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SUMMARY:Road to the Robe: A Conversation with Latina Judges
DESCRIPTION:Embark on the ‘Road to the Robe’ with HLAI- Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois\, Hispanic National Bar Association Region IX\, Illinois Latino Judges Association and Puerto Rican Bar Association!  Join an enlightening conversation with Latina Judges as they share their journeys\, triumphs\, and insights into becoming a Judge\, hosted by Annual Diamond Sponsor Benesch Law. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.  Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the paths\, challenges\, and triumphs of Latina leaders in the judiciary.\n \nDate: Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\nEvent location: Benesch Law\, 71 S. Wacker Dr.\, Suite 1600\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/road-to-the-robe-a-conversation-with-latina-judges-2/
LOCATION:Benesch\, 71 South Wacker Drive\, Suite 1600\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored event
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SUMMARY:Pearls of Etiquette: An Evening of Fine Dining and Networking
DESCRIPTION:HLAI and BWLA are jointly hosting “Pearls of Etiquette: An Evening of Fine Dining and Networking” on April 15\, 2025 from 5:30-8:00pm at Carnivale\, 702 W. Fulton St. Chicago\, IL. The evening will include dinner as well as an interactive etiquette training covering topics like proper table settings\, navigating multi-course meals\, handling challenging situations (e.g. spills\, dietary restrictions) and networking etiquette. Tickets for the event: $70 for members\, $80 for non-members\, and $50 for students. You must select which organization you are a member of after you select a member ticket. \nSponsorship Opportunities are available at the Platinum\, Gold\, and Silver levels. If you can’t purchase online\, please email the BWLA administrator at administrator@bwla.org with the following information:  Sponsorship Level\, check #\, and logo.\nAll checks can be mailed to BWLA 321 S Plymouth Ct. 5th Floor\, Chicago\, IL 60604. \nLocation:  Carnivale\, 702 W. Fulton St. Chicago\, IL\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nReserve your tickets HERE. \n  \n 
URL:https://hlai.org/event/pearls-of-etiquette-an-evening-of-fine-dining-and-networking/
LOCATION:Carnivale\, 702 W. Fulton St.\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored event
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SUMMARY:FREE CLE!  Implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act: A Nuts and Bolts Guide
DESCRIPTION:Implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act: A Nuts and Bolts Guide\nCourse Description\n\n1hr MCLE Credit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe many pretrial reforms referred to as the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) were passed via Public Act 101-0652\, known as the SAFE-T Act (Safety\, Accountability\, Fairness and Equity-Today). The PFA\, among other changes\, abolishes the use of cash bail in pretrial release decisions on January 1\, 2023 and establishes new processes for pretrial release and detention. \nIn this CLE\, we will discuss the key changes to the administration of pretrial justice pursuant to the PFA. We will also identify the key pretrial decision points and what the PFA says about decision making at each point of the process including: release with citation\, release from custody\, pre-initial appearance\, initial appearance and release conditions\, detention hearings\, warrants and orders to show cause\, and release modifications and revocations. All are welcome to join us and learn about the nuts and bolts of the PFA from this panel of justice system partners. \nSpeakers:\nJudge David R. Navarro\, Acting Presiding Judge – Pretrial Division\, Circuit Court of Cook County\nKevin DeBoni\, Deputy Chief\, Criminal Prosecutions Bureau\, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office\nAlana M. De Leon\, Principal Attorney\, Law Office of Alana M. De Leon \nThis program is co-sponsored by the CBA Criminal Law Committee and HLAI- Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois \nDecember 7\, 2022\n3:00-4:15 p.m.\nVia live webcast\nRegister HERE\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hlai.org/event/free-cle-implementing-the-pretrial-fairness-act-a-nuts-and-bolts-guide/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:CLE and Symposium
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SUMMARY:Careers in Family Law... a conversation.
