. has received numerous awards and rec-

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The Honorable Judge Carmen Ortiz Edgardo Ramos U.S. Attorney’s Office (Boston, MA) U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (New York, NY)

udge Edgardo Ramos sits on the elected as a James W. Cooper Fellow of U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz some of the largest civil settlements in J United States District Court for the Connecticut Bar Foundation. He is U was nominated by President U.S. history, including that of health care the Southern District of New York. also a longtime member of the HNBA Barack Obama and she assumed giant, GlaxoSmithKline. In addition, Ms. He joined the court in 2011 after being and has served in various capacities on the post in 2009. She is the first Hispanic Ortiz serves on Attorney General Eric nominated by President Barack Obama. At the HNBA’s Board of Governors. Judge and the first woman to represent Holder’s Advisory Committee (AGAC). She the time of the nomination, Judge Ramos Ramos attended Yale University as an Massachusetts as U.S. Attorney. She is also the Chair of the AGAC’s Healthcare was a partner at Day Pitney. He first undergraduate and received his J.D. from oversees the work of more than 200 Fraud Working Group and a member began his career as an associate at the Harvard Law School. attorneys and support staff in Boston, of the AGAC’s sub-committee on Civil firm of Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP Worcester and Springfield. In 2010, she Rights and White Collar Crime. where he worked for five years. implemented the District’s first civil rights initiative, aimed at reinvigorating Active in her community, Ms. Ortiz’s Following his time at Simpson Thacher, enforcement efforts of federal civil rights work has garnered numerous awards Latina Latino Judge Ramos spent 10 years as an Assistant laws and increasing visibility among and accolades including the 2013 “New LAWYER Judge of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New affected communities through extensive England Women’s Leadership” Award and of the the Year York, where he tried 20 felony cases. He also community outreach efforts. listing on the 2013 “100 Most Influential Year argued over 20 appeals before the Second People for the Hispanic Community of Circuit Court of Appeals. During her tenure as U.S. Attorney, Massachusetts” by El Planeta Newspaper. Ms. Ortiz has overseen the criminal Judge Ramos received the Director’s Ms. Ortiz is a graduate of George prosecution of former Massachusetts Award for Superior Performance as Washington University Law School (J.D.) Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi, an Assistant United States Attorney and Adelphi University (B.B.A.). infamous gangster James “Whitey” in 1999. In 2008, Judge Ramos was Bulger, and recently the prosecution in the Boston Marathon bombing. She has led the District of Massachusetts to

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Scott Martinez Jesse Ruiz City Attorney’s Office (Denver, C O) Drinker Biddle (Chicago, IL)

Mayor Michael B. Hancock Mr. Martinez is active in his community esse H. Ruiz is a partner in the the ABA to the Commission on Hispan- M appointed Scott Martinez to and serves as a Member of the Board of J Corporate and Securities Group ic Legal Rights and Responsibilities, a serve as Denver City Attorney the Colorado Bar Association, the Board of Drinker Biddle in their Chica- historic commission that aims to ensure in January 2014. As City Attorney, Mr. of Directors of the Colorado Hispanic Bar go office. He serves as the firm’s Market- that the voices of the Latino community Martinez oversees one of the largest Association, and the Board of Advisors ing Partner, and is a member of the firm’s across this nation are heard. public law firms in the Western part of to the Byron White Center for the Study Client Service Committee. For over 16 the country and serves as legal advisor of American Constitutional Law at the years, Mr. Ruiz has focused his practice on Mr. Ruiz received his J.D. from the Uni- to the Mayor, City Council, Auditor, Clerk University of Colorado. Mr. Martinez business transactions, including mergers versity of Chicago Law School, where he and Recorder and all City Departments also serves on the Municipal Victim and acquisitions, venture capital and pri- served as an editor of the University of and Agencies. Immediately prior to his Assistance & Law Enforcement Board, on vate equity investments, equity and debt Chicago Law School Roundtable, and his appointment, Mr. Martinez served as Chief the Steering Committee for City Summit offerings, financings, the purchase and B.A. degree in economics from the Uni- and as Chair of the Bell Policy Center. Latino Deputy City Attorney for two years. He is sale of assets from bankruptcy estates versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Latino the youngest City Attorney in Denver’s Lawyer and a variety of commercial transactions. Lawyer of the history and the youngest large-city City Mr. Martinez grew up in Lakewood, of the Year Attorney in the country. Colorado and holds a B.A. from the Year University of Colorado at Boulder and In addition to his professional accom- Mr. Martinez’s priority is the investment a J.D. from the University of San Diego, plishments, Mr. Ruiz is committed to in the culture and resources of the School of Law. making a difference in the community. In legal department. He is committed fact, in April 2012, Mr. Ruiz, along with his to promoting a culture of innovative wife, received the Barristers Philanthropic thinking and inclusive problem solving Award from Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to that appreciates the diversity of the Youth for his work in education advocacy legal team and the City’s people that the and youth mentoring. In August 2013, Mr. department serves. Ruiz was appointed by the president of

