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SUMMARY:Race Judicata! Join Team HLAI
DESCRIPTION:The race benefits Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation in their mission to ensure that the law works for everyone. This is the 27th anniversary of the run and HLAI is proud to join the rest of the legal community in supporting such a great organization. \nTo Join Team HLAI: \n\nVisit https://www.cvls.org/judicata/ and register for the race as an individual using the “pay for myself” option.\nWhen prompted about joining a team\, select HLAI from the drop down menu.\nAll set!\n\nStay tuned for packet pickup and day-of-race meeting location. \nMeet up time and group picture: 6:00 PM \nRace starts at 6:30 PM.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/race-judicata-join-team-hlai/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 1501 S LakeShore Dr\, Chicago\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T193000
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SUMMARY:HLAI Latina Lawyer Commission Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!! More information to follow…
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-latina-lawyer-commission-happy-hour/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Networking Events,Social Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
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SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Judicial Reception
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 21\, 2022\n5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\nThe Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel\n171 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL \nParking is available at meters or for purchase at One Parking located at 120 North LaSalle \nSitting Judges – Complimentary \nStudents – $30 \nHLAI Member – $75 \nGeneral Admission – $125 \nAt the Door – $150 (space permitting) \nRSVP and Ticket Purchases: \nFor Judicial Reservations visit: \nhttps://hlai.org/product/2022-sixth-annual-judicial-reception-event-tickets-judicial-reservations/ \nFor Ticket Purchases visit: \nhttps://hlai.org/product/2022-sixth-annual-judicial-reception-tickets/ \nFor sponsorship inquiries and questions visit https://hlai.org/product/2022-sixth-annual-judicial-reception-sponsorship/ or email  judicialreception@hlai.org \nProof of COVID19 Vaccination is required. Negative test results will be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/sixth-annual-judicial-reception/
LOCATION:The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel\, 171 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20220307T205014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T203051Z
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SUMMARY:Young Lawyers Get Moving Wellness Event - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join HLAI’s Young Lawyers Committee for a workout at Fit Results South Loop. Space is limited. Must register beforehand to secure your spot and pay $10.00 at the door. All fitness levels are welcome. \nhttps://hlai.org/product/young-lawyers-get-moving-wellness-event-part-2/
URL:https://hlai.org/event/young-lawyers-get-moving-wellness-event-part-2/
LOCATION:FIT Results\, 731 S. Plymouth Ct.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20220222T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T175436Z
UID:6176-1646155800-1646159400@hlai.org
SUMMARY:Latina Lawyers Commission - Kickoff Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Commission with a beverage of your choice for a social to meet the Co-Chairs\, meet other members\, and discuss programming for the year. Registration in advance is required. Zoom links will be sent individually to those that register.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/latina-lawyers-commission-kickoff-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Networking Events,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T183000
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CREATED:20220222T174815Z
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SUMMARY:Sweat-working with HLAI's Young Lawyers Committee
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the usual panel discussion and join us for a virtual sweat-working session with Coach Jonathan Rodriguez! Coach Rodriguez is a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer who combines strength training\, athletic movements\, and therapy based exercises into a fitness program that is scalable for people of all wellness backgrounds.\n\n\nSpace is limited\, therefore\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend. If your schedule changes\, please cancel your ticket(s)\, so that others may join. All fitness levels are welcome
URL:https://hlai.org/event/sweat-working-with-hlais-young-lawyers-committee/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Networking Events,Social Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211210T190000
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CREATED:20211119T214438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T165803Z
