Hispanic Bar Association

As we close out another successful fiscal year at the Hispanic Bar Association, we’re proud to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together! From empowering mentorship programs to impactful community initiatives, our members and partners have helped us make meaningful strides. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our mission of advancing Hispanics in the legal profession. Here’s to even greater accomplishments in the year ahead! #YearInReview #HispanicBarAssociation #CommunityImpact #LegalProfession

Join us this Friday, September 20, 2024 at University of Houston Law Center's UH Law Pioneers Heritage Celebration from 6:00 – 6:30PM to celebrate the recognition of Judge Josefina Rendon and the rededication of the Hispanic Heritage Wall in the John M. O’Quinn Law Building, Sheena Courtroom. Take advantage of the opportunity to gain 2.0 hours of Texas MCLE credit?(4:00 - 6:00PM) prior to the ceremony. ?Dean Leonard M. Baynes will moderate a conversation with UH Law Center Pioneers. RSVP via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gTWF6nub Find more information via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gf_x-7J2

This is one of many ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Consider joining Hispanic Law Students Association at South Texas College of Law houston on Thursday October 10th. https://lnkd.in/gWWe5aSi

Please join HisBA in kicking-off another year of its Mentorship Program with free drinks and light bites. If you signed up for the program this is your opportunity to meet your Mentor/Mentee. Register Here https://lnkd.in/gEypxncC

Please join us in kicking-off another year of our Mentorship Program! https://lnkd.in/gEypxncC

The Federal Bar Association: Southern District of Texas Chapter is hosting an In-Person and Zoom CLE Program this Thursday, September 19th from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. Honorable Irma Carrillo Ramirez, the first Latina to be a Fifth Circuit Judge, and Honorable Carolyn Dineen King, the first female to be Chief Judge of the Fifth Circuit, will be engaging in a fireside chat that is sure to inspire. The in-person option is being hosted by Baker Botts LLP. Please register by September 17th to secure your in-person seat. Click the link to register and purchase your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/gzGaKQcf

Today we celebrate the first Hispanic elected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Juan Garcia! Among his many other accomplishments, Juan has served as a HisBA Board Member and former President, is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston College of Law, and is a Partner at Johnson Garcia LLP.?Congratulations!?

Check out the The Newfangled Lawyer podcast featuring Krisina Zu?iga, HisBA Board Member and Partner at Susman Godfrey LLP. If you signed up to be a Mentor, then recommend sharing it with your mentees. https://lnkd.in/gUet-Xry

Join our Harris County Hispanic Judges, Amparo Monique Guerra, Veronica Rivas-Molloy, and Erika Ramirez, to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Hernandez v. Texas. The Judges have an informative and inspiring CLE prepared followed by a networking celebration. Bring a friend or two. Share with your network. The more the merrier.

MEXICAN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON is hosting their Annual All Day CLE this Friday on September 13th. The session will be streamed via Zoom. If interested, register at https://lnkd.in/e6uBpgz. Jeanetly Garcia