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Yesenia Gallegos Lizette Rubio Fox Rothschild (Los Angeles, C A) IHC Carrier Solutions, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ)

esenia Gallegos is a Partner in al Charity Tennis and Golf Classic, an izette Rubio serves as HNBA’s National Leadership team that is Y the Los Angeles office of Fox event that had been previously hosted L the Director of Legal and spearheading the HNBA’s 39th Annual Rothschild LLP. As an employ- in Miami, Florida. The 2014 Tournament, Compliance as well as Privacy Convention in Washington, DC. She has ment litigator and counselor, she rep- which benefits the HNBA’s Legal Edu- Officer for IHC Carrier Solutions, member also been active in representing the resents companies in trade secret and cation Fund (LEF), has been the most of the IHC Group. She practices in the HNBA and working with HNBA Affiliate non-compete litigation, wage and hour successful, to date. areas of corporate law, insurance law, and Los Abogados against Arizona’s failed class action litigation, and in lawsuits in- regulatory compliance. Ms. Rubio is the SB 1062 legislation. SB 1062 would have volving discrimination, harassment and Yesenia received her J.D. from the Univer- Regional President for HNBA Region XIV permitted businesses in Arizona to retaliation. She also represents employ- sity of San Francisco School of Law and (Arizona and Nevada). She also serves as discriminate against members of the ers in government investigations and her B.A. from the University of California, the Regional Representative for the HNBA LBGT community. administrative hearings conducted by Los Angeles. Young Lawyers Division. HNBA Ms. Rubio is a graduate of the Sandra HNBA Regional OSHA, the EEOC, and the California Labor Ms. Rubio volunteers her time doing pro Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona Commissioner’s office. Regional President bono immigration work and assisting State University and is a Willard H. President of of the groups in gaining non-profit status. Her Pedrick Scholar. She received her the Year Year Ms. Gallegos has been an active member other professional memberships include: undergraduate and graduate degrees of the HNBA for many years and after the State Bar of Arizona, the State Bar in business and accounting from the her appointment in 2013, she has worked of California, the Maricopa County Bar McCombs School of Business at the tirelessly to reinvigorate the HNBA mem- Association, American Bar Association, University of Texas at Austin. bership in Southern California through Los Abogados Bar Association, and the a combination of high-profile events, Los Angeles County Bar Association. community outreach, and new sponsor solicitation. In fact, in April 2014, she led A longtime member of the HNBA, Ms. the team that hosted the HNBA Annu- Rubio is one of the four members on the

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Pedro J. Rivera WALMART City Year Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, P A)

edro J. Rivera joined City the foundation. Mr. Rivera is the Past or the last decade, Walmart has In 2014, at its Corporate Counsel P Year Greater Philadelphia in President of the Hispanic Bar Association F been a pillar sponsor of the Conference in Orlando, Florida, the HNBA September 2013 as the Director of of Pennsylvania, Past Regional President HNBA consistently contributing unveiled its latest strategic partnership: Corporate and Foundation Relations. His (Region IV) of the the Hispanic National resources, both human capital as well as the HNBA/Walmart “Latina Leadership responsibilities include the cultivation, Bar Association, and a Past Co-Chair of financial contributions, to help advance Academy,” an innovative training and solicitation, and stewardship of corporate the HNBA LGBT Section. the HNBA’s mission. Indeed, attorneys leadership program for Latina lawyers. and foundation partners who support from Walmart’s legal department This groundbreaking program is another City Year Greater Philadelphia. Mr. Rivera Mr. Rivera graduated from the University regularly volunteer and support the example of Walmart’s ongoing support has devoted many years to representing of South Florida with a degree in Business HNBA’s programs, and have become of the HNBA and its mission. Walmart abused and neglected children as an Administration and then went on to valued members of the HNBA family. epitomizes what it means to enter into a Assistant Defender. He also served as the receive his Juris Doctor from Western New partnership and is a worthy recipient of England College School of Law. Many Walmart attorneys also hold Pro Bono Director of National Diversity Operations this recognition. Thanks to their support, Corporate for Legal Recruitment & Retention for important leadership roles in the the HNBA is transforming the legal Partner Lawyer HNBA, including on the HNBA Latina of the Duane Morris, where he supervised the profession and creating opportunities for of the hiring of all firm attorneys. Commission. In fact, in 2013, Walmart Latinas across the country. Year Year became the exclusive sponsor of the He also worked as a Vice President for HNBA Latina Commission providing Wachovia Wealth Management and then critical support to the HNBA Latina served as the Director of Major Gifts for Commission’s goal of training the the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation next generation of Latina leaders and where he worked on identifying and removing obstacles to the advancement securing gifts of $50,000 and higher for of Latinas in the legal profession.