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SUMMARY:2021 HLAI/HLAIC Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:DATE: 12/10/21\nLOCATION: Cava Room\, 155 W. Kinzie St. Chicago\, IL\nTIMES: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM \nIt’s time to jingle and mingle in person to celebrate the holidays and another successful year! All proceeds from this celebration will fund HLAI Charities scholarships for 2022. \nTICKET PRICES:\nStudent : $35.00\nHLAI Member $55.00\nNon Member: $75.00 \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nProof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PRC test (within 72 hours of the event) or Rapid Antigen test will be required for entry.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/2021-hlai-hlaic-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Cava Room at Moes Cantina\, 155 W. Kinzie St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20210110T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T235151Z
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SUMMARY:HLAI Fifth Annual Judicial Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois at the Fifth Annual Judicial Reception on February 25\, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event sells out and we are fortunate to have hundreds of judges in attendance as well as prominent members of the bar. This year\, the reception will take place virtually using the Remo platform\, which allows judges and attendees to move from virtual-table to virtual-table so they can chat and network. \nThose interested in sponsoring the event may inquiries to Janneth Lanini at president@hlai.org. We look forward to seeing you then! \nIndividual tickets can be purchased here: https://hlai.org/product/2021-judicial-reception-reservations/ \nSitting Judges can register here: https://hlai.org/product/2021-judicial-reception-reservations/ \nSponsorships can be purchased here: https://hlai.org/product/2021-judicial-reception-sponsorship/ \nEvent donations can be made here: https://hlai.org/product/2021-judicial-reception-donation/
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-fifth-annual-judicial-reception/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T190000
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CREATED:20200302T153459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T163427Z
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SUMMARY:HLAI 25th Anniversary Soiree and Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 25 years of Latinos in the law and their service in Illinois with this one of a kind Virtual Soirée. This event will include a cocktail making demonstration to get the night started with a toast from home! It will also honor our 2020 award recipients\, provide a great opportunity to donate to HLAI Charities and end the night with some dancing from home. Don’t miss this unique event! \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 \nRegistration Prices:\nGeneral Attendee – $50\nStudent Attendee – $25 \nRegister here:\nhttps://hlai.org/product/hlai-25th-anniversary-soiree-and-awards-ceremony-registration/ \nIf you can not attend but wish to make a donation in support of our event click here:\nhttps://hlai.org/product/hlai-25th-anniversary-soiree-and-awards-ceremony-donation-only/ \nEvent link and password to the event registration will provided upon ticket purchase. \nAgenda\n\n\n5:00pm-5:30pm: Cocktail Hour \n5:30pm-7:00pm: Program and Awards recipients speeches and guest speaker. \n\n\n\nHLAI Charities Law Student Scholarship Awards\nCorporate Partner of the Year Award\nAguila Award\nThe Mercedes Luque Rosales Government Lawyer Award\nCorporate Counsel of the Year Award\nLatina Lawyer of the Year Award\nLatino Lawyer of the Year Award\nYoung Lawyer of the Year Award\nLaw Student of the Year Award\n\nSponsors\nSeveral opportunities to be a sponsor for the event are available. \n\nFriend: $250\nBronze: $500\nSilver: $1000\nGold: $2000\nPlatinum: $3000\n\nPlease follow the link for more details.  2020 Virtual Sponsorship Packet_Final 9.4.20 \n\n\n\n\nTo purchase a sponsorship or for any questions\, please email President@hlai.org \n  \n 
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-and-hlai-charities-gala-and-officer-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20200430T031543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T181638Z
UID:3830-1588698000-1588701600@hlai.org
SUMMARY:CINCO DE MAYO HAPPY HOUR
DESCRIPTION:Join HLAI for some fun and help support local charitable organizations! \nREGISTER HERE: https://hlai.org/product/cinco-de-mayo-happy-hour-2020/
URL:https://hlai.org/event/cinco-de-mayo-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20200106T194411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T190626Z
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SUMMARY:4th ANNUAL JUDICIAL RECEPTION - 2/20/2020
DESCRIPTION:HISPANIC LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS cordially invites you to the… \nFourth Annual\nJudicial Reception\nFebruary 20\, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m\nLatinicity | 108 N. State St.\, 3rd Flr.\, Chicago\, IL \nhonoring \nDISTINGUISHED JUDICIAL SERVICE AWARD \nGrace G. Dickler – Presiding Judge\, Domestic Relations Division \nCircuit Court of Cook County \nDIVERSITY\, EQUITY\, AND INCLUSION AWARD \nJesse G. Reyes – Justice\, Illinois Appellate Court \nParking is available at meters or for purchase at the lower-level Block37 garage on Dearborn between Washington and Randolph. \nSitting Judges – Complimentary\nHLAI Members – $75\nStudents – $30\nAdvanced Purchase – $125\nAt the Door – $150 \nPresale tickets and Judge RSVPs are available until February 14\, 2020 at https://hlai.org/product/hlai-judicial-reception-tickets-2-20-2020/\nSponsorship inquiries and questions may be directed to Martin Quintana at mquintana@quintanalawgroup.com
