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H N B A . C 5
Situated in the northeaStern part of texaS, right on the
trinity river, dallaS SpreadS over an area of 997.10 Square
kilometerS and now haS a population of 1,316,350 people.
welcome lettersDiana S. Sen, HNBA President
Honorable Teresa Guerra Snelson and Christie M. Villarreal, Convention Co-Chairs
Benny Agosto, Jr., HNBA President-Elect
Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, HNBA Executive Director
David Maldonado, HNBA Region XII PresidentTarget Welcome Le tter
AT&T Welcome Letter
Walmart Welcome LetterDallas Bar Association Resolution
Texas State Senate Proclamation
Texas House of Representatives Resolution
list of annual convention committee memBers
HnBa leadersHip
lifetime memBers
HnBa past presidents
commissioners of tHe HnBa standing commission
on tHe status of latinas in tHe legal profession
HnBa legal fund
Honorary Host committee
in memoriam: uvaldo Herrera
career fair and exHiBitor list
agenda: scHedule of events
August 31, 2011 September 3, 2011
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youtH symposium
2011 legislative day & capital awards dinner
HnBa awards section
HNBA Latina and Latino Attorney of the Year Awards
HNBA Latina and Latino Judge of the Year AwardsHNBA Affiliate of the Year Award
HNBA Regional President of the Year Award
Law Student Organization of the Year
HNBA Corporate Partner of the Year Award
Presidential Award for Exceptional Service
HNBA Standing Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession Awards
HNBA Lifetime Achievement Award
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The history of Dallas begins back in 1839
when John Neely Bryan, a distinguished
lawyer born in Tennessee, came in the area of
todays Dallas. The lawyer, who had adventur-
ous spirit, was impressed by the desert lands
near the river. Bryan felt that this was an ideal
place for trade development. Back in 1841,
he purchased 640 acres of land, outlined a
20-street urban plan thus pitting the
foundations of the present-day city of Dallas.
Dallas has a legendary past that will always be
a thread woven into the citys rich and
colorful tapestry.
Dallas slogan Live Large. Think Big
describes the essence of a city that inspires
big ideas. This meaningful and confident
approach has resulted in world-class arts,
culture, architecture, business and more, which
are constantly changing the
appearance of the city.
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from
tHe HnBa
national
president
from
tH e
convention
co-cHairs
August 31, 2011
dear friends:
It is my real pleasure to welcome you to the Hispanic National Bar Associations
(HNBA) 36th Annual Convention and Third Judicial Summit, Forging the Future
Together. The next few days will provide exceptional CLE programming
and unmatched networking and professional development opportunities. We
immensely thank Judge Teresa Snelson and Christie Villarreal for their invaluable
leadership in organizing this amazing Convention, along with members of their
convention planning committee. We are particularly thankful to the Dallas Hispanic
Bar Association for hosting us. Without the generous suppor t of our sponsors, the
programming and services we provide to our membership would not be possible.
We are extremely grateful to you all and look forward to our continued partnership.
This convention is the culmination of a very rewarding year for me as your national
president. I thoroughly enjoyed working with such exceptional leaders throughout
the country as I visited every region and most of our affiliates in over 25 states.
This year, we continued to expand partnerships to benefit HNBA members and
the Hispanic community at large through our work with the National Hispanic
Leadership Agenda, LatinaStyle Inc., the American Bar Association (ABA) and
American Corporate Counsel, among others and launched a nationwide
mentor ing program We ramped up our advocacy work by signing on to various
amicus briefs against legislation such as SB1070 in Arizona, joint campaigns with
the ABA, and our first-ever comprehensive, interactive DREAM Campaig n. We
partnered with exceptional individuals and firms for Legislative Day, chaired by
Juan Carlos Benitez, the Mita Group and the Principal Strategy Group. In March,
we held an incredibly successful Mid-Year Corporate Counsel Conference
and National Moot Court Competition in New Orleans under the exceptional
leadership of Martha Castillo and Elia Diaz-Yaeger that even helped build a library
for Esperanza School, the only Latino charter school in the area.
Our signature Street Law en Espaol Program on Understanding Foreclosures
provided law students with the opportunity to work with lawyers and present
Know Your Rights Seminars on Mortgage Foreclosures throughout the country
to educate the community about foreclosure prevention. We launched successful
programs in Little Rock, Arkansas; Long Island, New York; Washington D.C.; Miami,
Florida; Santa Clara and San Francisco, California and have programs planned for
New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas.
It has been a true honor to lead the HNBA this year and to work with you all. We
were able to advance the HNBA because of our members, sponsors, volunteers
and staff and we look forward to continuing to forge the future together.
Sincerely,
Diana Sen
HNBA National President
August 31, 2011
dear colleagues and friends:
On behalf of the HNBA Convention Planning Committee, welcome to the
great state of Texas! We thank you for being here to attend the HNBAs 36th
Annual Convention. We are honored to host you in Dallas for a convention
that includes CLE programming with leading experts, General Counsel from
Fortune 100 companies, and first-of-its kind entertainment and venues at an
HNBA Convention. We are also proud to have important national figures join us
to address our membership, including U.S. Senator John Cornyn; Julian Castro,
Mayor of San Antonio; Napolitano Perez Robinson and the Honorable Jimmie
V. Reyna, the first Hispanic ever to sit on the Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit and past HNBA President.
We trust that you will enjoy the exceptional educational programming and
convention events to the fullest. Our intention is not only to provide quality
programming, but also to introduce you all to Dallas and to have you enjoy the
city with friends and family. With the Hispanic population of Texas at close to
40%, Dallas is the perfect setting to talk about forging the future together the
future of the legal profession and of the Hispanic community. As the nations
fastest growing ethnic group, the future of America is increasingly intertwined
with the future of the Hispanic community. Therefore, the HNBA and DHBAs
mission to develop Latinos in the legal profession is even more important. This
convention is pivotal to continuing to build that strong network of support.
For the past year we have had the privilege to work with HNBA National
President, Diana Sen, the Convention Planning Committee, and HNBA staff to
make this convention a success. For several years now we had enjoyed working
together and with the DHBA members who all collaborated to bring the HNBA
convention to Dallas. Its been a great adventure to work together and we thank
all of you for your enthusiasm, dedication, and tireless efforts to make this
convention a success.
Last but certainly not least, we want to thank the companies and law firms that
have supported our efforts and commend your generosity. Our important work
would not be possible without the active support of our sponsors. Thank you for
your continued partnership with the HNBA.
In closing, a warm welcome to all. Welcome to Dallas!
Sincerely,
forging thefuture
together
The Honorable Teresa Guerra Snelson
Convention Co-Chair
Christie M. Villarreal
Convention Co-Chair
welcome
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from
tHe HnBa
president-
elect
from
tHe HnBa
executive
director
August 31, 2011
amigos y colegas:
Bienvenidos! Welcome to our beautiful state of Texas and to the 36th HNBA
Annual Convention,Forging the Future Togetherhere in Dallas! As HNBA
President-elect and Texas resident, I am proud to have the HNBA convention
here in Dallas, bringing together our Texas affiliates as well as members and
sponsors from across the country. A special welcome to members from the
DHBA, we thank you for your hard work and for co-hosting this great event.
As a long-time HNBA member and sponsor, I know that you will obtain great
benefit from the top-notch CLE programming, exceptional speakers, and
one-of-a-kind social events this convention has to offer.
Thank you to all of our attendees and sponsors for making this great event
possible, and a heartfelt thank you to the Convention Chairs, Judge Teresa
Guerra Snelson and Christie M. Villarreal, the convention committee
members, and the HNBA national staff for all their hard work.
This year has held successes for the HNBA with effective membership
drives, numerous regional events, and we furthered our charitable and
education mission though the various HNBA Legal Education Fund
receptions and the first-ever HNBA Charity Tennis Tournament. The
Education Fund events not only provided the funds needed for scholarships
to the winners of the 16th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court
Competition, but also helped us establish and grow our presence in the state
of Florida. I look forward to continue the work that was begun this year, and
to further the success of the HNBA in the year to come as we Forge the Future
Together.
In the coming year, with the support of our sponsors, HNBA membership
can look forward to new educational initiatives, such as CLE Webinar series,
active sections and committees, increased panels and workshops hosted
by our regions, additional support to law students through expanded
scholarships by the HNBA Legal Education Fund, and adoption of charities
throughout the country to help children and the less fortunate, as we launch
The Year of the Advocate. I look forward to engaging all of you in all these
efforts, as expert panelists, sponsors, and volunteers. It has been a pleasure
to serve this year under the leadership of President Diana Sen, alongside an
exceptional board. Congratulations to those recently elected to the HNBA
Board of Governors, I look forward to serving with you and continuing our
important mission.
Sincerely,
Benny Agosto, Jr.
August 31, 2011
friends and colleagues:
Welcome to the HNBAs 36th Annual Convention! The HNBA is the only national
organization that brings together Hispanic legal professionals from across
the country, and provides services tailored exclusively to this population.