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Metro LALSA Hispanic Bar Association (New York, NY) of New Jersey

etroLALSA was founded on For over 30 years now, the with the HNBA’s NY and NJ Regions and M October 29, 2010, by a small F Hispanic Bar Association of New has partnered with the HNBA to advance group of Latino law students Jersey (HBA-NJ) has served as the HNBA mutual goals, including host- from several New York area law schools. the voice of the Latino Legal Community ing the HNBA’s 2012 Corporate Counsel These resourceful law students wanted in New Jersey. The HBA-NJ has commit- Conference in Jersey City. more out of their law school experience. ted itself to promoting the recruitment and Metro Lalsa is an entirely student-run retention of Hispanics in law schools and to In 2014, the HNBA partnered with the organization committed to empowering, providing them with financial assistance HBA-NJ to host a workshop in the Do- growing, and unifying the Latina/o law through scholarships and other assistance. minican Republic to address the Domin- student community. Their mission is to In fact, since 2010, the HBA-NJ has annu- ican Constitutional Court’s 2013 decision, Law take ownership of their education, and ally awarded New Jersey area law students which affected the citizenship status shed light on issues and challenges facing Student over $30,000 in scholarships per year. The of over 200,000 Dominican citizens of the Latino community generally and HBA-NJ also promotes diversity and con- Haitian decent living in the Dominican Affiliate of Organization Latino law students specifically. Today, tinuing legal education in the New Jersey Republic. The HBA-NJ now joins the the Year of the Metro Lalsa is comprised of law students legal community. Hispanic Bar Association of DC and Los Year from 13 NY/NJ law schools and its annual Abogados in Phoenix as one of only a “Pa’lante Conference” has become a well-established event bringing together Additionally, the HBA-NJ works with handful of HNBA Affiliates to win this students and legal professionals from other bar associations, governmental prestigious award more than once. across the East Coast to discuss issues agencies and community groups to culti- important to Latino law students. vate dialogue and promote its members for a more diverse judicial and executive branches. For several years now, the HBA-NJ has hosted joint programming

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Latinas First Foundation (Denver, CO)

he Latinas First Foundation is committed to broadening the pipeline T for Latina youth, creating opportunities for the ongoing development and Pro Bono enhancement of a thriving Latina community through a series of next gen- Corporation eration programs and advocating on issues of importance for the local and nation- of the Year al Hispanic community. Through its innovative mission, the Foundation captures the successes of Latina leaders and professionals to create robust pro bono services for the next generation of Latina professionals. Focused on a “nontraditional” but well-rounded approach to ensuring Latina youth’s path to success, the Foundation grants “gap” scholarships, hosts leadership lectures and counsels underserved Lati- na youth on a variety of legal and non-legal issues. Established in 2011 by Juanita Chacon (Remax Alliance) and Meshach Rhoades, Esq. (Greenberg Traurig) with the idea that “Girls Cannot Be What They Cannot See,” the Latinas First Foundation strives to make a substantive difference for the Latina pipeline.

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Unidos En Washington: Our Struggle Our Progress The “Ohtli Award” is bestowed by the Government of Mexico to renowned Latino leaders who have distinguished themselves for their contributions to the Ohtli advancement and empowerment of Mexican communities abroad. Award Dolores S. Atencio

olores S. Atencio received sufficiency; lessons her mother learned D her undergraduate degree the hard way as a divorced, single parent in Political Science from of three. Dolores was mentored by her Colorado College (1977), Juris Doctorate immigrant grandfather, a steelworker, from the University of Denver College of who imbued her with his passion for Law (1980) and was licensed in Colorado reading and sense of justice. Together, in 1981. She is admitted to practice in these two instilled Dolores with the the U. S. District Court for the District of purpose of seeking justice and achieving Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of independence in the only way known Appeals. Dolores is married to Denver to them at the time – to succeed in the American way as a lawyer. She became lawyer, Alfredo Peña. Her daughter, the family’s first college graduate and Simone, is a third-grade teacher. lawyer and has since carried their mantel Ohtli of championing the disenfranchised. A native Coloradan, Dolores grew Award up in her grandparents’ traditional Licensed for almost 31 years, Dolores Mexican-American home in the heart has worked both within and outside of of Pueblo – Bessemer. She was the first the legal profession holding executive child of teenaged parents who never management positions in the diverse completed high school and separated industries of broadcasting (public / non- when Dolores was four. Unwittingly, profit radio), Indy car racing and the legal Dolores’ mother exposed her to feminism profession. Simultaneously, Dolores held through frequent lectures on the significant leadership positions (state and importance of independence and self- national) while raising her only child.

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Equal Judge Ricardo M. Urbina Lifetime Achievement Award for 15+ years of principled service in the legal profession or a related field, and Justice outstanding contributions to the Hispanic community in the areas of Awards equality, fairness, and social justice.

