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Hispanic Bar Association of DCQuarterly Newsletter – Fall 2016

From the President

2016 Board of Directors:

President:Edgar Class

President-Elect:Ben Hernández-Stern

VP for External Affairs:Richard V. Rodríguez

VP for Internal Affairs:Leila Jade Levi

VP for Membership:Adam M. Acosta

Treasurer:Erik J. Burgos

Secretary:Ruben F. Reyna

Immediate Past President:Juan M. Sempertegui

Directors:

José E. Arvelo

Holli Feichko

Giselle Fuentes

Carlos A. Gutiérrez

Christopher Kyle

Pilar F. Velásquez

Yisel Valdés

In this Issue

President’s Message

Event Reports

Support the Foundation

Advocacy and Community

Article: Leading Legal Teams: Lessons on Effective Practices

New & Renewing Members

HBA-DC Committees

Upcoming Events

Member Spotlights

As you will see, HBA-DC wasvery active in the last threemonths of 2016. We furtheredthe mission of HBA-DC byengaging in important advocacyefforts, worked to continue toprovide value to our members

through panels and events, and celebrated ouraccomplishments at the Holiday Party. But, forme, the highlight was the Equal Justice Awards(EJA), the event that many years ago inspired meto become active in the organization. It waswonderful seeing so many members, sponsorsand friends come out to support HBA-DC andhonor the award recipients. I thank everyone whoplayed a role in making EJA a complete success.

I invite you to check the Annual Report on theHBA-DC’s website for a detailed description of allthe events and accomplishments in 2016.

I want to thank the Board of Directors, committee co-chairs, the JudicialCouncil and all members for their commitment, dedication, insight andendless contributions over the past year. I was humbled to represent you. Ialso thank my colleagues at Wiley Rein LLP, the firm’s Diversity andInclusion Committee, and Managing Partner Peter Shields for supporting meand standing by my side during my tenure as president-elect and president.I look forward to a great 2017 under the excellent leadership of my goodfriend Ben Hernandez-Stern, who has my full support. Gracias!

HBA-DC Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2016

Brown Bag Lunch with U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips

On October 12, 2016, HBA-DC held a brown baglunch with U.S. Attorney for the District of ColumbiaChanning Phillips. At the event, Mr. Phillips andseveral Latino Assistant U.S. Attorneys providedvaluable information to HBA-DC members about howto apply for a position as an Assistant U.S. Attorney,the application process, the work experience andpersonal traits that would make a candidate standout, and what to expect during interviews. They alsodiscussed opportunities through the Legal Fellowshipprogram at the U.S. Attorney’s Office andopportunities for attorneys who are currently workingfor the federal government to be detailed as SpecialAssistant United States Attorneys. HBA-DC isgrateful to Mr. Phillips and his Office for this uniqueopportunity.

Mentorship Program Kick-Off ReceptionOn October 13, 2016, HBA-DC kicked off its Mentorship Program with a reception at Arnold & Porter LLP.As of the date of the reception, HBA-DC had paired a record 90 law students and new attorneys withalmost as many mentors. Over 80 attendees had an opportunity to meet and network. In addition, DavidLopez, General Counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, provided inspirationalremarks. Mr. Lopez was the first EEOC field trial attorney to be appointed as the agency’s generalcounsel, the first Latino general counsel, and, after six and a half years, has been the longest-servinggeneral counsel in the history of the agency. HBA-DC is appreciative of Arnold & Porter LLP for hostingthe reception and the co-chairs of the Student Affairs Committee Sandra Bellew and Catherine Cone.


Wone Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference

On Saturday, October 22, 2016, HBA-DCsponsored the 2016 Robert E. Wone JudicialClerkship & Internship Conference. Over 150 lawstudents and attorneys who are members ofseveral voluntary bar associations gathered atAmerican University Washington College of Lawfor the event. There were six different panels thatcounted with the participation of 15 federal, stateand administrative law judges, and 9 current andformer law clerks. U.S. District Court JudgeRudolph Contreras, DC Superior Court JudgeHiram E. Puig-Lugo, and DC Superior CourtMagistrate Judge Kenia Seoane López wereamong the participating speakers.