An example of such work has been the Promesa en el Derecho campaign, and
this years Street Law En Espaol program. Member services include: Advocacy
Unlike other bars, the HNBA is based in Washington, DC and has developed
a strong presence in the White House and in Congress. The HNBA is also a
member of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of
30 leading national Latino organizations that advocates as a block on specific
issues before the White House and Congress. Career Development - For law
students, new attorneys and seasoned attorneys, members have access to the
ever-growing HNBA career center online, and at our conferences. Over the next
few days, you will also have the unique opportunity offered by HNBA to learn
about career opportunities in the White House, Administration, and Federal
Government as part of the convention programming. Recognition - Only HNBA
members can nominate or be nominated for HNBA awards such as: the HNBA
Top Lawyers Under 40, and the Latina Commission Annual Award. Leadership
- Members can run for national office, thus serving their local communities
while developing their leadership through programs on a national scale. Law
Students - In addition to the mentorship and career development opportunities
at our events, law students can also enjoy scholarship opportunities and
fellowship opportunities through HNBA Programs. Other National Partnerships
- HNBA members enjoy a discounted ABA member rate, representation on a
national scale through NHLA, ability to participate as speakers and attendees at
LatinaStyle Inc. events focused on women in business, and joint programs with
organizations like the Association of Corporate Counsel, Minority Corporate
Counsel Association, and Justice at Stake, among others.
I trust that you will find the next few days full of exceptional educational
programming and memorable social events. I would like to thank the HNBA
Convention Co-Chairs for their leadership and support, the Convention
Committee members for all their hard work, and our Board of Governors for all
their support throughout the year. A special thank you to our sponsors, most of
whom are long-time partners of the HNBA Convention. You make our existence
and our important work possible. I extend a warm welcome to the incomingBoard of Governors and look forward to Forging the Future Together.
Sincerely,
Zuraya Tapia-Hadley
HNBA Executive Director
forging thefuture
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from david
maldonado,
HnBa region
xii president
August 31, 2011
welcome from tHe region president:
On behalf of HNBA and Region XII, welcome to the beautiful city of Dallas,
Texas for the 36th HNBA Annual Convention. Region XII, comprised of the
states of Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, specially welcomes you.
The Convention Co-Chairs, Judge Teresa Guerra Snelson and Christie M.
Villarreal, along with the intrepid members on their Convention committee
have done a tremendous job of preparing a unique and educational event
for you. The excitement enjoyed by the Dallas members who successfully
campaigned to bring this Convention to Texas has spread to their efforts in
creating an enjoyable event for all. A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors,
without whom we could not stage this important event. We are proud to
offer quality educational programming, a comprehensive career fair, and
outstanding networking opportunities that will also allow you to enjoy some
Texas hospitality. Welcome to Dallas! We are proud to host you.
David J. Maldonado
HNBA Region XII President
August 31, 2011
once again, target is proud to partner witH tHe Hispanic
national Bar association as a gold sponsor of tHe HnBa
2011 annual convention.
Because we believe so strongly that our team is our competitive advantage,
we began calling our employees team members in 1989 as a sign of our
commitment. That philosophy is one of the reasons Target has become not
just a place to earn a paycheck, but a place to grow, learn, be challenged,
have fun and make a difference. One of our core values is fostering an
inclusive culture, which ensures that our workforce reflects the communities
we serve. We seek out differences because having a diverse, multifaceted
team lets us put the best talent to work on our business.
Target has benefited from our HNBA partnership through the recruiting
of diverse talent, and through the top-notch development opportunities
made available to our team mem bers. Specifically, Targets attorn eys have
built strong relationships with the HNBA over the past few years and are
actively involved in building this important partnership. We continue to
support events like these because of the sheer energy they generate by
bringing together people from all walks of life, celebrating achievements and
providing key learning opportunities.
Best wishes for a successful and enriching convention.
Sincerely,
Tim Baer
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Target
from
tim Baer,
target
forging thefuture
togetherwelcome
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August 31, 2011
welcome to dallas and tHe great state of texas!
I am pleased to say that Walmart and the HNBA have been Forging the
Future Together for more than a decade. As a multi-year, Platinum Sponsor
we are proud of our affiliation with the HNBA and our common vision of
developing leaders in the legal profession and beyond. Consistent with our
corporate culture our involvement helps those who benefit from the various
HNBA programs live better.
Our attorneys active participation with the HNBA has always been of upmost
importance to us, and we are pleased to once again have a large number of
attorneys attending this years convention. We consider this event one of the
highlights of our year, and we look forward to visiting with you during our
time together.
Walmart believes that diversity and inclusion are key to a sustainable
business model that embraces and respects differences, enhances the
development of our associates, and helps us better understand and meet the
needs of our customers. The tremendous growth of the Hispanic population
as reflected in the recent census confirms that we must continue to recruit,
retain, and develop associates from all backgrounds to help us move forward
as a global company. Through our relationships with organizations like the
HNBA, we are keeping our commitment to be responsive to the communities
we serve throughout the world.
Congratulations to you all on the occasion of the Hispanic National Bar
Associations 36th Annual Convention. We are excited to be here to forge the
future together.
Samuel Reeves
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Walmart U.S.
from
wayne watts,
at&t
from samuel
reeves,
walmart
forging thefuture
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senate of
tHe state
of texas
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from tHe
dallas Bar
association
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from tHe
state of texas
House of
representatives
forging thefuture
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Eduardo S. Espinosa,
Chair, K&L Gates
Arturo Errisuriz,
Assistant Dean forCareer Services,Texas WesleyanUniversity Schoolof Law
Diego E.
Gomez-Cornejo,
K&L Gates
Leticia Padilla Morales,
Martineau King, PLLC
Cynthia Villanueva,
Liberty Mutual
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P R O G R M M I N G
Ruben DeLeon,
Chair, DeLeon LawGroup
Jaime Jim Taronji. Jr.,
U.S. Federal TradeCommission
Brianna Hinojosa-
Flores,
Research in Motion
David G. Cabrales,
Locke Lord Bissell& Liddell LLP
Luis Gallegos,
U.S. Federal TradeCommission
Michael Massiatte,
Denbury Resources Inc
Rudy Rodriguez, Jr.,
Gruber Hurst JohansenHail Shank, LLP
Zaira Garca Khan,
Law Student
M R k T I N G
& P R O G R M
C O M M I T T
Paula M. Rosales
Aldana, Chair,
Dallas County DistrictAttorneys Office
Amanda Arizola,
Co-Chair,
MBA, MHSM, AkinGump Strauss Hauer& Feld LLP
Dallas Convention
Visitors Bureau
Ashley Merren-
Thomann, Merren Law
David Gonzales,
Henley & Henley, P.C.,and Adobe Title, L.L.C.
Mundo de la Fuente,
Liechty &McGinnis, LLP
Clarissa Trevino,JD
Edgar A. Morales,
Vinson & Elkins LLP
F I N N C
C O M M I T T
Jaime Ramon, Chair,
K&L Gates
Maria Fernandez,
IBM
Alan Dorantes,
AT&T
Michelle Mendez,
Hunton & Williams
Carlos Morales,
Friedman & Feiger, LLP
Robert Estrada,
Estrada Hinojosa
Rosario Heppe,
Fluor
G C O M M I T T
Monica Lira, Chair,
The Lira Law Firm,PLLC
Tessy Ortiz,
Ortiz Law Firm
Claudia Guerrero
Roco Cristina Garca,
Perkins Coie LLP
Celina M. Orr,
Carstens & CahoonLLP
k Y N O T
P k R
C O M M I T T
John Anderson,
Co-Chair,Alston & Bird
Henry Talavera,
Co-Chair, Hunton& Williams
Sergio Oehninger,
Hunton & Williams
Jaime Jim Taronji. Jr.,
U.S. Federal TradeCommission
YO UT H Y MP O IU M
Jose Ortiz, Co-Chair,
U.S. Departmentof Education
Juliette Gallegos,
Co-Chair,Gardere, Wynne,Sewell LLP
Steve Gonzales, Esq.,
Attorney at Law
Florentino A. Ramirez,
Ramirez & Associates
Sarah Saldana,
Office of the U.S.Attorney for theNorthern Districtof Texas
Victoria Neave,
Weil, Gotshal &Manges, LLP
W T U D N T
P R O G R M M I N G
C O M M I T T
Arturo Errisuriz, Chair,
Assistant Dean forCareer Services, TexasWesleyan UniversitySchool of Law
Rebecca Garza
Greenan, Directorof Public ServicePrograms, SMUDedman School of Law
Cynthia E. Hall,
Director of Systemsand External Affairs,UNT System, Office ofthe Chancellor
Leticia Padilla-Morales,
Martineau King, PLLC
O C I
C O M M I T T
Nellie Gomez
Hooper, Chair,
Blanscet SutherlandHooper & Hale, LLP
Manuel G. Berrelez,
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Yolanda Cornejo
Garcia,
Weil, Gotshal &Manges LLP
Alfonso J. Herrera,
Herrera & Associates
Robbie Partida-Kipness,
The Kipness LawFirm, P.C.