Circuit Judge Jimmie V. Reyna

immie V. Reyna is a Circuit Judge Judge Reyna is a recipient of numerous J on the United States Court of awards for service to the legal profes- Appeals for the Federal Circuit. sion, served as National President for the Prior to his appointment, Judge Reyna Hispanic National Bar Association and in practiced international trade and cus- various leadership positions in the ABA. toms law and policy in Washington, He received a B.A. from the University of D.C. for over 25 years, with Stewart and Rochester, and a J.D. from the University Stewart (1986-1998) and Williams Mullen of New Mexico School of Law. (1998-2011), where he directed its In- HBA-DC ternational Trade and Customs Practice URBINA Group and served on its board of directors. LIFETIME Judge Reyna served on the U.S. roster of ACHIEVEMENT dispute settlement panelists for trade AWARD disputes under NAFTA Chapter 19, and the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Mechanism (1995-2011). Judge Reyna is the author of two books and numerous articles on trade and customs issues, and was the founder and Senior Co-Editor of Hispanic National Bar Association Journal of Law and Policy.

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Hugh A. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award (ORGANIZATION) for Hugh A. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award (individual) for demonstrated unwavering commitment and achievement to public demonstrated unwavering commitment and achievement to public service and dedication to the principles of equality, cultural respect, service and dedication to the principles of equality, cultural respect, and social justice. and social justice.

DC Office on Latino Maria Gabriela Pacheco Affairs (OLA)

he mission of the District of by the Mayor to the different community Gabriela “Gaby” Pacheco is as Students Working for Equal Rights T Columbia Mayor’s Office on organizations and collaborates with a M a “DREAMer,” a fighter, and a (SWER) to organize communities around Latino Affairs (OLA) is to improve wide range of DC government agencies to leader. Gaby serves as the Pro- education and empowerment. Together the quality of life of the District’s Latino ensure the proper implementation of the gram Director of The Dream.US and the with three other DREAMers, Gaby walked residents by addressing a broad range DC Language Access Act. Co-Director of the Bridge Project, where over 1,500 miles from Miami, FL to Wash- of social and economic needs through she is a national spokesperson, advocate, ington, DC, facing the threat of deporta- strategic management of public and and strategist for addressing the plight of tion and violence, to bring attention to the private partnerships, expertise on policy, undocumented students (better known cause. She also advocated for the need HBA-DC community relations, civic engagement as “DREAMers”). She also has been an for additional scholarship opportunities HBA-DC Johnson and community-based grants. Since advocate of comprehensive immigration for exemplary undocumented students. Johnson Memorial 1976, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs reform and for President Barack Obama’s As part of the Mexican American Legal Memorial Award (OLA) has served the Latino community Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Defense and Educational Fund’s efforts Award of the District of Columbia. Working with program. As a young child, Gaby im- to promote the DREAM Act, Gaby boldly the Mayor, the City Council, the diverse Organization migrated to the U.S. from Ecuador with stood up to say that she was undocu- Individual governmental agencies of the District, her family and was raised in Miami, FL. mented and unafraid, a slogan now com- community organizations and the private When her immigration status closed monly used by undocumented students. sector, OLA serves as the community the doors of opportunity, Gaby became Gaby is a creative strategist who works liaison informing them about the dif- with allies in both traditional and non- ferent services available in the areas of a local, regional and national voice for health, education and social services. a growing movement of undocument- traditional sectors for greater equality for OLA also administers the grants assigned ed students in the U.S. She created the marginalized communities. Florida immigrant youth network, known

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Rising Star Award for principled service in the legal profession, and outstanding contributions to the legal profession with 10 years or less of experience.

Mara Giorgio

ara Giorgio is an associate at school for the preservation of historical M Squire Patton Boggs LLP. She documents. The award was bestowed advises international and do- by the law school’s Latino alumni group mestic clients on a wide range of finan- while Mara was a law student. cial services and foreign policy and regulatory matters. She is a member of the HBA-DC Legislative & Policy Issues Com- mittee. Mara also serves as Co-Chair of the HNBA Annual Convention Program Subcommittee. She has been recognized for her work ethic and exceptional pro HBA-DC bono achievements within the firm and Rising in the DC community. She received the Star Timothy May Pro Bono Award in 2010 Award for her pro bono work, including winning an asylum case for an immigrant from El Salvador. Mara also received the American University Washington Col- lege of Law Alumni Award in 2009 for spearheading joint efforts between the Women’s Bar Association and the law

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U.S. Attorney General HUD Secretary Eric H. Julian Holder, Jr. Castro