HBA-DC Panel: Becoming a Judge on

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, HBA-DCand the HBA-DC Judicial Council hosted apanel discussion on Becoming a Judge onDC Superior Court and DC Court of Appeals.Judges and members of the District ofColumbia Judicial Nomination Commission(JNC) offered valuable information andadvice regarding how to apply for a judicialvacancy, the nomination process, interactionwith the White House, and the Senateconfirmation process. The panelists were:Judge Emmet G. Sullivan (JNC Chair); JudgeMarisa Demeo; Judge José López; JudgeMaribeth Raffinan; Judge Darlene Soltys; andWoody Peterson (JNC Member). JNCExecutive Director Katherine Garrett servedas moderator. The event was co-sponsoredby the Hispanic National Bar AssociationRegion V and the LGBT Bar Association ofthe District of Columbia. HBA-DC is thankfulto Beveridge & Diamond for hosting theevent.

(L to R): HBA-DC President Edgar Class, JNC memberWoody N. Peterson, JNC Executive Director KatherineGarrett, JNC Chair Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, and HBA-DC President-Elect Ben Hernandez-Stern.

(Panelists L to R): Judge Theodore Chuang, U.S.District Court for the District of Maryland; Judge RudyContreras, U.S. District Court for the District ofColumbia; Judge Gerald Bruce Lee, U.S. District Courtfor the Eastern District of Virginia

DC Superior Court and DC Court of Appeals


HBA-DC Equal Justice AwardsOn Friday, November 4, 2016, the Hispanic Bar Association of DC (HBA-DC) held its 2016 Equal JusticeAwards reception at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The event recognized individuals and organizations thathave made extraordinary contributions to achieving equal justice on behalf of underserved causes andmembers of our communities.

The Judge Ricardo Urbina Lifetime Achievement Award

María E. Holleran RiveraU.S. Department of Energy

The Hugh A. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award (Individual)

James J. SandmanLegal Services Corporation

The Hugh A. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award (Organization)

Tahirih Justice Center

The Rising Star Award

Roman MartinezU.S. Department of Justice


HBA-DC Equal Justice Awards (cont’d)

Over 250 members, sponsors and friends gathered tocelebrate the accomplishments of our awardees: María E.Holleran Rivera, recipient of the Judge Ricardo M. UrbinaLifetime Achievement Award; the Tahirih Justice Center,recipient of the Hugh A. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award to anorganization; James J. Sandman, recipient of the Hugh A.Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award to an individual, and RomanMartinez, recipient of the Rising Star Award.Congratulations to the awardees!

HBA-DC also awarded four scholarships of $2,500 each,administered by the HBA-DC Foundation, to ElizabethLimones (UDC David A. Clarke School of Law), JulianaPérez Calle (American University Washington College ofLaw), Tatiana Pino (The George Washington University LawSchool), and Diana Saavedra (Howard University School ofLaw).

HBA-DC is grateful to the event sponsors. Their supportallows HBA-DC to continue to advance and develop Latinosin the legal profession through many programs andactivities.


HBA-DC Equal Justice Awards (cont’d)


HBA-DC Holiday Party

On December 1, 2016, HBA-DC held itsHoliday Party & Toy Drive at CitiesRestaurant. The event was co-sponsoredby the South Asian Bar Association ofWashington DC. With over 90 people inattendance, members, family and friendsgathered to celebrate the year’saccomplishments.

Members obtained or donated many greatprizes, which were raffled to raise funds forMary's Center, a non-profit clinic thatprovides comprehensive health, social, andeducation services to immigrant familiesregardless of ability to pay. In addition,representatives of Mary’s Center were onsite to collect cash donations and toys.

Special thanks to the Student AffairsCommittee, Mario Cuahutle, VanessaPacheco Bell, Diana Baquero, and Boardmembers Giselle Fuentes, Pilar VelasquezMcLaughlin, Leila Jade Levi, and BenjaminHernandez-Stern, and our friends at SABA-DC including Rahul Das, Hardeep Grover,Kaamil Khan and Amisha Patel.

Support the HBA-DC FoundationThe mission of the HBA-DC Foundation includes supporting the law student community by providingfellowships for law students working during the summer for public interest legal organizations servingthe Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Working under the supervision of experienced attorneys, thestudents gain valuable work experience as they assist with providing legal or advocacy services to theindividuals or groups that the sponsoring organizations serve.

In addition to the Fellowship Program, the Foundation holds an annual graduation celebration calledPASOS, which takes place in the spring of each year. PASOS is a celebration attended by graduatinglaw students, their families and friends, members of the Hispanic Bar, and others from the community.We acknowledge the many Hispanic students who are graduating that year from all law schools in theDC area. To make a tax deductible donation, please visit: http://www.hbadc.org/donations/.


Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015On October 6, 2016, HBA-DC sent a letter to the Council of the District of Columbia supportingpassage of the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015. The bill would establish a paid leave system forDistrict residents and workers who are employed in the District of Columbia in the private sector thatallows for paid family and medical leave. Hispanics are the least likely to have access to paid sickdays (only 38.4 percent) and paid parental leave (only 25.1 percent) of any racial or ethnic group.Hispanic workers are also least likely to have access to unpaid leave – meaning that when they getsick, they have to choose between caring for themselves and keeping the jobs. The bill was approvedby the Council, signed by the Mayor, and sent to Congress.

UDC Dream Amendment Act of 2015On October 6, 2016, HBA-DC sent a letter to the Council of the District of Columbia supportingpassage of the UDC DREAM Amendment Act of 2015. The bill would allow District residents,regardless of their federal immigration status, to pay in-state tuition rates and to receive local financialaid for attendance at any University of the District of Columbia (UDC) school or campus, provided thatthe resident meets certain graduation and residency requirements. If passed, thousands ofundocumented students would have the opportunity to advance their education and improve careeropportunities. The bill was approved by the Council, signed by the Mayor, and sent to Congress.

Comprehensive Immigration ReformOn October 7 and 31, 2016, HBA-DC sent letters to Congressional leaders in the Senate and theHouse of Representatives in support of legislation that helps achieve comprehensive immigrationreform. Consistent with our mission to promote equal justice for all Hispanics, HBA-DC supportsreform of our nation’s immigration laws and efforts to address our undocumented immigrantpopulation. The letters state that HBA-DC supports legislation that addresses twelve specific issues,including the fair and just treatment of children and adults while in custody, increased funds for ourimmigration courts to address current backlogs, and a program of earned adjustment to legal statusthat leads to citizenship for undocumented workers who are willing to fulfill reasonable requirements.

Naturalization CeremonyOn October 11, 2016, HBA-DC sponsored a Naturalization Ceremony held at the U.S. District Courtfor the District of Columbia. At the ceremony, 121 people from 51 different countries became U.S.Citizens. The Honorable Tanya S. Chutkan presided over the ceremony. HBA-DC President EdgarClass addressed the new U.S. citizens after administration of their oath. Among other things, thePresident called on the new citizens to become engaged with the community, speak up again injustice,not be afraid to stand up for the rights of others, and exercise the right to vote. After the ceremony,HBA-DC hosted a breakfast for the new citizens and their families and friends.

Advocacy and Community


HBA-DC Press ReleasesYou can view HBA-DC Press Releases at: http://www.hbadc.org/news/?id=11819

Did You Know?Did you know that each month HBA-DC spotlights an HBA-DC member on its website? Forinformation on nominating a member for the HBA-DC Member Spotlight, click here. Do you have anew job? Recently received an award or honor? Let us know by sending an email [email protected].

Passage of the Notario Fraud Bill

On December 8, 2016, HBA-DC commendedthe Council of the District of Columbia forpassing the Omnibus Public Safety andJustice Amendment Act of 2016 (previouslyknown as the “Immigration ServicesProtection Act of 2016”), which is designed tofight notario fraud and protect vulnerableimmigrant communities. Former HBA-DCPresident Fernando Rivero initiated thedrafting of the legislation, a draft of which waspresented to Attorney General Karl A.Racine’s Office of Consumer Protectionearlier this year.

In parts of Latin America, “notarios públicos,”which translates to “notaries public,” areauthorized to provide certain legal services.Some notarios have used the “notary public”title to hold themselves out as authorized toprovide immigration legal advice andservices. Immigrants have been defrauded ofhundreds or even thousands of dollars only tofind out they will not receive the results theywere promised and, in some cases, findthemselves in worse conditions than whenthey originally sought the services.

Among other things, the bill: (1) permits onlyattorneys or certain qualified individuals andorganizations under federal law to performimmigration services; (2) grants certainprotections and contractual rights toconsumers; (3) makes violations of the bill aviolation of the District’s Consumer Protectionlaws; and (4) grants the OAG enforcementremedies.

“HBA-DC is proud to have played animportant role on this bill, which will serve toprotect many Latinos in the District ofColumbia from notario fraud,” said HBA-DCPresident Edgar Class. “We thank AttorneyGeneral Racine and his consumer protectionstaff, the Council for Court Excellence’sNotario Fraud Identification and EnforcementWorking Group, and the Council of the Districtof Columbia for their leadership on thismatter, and urge Mayor Muriel Bowser to signthe bill.”