Michele Wong Krause,
The Wong KrauseLaw Firm
Yvette Ostolaza,
Weil, Gotshal &Manges LLP
Rodolfo Rudy
Segura Jr.,
McCall, Parkhurst& Horton LLP
C O M M I I O N
O N T H T T U
O F T I N I N
T H G
P R O F I O N
I I O N T O
P N N I N G
C O M M I T T
Adrienne Dominguez
Thompson & Knight LL
Karen Salas-Morales,
K&L Gates
Mercedes M. Sellek,
Abadin Cook
Monica M. MacGrego
Alvarez & MarsalDispute Analysis andForensic Services LLC
Carrie F. Ricci,
Departmentof Defense
M I D - Y R /
T T W I D
R C P T I O N
C O M M I T T
David Cabrales,
Locke Lord Bissell& Liddell LLP
Greg Hidalgo,
K&L Gates LLP
John V. Trevino, Jr.,
American Airlines
V O U N T R
Monica Adriano
Preston L. Jones
Celsa Rodriguez-Story
C O N V N T I O N
C O - C H I R
Hon. Teresa Guerra
Snelson,AssociateJudge, Dallas CivilDistrict Court
Christie M. Villarreal,
AT&T
W R D
C O M M I T T
Hilda Galvan, Chair,
Jones Day
Sean A. Andrade,
Baute,Crochetiere,& Maloney
Josefina Fernandez
McEvoy, NJ CapitalAdvisors
Sylvia Torres-Guillen,
Office of the Federal
Public Defender forthe Central District ofCalifornia, Los Angeles
Hon. Teresa Guerra
Snelson,AssociateJudge, Dallas CivilDistrict Court
Christie M. Villarreal,
AT&T
Diana Sen,
HNBA President
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FORGING THEFUTURE
TOGETHER
HNBALEAdERSHIP
** For a complete listing of the HNBA Board of Governors,
please see http://www.hnba.com/about/board-leadership/
N T I O N P R I D N T
Diana Sen,
Senior Counsel Of Latino
Justice PRLDEF
P R I D N T - C T :Benny Agosto, Jr.,
Partner,Abraham, Watkins, Nichols,
Sorrels, Agosto & Friend
V I C P R I D N T O F C T I O N
N D CO MM IT T :
Peter M. Reyes, Jr.,
Senior Attorney For Intellectual
Property, Cargill, Inc.
V I C P R I D N T O F
x T R N F F I R :
Claudine Martinez,
Vice President and General Counsel,
MCT Industries, Inc.
V I C P R I D N T
O F M M B R H I P :
Liz Lopez,
Counsel, Barnes & Thornburg
V I C P R I D N T O F P R O G R M :
Sean Andrade,
Partner, Baute, Crochetiere & Maloney
V I C P R I D N T O F R G I O N
N D F FI I T :
Ricardo Aponte Parsi,
Partner And Founder,
Aponte Parsi Law Offices
C R T R Y :
Cynthia Mares,
Regulatory Counsel,
Colorado Supreme Court OARC
T R U R R :Jorge Barcelo,
CCI Control Components Inc.
G N R C O U N :
Xavier Romeu,
New York, NY
I M M D I T P T P R I D N T :
Romn D. Hernndez,
Partner, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
W T U D N T
D I V I I O N P R I D N T :
Edward Carlson,
The University of Iowa
College of Law
Benny Agosto, Jr.
Darlene Aguilar
Filiberto Agusti
Daniel Alonso
Lillian Apodaca
Lester Aponte
Mari Carmen AponteRicardo Aponte-Parsi
Violetta Argueta
Geraldine Armendariz
Lorenzo Arredondo
Elena Asturias
Maria Asturias
Baltazar Baca
Raul Bencomo
Brigida Benitez
Juan Benitez
Alejandro Bertoldo
Ana-Mita Betancourt
Brad Billinger
Suzanne Bolanos
Al Borvice
Luis Burgos
Yuri Calderon
William Callejo
Adelfa Callejo
Grissele Camacho
Gabriel Carrera
David Carrillo
Gilbert Casellas
Alfredo Castellanos
Nelson Castillo
Richard Castillo
Carlos Castro
Clarissa Cerda
Hugo Chaviano
Ramon Cintron
Ezekiel Cortez
Otto De Cordoba
Ariana Cox
Evelyn Cruz Sroufe
Gonzalo Curiel
Colin da Silva Vint
Ruben De LeonPriscilla Delgado Argeris
Timothy Delgado
Manuel Del Valle
Kevin Diaz
Richard E. Dominguez
Victoria Espinel
Zulima Faber
John David Ferrer
Carmen Flores
Juan Flores Vasquez
David Fredick Gomez
Jose Fuentes
Corey Fulton
Jose Gaitan
Daniel Gandara
Arthur Garcia
Juan Garcia
Sergio Garcia
Angel Gomez
Richard Gonzales
Javier Gonzales-Sfeir
Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
Richard Graffam
Peter Guerrero
Rafael Guillermety
Paul Gutierrez
Mary Hernandez
John Huerta
Juan Carlos Iturregui
Georgia Jacquez Lewis
Ur Jaddou
Carolina Jiron
Manfredo E. Lespier
Hector Lombana
Andres W. Lopez
Anthony Lucero
Diana LopezReuben Lucero
Phillip Martinez
Jose Vivaldi Martinez
Jacqueline Mccain
Francisco Medina
John Mendez
Robert Mendez
Lino Mendiola
Diana Montes
Joseph Morales
Ricardo Moran
Maritza Munich
Peter Muniz
Liza Murcia
Yvette Murphy
Michael Olivas
William K. Olivier
David Orta
Joseph Ortego
Carlos Ortiz
Mauricio Paez
ELizabeth Palacios
R. Samuel Paz
Eloy Peral
Daniel Perez
Luis Perez
Gema Pinon
Chips Portales
Miguel Pozo
Enrique Ramirez
Suzanne Ramos
Cruz Reynoso
Michael Rivera
Armando Rodriguez-Feo
Hugo Rodriguez
Javier Rodriguez
Marisol RojoAlejandro Roman
Alberto Ruisanchez
Lourdes Santiago
Rafael Santiago
Sarah Saucedo
Diana S. Sen
Michael Sillyman
Salvador Simao
Carlos Singh
Roberta Sistos
Charles Z. Smith
Donato Tapia
Raul Tapia
Albert F. Tellechea
Carlos Tellez Rodriguez
Victor Torres
James Trujillo
Kenneth Trujillo
Alan Varela
Philip Vasquez
Gregory D. Vega
Alice Velazquez-Aponte
Fred Vialet, Jr.
Daniel Vielleville
Maria Villa
Oscar Villarreal
Mauricio Vivero
Abraham Wise
Gloria Ybarra
Julio Zapata
I F T I M M M B R H N B D R H I P
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FORGING THEFUTURE
TOGETHERugust 31 Septeer 3, 2011b 36th nnual convention 2011
HNBALEAdERSHIP
C O M M I I O N R O F T H H N B T N D I N G C O M M I I O N O N T H
T T U O F T I N I N T H G P R O F I O NMario G. Obledo,
FOUNDER, 1972-1977, Sacramento, CA
John Roy Castillo,
1980-1981, Lansin, MI
Robert Maes,
1981-1982, Denver, CO
Lorezno Arredondo,
1982-1983, Denver, CO
Mari Carmen Aponte,
1983-1984, Washington, DC
Gilbert F. Casellas,
1984-1985, Washington DC
Robert Mendez,
1985-1986, Hollywood, CA
William Mendez,
1986-1987, New York, NY
Michael Martinez,
1988-1989, Miami, FL
Jimmy Gurule,
1989-1990, New Haven, CT
Robert J. Ruiz,
1990-1991, Chicago, IL
Dolores Atencio,
1991-1992, Denver, CO
Carlos Ortiz,
1992-1993, Secaucus, NJ
Wilfredo Caraballo,1993-1994, Newark, NJ
Mary T. Hernandez,
1994-1995, San Francisco, CA
Jose Gaitan,
1995-1996, Seattle, WA
Hugo Chaviano,
1996-1997, Chicago, IL
Gregory Vega,
1997-1998, San Diego, CA
Lillian Apodaca,
1998-1999, Albuquerque, NM
Alice Velazquez,
1999-2000, Bayamon, Puero Rico
Rafael Santiago,
2000-2001, Hartford, CT
Angel G. Gomez,
2001-2002, Chicago, IL
Duard M. Bradshaw,
2002-2003, Akron, OH
Carlos Singh,
2003-2004, San Jose, CA
Alan Varela,
2004-2005, Santa Fe, NM
Nelson A. Castillo,
2005-2006, Roslyn Heights, NY
Jimmie V. Reyna,
2006-2007, Washington, DC
Victor M. Marquez,
2007-2008, San Francisco, CA
Ramona E. Romero,2008-2009, Wilmington, DE
Romn D. Hernndez
2009-2010, Portland, OR
Commission
Co-ChairsJosefina
Fernandez Mcevoy,Managing Director -
NJ Capital Advisors, LLC
Los Angeles, California
ylvia Torres-Guillen,Assistant Federal Public
Defender, Office the
Federal Public Defender,Los Angeles, California
Commissioners-ife-ong
ppointments
illian podaca,(1998-99)Bingham Hurst & Apodaca
Albuquerque, New Mexico
mbassador
Mari Carmen
ponte, (1984-1985)(ex-officio member)El Salvador
Washington, D.C.