ric H. Holder, Jr. was sworn in as Section in 1976 and was tasked to investigate ulián Castro was sworn in as the became known as a national leader in urban the 82nd Attorney General of the and prosecute official corruption on the local, 16th Secretary of the U.S. De- development. In 2010, the City launched the United States on February 3, 2009 state and federal levels. partment of Housing and Urban “Decade of Downtown”, an initiative to spark E by Vice President Joe Biden. Pres- J Development on July 28, 2014. In investment in San Antonio’s center city and ident Barack Obama announced Prior to becoming Attorney General, Mr. this role, Castro oversees 8,000 older neighborhoods. This effort has attracted his intention to nominate Mr. Holder on De- Holder was a litigation partner at Covington & employees and a budget of $46 billion, using $350 million in private sector investment, cember 1, 2008. Burling LLP in Washington. a performance-driven approach to achieve which will produce more than 2400 hous- the Department’s mission of expanding op- ing units by the end of 2014. In addition, San In 1997, Mr. Holder was named by President Mr. Holder lives in Washington with his wife, portunity for all Americans. Antonio’s East Side is the only neighbor- Clinton to be the Deputy Attorney General, the Dr. Sharon Malone, a physician, and their hood in America that has received funding first African-American named to that post. three children. “Julián is a proven leader, a champion for to implement major projects under three Prior to that he served as U.S. Attorney for the In 1997, safe, affordable housing and strong, sustain- key Obama Administration revitalization District of Columbia. In 1988, Mr. Holder was Mr. able neighborhoods,” said President Barack initiatives: Choice Neighborhoods, Promise nominated by President Reagan to become Obama after Castro’s confirmation. “I know Neighborhoods and the Byrne Criminal Jus- an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Holder that together with the dedicated profession- tice Program. the District of Columbia. was als at HUD, Julián will help build on the prog- Castro has named by ress we’ve made battling back from the Great charged In March 2010, Castro was named to the World Mr. Holder, a native of New York City, attend- Recession - rebuilding our housing market, Economic Forum’s list of Young Global Lead- ed public schools there, graduating from President reducing homelessness among veterans, and HUD with ers. Later that year, Time magazine placed Stuyvesant High School where he earned a Clinton connecting neighborhoods with good schools one goal: him on its “40 under 40” list of rising stars in Regents Scholarship. He attended Columbia to be the and good jobs that help our citizens succeed.” giving ev- American politics. College, majored in American History, and graduated in 1973. He graduated from Colum- Deputy As Secretary, Castro’s focus is ensuring that ery person, Previously, Castro served as a member of bia Law School in 1976. Attorney HUD is a transparent, efficient and effective regardless the San Antonio City Council. He is also an General, champion for the people it serves. Utilizing an of their attorney and worked at Akin, Gump, Strauss, While in law school, he clerked at the evidence-based management style, he has Hauer & Feld before starting his own practice. N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense Fund and the De- the first charged the Department with one goal: giv- station in Secretary Castro received a B.A. from Stanford partment of Justice’s Criminal Division. Upon African- ing every person, regardless of their station in life, new University in 1996, and a J.D. from Harvard graduating, he moved to Washington and American life, new opportunities to thrive. opportu- Law School in 2000. He and his wife, Erica, joined the Department of Justice as part of the have a daughter, Carina. Attorney General’s Honors Program. He was named to Before HUD, Castro served as Mayor of the nities to assigned to the newly formed Public Integrity that post. City of San Antonio. During his tenure, he thrive.

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FTC Commissioner Senator Edith ROBERT “BOB” Ramirez Menendez

dith Ramirez was sworn in as a Ramirez graduated from Harvard Law School ob Menendez’s story is a quintes- elected Bob to serve a full six-year term as Commissioner of the Federal Trade cum laude (1992), where she served as an sential American story. He grew United States Senator. Commission on April 5, 2010, to a editor of the Harvard Law Review, and holds up the son of immigrants in a E term that expires on September an A.B. in History magna cum laude from B tenement building in Union City He is currently the Chairman of the Senate 25, 2015. She was designated to Harvard University (1989). and has risen to become one of 100 Foreign Relations Committee and serves serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Trade United States Senators. He has earned the rep- on the Senate Committees on Finance and Commission effective March 4, 2013, by Presi- Ramirez is a native of Southern California. utation of a fighter for New Jersey families who Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Bob is dent Barack H. Obama. puts their economic security and hometown also the Chairman of the Banking Subcom- security ahead of powerful special interests. mittee on Housing, Transportation and Com- Prior to joining the Commission, Ramirez munity Development. was a partner in the Los Angeles office of A product of New Jersey’s public schools and a Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, graduate of the state’s universities, Bob learned In Congress, Bob is working to make a real where she handled a broad range of complex Ramirez early on the importance of standing up for what’s difference in the lives of New Jerseyans. That business litigation, including successfully right, no matter how powerful the opposition. includes working to achieve economic secu- representing clients in intellectual property, graduated rity for families by creating jobs, promoting antitrust, unfair competition, and Lanham from He has served as a school board member, a clean energy development, providing tax Act matters. She also has extensive appellate Harvard mayor and a state legislator. Since 1993, he relief, investing in education, making health litigation experience. has been standing up for New Jersey families care more affordable, protecting consumers, Law in Washington, where he rose to become the and preserving Medicare and Social Security. From 1993-1996, Ramirez was an associate at School third-highest ranking Democrat in the U.S. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in Los Angeles. cum laude House of Representatives. After being elected Bob His first book, Growing American Roots, exam- She clerked for the Hon. Alfred T. Goodwin to the U.S. Senate, Bob was soon appointed to ines the deep influence of the Latino population in the United States Court of Appeals for the (1992), be a member of the Senate leadership during learned the on American society. Bob offers his unique per- Ninth Circuit from 1992-1993. where she his first term, serving as the Chairman of the importance spective as one of only two Latino members of served as Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee of standing the Senate, and lays out his vision for how the Throughout her career, Ramirez has been ac- where he successfully retained Democrats’ Latino community can help America prosper. tive in a variety of professional and commu- an editor majority in the U.S. Senate. up for what’s nity activities. Most recently, she served as of the right, no Bob was born on New Year’s Day, 1954. He the Vice President on the Board of Commis- Harvard Bob was sworn in to the Senate on January matter how received his B.A. from St. Peter’s College in sioners for the Los Angeles Department of 18, 2006, having been appointed by New Jer- Jersey City and his law degree from Rutgers Water and Power, the nation’s largest munici- Law sey Governor Jon Corzine to fill the remainder powerful the University. He currently lives in North Bergen pal utility. Review of his term. Later that year, New Jerseyans opposition and has two children, Alicia and Robert.