Note: Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the billinto law on January 6, 2017. The law wastransmitted to Congress on January 25, 2017.

Advocacy and Community (cont’d)


Leading Legal Teams: Lessons on Effective Practices

By Yolanda Ruisanchez Gruendel

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau ofCompetition recently undertook a project toidentify the practices that distinguish successfullead attorneys. Lead attorneys are attorneyswho lead investigative and litigation teams.Over one hundred participants were interviewedfor the project and asked to describe what madesuccessful lead attorneys good at their role.Their responses were then evaluated andsummarized. The attorneys who participated inthe effort had diverse backgrounds. Some hadbeen recently hired out of law school, whileothers were seasoned attorneys with years ofexperience in the Bureau. Participants alsoincluded attorneys who had worked in privatepractice such as law firms.

The interviews revealed a number of practicesthat distinguish the best lead attorneys. Ofthese, five practices were most frequently citedas key to their success:

• Delegation with 40% of total references;1

• Communication with 15% of total references;

• Inclusiveness with 14% of total references;

• Positive tone with 13% of total references; and

• Organization with 11% of total references.

Other practices that were cited included masteryof the substance (in this case antitrust law) with3% of total references and open-mindednesswith 1% of total references. The remainingbalance comprised a mix of practices, eachrepresenting less than 1% of total references.Notably, mastery of the subject matter rankedrelatively low compared to other practices.Although considered critical, subject matterexpertise was seen as a threshold requirementfor leading cases. One could not serve as alead attorney without it, but mastery of the

subject matter did not distinguish the mostsuccessful lead attorneys, according to thosesurveyed. The best lead attorneys demonstratedboth subject matter expertise and the practicesdescribed above. A second notable take-awaywas the consistency with which great leadattorneys engage in these practices. Thisconsistency allows teams to focus on the work,with fewer bottlenecks and distractions, andenhances the overall performance of teams.

Delegation

Consistently, great lead attorneys were seen asteam builders who facilitate the work of others.The transition from staff attorney to a lead role canoften be challenging because it is one of the firsttimes an individual relies on others to completework product. The lead attorney’s successtherefore depends on their ability to delegateeffectively. Among other things, effectivedelegation was seen to increase the overallproductivity of the team, accelerate staffdevelopment, and improve morale. While there isno formula for delegation, successful leadattorneys adopt similar practices. Theysystematically delegate substantive assignmentsand valued roles. They delegate responsibilitiesfairly and to the person’s skill level, with theirstrengths, weaknesses, interests, anddevelopment needs in mind. They give trueownership of tasks to their teammates, avoidingmicro-managing. At the same time, they set uptheir teammates for success by setting clearexpectations and deadlines, providing guidanceand support as needed, and giving useful and


Leading Legal Teams (cont’d)

timely feedback. And perhaps most importantly,successful lead attorneys delegate even morework as the team gets busier so that the leadattorney does not become the bottleneck.

Communication

A second practice of successful lead attorneys iscommunication. Attorneys interviewed for theproject identified three important areas – casedevelopment updates, next steps, and roles andresponsibilities -- that if communicated regularlyto the team yield better outcomes. Routineupdates about case developments and nextsteps help team members understand the biggerpicture and the context for their work. Sharinginformation about how cases are developed alsohelps prepare attorneys to manage their ownmatters. Discussing everyone’s roles andresponsibilities with everyone on the teamreduces duplication and facilitates coordinationof efforts. Interestingly, communication stylesdiffer significantly among successful leadattorneys. Some rely heavily on team meetings,while others use email and shared documents tocommunicate updates, next steps, and roles andresponsibilities. Even though it takes time,successful lead attorneys continue tocommunicate this information to the teamthroughout the case. They also typicallyincrease their rate of communication as teamsget larger and busier to ensure that everyoneknows where they are, where they are headed,and who is doing what as the workload andcomplexity increase.