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nHon. Mark Lopez (Ret.)\nAndrea Belard – Legal Aid Society\nPaul Garcia – Private practitioner and child representative. \nEvent will be hosted on zoom and it’s open to any law student thinking about pursuing a career in Family Law! \nClick here to register! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hlai.org/event/careers-in-family-law-a-conversation/
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SUMMARY:The Path to General Counsel and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join the HLAI In-House Counsel Committee for the Third Session of our Ascencion al Poder Series: The Path to General Counsel and Beyond. \nThis panel discussion will focus on the career paths available to counsel practicing in-house. We will discuss the road to General Counsel with Pedro De Jesus\, General Counsel at Tampico Beverages. Additonally\, Sonya Ods Som\, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles\, will provide an insight into what companies look for when hiring General Counsel and how to prepare for the interview process. \nWhile the GC path may be the road some in-house counsel take\, switching to a business role is another career path often taken by in-house counsel. Liz Walker\, Director of Enterprise Risk and Global Insurance at Groupon\, and Martin Montes\, Vice President of Large Customer Services at ComEd\, will discuss their experience moving from a legal role to a business role. \nRegistration will begin at 5:30pm and the panel discussion will begin promptly 6pm. Please stay after for a networking reception from 7pm to 8pm. You do not need to have attended the first two sessions to attend this third session. All are welcome to register via Eventbrite.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/the-path-to-general-counsel-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Benesch\, 71 South Wacker Drive\, Suite 1600\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE and Symposium
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SUMMARY:HNBA Latina Commission Leadership Luncheon for Latina Lawyers in Government
DESCRIPTION:The HNBA Latina Commission Leadership In-The-Box program is designed to Latina attorneys develop a growth mindset\, strong leadership skills and presence\, improve their professional negotiation skills\, navigate organizational power and politics\, and leverage their professional relationships. \nNovember 1\, 2019 \n11 E. Adams St.\, 3rd Flr.\, Chicago\, Illinois \nRegistration: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. \nProgram: 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. \nLunch boxes will be provided. Please RSVP no later than October 29 at 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hnba-latina-commission-leadership-luncheon-for-latina-lawyers-in-government/
LOCATION:11 E. Adams Street\, 3rd Flr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 11 E. Adams St.\, 3rd Flr.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE and Symposium
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SUMMARY:The State of Latinos in the Law Symposium Program
DESCRIPTION:Under the leadership of Chief Judge Rubén Castillo\, the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI)\, Hispanic National Bar Association Region IX (HNBA)\, Illinois Latino Judges Association (ILJA)\, and Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois (PRBA)\, an array of experts have been assembled in the academic\, legal\, and public policy communities to identify the root cause of challenges Latinos face in the legal profession\, their educational journey\, and their career cycles. These discussions will derive specific strategies and recommendations that will empower stakeholders within our communities to effectively address and resolve those underlying conditions. \nThe State of Latinos in the Law Symposium will feature many of the nation’s attorneys\, legal scholars\, corporate counselors\, and judges. The Symposium will consist of an opening and closing plenary session\, a guest lunch speaker\, and concurrent panels running throughout the day. \n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration\, Continental Breakfast\, & Networking  \n25th Floor Hallway \n9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Problem Statement  \nCeremonial Courtroom \nSpeakers: \n\n• Martín Montes\, Director\, Regulatory Affairs\, ComEd\n• The Honorable Rubén Castillo\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois\n\nSymposium Moderator: \n\n• Angel Gomez\, President\, AG Gomez Consulting\n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Plenary Session: The State of Latinos in the Law—The  \nCeremonial Courtroom Numbers  \nLatinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States\, yet Latinos make up a small percentage of lawyers. Without a significant increase in Latinx lawyers\, there will be a growing gap between Latinos in society and in the legal profession. \nThis Session will discuss the current State of Latinos in the Law and raise questions for further research. It will present general demographic data on Latinos in the United States\, discuss the pipeline for Latinx students from college to law school to law practice\, and conclude with a review of the American Bar Foundation’s national study of lawyer careers with a special focus on the Latinx lawyer. A White Paper on this presentation will be available for download from the HLAI website (hlai.org) after the Symposium. 