Dolores . tencio,(1991-1992)Partner - GCR, LLP
Denver, Colorado
Mary T. Hernandez,(1994-95)Founding Partner-GCR, LLP
San Francisco, California
Ramona Romero,(2008-09) (ex-officio member)General Counsel, United
States Department of
Agriculture,Washington, D.C.
lice Velasquez,(1999-2000)
Law Office of Alice VelasquezSan Juan, Puerto Rico
ppointed
CommissionersNitza Vila grait,Senior Attorney
MicroSoft
Redmond, Washington
ilvia rgueta,Legal Aid Foundation
of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
karina yala-Bermejo,General Counsel, Metropolitan
Family Services
Chicago, Illinois
drienne Domingu ez,Of Counsel
Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, Texas
Rosie M. Gonzales,Principal
Law Office of Rosie Gonzales
San Antonio, Texas
Monica Macgregor,Alvarez and Marsal
Washington, D.C.
Professor Melinda
Molina,Assistant Professor, Capital
University Law School
Columbus, Ohio
Carrie F. Ricci,LTC, U.S. Army, Retired
Assistant General Counsel
US Department of DefenseEducation Activity
Washington, D.C.
Professor Jenny Rivera,CUNY Law SchoolFlushing, New York
neida Roman,Principal
Law Office of Eneida RomanBoston, Massachusetts
karen alas- Morales,PartnerK&L Gates
Miami, Florida
Mercedes M. elle,PartnerAbadin Cook
Miami, Florida
H N B P T P R I D N T
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HNBA LEGALEdUCATION FUNdboard f Diretors
THE HNBA LEGAL EdUCATION FUNd (THE FUNd), INCORPO-
RATEd IN APRIL 2010, IS AN INdEPENdENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT,
CHARITABLE ANd EdUCATIONAL ORGANIzATION dEdICATEd
TO PROMOTING ANd FACILITATING EdUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
THE FUNd ExPOSES UNdERREPRESENTEd STUdENTS ANd
PROFESSIONALS TO THE BENEFITS ANd OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE LEGAL PROFESSION By PROVIdING SCHOLARSHIP ANd
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INdIVIdUALS FROM UNdERREPRE-SENTEd COMMUNITIES TO PURSUE LEGAL CAREERS, ANd SUP-
PORTING THE CHARITABLE ANd EdUCATION MISSION OF THE
HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (HNBA). THE FUNd IS
BASEd IN WASHINGTON, d.C., ANd IS THE ONLy IRS SECTION
501(C)(3) CHARITABLE FOUNdATION WHICH SUPPORTS HNBA
CHARITABLE ANd EdUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
The Honorable Patricia A. Madrid,Former Attorney General of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Honorable Lorenzo Arredondo (Ret.),Lake Circuit Court, Crown Point, Indiana
Josena Fernandez McEvoy,Managing Member, NJ Capital Advisors, LLC, Los Angeles, California
The Honorable Alberto Gonzales,Former United States Attorney General, Lubbock, Texas
Mark Gallegos,Gallegos & Associates, Former HNBA National President, Miami, Florida
Susan Santana,Assistant Vice President, Federal Relations, AT&T, Washington, D.C.
The Honorable Catherine Torres-Stahl,Gonzales & Torres-Stahl, Attorneys at Law, San Antonio, Texas
Francisco Frank Angones,Angones, McClure & Garcia, P.A., Past President Florida BarAssociation, Miami, Florida
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For more information about The Fund, including information on how to make atax-deductible contribution, please visit its website: www.hnbafund.com.
PresidentRomn D. Hernndez
SecretaryBenny Agosto, Jr.
TreasurerOmar Vargas
ShareholderSchwabe, Williamson& Wyatt, P.C.Portland, Oregon
Abraham, Watkins,Nichols, Sorrels,
Agosto & FriendHouston, Texas
Director, GlobalPolicy & Governmental AffairsPepsiCo, Washington, D.C.
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HNBALEAdERSHIP
T H H N B C O N V N T I O N P N N I N G C O M M I T T N D T H D H B
R PR OU D TO N NO UN C TH T TH HO NO R RY HO T CO MM IT T
W C OM TH HN B TO D , T x .
T H H O N O R R Y H O T C O M M I T T I C O M P R I D O F :
U.S. Senator John Cornyn
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Representative Roberto Alonzo
Representative Rafael Anchia
District Attorney Craig Watkins
City of Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings
D. Wayne Watts,
Sr. Exec. Vice President andGeneral Counsel, AT&T
Gary Kennedy,
Sr. Vice President andGeneral Counsel, American Airlines
Carlos M. Hernandez,
Senior Vice President andChief Legal Officer, Fluor Corporation
Jeff Gearhart,
Executive Vice President, andGeneral Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Nina Vaca-Humrichouse,
Chairman, United States HispanicChamber of Commerce; CEO,Pinnacle Technical Resources
David L. Gonzales,
President and CEO, Greater DallasHispanic Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Elba Garcia,Dallas County Commissioner
Pauline Medrano
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Jerry Allen,
City of Dallas Council MemberDelia D. Jasso,
City of Dallas Council Member
Dean John Attanasio,
SMU Dedman School of Law
Dr. Frederic White,
Dean and Professor of Law, TexasWesleyan University School of Law
Lee Jackson,
Chancellor, Universityof North Texas System
Barry Sorrels,
President, Dallas Bar Association
Penny Blackwell,
President, Dallas Associationof Young Lawyers
Eric C. Blue,
President, JL Turner Legal Association
Kristina Krisi Kastl,
President, Dallas Women LawyersAssociation
Eunice Kim Nakamura,
President, Dallas Asian
American Bar Association
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Uvaldo Herrera was born in Pinos Altos, an isolated village
in the desert of Durango, Mexico. He came to the United States
when he was 11 years old, speaking only Spanish. He later
mastered not only the English language, but became a lawyer
and leader in the legal profession and had positive impact
on the lives of many law students, lawyers, and on the
development of U.S. law. After growing up in the Chicago area,
Uvaldo graduated from the University of Illinois and the
DePaul University College of Law.
In 1998, he j oined the corporate legal department of
State Farm Insurance Company, where he served in a variety of
positions. Uvaldo gave of his time and talents throughout his
life to a multitude of organizations. The HNBA is
incredibly blessed that it was one of the many organizations
Uvaldo granted his time and efforts. Uvaldo served with
distinction on the Board of Governors of the Hispanic National
Bar Association for over a decade. He was elected HNBA Vice
President of Programs and served as the
HNBAs General Counsel.
In recognition of his leadership, dedication, and service to law
students and the law, the Hispanic National Bar Association
named its celebrated national moot court competition, the
Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. The Hon.
Jimmie V. Reyna, an HNBA Past President and current Circuit
Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit,
noted, With Uvaldos passing, we who had the privilege of
working with him have lost a dear friend, the legal profession
has lost a great leader, and America has lost a contributor
whose positive influence will endure beyond generations to
come. Uvaldo was well known for his clever wit, calm demean-
or, and gentle and powerful inner strength. He is survived by his
wife, their daughter, Isabela, and his two sons, Brent and Bre.
July 19, 195
August 21, 2
n memorIAmuvAldo HerrerA
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eventsschedule August 31 September 3, 2011
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Hewlett Packard
Verizon
Alston & Bird
Bowman & Brooke LLPFoley & Lardner LLP
Hunton Williams
K&L Gates
Littler Mendelson
McGuire Woods LLP
Patton Boggs LLP
Perkins Coie LLP
Simpson Thacher & BartlettSquire Sanders
Department of Justice
Federal Public Defender
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Trade Commission
JAG Corps, U.S. Army
NAVY/JAG Corps
Office of General Counsel
CAREER fAiR:
United We DREAM
General Motors
American Bar Association
Dallas Casa
SMU
Exponent
Stratos Legal
Department of Justice
Cargill
Lowenstein Sandler PC
Target
AT&T
Walmart
American Bar Association
EXHiBiTORS:
COnTinuing lEgAl EduCATiOn
We are pleased to offer opportunities to earn continuing legal educationcredits for your attendance at the HNBAs 2011 Annual Convention.
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U.S. Department of State- Bureau of InternationalNarcotics & Law Affairs
Office of the Comptroller ofthe Currency
United States Air ForceJAG Corps Recruiting
Federal Deposit InsuranceCorp (FDIC)
American Associationfor Justice
Securities and ExchangeCommission
New York County DistrictAttorneys Office
Southern MethodistUniversity
Minority Corporate CounselAssociation
2012 Tennis & GolfTournament
2012 Mid Year CorporateCounsel Conference
2012 Annual Convention,Seattle, WA
Look for the Be the March Foundation booth to learn more about registering to be a bone marrow donor. Theneed for potential donors of Hispanic and mixed-ethnicity backgrounds is immense. You could be the match thatsaves the life of a patient with leukemia, lymphoma, or a number of other blood disorders. For more information, goto www.bethematch.org or stop by the Be the March booth in the exhibit hall.
caReeR FaIR andexhIbItOR lIst
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
REgiSTRATiOn HOuRS
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dAllAS BAR ASSOCiATiOn RECEpTiOn fOR HnBA BOARd Of gOvERnORS And dAllAS HiSpAniC BAR
ASSOCiATiOn By y
LocAtion: Bel Mas & Pavl2101 Rss AveueDallas, texas 75201
WElCOmE RECEpTiOn
LocAtion: nema Marus1618 Ma SreeDallas, texas 75201
WELcoME REMARKS:Mke Rawlgs, Mar f c f Dallas
KEynotE REMARKS:the Hrable thmas E. Perez, Asssa Are Geeral fr he cvl Rghs Dvs,U.S. Deparme f Juse
Awards: HnBA Affiliate orgaizati f the year ad HnBA Regial Presidet f the year
Registration Hours:LocAtion: Le Sar Fer
Exhibit Hall HoursLocAtion: Le Sar Fer
plEnARy BREAkfAST:
LocAtion: Le Sar BallrmConsumer Protection
MoDERAtoR:Rber Esrada, Ser Maagg Drer, Esrada Hjsa ivesme Bakers
PAnEL:Her Balderas, new Mex Sae Audrthe Hrable Edh Ramrez, cmmsser, Federal trade cmmssna Vaa - Humrhuse, charma ad cEo, Pale
KEynotE REMARKS:the Hrable Jae napla, U.S. Serear f Hmelad Seur
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How the New Federal Health Care Law Will Affect theBusiness CommunityThis panel will discuss the legal aspects of the new f ederal health care legislationand its impact on businesses.