Inclusiveness

In addition to delegating effectively and keepingeveryone informed, successful lead attorneysroutinely engage in a third practice: they involveeveryone on the team in developing the case.This not only improves the work product bysubjecting it to “stress tests”, but it alsoaccelerates the development of team membersby helping them to see how evidence and

theories are developed. In addition, participantsnoted that morale tends to run higher on teamswhere the lead attorney routinely includes the teamin case development, and this benefits the teambecause engaged attorneys tend to be moreproductive. Lead attorneys practice inclusivenessby regularly soliciting the views of all teammembers, listening to their input, and involvingeveryone in team discussions. Importantly,successful lead attorneys also share their ownthinking about the case. Teams find it helpful tohear the lead attorney’s rationale and respect alead attorney who is sufficiently confident toexpose their thinking and remain open to otherperspectives. Participants noted repeatedly thatsuccessful lead attorneys might arrive at a differentconclusion than the team, but they typically retainthe team’s support when they have been open andgenuinely considered the team’s input.

Positive Tone

The fourth practice identified by participants waspositive tone, a catchall category that refers to abasic understanding that the lead attorney sets thetone for the team, and a large part of this is theattitudes, emotions, and behaviors they model.The best lead attorneys mix confidence andhumility, acknowledging their own mistakes whenthey arise, which fosters an open and supportiveenvironment. Successful lead attorneys alsounderstand that their mood and how they engagecolleagues affects the team’s performance, so theymanage themselves in a way that reducesdistractions for the team. Among other things, theytreat everyone with respect and avoid taking theirfrustrations out on colleagues. In difficultsituations, they remain positive, calm, and focused,which tends to carry throughout the team. Theyview their role primarily as supporting andfacilitating the efforts of others, and they considerhelping individual team members to succeed to bean important part of their role. This shows up insmall and large decisions, including the work theychoose to take on, where they allocate their time,


Leading Legal Trends (cont’d)

and the recognition they freely give theirteammates. Participants explained their level ofcommitment and desire to put in the extra effortincreased when lead attorneys consistently set apositive tone on matters.

Organization

The last practice that successful lead attorneysengage in is organization. Notably, organizationtends to improve the quality of the work productby avoiding last minute rush jobs. It alsopromotes greater delegation because planningahead allows lead attorneys to assign work totheir less experienced colleagues who may needmore time to complete the work. First-time leadattorneys sometimes fall into the delegation trap,limiting the amount of work they delegate tocolleagues because there is no time to review it.This often leads to significant bottlenecks later inthe case when the workload increases. Byregularly planning ahead, lead attorneys canassign substantive responsibilities and expeditethe workflow. This allows them to focus more oftheir time on case strategy and other big pictureresponsibilities. Although lead attorneys havedifferent approaches, they typically follow thesame general practices. They anticipate anddelegate assignments well ahead of scheduleand help colleagues prioritize assignments.

Because they appreciate how much time it takes toorganize the work of others, they constantlymanage their own workload so that they do notbecome the bottleneck. At times, this meanstaking on less substantive work so that the leadattorney can expedite the work of others. Finally,they balance building consensus within the teamwith the need to commit to a course of action sothat the team has enough time to complete theirwork. Discussing theories and strategies with theteam is an important part of building consensus,but spending too much time on inclusiveness cansacrifice important timelines. Successful leadattorneys strike a balance between these twoimportant practices.

Identifying the practices of successful leadattorneys is a small investment that can generateopportunities for discussion and development.Rising lead attorneys may find these helpful asthey transition into their new roles. A number ofparticipants encouraged the “crawl before youwalk” approach to lead attorney development,allowing rising lead attorneys to take on smallerroles or cases while working closely with a mentorlead attorney who can provide regular and timelyfeedback. Leadership coaching, as well asmanagement support in the form of frequentcheck-ins and discussions about effectivepractices, can also improve outcomes.

Yolanda Ruisanchez Gruendel, JD, PCC, is the founder of Pause for Insight, LLC. For over 20 years,Yolanda served as an attorney and leader in the federal government. To address a need in herorganization, she began training and developing professionals and found this work highly rewarding. Shestarted coaching individuals as a way to help them improve their performance and navigate professionaland leadership transitions, not realizing it would lead eventually to her own career transition. She foundedPause for Insight to pursue her love of coaching and helping others thrive. Please contact Yolanda directlyat [email protected] or learn more about the coaching services she provides andwww.pauseforinsight.com.


New & Renewing Members

The success of HBA-DC in furthering its mission is made possible in significant part by member dues.HBA-DC thanks those members listed below who joined or renewed their membership during the thirdquarter of 2016.