2  \nSpeakers: \n\n• Robert L. Nelson\, American Bar Foundation\n• Meghan Dawe\, American Bar Foundation\n• Monica Llorente\, Faculty Member\, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law\n• Steven Hernandez\, Senior Counsel\, BP (Retired)\n• The Honorable Ramon Ocasio\, III\, Municipal Judge\, Circuit Court of Cook County\, Fourth Municipal District\n\n10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Morning Break  \nSymposium Moderator: \n\n• Angel Gomez\, President\, AG Gomez Consulting\n\n10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Session Track I: Early Education – Extending Breakout Courtroom the Pipeline  \nEarly childhood education is a key element to ensure that children get on the road to success. Many young children\, however\, do not have access to such early education programs\, and this lack of access creates barriers to the critical building blocks needed to foster an environment of learning. Our high schools are not equipped to support the number of challenges many of our youth face – social pressures\, economic instability\, and crime. In order to increase the number of Latinos in the legal profession we must extend the pipeline and begin looking at the risk factors and challenges that begin in early childhood. \nSome of the questions we will strive to answer include: What is keeping high school students from going to college and law school? What ways can high school students be supported academically\, and\, on a more personal level\, what are the tools needed to support our youth both mentally and emotionally? What opportunities can high school students be exposed to in order to increase their confidence in entering the legal pipeline? What role do parents and the community play in our children’s success? \nSpeakers: \n\n• Preston Kendall\, President\, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep\n• Laura Blackburn\, Pre-Law Teacher\, Jones College Prep\n• Rather Stanton\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Legal Prep Charter Academy\n• Jessica Velez\, Associate\, Johnson & Bell (President of the Associate Board of Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization)\n\nModerator: Mary Bird\, Director of Public Service Programs\, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law 3  \n10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Session Track II: Law School Admissions – Entering Ceremonial Courtroom the Pipeline  \nOnce youth overcome the many challenges they face in their developmental years\, the next challenge is applying for graduate school. For many of our youth\, they will be the first in their families to graduate with a college degree. Thus\, the idea of continuing onto graduate school entails not only taking on large amounts of educational debt but also deferring a full-time job with immediate economic rewards. For some of our youth\, it might also implicate the uncertain legal consequences of being a DACA recipient. \nThe questions this panel will address include: What are the primary challenges preventing or discouraging undergraduate students from applying to law school? What are the primary reasons for Latino students that do apply to law school and are denied admission? Are rejection rates higher for top-tier schools? What methods can be employed to encourage undergraduate students to apply to law school? Is mentoring enough? \nSpeakers: \n\n• Ann K. Perry\, Associate Dean for Admissions\, University of Chicago Law School\n• Austen L. Parrish\, Dean and James H. Rudy Professor of Law\, Indiana University Maurer School of Law\n• Jamie Thomas-Ward\, Director of Pre-Law Advising Services\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\n\nModerator: Jennifer L. Rosato-Perea\, Dean and Professor of Law\, DePaul University College of Law \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi\, Ceremonial Courtroom Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico  \nChief Judge Gelpi will discuss his new book “The Evolution of Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Territories (1898-Present)\,” which provides a good background for a discussion of the Hurricane Maria relief efforts by the United States. \nSpeaker: \n\n• The Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico\n\n1:00 – 1:15 p.m. After Lunch Break  \nSymposium Moderator: \n\n• Angel Gomez\, President\, AG Gomez Consulting\n\n1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session Track III: Law School Education – Getting Breakout Courtroom Through the Pipeline  \nLaw school is the necessary tool to become a lawyer\, yet Latinos only made up 13% of law school admissions in 2017. For many\, the primary obstacle to applying to law school may be the prospect of 4  \nlarge financial debt\, and for others\, it may be a limited understanding of the complicated process of law school admissions. Yet\, for others\, it may be the difficult academic workload they have not been sufficiently trained to undertake. \nExperts on this panel will discuss: What is keeping law students from succeeding academically\, especially in comparison to their white peers? What is keeping law students from advancing into certain networks\, especially in those outside of immigration and criminal law? In what ways can Latinx law students be better supported and taken into consideration by their institutions\, outside of student led groups and affinity bar associations? \nSpeakers: \n\n• Juan Perea\, Curt and Linda Rodin Professor of Law and Social Justice\, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty\, Loyola University Chicago School of Law\n• Tiffany Harper\, Associate Counsel\, Grant Thornton LLP (Co-Founder\, Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program)\n• Josie Gough\, Curt and Linda Rodin Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Social Justice\, Director of Experiential Learning\, Loyola University Chicago School of Law\n• Arthur Acevedo\, Professor of Law\, John Marshall Law School\n\nModerator: Monica Llorente\, Faculty Member\, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law \n1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session Track IV: Public Sector – Advancing  \nCeremonial Courtroom Through the Public Pipeline  \nHaving overcome significant barriers in the path to becoming a lawyer\, now the decision comes as to which career path to choose – the private or public-sector path? For many Latinos becoming a lawyer was rooted in the idea of seeking justice and helping the Latino community. Why should this mean sacrificing a high-paying private sector job? Entering the public sector can bring several different exciting and fulfilling career opportunities\, some of which many of our young people may not be aware of but will still provide much distinction and success. \nThis panel of experts will tackle the following: Do starting salaries (and unpaid internships) play a role in the decisions new Latinx lawyers make when seeking public sector jobs? Does large