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Senator MARYLAND Governor Cory Martin Booker O’Malley

enator Cory Booker is connected years, the first new office towers in 20. During artin O’Malley is serving the all Marylanders—Governor O’Malley signed to the people he serves and the Cory’s tenure, overall crime declined and the people of Maryland in his second Marriage Equality into law. He also signed challenges they face every day. quality of life for residents improved with term as Governor. Since 2007, the Maryland DREAM Act, which expands the S Since winning election to the United more affordable housing, new green spaces M his Administration has been opportunity for a college education to more States Senate in October 2013, Cory and parks, increased educational opportuni- delivering results for Maryland Marylanders. In 2013, he signed a common- has been innovative, persistent and put parti- ties and more efficient city services. families by choosing effective actions to sense law to reduce gun violence. And during sanship aside, bringing people together to get create jobs, expand opportunity, and make the 2014 legislative session, he signed leg- things done for New Jersey. Cory has focused on Cory was born in Washington, D.C. His father, Maryland a safer, healthier place. islation protecting the rights of transgender creating new jobs, improving economic oppor- Cary, was from North Carolina and the son of Marylanders. tunity for all New Jerseyans, speeding the pace a single mom, and his mother, Carolyn, is a The Baltimore Sun has hailed Governor O’Mal- of Hurricane Sandy recovery and addressing the Detroit native. They both worked for IBM and ley and Lt. Governor Brown, writing that Mary- As a member of the National Governors economic squeeze facing middle class families. relocated the family to Harrington Park in Ber- land is “a stronger and more compassionate Association, he spearheaded the creation of a gen County. Housing rights activists helped the place than it was when they took office — our Committee on Homeland Security and Public A news profile captured Cory’s approach to family buy their first home after initially being public schools are better, our colleges and Safety and served on it in a leadership capaci- serving people all across New Jersey: “‘I want Cory wants turned down because of the color of their skin. universities are more affordable, our environ- ty from 2009 until 2013. to be a different kind of senator,’ he said. ‘I to push ment is cleaner, our streets are safer, more A star athlete at Northern Valley High School in want to push for real change on substantive Marylanders are covered by health insurance Prior to serving as Governor, O’Malley served for real Old Tappan, Cory earned bachelor’s and mas- issues, advocating for industry and jobs. But I (the website notwithstanding), and the state’s as Mayor of the City of Baltimore. Between ter’s degrees from Stanford University, where want to create a record of doing, figuring out, change on fiscal situation is more stable despite the worst 1999 and 2007 his policies helped the people he also played for the football team. Cory ran how to replicate the best ideas … as a senator.” substantive recession in decades.” of Baltimore achieve the greatest crime re- a crisis hotline for students and worked with duction of America’s largest cities. issues... disadvantaged youth in East Palo Alto. He O’Malley Cory won a special election to fill the term Maryland has made record investments in then attended Oxford University as a Rhodes of the late Senator Frank Lautenberg- and to create public schools and to hold down the cost of signed the Governor O’Malley received his bachelor’s Scholar where he ran a student tutoring and became New Jersey’s first African-American a record college during Governor O’Malley’s tenure. The Maryland degree from Catholic University and his law mentoring program in a disadvantaged com- senator. He serves on the Senate’s Commerce, governor has also made targeted investments degree from the University of Maryland. of doing, munity. Cory earned his law degree from Yale DREAM Science and Transportation, Small Business in Maryland’s workers and businesses. Law School, where he helped lead free legal and Entrepreneurship and Environment figuring Act, which Martin and his wife, Katie, a District Court clinics for New Haven residents. and Public Works Committees.Under his out, how Governor O’Malley has taken strong action to expands the judge, have two daughters, Grace and Tara, and restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and to leadership as mayor, New Jersey’s largest After moving to Newark, Cory lived for eight two sons, William and Jack. They are members to replicate reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland. opportunity city, Newark, entered its biggest period of years in Brick Towers, a low-income housing of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. economic growth since the 1960s – the first the best complex. He now owns a home and lives in for a college To protect the dignity of every child’s home— new downtown hotels were constructed in 40 ideas Newark’s Central Ward community. education and ensure equal rights under the law for

