2015 Hnba Annual Convention Nominations for Awards

2015 HNBA ANNUAL CONVENTION NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS

Please submit HNBA Awards Nominations via e-mail to .
Submission deadline has been extended toJune 26, 2015, 11:59 pm PST.

(Select one; see below for Affiliate and Law Student Organization Nominee Form)

Lifetime Achievement Award HNBA Affiliate Organization

Latino Judge of the Year Law Student Organization of the Year

Latina Judge of the Year Corporate Partner of the Year

Latina Lawyer of the Year Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

Latino Lawyer of the Year Pro Bono Corporation of the Year

Regional President of the Year

Please submit the following information in support of your nomination:

One nomination form per nominee with complete information including agreement and certification below.

Nominee’s resume or bio describing his or her background and contributions.

Narrative supporting the criteria of your nomination and other pertinent details in 12-point font, up to 300 words.

OPTIONAL: Up to three letters of support from individuals or organizations or other written materials that support the nomination.

The Nomination Form and other documents should be submitted via e-mail in one single message as a PDF attachment. Please indicate “HNBA Awards” in the subject line of the email. Any application received after the June 26th deadline will not be included for consideration by the HNBA.

I acknowledge that my nomination must remain confidential and that I agree that I am not to discuss the nomination with anyone except that I may contact the nominee to solicit information necessary to complete the nomination.

I further acknowledge that any of the supporting letter writers have agreed to not disclose this nomination to the nominee or anyone else.

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I certify that I am a current member of the HNBA.

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I further certify that I contacted the HNBA National Office (202-223-4777) and that the nominee (Lawyer of the Year or Affiliate organization)was confirmed as a current member of the HNBA.

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The following criteria apply to the nominees of the specific awards.

Lifetime Achievement Award

At least 25 years of significant contributions to the Hispanic community and legal profession.

Proven history of creating change and/or demonstrating impact benefiting the Hispanic community at the local, state,or national level.

Demonstrated leadership in the Hispanic community.

Record of recognition by peers for legal projects orprofessional achievements, such as business or non-profit affiliations.

Record of recognition by other awards, honors, achievements, or publications that support this nomination.

Regional President of the Year Award

Commitment to the mission of HNBA that has brought honor and recognition to the HNBA.

Demonstrated commitment to the HNBA through pro bono, community service or other HNBA activities.

Assisted the HNBA to develop sponsor relationships, achieve financial or other resource savings, improved service to members, and community outreach.

Advanced the goals set forth in the HNBA’s Strategic Plans and/or priorities set by the HNBA National President and/or HNBA Board of Governors.

Established record of leadership on the HNBA Board of Governors including mentoring other Regional Presidents or Board members.

Actively involved identifying and helping to vet qualified candidates for positions in the judiciary and executive branch.

Actively participates in monthly HNBA phone conferences and HNBA Board of Governor meetings.

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award

Demonstrated, long-standing dedication to the development and delivery of pro bono legal services.

Significant contribution to developing innovative approaches for the delivery of pro bono legal services.

Participated in activities that extend pro bono legal services to underserved and/or disadvantaged communities.

Successfully handled pro bono matters affecting the provision of other services to underserved and/or disadvantaged.

Participated in efforts that contributed to the accessibility of legal services to the poor and disadvantaged.

Latino and Latina Judge of the Year Award

Nominee is a Judge at the federal or state level, including administrative law judges.

Demonstrated commitment to improving the administration of justice.

Significant contributions to the Hispanic community.

Proven positive local or national impact on the justice system.

Latino and Latina Lawyer of the Year Award

Active HNBA member in good standing and not on the HNBA Board of Governors.

Exhibits the following attributes: (1) Professionalism and civility; (2) Character and integrity; (3) Vision and leadership; and (4) Service to the legal profession.

Significant contributions to improving the quality of the legal profession or the administration of justice.

Significant contributions to the Hispanic community.

Significant service within the HNBA, including leadership roles and involvement in programs for HNBA members.

Additional Instructions

In addition to the information requested under Instructions above, you may submit a list of affiliate activities over the past year.

Preference for Affiliate promotion of HNBA activities.

Actively participates in monthly HNBA phone conferences and Board of Governor meetings.

Additional Instructions

In addition to the information requested under Instructions section above, you may submit a list of organization activities over the past year.

Preference for organizations promoting HNBA activities.

Preference for organization involvement in HNBA Law Student Division activities and programs.

Describe the Organization’s goals for the past academic year and how they were reached.

Include up to three (3) of the Organization’s programs in the past academic year and describe how the law school student body benefited.

Describe how the Organization’s internal structure allowed it to better serve your student body this year.

Describe the Organization’s interaction with the local community, including networking and service opportunities.

Describe the Organization’s participation in activities on a national, circuit, and state-wide level in support of the HNBA Law Student Division or the advancement of law students.

Include supporting documentation for activities and achievements.