MoDERAtoR:Ma P. navarr, Assae Prfessr, thmas M. cle Law Shl
PAnEL :naha crez, Asssa Prfessr f Law, Suher Mehds Uvers DedmaShl f LawPeer D. R, Speal cusel, Shwabe Wllams & WaJula Rvera, Brw Mcarrll
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Business Bankruptcy Issues for Non-Bankruptcy LawyersThis panel will address various basic bankruptcy related topics for the non-bankruptcy lawyerincluding consideration in anticipation of a bankruptcy filing, the key parties in bankruptcy casethe automatic stay, the claims allowance process, the plan confirmation process, and thedistinctions between adversary proceedings and contested matters.
MoDERAtoR:the Hrable Mauel Leal (Re.) Frmer U.S. Bakrup Judge, S.D. texas, urrelPrfessr f Law, thurgd Marshall Shl f Law a texas Suher Uvers,Hus, texas
PAnEL:omar Alaz, BakerBs, LLP, Dallas, texasylada crej Gara, Parer, Wel Gshal & Mages LLP, Dallas, texasJm Leshaw, Parer, Greeberg traurg LLP, Mam, FlrdaVr Vllaplaa, Parer,Fle Larder LLP, Sa Deg, calfra
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LocAtion: Le Sar A3The Successful Lawyers Playbook: How to Leverage YourStrengths to Flourish in Work and LifeThis interactive presentation shows you how to craft a career plan by setting meaningful goalsand leveraging your strengths to gain the skills necessary to reach them. You will also learnhow to use the latest research on work engagement, positive psychology and neurobiology toincrease your levels of overall well being and success in life and work, so you dont burn outalong the way. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to access their uniquestrengths profile, and how to use this profile to create a more successful career and a healthier,happier life.
PRESEntER:cd Pladzewz, Fudg member f Prfessial Develpmet Perspetives, adPrfessal cerfed cah (Pcc)
9:30 10:30 a.m.
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Human Trafficking: 21st Century SlaveryHuman trafficking and sex trafficking have often been referred to as modern day slavery. Thevictims of these heinous crimes are typically immigrants, women, and children. While innocenceand trust cannot be restored to those who are abused and exploited, this panel will discuss thechallenges of investigating and prosecuting these cases, recurring victim-witness issues, andthe tools available to federal and state law enforcement to ensure that justice is done.
MoDERAtoR:Barbara A. Marez, Asssa U.S. Are ad chef f Speal Prseus Se,Ued Saes Ares offe fr he Suher Dsr f Flrda
PAnEL:the Hrable Lus c. deBaa, Ambassadr-A-Large, offe Mr ad cmbatraffkg Perss, U.S. Deparme f Saethe Hrable Wfred A. Ferrer, U.S. Are, Suher Dsr f Flrdathe Hrable thmas E. Perez, Asssa Are Geeral fr he cvl Rghs Dvs,U.S. Deparme f JuseMara Sahez-Gage, Asssa Are Geeral, offe f he new Mex AreGeeral, ad Drer f he Brder Vlee Dvs
BuSinESS TRACk:
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Securities Law DevelopmentsThere have been significant developments in the area of securities law. This panel will discussthe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and the i mplementingregulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, amongst other topics.
MoDERAtoR:Para Vllarreal, Parer-i-charge, Jes Da, Dallas, texas
PAnEL:Eduard S. Espsa, Parer, K&L Gaes LLPSarah Saldaa, Depu crmal chef, U.S. Ares offe fr he nrher Dsrf texas; nmaed b Presde obama be he U.S. Are fr he nrherDsr f texas, awag Seae frma.
diSpuTE RESOluTiOn/liTigATiOn TRACk:LocAtion: Le Sar A2
Litigation/ral Advocacy Panel
MoDERAtoR:Lsa Blue Bar
PAnEL:Laurel Bellws, Prpal, the Bellws Law Grup, P.c.ophela cama, Parer, Susma Gdfre LLPthe Hrable Eva Guzma, Juse, texas Sae Supreme cur
10:45 11:45 a.m.
12:00 1:30 p.m.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
1:45 2:45 p.m.
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ut of the Shadows: Immigration Issues for the LatinoLGBT CommunityThis panel discussion will discuss the legal context that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and TransgenderLatino immigrants have to navigate. From the rights of bi-national same sex couples to accessto family reunifications options to workplace protections against discrimination for LGBT immi-grants, to the rights of LGBT immigrant detainees, this workshop will discuss the current state ofthe law and recent developments, new advocacy campaigns, and potential options for relief forLGBT Latino immigrants.
MoDERAtoR:
Keeh Up, Supervsg Are, Lambda Legal, Suh ceral Regal offe
PAnEL:Marha Gzalez, Saff Are, Huma Rghs iaveiv Espza-Madrgal, Saff Are, Lambda LegalJh nehma, Parer, Kae & nehma LLPDa trres, Saff Are, calfra Rural Legal Asssae; naal ceer fr LesbaRghs
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Prosecution, Ethics and the ediaThe purpose of this course is to prepare prosecutors on what their ethical responsibilities arein dealing with the media with respect to any of their cases. High profile cases and the specialissues that arise will be discussed. Also, the proper balance between the publics right to knowand the confidentiality of a case will be covered. Additionally, the panel will discuss effectiveways of utilizing the media to communicate the prosecutions role and providing the public withuseful information while still complying with ethical obligations.
MoDERAtoR:Lemuel L. Marez, 13h Judal Dsr Are, R Rah, new Mex
PAnEL:clauda casr, Asssa Sae Are, ck cu, illsMhael A. Rams, Dsr Are, Sa Berard cu, calfraHer R. Valdez, Supervsg Depu Dsr Are, Sadval cu, new Mex
HnBA COmmiSSiOn On THE STATuS Of lATinAS in THE lEgAl pROfESSiOn
THiRd AnnuAl AWARdS lunCHEOn
LocAtion: Le Sar Ballrm
KEynotE REMARKS:Slva Medez, cvl Rghs Avs
Awards: Latia Attre f the year, Lati Attre f the year, ad 2011 Latiacmmissi Award
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This program will focus on issues that are critical to the boards of directors and themanagement of public companies, such as the SECs new regulations on shareholderproposals and whistleblower protection. It will also cover issues relating to executivecompensation and shareholder voting on executive compensation.
MoDERAtoR:Gerge Muz, Prpal, Muz Grup, Frmer Asssa Serear ad chef Faaloffer U.S. treasur Deparme
PAnEL:the Hrable nels A. Daz, Frmer Judge f he Phladelpha cur f cmmPleas; Parer, Dlwrh Paxs LLPPabl Sheder, crbug Edr, La Leaders MagazeMar R. trev, c-Maagg Parer, Exeuve cmpesa & Beefs PraeGrup, Sullva & crmwellReald A. Valea, Assae Dea, S. Mars Uvers Shl f LawRud Rdrguez, Jr., Parer, Gruber Hurs Jhase Hal Shak, LLP
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Arbitration vs. Litigation: Whats Really theBest Alternative for Your Client?This panel discussion will explore whether arbitration continues to be a viable alternative to liti-gation, including contrasts between the two approaches concerning: strategic considerations;length of time from commencement to disposition; applicable procedures; cost; and the advan-tages and disadvantages of each.
MoDERAtoR:the Hrable carls R. Mre (Rered),Frmer Assae Juse, calfra Supremecur; of cusel, irell & Maella LLP
PAnEL:the Hrable Davd Meda, Juse, texas Supreme curyvee oslaza, Parer, Wel, Gshal & MagesRud Rdrguez, Jr., Parer, Gruber Hurs Jhase Hal Shak, LLP
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LocAtion: Le Sar A3Sanctuary Cities as a National Concern and the Impact of State andLocal Legislation on ImmigrationCities in the United States began designating themselves as sanctuary cities during the 1980s.The first policy was first i nitiated in 1979 in Los Angeles to prevent police from inquiring aboutthe immigration status of arrestees so that officers would not trigger police action, with the objec-tive of discovering the alien status of a person. Since then, with the growing crisis caused by thebroken immigration system at the federal level, states have begun to develop a patchwork oflaws aimed at addressing if and how to conduct reviews of residents immigration status. Thisyear, the Administration has also issued new guidelines on its program to review the legal statusof individuals who are arrested, called Secure Communities. The panel of experts will explorethe legal arguments used by existing sanctuary cities, the legal implications of the existing patch-work of local and state laws, and the mechanics of programs like Secure Communities and how
they are implemented at the local and state level.