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D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray

n January 2, 2011, Vincent C. Gray African-American admitted in the GW frater- was sworn in as the sixth elected nity system, and became the first person to Mayor of the District of Columbia. serve consecutive terms as Chancellor of Tau O He was overwhelmingly elected, Epsilon Phi. garnering nearly 75 percent of the vote. During his campaign, he pledged to help In 1991, then-Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly unite the District by focusing on job creation appointed Gray to the post of Director of the and economic development, a collaborative Department of Human Services. As Director, approach to school reform, safer streets in all he oversaw the functions of a 7,000 person neighborhoods and restoring fiscal responsi- department and directed activities related to bility to city government. Public Health, Social Services, Mental Health Services and Health Care Finance. The Gray Administration is moving forward in accomplishing four top priorities: In December 1994, he was named the first ensuring a quality public education, creating Executive Director of Covenant House Wash- jobs and providing economic development ington, an international, faith-based orga- opportunities, making sure residents are nization dedicated to serving homeless and and feel safe and ensuring that the city is at-risk youth. fiscally sound. Mayor Gray also is focused on achieving autonomy and full democracy for Mayor Gray’s dedication to his community District of Columbia taxpayers, and improv- inspired a successful campaign for elected ing health outcomes. office in 2004, when he handily defeated the incumbent in the primary. Two years after A native Washingtonian, Mayor Gray has joining the Council, Gray ran for the citywide tirelessly advocated for the residents of the office of Chairman of the Council. Running District for more than 30 years. His disci- Mayor Gray on the theme of “One City,” he continued his plined approach to public service was born focus on uniting the disparate racial and eco- from humble beginnings. Although his is focused on nomic groups in his hometown. parents never attended high school, they achieving instilled in their son a solid work ethic and autonomy Mayor Gray earned a B.A. in psychology at deeply rooted values. George Washington University. He has lived in and full the Hillcrest neighborhood of Ward 7 for more Despite being scouted by two Major League democracy than 25 years. His wife, Loretta, an outstand- Baseball teams, the Mayor chose to contin- for District ing educator in the DC Public Schools, passed ue his education, studying psychology at away from cancer in 1998. He has two chil- The George Washington University. While of Columbia dren, Jonice Gray Tucker and Vincent Carlos at George Washington, he became the first taxpayers Gray, and two grandchildren.

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EVP, Corporate Relations Executive and General Counsel Vice President & General Millennium Partners Sports Counsel MetLife, Inc. Club Management LLC Ricardo Betty Anzaldua Francisco

icardo A. Anzaldua is executive career with the firm upon graduation from etty is the Executive Vice Pres- panies in financing transactions, mergers vice president and general counsel Harvard Law School in 1990. ident, Corporate Relations and and acquisitions, corporate governance and of MetLife, Inc. He was appointed General Counsel of Millennium general corporate matters. Before that, she R to this position in December 2012. Before law school, Anzaldua was the pub- B Partners Sports Club Manage- worked at the NY County District Attorney’s Anzaldua leads the company’s lications director and senior editor of the ment which owns and operates Office for three years where she coordinat- global legal operations, and oversees MetLife’s Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, a University seven premier sports and fitness clubs in ed all aspects of a city-wide misdemeanor government relations and public policy of California think tank focusing on research Boston, MA; Chestnut Hill, MA; Miami, FL; arrest program. department, corporate secretary’s office and relating to Mexico and U.S.-Mexican relations, New York, NY; San Francisco and Washington corporate ethics and compliance group. as well as Latin America more generally. DC under the “Sports Club/LA” and “Reebok Betty currently serves on the Board of Direc- Sports Club/NY” brands. tors of the Association of Corporate Counsel – Anzaldua joins MetLife from The Hartford Since 2007, Anzaldua has been a member of New England Chapter, YWCA Boston and the Financial Services Group where he was senior the board of directors of the Greater Hartford Betty joined the Company in May 2006, after Board of Corporators of Eastern Bank. In 2012, vice president and associate general counsel. Legal Aid Foundation and currently serves as the acquisition of the clubs by Millennium In 2012, Betty was honored as a “Top Woman in the He led legal support for the company’s two its treasurer. Since 2002 he has also served as Partners, a national real estate develop- Law” and in 2010 as an “In-House Leader in largest operating divisions (commercial Since 2007, pro-bono general counsel of the International er, which has built more than $4 billion in Betty was the Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. and consumer markets), which includes the Anzaldua Institute of Rural Reconstruction, an inter- mixed-use real estate developments. Betty honored She received the Latino Leadership Award in company’s property-casualty, group life and national nonprofit focused on economic and built the company’s legal department and as a “Top 2011 from the Massachusetts Association of disability operations and its enterprise rein- has been a community development and empowerment risk management function from the ground Hispanic Attorneys and was also named one surance function. member of in the developing world. up. In her role, she serves on the senior exec- Woman in of the 100 most influential Latinos by El Pla- the board of utive team and provides legal and strategic the Law” neta Newspaper. Betty obtained her JD and From February 2007 to October 2010, he directors of counsel to the company’s seven health clubs. and in MBA from Northeastern University, and her served as director of corporate law, where he She is responsible for a broad range of legal BA in History from Bard College. She is fluent headed the legal teams supporting the cor- the Greater matters, including commercial transactions, 2010 as an in Spanish and resides in Boston’s South End porate secretarial, securities, corporate gover- Hartford corporate compliance, intellectual property, “In-House with her husband and two daughters. nance, tax, mergers & acquisitions, technolo- litigation, risk management, privacy and real Leader in gy, bankruptcy and real estate functions, and Legal Aid estate matters. served as corporate secretary from February Foundation the Law” 2008 to October 2010. and From 1998-2006, Betty was an associate by Massa- in the Business Law Department at Palmer chusetts Prior to joining The Hartford, Anzaldua was currently & Dodge (now Edwards Wildman Palmer) a partner with Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & serves as its where she represented public and private Lawyers Hamilton LLP in New York. He began his legal treasurer. biotechnology and venture capital com- Weekly.