Paola Aldrete RivasJames A. AliagaAriel ArduraPamela Arteaga MataJose E. ArveloJulian A. BaezXavier BakerBianca BarceloEric BarceloLiudmila BatistaDavid R. BernierMichael BildClaudia BottyMichelle BradshawSandra BraschiElizabeth M. BrionesEmily BryantAntonio CamachoFernando CampoamorMaria CardenasEdward CarlsonAlessandra CarozzaJennifer CastilloMaria D. CastroVincent CohenHector CoreaCarla CortavarriaChristopher A. CostaJoshua CouceJuan Cristobal CibieBlake CushingAnabelle Dahdah

Alfredo De La CruzLaura de las CasasEliseo de LeonMonica Del VillarDavid DiazDeidre DixelLillian A. ForeroCynthia C. GalvezGeorge A. GarciaRuben A. GarciaAnna M. GomezNeydyn S. GomezAlejandra GonzalezEdgar GonzalezJorge GonzalezMichael GonzalezRoberto J. GonzalezTamara GuillenZuraya HadleyAlexandria HallPaul B. HandyPaola C. HenryJames J. HidalgoSpeare HodgesGeorge HornedoAmanda IrwinTracey G. JacksonYoscaisa JorgeJamile KadreChris KyleIsaac LaudenslagerKristina Lauria

Maricela Lechuga Kimberly E. LeonMatthew I. LevineBrian C. LewisJennifer D. LlanoBurth G. LopezJose E. LugoSigna L. MahungCamille MarreroMichael MartinezJacquelynn MaysEmma McArthurLayla A. MedinaDavid D. MendesVictor MercadoKayla MooreRafael MorellIgnacio S. MorenoShelly MulkeyJulia NavarroReece NienstadtLucas NovaesCarlos N. ObandoClaudia OjedaJorge A. PadillaPedro PavonLisa PinoTatiana PinoAlexander PoonaiJeffrey PrietoIvan A. ProsperiVilmarys Quinones

Natasha QuirogaSam RamerLaura RazzuriJason A. RedingIvette ReyesRuben F. ReynaLourdes RinconDanielle RodriguezRaul RojoEstefania San JuanEsperanza SanchezNicola SanchezRolando R. SanchezJames J. Sandman(Lifetime Member)Jazzirelle SepulvedaCecilia R. ShowalterSiobhan SiacaLeticia SierraSofia SittersonNathalia SosaMaria D. SuarezMelody TemidaraJulia TimermanLaura D. TorreDarrell ValdezDiana C. Vall-lloberaMargarita VarelaVivianette VelazquezAdriana N. VelezCarlos M. VizcarraDominic Vorv


Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 DC Bar Candidates’ ReceptionK&L Gates, 1601 K Street, NW

Thursday, May 4, 2017Strategies for Addressing Implicit Bias for Female Attorneys of Color

Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, NW

Saturday, June 10, 2017HBA-DC Team for Lawyers Have Heart

Washington Harbor, Georgetown

Saturday, August 5, 2017Warrior Dash TeamMechanicsville, MD

Saturday, September 16, 2017Latina Leadership Academy

King and Spalding, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Friday, November 3, 2017Equal Justice Awards

Park Hyatt Hotel, 1201 24th Street, NW

See details and RSVP at www.hbadc.org

Make a Difference: Join an HBA-DC Committee!HBA-DC is dedicated to advancing Latinos in the legal profession, promoting equal justice for allHispanics, and promoting the professional development of Latino lawyers and students, among otherprinciples. HBA-DC encourages its members to make a difference by becoming active in one or morecommittees. If you would like to join a committee, please contact Leila Jade Levi, Vice President forInternal Affairs, at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting HBA-DC!

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Catherine Cone is a staff attorney for the Fair Housing Project of theWashington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and UrbanAffairs. She previously clerked for the Honorable Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Associate Judge for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.Catherine graduated from the American University WashingtonCollege of Law (WCL) in 2013 where she was a member of theAmerican University Law Review. Catherine served as Co-Chair ofthe HBA-DC’s Student Affairs Committee in 2016.

Each month, HBA-DC spotlights one of its members for his or her accomplishments in the legal professionand contributions to the organization’s mission. HBA-DC’s Membership Committee evaluates nominationsfor Member Spotlight. More details are available by contacting the Membership Committee [email protected] or on our website at www.hbadc.org.

Fall 2016 HBA-DC Member Spotlights

Jose Campos owns The Law Offices of Campos & Associates. Hispractice concentrates in immigration defense, traffic and criminaldefense, and civil litigation. He represents clients before both the U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the ImmigrationCourts, and before the Maryland Courts. Jose is active in the HBA-DCas co-chair of the Professional Development Committee.

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Fall 2016 Contributors

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