MoDERAtoR:the HrableJua Jass, Dallas cu Juse f he Peae
PAnEL:the Hrable Rafael Aha, texas Sae Represeave adParer, Haes & Be LLPchef Davd Brw, chef f Ple, c f Dallasthe Hrable Dela Jass, Member, c f Dallas, culmember, Dsr 1
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Identity TheftReports of data breaches and identity theft fill the pages of the news media. This panel willaddress the legal issues surrounding these topics.
MoDERAtoR:Jh A. Mehaa, Ser Ve Presde ad Geeral cusel, cSide crpra
PAnEL:Paula Pere, Maagg Are, texas Legal Serves ceerSeve tprff, Are, Dvs f Prva ad ide Pre,Bureau f csumer Pre, Federal trade cmmssGar trmbla, Depu crmal chef fr Geeral crmes, offe f he Ued SaesAre fr he nrher Dsr f texas
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LocAtion: Hus ABThis is a unique opportunity for law students to meet with HNBA attorneys who will providepractical advice on resume writing and interview skills. Attorneys will also be available toreview students resumes and answer questions on interview tips.
MoDERAtoR:Davd Maldad, Ser Ve Presde, Speal cusel, i.
PAnEL:Fras cerez, Hrg Parer, Fle & Larder LLP
Valere Jaks, Drer f Dvers ad ilus, K&L GaesJas Kreser, Hrg Parer, Jes DaDave Shule, Hrg Parer, thmps Kgh
MocK intERViEWERS:Rk Barrera, Assae, the Malhra Law FrmJse Perez, Assae, Smh, Svk, Kedrk, & Suge, PcPeer M. Rees, Jr., Ser ielleual Prper Are, cargll crpra
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Recent Developments in Patent Law
2:00 4:00 p.m.
3:00 4:00 p.m.
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This panel will discuss recent developments in the area of patent law. It will cover recentpatent cases decided by the Federal Circuit, the Federal Trade Commissions proposedrevisions to patent notice contained in its March 2011 report entitled The Evolving IPMarketplace: Aligning Patent Notice and Remedies with Competition, and discuss Section337 litigation before the International Trade Commission.
MoDERAtoR:Braa Hjsa-Flres, Pae Are, Researh M; c culmember, cppell, texas
PAnEL:Wllam che, Depu Geeral cusel, Federal trade cmmssKrsa c Krah, Law clerk the Hrable Jmme V. Rea,
U.S. cur f Appeals fr he Federal crunaha Kelle, Assae Slr, U.S. Pae ad trademark offeia tarj, Assae, Addu, Masra & Shaumberg, LLP
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Employment Law Update: Three Hot Topics in Employment LawThe panel will address three important topics of interest in the field of employment law:(1) legal update from the EEOC; legal implications of social media at the workplace; andemployment issues affecting the Hispanic workforce.
MoDERAtoR:Jame Ram, Parer, K&L Gaes
PAnEL:Rber A. ca, Regal Are, Equal Emplme ad oppru cmmss(EEoc), Dallas,texasAgela LaPeere, Parer,carrg clemaVr Vrames, naal Ser cusel, Mexa Amera Legal Defese adEdua Fud (MALDEF)
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Looking at Latino Political History through the Lens ofHernandez v. Texas: Still a Class Apart?The Hernandez v. Texasand Brownv. Board of Education cases, decided within a two-week period,send different signals as to the Courts rationale for finding a Fourteenth Amendment violation.Hernandezlacks the direct proof of discrimination that Brown abundantly possesses. However,Hernandezfound the circumstantial evidence to be quite compelling. The Court concluded it wasincredulous that during a period of twenty-five years, a county with a fourteen percent Latinopopulation could not find even one Latino to serve on a jury. The statistics alone seem to pave theroad to the Courts language that the result bespeaks discrimination. While Hernandezleavesroom to argue that discriminatory impact evidence suffices to prove a violation of equal protec-tion, later Supreme Court precedents create in civil rights attorneys a concern that they need thesmoking gun of an overtly racist act to prove their equal protection claim. The panelists will discussthe Hernandezcase and its development as well as ideas as to how the holding can be applied toissues like educational opportunity and others which confront the Latino community, the nationslargest and still growing ethnic minority group.
MoDERAtoR:Rube c. DeLe, DeLe Law Grup, Pc
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PAnEL:Meredes olvera, Jurals, the Dallas Mrg newsLupe Salas, Prfessr, texas Suher Uvers - Law
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Elderly Exploitation and the Criminal Justice PerspectiveThis presentation will give an overview of common financial crimes and the successes anddifficulties in prosecuting these crimes when the victim is elderly. Real case studies ofactual prosecutions will be presented.
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BuSES BEgin TO dEpART fOR mEAdOWS muSEum fROm SOuTHERn mETHOdiST univERSiTy
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3315 Dael Aveue, Dallas, texas
WELcoME REMARKS:Dea Jh B. Aaas, Suher Mehds UversDedma Shl f Law
KEynotE REMARKS:Laurel Bellws, Prpal, the Bellws Law Grup, P.c;Presde-Ele f he Amera Bar Assa
Awards: Lati Judge f the year. Latia Judge f the year, ad the Presidetial Award
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HnBA yOung lAWyER diviSiOn AfTER-pARTy
LocAtion: Wld Salsa, 1800 Ma S., Dallas, texas 75201
Registration Hours:LocAtion: Le Sar Fer
Exhibit Hall HoursLocAtion: Le Sar Fer
Career FairLocAtion: Le Sar Ballrm B*ll interviews will be held in 30 minute intervals
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KEynotE REMARKS:the Hrable tdd Rbs, Depu Asssa Serear, U.S. Deparme f SaeMr. Robinson will focus on how the Department would like to partner with Spanish-speakingattorneys to help solve some of the incredible challenges the Americas are facing in terms oftransnational crime.
Picking the Casey Anthony Jury in the Day and Age of Instantaneousass edia
intRoDUctoRy REMARKS: Barr Srrels, Parer, Srrels, Udashe & AintRoDUction & REMARKS: Gerald Rvera, Jurals ad Are
intERViEWER: Lsa Blue Bar
intERViEWEE: Jse A. Baez, Esq., the Baez Law Frm
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Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics ProgramsIn-house counsel and compliance professionals are responsible for developing, reviewing andimplementing effective corporate compliance and ethics programs. Compliance with laws andthe organizations policies are critical components of effective risk management. Additionally,in-house counsel and compliance professionals are responsible for advising their clients on howto obtain business and close transactions. These objectives can often create ethical dilemmas forthe lawyer as closing a transaction or approving a decision may fall into the gray zone ofcomplying with law. This panel will discuss corporate programs designed to comply with U.S.and global laws as well as how they manage those ethical dilemmas.
MoDERAtoR:Mara Feradez, Ser cusel ad trus & cmplae offer, iBM crpra
PAnEL:Rsar Heppe, Ser Drer, crprae cmplae, Flur crpraBred Ra, Mrsf crpraMaur M. Wlfe, Duae Mrrs LLPRafael X. Zahraldd, Ell Greeleaf
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Current Trends and Changes in Intellectual Property LitigationIntellectual property laws are changing rapidly in response to new technologies. In this session,Intellectual Property Litigation attorneys offer insights into new developments in trademarks,patents, right of publicity and more, with a particular focus on how these developments applyto technology companies.
MoDERAtoR:Dr. Jse Meledez, Fuder ad cEo f Pae calls, i.
9:30 10:30 a.m.
8:00 9:30 a.m. PAnEL:Hlda Galva, Parer, Jes DaDra Peagara, capal Member, Mcell Valds, LLcGselle Ruz Arhur, crprae trademark cusel, trademark & cprgh Grup,DuP Legal
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Exonerations: The Dallas ExperienceThis panel will address the vision and implementation of the Dallas County DistrictAttorneys Offices internationally recognized Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). Additionally,
the panel will present the CIUs work and accomplishments and feature a CIU exoneree,Patrick Waller, who was wrongfully convicted and served nearly 16 years in a Texas prisonfor crimes he did not commit.
PAnEL:cha R. Garza, Dallas cu Asssa Dsr ArePark Waller, Dallas cu Exereecrag Waks, Dallas cu Dsr Are
judiCAl SummiT/BEnCH And BAR:
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Path to the Federal BenchThe moderator and panelists will discuss the important qualifications of candidates for thefederal bench, federal requirements, and strategies necessary for a successful confirmationprocess. This panel will provide the perspective of an expert in judicial selection and nomina-tions processes, a candidate that has experienced this process, and organizations that work foadded diversity on the bench. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the HNBAs judicial endorsements program, its recent publication Path to the Federal Bench, and the greatsuccess achieved in the last few years by the HNBA with the growing nominations and confir-mations of Latino candidates.
MoDERAtoR:Rber Rabe, Fuder ad Prpal, the Rabe Grup
PAnEL:Zada Arguedas, Depu Exeuve Drer, League f Wme Versthe Hrable Lu Haera, U.S. Dsr cur fr he nrher Dsr f calfra
the Hrable Mar Heradez, U.S. Dsr cur fr he Dsr f oregZelle ober, Amera csu Se
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Global Business TransactionsBusinesses operate today on a global basis. This panel will discuss the intricacies ofconducting business, and preparing transactional documents, on a global basis.