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Vice President and EVP, Corporate Relations General Counsel Employee and General Counsel and Labor Relations Millennium Partners Sports Target Corporation Club Management LLC Jim A.B. Rowader Cruz, III

im leads a department of more Education B. Cruz has served as Execu- Enterprise and Naval Special Warfare com- than 100 team members, includ- tive Vice President and General munity. His first assignment as a flag officer ing 20 attorneys, 10 paralegals Undergraduate: Counsel, Legal Affairs division was as Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces J and more than 70 HR profession- University of Illinois, BA, Political Science A. since December 2013 at Emer- Southern Command and Deputy Command- als responsible for all labor and gent BioSolutions. Prior to joining er, U.S. 4th Fleet in Mayport, FL. employment litigation, ER/LR strategy, HR Graduate School: the company, Mr. Cruz, as a Rear Admiral in Compliance, HR legislative strategy, and field University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctor the U.S. Navy Reserve, served as the Deputy In his distinguished 33-year Navy career, Mr. investigations. His team works to provide all Director of Maritime Operations at U.S. Fleet Cruz was awarded multiple Legion of Merit labor and employment legal services to the Forces Command in Norfolk, VA from 2012 to Medals, Meritorious Service Medals, Navy company and to develop and direct labor and 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Cruz served as Chief Le- Commendation and Achievement Medals, employee relations strategies for the entire gal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Scripps and the Commander-in-Chief Pacific Fleet’s corporation of 370,000 team members. Networks Interactive from 2008 to 2012, and Shiphandler-of-the-Year Award. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jim began his career with Target in 1994 as of The E. W. Scripps Company from 2004 to Mr. Cruz received a M.A. in Marketing from Employee Relations Counsel. He has held 2008. He was Vice President, Deputy General the University of Maryland and a J.D. from various positions within Employee Relations Counsel and Assistant Secretary at BET Hold- The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic and Labor Relations and was promoted to his ings Inc. from 1999 to 2004, and previous to University of America. current position in September, 2008. Prior to Jim began that he represented various telecommunica- In his dis- Target, Jim was an attorney for the National his career tions clients for several well-established law tinguished Labor Relations Board in Detroit, and subse- firms in Washington, D.C. quently for a Twin Cities law firm. with Target 33-year in 1994 as Mr. Cruz graduated from the U.S. Naval Acad- Navy ca- Jim is currently a Board member of the Employee emy in 1980 and held progressive positions reer, Mr. Hispanic National Bar Association’s Legal during his tour on board the Navy frigate, USS Education Fund and is also a member of the Relations Gray. In 1984, he served as an Admissions Of- Cruz was Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association. Counsel. ficer and Congressional Liaison Officer at the awarded U.S. Naval Academy, and in 1986, he accepted multiple a commission in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Mr. Cruz held numerous operational and staff Legion of positions in the special operations and spe- Merit cial warfare areas, including multiple tours of Medals... duty within the Navy Expeditionary Combat

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When it comes to diversity, we preach what we practice.

As the world’s largest employment and labor law firm, our commitment to diversity isn’t just internal. Littler Mendelson works with At Ogletree Deakins, we believe that our philosophy and practice clients to implement diversity programs, to provide diversity training, and to give them the tools they need to take full advantage of inclusion—soliciting, valuing, and incorporating the myriad of diversity’s benefits. It helps that we can point to ourselves as a particularly good example. Over half our associates are women, viewpoints of our lawyers—makes the firm more creative, stronger, nearly a quarter are attorneys of color, and we’ve gone further than most companies to create and codify a culture of inclusion. and better able to address the evolving issues in the workplace. So when we preach diversity to our clients, they know it comes from long and serious practice.

With more than 700 attorneys in 45 offices in theUSA and Europe, Ogletree Deakins is one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms, exclusively representing management.

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT OGLETREE DEAKINS’ INCLUSION EFFORTS, PLEASE CONTACT: Michelle P. Wimes, Director of Professional Development and Inclusion littler.com • Littler Mendelson, P.C. [email protected] | Phone: (816) 471-1301 | www.ogletreedeakins.com

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