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-judicial-reception-2-20-2020/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20190922T012156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T215326Z
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SUMMARY:HLAI Annual Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE SALES ARE CLOSED. PURCHASE YOUR TICKET AT THE DOOR! \nDecember 13\, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nTunnel\n151 W. Kinzie St.\, Chicago\, Illinois \nAll proceeds to fund the charitable mission of HLAI Charities \nPlease contact Andrea Belard at charities@hlai.org with inquiries.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-annual-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Tunnel\, 151 W. Kinzie\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20190801T025410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T020057Z
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SUMMARY:HLAI 2nd Annual Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:HLAI 2nd Annual Golf Outing\nDate/Time: Friday September 20\, 2019 | 9:00AM\nLocation:\nHarborside International Golf Club\n11001 S. Doty Avenue East\nChicago\, IL 60628 \n$150 per player includes: \n\nRound of Golf \n2 Domestic Drink Tickets \nLunch at the Turn –Hot Dog/Brat/or Italian Sausage\, chips and a drink\nExecutive Lunch Buffet \nAll outing participants will receive a special offer to return to play Harborside for $50/plus tax (Monday-Thursday anytime). Valid for up to 1 Foursome\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS AT: https://hlai.org/product-category/event-tickets/\nSTART TIME: (Shot Gun Start) at 9:00 a.m.\nFINISH:conclude with a reception starting at 3:00 p.m. \nTICKETS:\n$150.00 per single\n$600.00 per foursomes\n$50.00 for reception only \nSPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES\nFor more details please call Martin Quintana at: 312-233-8313 or via email at: mquintana@quintanalawgroup.com. \nReception Sponsor – $5\,000 \nLunch Sponsor – $2\,500 \nBirdie Sponsor – $1\,500\nIncludes: Two Foursomes\, One Hole Sign\, Social Media Recognition\, Participation in Giveaway Bags \nPar Sponsor –  $1\,000\nIncludes: Foursome\, Hole Sign\, Social Media Recognition\, Participation in Giveaway Bags \nThe sponsorship opportunities below are also available but do not include golf: \nGiveaway Sponsor – $1000\nIncludes: Your logo will be included on this year’s giveaway for all attendees \nTable Sponsor – $500.00\nIncludes: You can set up a table at the event to provide attendees with information and giveaways \nHole Sponsor – $300.00\nIncludes: Your brand identity represented at one of 18 holes on the course.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-2nd-annual-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Harborside International Golf Club\, 11001 S. Doty Avenue East\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event,Networking Events,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181206T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20181027T035202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T001629Z
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SUMMARY:HLAI & HLAI Charities Holiday Party December 6\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday party. You can purchase ticket via Eventbrite HERE
URL:https://hlai.org/event/save-the-date-hlai-hlai-charities-holiday-party-december-6-2018/
LOCATION:Cava Room at Moes Cantina\, 155 W. Kinzie St.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024913
CREATED:20180928T043656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T214857Z
UID:847-1539331200-1539372600@hlai.org
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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SUMMARY:HLAI @ SOX vs KANSAS CITY ROYALS
DESCRIPTION:The HLAI Charities invites you and your family to join us for a night of baseball at GUARANTEED RATE FIELD!
URL:https://hlai.org/event/hlai-sox-vs-kansas-city-royals/
LOCATION:Guaranteed Rate Field\, 333 W 35th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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SUMMARY:The Inaugural Aurora Pride Parade
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URL:https://hlai.org/event/the-inaugural-aurora-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Aurora\, 101 S River St\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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SUMMARY:2018 GALA - Black Tie Affair
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois for their 2018 Black Tie Gala.
URL:https://hlai.org/event/2018-gala-black-tie-affair/
LOCATION:The Wit – Chicago\, 201 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Networking Events,Social Events
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