school debt prevent young lawyers from entering the public sector? What are some different career opportunities one can achieve in the public sector? \nSpeakers: \n\n• Sonia Antolec\, Director of Legal Hiring and Recruiting\, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office\n• Thor Inouye\, Director of Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development\, Illinois Attorney General’s Office\n• The Honorable David R. Navarro\, Circuit Judge\, Pretrial Division\, Circuit Court of Cook County\n• Maribel Fernandez-Harvath\, Director – Investigations\, Global Compliance & Risk Management\, Shire PLC\n\n5 \nModerator: Sergio E. Acosta\, Co-Chair\, White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Practice\, Akerman LLP \n2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Breakout Session Track V: Private Sector – Advancing Breakout Courtroom Through the Private Pipeline  \nFor many law students\, working in the private sector may seem like the “golden prize\,” however\, for many of our Latino youth this is a path that can seem out of reach. Whether the reason is self-doubt\, a lack of understanding as to what the law firm or in-house counsel hiring process may entail\, not having the academic credentials often sought by law firms\, or all of the above\, Latinos still make up a small percentage of the attorneys in law firms and an even smaller percentage of the attorneys in corporate legal departments. \nOur panel of experts will discuss: How does a low\, or non-existent\, exposure to private sector attorneys play a role in Latinx lawyers entering\, and staying in\, private sector jobs? How do we help prepare our youth with the tools needed to achieve the high academic success often sought by law firms? What role can law firms play in diversifying their ranks and supporting attorneys of color? Do hiring practices and firm/corporate culture play a role in the hiring and retention rates of Latinx lawyers? What affirmative steps can corporations take to increase their pipeline of Latinx lawyers? \nSpeakers: \n\n• Michael E. Martinez\, Managing Partner\, Chicago Office\, K&L Gates LLP\n• Jesse Ruiz\, Partner\, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP\n• Dennis Garcia\, Assistant General Counsel\, Microsoft\n• Gloria Santona\, Of Counsel\, Baker McKenzie\n\nModerator: Sulema Medrano\, Partner\, Smith Amundsen LLC \n2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Breakout Session Track VI: Judicial Sector – Advancing  \nCeremonial Courtroom Through the Judiciary Pipeline  \nThe prestige of becoming a judge is often seen as an unattainable goal for most attorneys\, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Latinx legal community. Becoming a judge can be veiled in mystery depending on what is needed for a judicial appointment\, judicial election\, or application for an open position in the judiciary. At times\, it can mean not having the right preparation or experience\, or it can simply mean not having access to the right information to inform one’s decision to make a move to the bench. \nOur esteemed panel will share their thoughts on: What considerations should young lawyers consider now to prepare for a judicial career? How important is fundraising to running for an elected judgeship? Would you encourage more senior attorneys to make the switch to the bench and what methodology should they employ? \nSpeakers: \n\n• The Honorable Jesse G. Reyes\, Presiding Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court\, First District\, Fifth Division\n\n6 \n\n• The Honorable Maria Valdez\, Magistrate Judge\, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois\n• The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York\n• The Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico\n\nModerator: The Honorable Rubén Castillo\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois \n3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Break  \nSymposium Moderator: \n\n• Angel Gomez\, President\, AG Gomez Consulting\n\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Closing Plenary Session & Call to Action  \nCeremonial Courtroom \nAll participants will reconvene in the Closing Plenary Session for a discussion on the key insights and actions necessary to address the issues examined in the respective Breakout Sessions. Leaders will dialogue on the underlying challenges and root causes of the barriers Latinos face in law as identified throughout the Symposium. They will call on key stakeholders in the academic\, legal\, and public policy communities to take decisive action to help Latinos overcome the challenges they encounter. Chief Judge Rubén Castillo\, United States District Court\, Northern District Illinois will provide closing remarks and a final call to action. \nSpeakers: \n\n• Martín Montes\, Director\, Regulatory Affairs\, ComEd\n• Juan Morado\, President\, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois\n• The Honorable Rubén Castillo\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Northern District Illinois\n\nSymposium Moderator: \n\n• Angel Gomez\, President\, AG Gomez Consulting\n\n5:30 – 7:30 p.m. HLAI Latina Lawyers Commission Reception  \nChicago Bar Association  \n321 South Plymouth Court  \nHLAI is hosting a reception at the Chicago Bar Association (across the street) immediately following this event – free entry with purchase of a Symposium ticket! Buy Tickets HERE \n\nSOLL – EVENT RESOURCE LIBRARY\nOPENING PLENARY SESSION – WRITTEN MATERIALS \nSOLL 2018 – PROGRAM \nTRACK 1 – EARLY EDUCATION – WRITTEN MATERIALS \nTRACK 2 – LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS – WRITTEN MATERIALS \nTRACK 3 – LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION – WRITTEN MATERIALS \nTRACK 4 – PUBLIC SECTOR PANEL – POWERPOINT \nTRACK 5 – PRIVATE SECTOR PANEL – WRITTEN MATERIALS \nTRACK 6 – JUDGES PANEL \nWHITE PAPER – LATINXS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
URL:https://hlai.org/event/the-state-of-latinos-in-the-law-symposium-program/
LOCATION:Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse\, 219 S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE and Symposium,Networking Events,Social Events
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