MoDERAtoR:Jame Arezaga - S, caddae fr Sae Seae f Vrga, Frmer Appee he offe f he Geeral cusel, U.S. Age fr ieraal Develpme
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Legal Writing
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chad Baruh, Law offe f chad Baruh, Dallas, texasPAnEL:the Hrable Alber Daz, Judge, U.S. cur f Appeals fr he Furh cruthe Hrable irma c. Ramrez, U.S. Magsrae Judge, nrher Dsr f texas
puBliC inTEREST/SERviCE TRACk:
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Health Care Reform: Legal Debate over Federalism and InterstateCommerce
MoDERAtoR:Mram Mess, Parer, Sheppard Mull
PAnEL:
Dese Rs Rdrguez, Parer, Fle & Larder LLP
Her talavera, Parer, Hu & Wllams LLP
judiCAl SummiT/BEnCH And BAR:
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Contempt and Sanctions: Spare the Rod, Spoil the Profession?
MoDERAtoR:the Hrable M. Ke Sms, Dsr Judge- Rered 31s Dsr cur, Dallas cu
PAnEL:
the Hrable Eva Guzma, Juse, texas Supreme curthe Hrable Paul Davs, Dsr Judge, Aus Ser Judge 200h Dsr cur,travs cu, Presel vsg Judge, Medar ad Arbrar
HiSpAniC gEnERAl COunSEl ROundTABlE lunCHEOn
LocAtion: Le Sar BallrmHispanic General Counsel from Corporate America and a non-profit organization will discusstheir career paths and the current legal issues that are important to them in their organizations(what keeps them up at night) and as Hispanics.
MoDERAtoR:Walfrd WallJ. Marez, Maagg Parer, Hu & Wllams; frmer Ser VePresde ad Geeral cusel f Dage
12:00 1:45 p.m.
PAnEL:carls Heradez, chef Legal offer ad Serear, Flur crpraRega Ma, Ser Ve Presde ad Geeral cusel, Dallas chldres MedalceerGlra Saa, Exeuve Ve Presde, Geeral cusel ad Serear, MDaldscrpraJh trres, Exeuve Ve Presde/chef Legal offer, Lex ieraal
KEynotE REMARKS:Mar Jula casr, Sa A, texas
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U.S. Antitrust and Global Competition LawsRepresentatives from the federal government and in-house counsel will discuss recentdevelopments in U.S. antitrust enforcement laws and among global competition authorities.
MoDERAtoR:Peer M. Rees, Jr., Ser ielleual Prper cusel, cargll, irpraed
PAnEL:Armad irzarr, cusel fr ielleual Prper, Ampeve Praes Dvs,Bureau f cmpe, Federal trade cmmssPeer Muhe, Asssa chef, Lga i Se, Arus Dvs, U.S. Deparmef Juse
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Twitter e This or Why We Cant Be Friends?:The Impact of Social Networking in Discovery & TrialThe impact of social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) continues to grow in legal matterincluding litigation and trial. Social media use has involved all participants in lawsuits includingjudges, jurors, consultants, attorneys, reporters, and witnesses. Use of social media leaves mineof data online. This information can be of great use in building case themes and defenses. Thispanel discussion will explore: the discoverability and admissibility of information and evidence
obtained from social networking sites, including recent judicial decisions; ethical implications offriending opponents in litigation; discovery and trial tips; and best practices for litigants andcounsel regarding the use of social networking sites.
MoDERAtoR:thmas Wark, Sr., Ser cusel, DuP
PAnEL:Sea Adrade, Parer, Baue crheere & Male LLPcaml Ehavarra, Parer, Davs Wrgh tremae LLPDavd c. Shka, Prpal Depu Geeral cusel, Federal trade cmmss
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Birth-right Citizenship and the 14th AmendmentThis panel will provide an overview of existing legislation aimed at eliminating birth-rightcitizenship and interpretation of the naturalization clause of the 14th Amendment. This panelwill provide a legal analysis of the legislation threatening to end birthright citizenship andcurrent developments.
MoDERAtoR:Daa S. Se, Ser cusel, La Juse PRLDEF
PAnEL:Arael Muz Perh, Drer,ABA cmmss Hspa Legal Rghs &Respsbles
Je Rvera, Prfessr f Law, the c Uvers f new yrk (cUny)thmas A. Saez, Presde, Mexa Amera Legal Defese ad Edua FudDael Se, Presde, Federa fr Amera immgra Refrm
judiCAl SummiT/BEnCH And BAR:
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good Judges?
MoDERAtoR:H. cahere Haes, Ffh cru cur f Appeals
PAnEL:the Hrable carls Lpez, Frmer Sae Dsr Judge; Sharehlder, Ve, Lpez,Seraf, Jeevethe Hrable Laa Mers, Juse, Ffh Dsr cur f Appealsthe Hrable irma Ramrez, U.S. Magsrae Judge, nrher Dsr f texas
BuSinESS TRACk:
LocAtion: Le Sar A1
The White House Executive Appointments Project
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Belted or Unbelted?: Seat Belt Issues in Product Liability ClaimsThe question of whether or not seat belts are worn by occupants during a collision becomes
an issue in evaluating compliance with restraint laws, determining comparative negligence,and assessing alleged defect in occupant protection systems in product liability claims. A gen-eral overview of the seat belt issues will be presented, including a discussion of the role of thebiomechanics expert in injury causation analysis and the evaluations an expert may rely onto assess seat belt usage and effectiveness. Case studies will be presented highlighting vari-ous restraint scenarios, including accidents where non-use or misuse of seatbelts resulted inenhanced injuries and those where seat belt usage would not have affected injury outcome.
MoDERAtoR:yesea cardeas, Assae, Bwma ad Brke LLP
PAnEL:Be Ags, Jr., Parer, Abraham, Waks, nhls, Srrels, Ags & FredKeh Graffam, Fudg Parer, Graffam & BaggLssee Ruber, Ser Assae, Expe
3:00 4:00 p.m.
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verview of Current Immigration Legislation and EnforcementThe panel will provide an overview of the current status of immigration legislation at the stateand federal level, and an analysis of the constitutionality of such laws, impact on civil rights, and review of recent administrative briefings and memoranda adding guidance for the office of U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
MoDERAtoR:Llla Rdrguez Lpez, Presde, Hspa Federa
PAnEL:
Jm Ferg-cadma, Regal cusel, Mexa Amera Legal Defese ad Edua Fud(MALDEF)Her Sahez, Exeuve Drer, Labr cul fr La Amera Advaeme(LcLAA)Bre Wlkes, naal Exeuve Drer, League f Ued La Amera czes(LULAc)
judiCAl SummiT/BEnCH And BAR:
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Implicit Bias: Analyzing PowerAs a society, we often believe that individuals and/or their communities are solely responsible fotheir conditions. Through the analysis of institutional power, participants will learn to identify andunpack the systems external to the community that create the internal realities that many peopleexperience daily.
PRESEntER:Je James, Ass. Depu Exeuve cmmsser f he ceer fr Dsprpralad Dspares, texas Dep. Huma Svs cmmss
FAciLitAtoR:traers frm he Peples isue fr Survval ad Bed
CHAmpAgnE COCkTAil RECEpTiOn By THE HnBA lgBT SECTiOn
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RECEpTiOn AT dAllAS COWBOyS STAdium
LocAtion: Dallas cwbs Sadum
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Wae Was, Ser Exeuve Ve Presde & Geeral cusel, At&t
KEynotE REMARKS:
the Hrable Jh cr, Ued Saes Sear frm texasAward: ohtli Award
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Exhibit Hall Hours:LocAtion: Le Sar Fer
Continental Breakfast- pen to aw Students, youth Smposium, and Convention ttendeesLocAtion: Le Sar A4
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Film Screening: Sowing the Seeds of JusticeSowing the Seedsof Justicepaints a portrait of Cruz Reynoso, a man who felt the sting of injusticeas a child and later, as a lawyer, judge and teacher, fought for over five decades to eradicatediscrimination and inequality for all. Sowing the Seeds of Justicebegins with Cruz Reynosos child-hood where he was born into a Spanish-speaking farm worker family of eleven children. It showshis struggle to be educated, leading to his graduation from Pomona College in 1953 and from UCBerkeley Law School in 1958. He then became the f irst Latino Director of California Rural LegalAssistance and later one of the first Latino law professors in the country beginning his academiccareer at the University of New Mexico Law School. His ascent to the California Supreme Courtwas a singular achievement, when he was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as the fi rst Latinojustice on that bench. Then in a heated recall campaign whose central issue was the death pen-alty, Reynoso and two other justices lost their seats. As Vice Chair on the U.S. Commission onCivil Rights, he provided leadership in the only investigation of voting rights abuses in the 2000election in Florida. He received the countrys highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal ofFreedom, for his lifelong devotion to public service. Today at 80, he continues to teach law at UCDavis Law School and to actively participate in community organizations throughout the state ofCalifornia.
MoDERAtoR:Daa Se, HnBA Presde
PAnEL:the Hrable cruz Res, HnBA Fuder,Prfessr Emerus, Bhever ad Brd Prfessr f Law Uc Davs Shl f Lawthe Hrable. Lrez Arredd, Judge Lrez Arredd Juse ceerDa tapa, HnBA Hsr cmmee ad Are
Diversity: The Growing Hispanic Population in the United StatesLocAtion: Hus ABThe Hispanic population is now the fastest growing demographic in the country, and the young-est. The Latino population has doubled and tripled over the last ten years, mostly in non-traditionallyHispanic areas. Today, 1 in 3 kindergartners is Hispanic, and by 2023 that number will be 50% nation-wide. These demographic changes demonstrate the growing power of Latinos as an electorate, con-sumer market, and as advocates. Andres Ramirez discusses the potential impact of these shifts andcurrent re-districting issues facing Latino communities throughout the country.
SPEAKER:Adres Ramrez, Fuder ad Prpal, Ramrez Grup
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KEynotE REMARKS:the Hrable Lu Haera Kh, U.S. Dsr cur fr he nrher Dsr f calfra
PRESEntAtion:Bg Brhers Bg Ssers
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Pathways to EmploymentThis showcased panel is in Co-Sponsorship with the American Bar Association (ABA) and features
experienced lawyers who will discuss career opportunities in private practice, government service,as corporate in-house counsel, and in the international area for lawyers and law students.
MoDERAtoR:Jame (Jm) tarj, Are, offe f he Geeral cusel, Federal tradecmmss
PAnEL:Marel Bmbau, ABA Se f ieraal Law, M. & M. BmhlDavd Maldad, Ser Ve Presde, Speal cusel, i.Rhard Parker, Speal cusel, U.S. Deparme f JuseVea Rhards, Presde ad cEo f he Assa f crprae cuselMajr Geeral Buh tae, Depu Judge Advae Geeral, U.S. ArmGle Wes, Maagg Parer, Wel, Gshal & Mages
HnBA Civil RigHTS SECTiOn mEETing
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Session I: The Job Search: Strategies for Finding a Job Now,and in the Future
MoDERAtoR:Arur Errsurz, Asssa Dea fr career Serves, texas WesleaUvers Shl f Law
PAnEL:Amada Ells, Ve Presde f Searh, Speal cusel, i.Sarah Saldaa, Depu crmal chef, U.S. Ares offe fr he nrher Dsr ftexas; nmaed b Presde obama be he U.S. Are fr he nrher Dsrf texas, awag Seae frmaElsabeh Wls, Assae, Wsead, Pc
Session II: Professionalism and Etiquette: What You Should Knowto Successfully Transition to the Legal Profession
MoDERAtoR:carls Mrales, Parer, Fredma & Feger, LLP
PAnEL:naaha carbajal, Assae, Baker & Hseler, LLP
Laura Heradez, Asssa Prfessr f Law, Balr Law Shlthe Hrable irma c. Ramrez, Magsrae Judge, U.S. Dsr cur, nrher Dsr f texas
Session III: Thinking of Starting Your wn Practice ne Day? TheNuts and Bolts of Hanging Your wn Shingle
MoDERAtoR:L Davs Ward, Are & cPA, Ward & tur
PAnEL:the Hrable Dese Gara, 303rd Judal Dsr cur, Faml Dvsthe Hrable Graela olvera, 256h Judal Dsr cur, Faml Dvs
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LocAtion: Le Sar Ballrm
KEynotE REMARKS:the Hrable Lu Haera Kh, U.S. Dsr cur fr he nrher Dsr fcalfra
PRESEntAtion:Bg Brhers Bg Ssers
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Pathways to EmploymentThis showcased panel is in Co-Sponsorship with the American Bar Association (ABA) and featuresexperienced lawyers who will discuss career opportunities in private practice, government ser-vice, as corporate in-house counsel, and in the international area for lawyers and law students.
MoDERAtoR:Jame (Jm) tarj, Are, offe f he Geeral cusel, Federal tradecmmss
PAnEL:Marel Bmbau, ABA Se f ieraal Law, M. & M. BmhlDavd Maldad, Ser Ve Presde, Speal cusel, i.Rhard Parker, Speal cusel, U.S. Deparme f JuseVea Rhards, Presde ad cEo f he Assa f crprae cuselMajr Geeral Buh tae, Depu Judge Advae Geeral, U.S. ArmGle Wes, Maagg Parer, Wel, Gshal & Mages
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CE Program CE: he titles of the CE courses, the panelists, and the inclusion of courseas part of the CE Program are all subject to change without an prior notice. Please furthernote that application for CE credit is pending and subject to approval, which approval mabe denied. Required sponsor documentation has been forwarded to and credit requested fromMCE states with general requirements for all attornes. CE hours have been requestedfrom the states that recognize the 60-minute and 50-minute credit hour basis. he HB,the sponsor, pas applicable fees in other states where the sponsor is required to do so aswell as in states where a flat fee ma become applicable. Please note that each state has itsown MCE rules and regulations, including its definition of MCE, thus certain programsma not receive credit in some states. n order to obtain CE Credit, attornes are required tsign in per CE panel. n addition, attornes are responsible for reporting CE Credit hours tothe state(s) where the attorne is licensed. Please keep a cop of the Uniform Certificate of
ttendance for our records. ttornes seeking credit in Pennslvania must pa fees of $1.5per credit hour directl to the Pennslvania CE Board.
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Why Should I Attend Law School?Students will hear interesting stories from attorneys on why they chose the profession,their personal background, and attorney life.
MoDERAtoR:Flre A. Ramrez, Ramrez & Assaes
PAnEL:Be Ags, Jr., Parer, Abraham, Waks, nhls, Srrels, Ags & FredMar Garza, Parer, K&L GaesSea Adrade, Parer, Baue, crheere & Male
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What It Takes To Get Into Law SchoolStudents will receive detailed information from law school admissions staff, attorneys, and lawstudents regarding the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation, essay tips, law schoollife, and the post-law school bar examination.
MoDERAtoR:Jas Alme, U.S. Deparme f he treasur
PAnEL:naaha carbajal, Assae,Baker & Hseler LLPBaa Gara, Presde-Ele f he HnBA Law Sude Dvs;Uvers f texas Shl f Law, Aus, texasLr Rdge, Drer f Admsss, texas Weslea Shl f Law
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What It Takes to Become an AttorneyStudents will hear from attorneys of diverse backgrounds and in different fields of the law
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HNBA 36th Annual Convention 2011
54 Forging the Future Together, Dallas, Texas 2011
eventsschedule August 31 September 3, 2011
FORGInG theFutuRe
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as to how they entered the legal profession and the skills and tools that are necessary topursue a legal career.
MoDERAtoR:Vra neave, Wel, Gshal & Mages
PAnEL:Glra Baham, Uvers f nrh texasVera Valdez, Suher Mehds Uvers Dedma Shl f LawDaa Se, HnBA Presde
COllEgE STudEnT TRACk
LocAtion: Le Sar A4Break-out Discussion GroupsUndergraduate students may choose from one of the following breakout groups to learn aboutdifferent practice areas of law.
1. Private Practice v. Public/Non-profit Practice
MoDERAtoR:Julee Gallegs, yuh Smpsum char
PAnEL:Kara Aala-Bermej, Ve Presde f Huma Resures ad Geeral cusel.Merpla Faml ServesRhard Graffam, capal Member, Mcel Valdez LLcGerard Rjas, U.S. Deparme f Edua, offe fr cvl Rghs
2. Criminal v. Civil Practice
MoDERAtoR:Seve Gzalez, Esq. Are a Law, Dallas, texas
PAnEL:the Hrable Rber caas, Judge, crmal cur n. 10, Dallas, texascha Mares, Regular cusel, clrad Supreme curVr Marquez, the Marquez Law Grup
3. Public Servants: Judges and Elected fficialsMoDERAtoR / SPEAKER:Sarah Saldaa, Depu crmal chef, U.S. Ares offe fr he nrher Dsrf texas; nmaed b Presde obama be he U.S. Are fr he nrherDsr f texas, awag Seae frma.
PAnEL:the Hrable Frasa ca, Judge, c f Phex Mupal curBraa Hjsa Flres, c culmember, cppell, texas
jOinT inTERACTivE SESSiOn
LocAtion: Le Sar A1
Trial Demonstration
FAciLitAtoR:Jse orz, U.S. Deparme f Edua, Dallas, texas
PAnEL:the Hrable Rber caas, Judge, crmal cur n. 10, Dallas, texasBrad Mcarh, offe f he U.S. Are fr he nrher Dsr f texasAsha Saleem, offe f he U.S. Are fr he nrher Dsr f texas
Student Analysis of Hypothetical Legal Scenarios
FAciLitAtoR:Seve Gzalez, Esq. Are a Law, Dallas, texas
ClOSing
intRoDUction:Be Ags, Jr., Esq. Parer, Abraham, Waks, nhls, Srrels, Ags & Fred
KEynotE REMARKS:the Hrable Eva Guzma, Juse, texas Supreme cur
cLoSinG REMARKS:Julee Gallegs & Jse orz, yuh Smpsum c-chars
nETWORking lunCH: jOinT lunCHEOn WiTH ATTORnEyS And yOuTH SympOSium pARTiCi
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