Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

11/17/2020

Senior Legal Attorney Editor (Oil & Gas) Midstream - Remote

A member asked us to share this wonderful job opportunity!

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Practical Law, a Thomson Reuters business, is a leading online provider of legal know-how.  We help lawyers practice more efficiently and deliver greater value to clients.  As a full-time Practical Law senior legal editor on our Corporate team, you will have the opportunity to apply your practical...

11/16/2020

Tomorrow, the HisBA Forums will discuss "Public Health, Coronavirus and the Hispanic Community," sponsored by William "Bill" Gordon, Partner at King & Spalding.

We have an exciting line up this month!

Maribel Sifuentes will present on her work at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Christina Venegas will share some of her experiences as a nurse on the frontlines of the pandemic at CHI St. Lukes Health.

Veronica Jacobs will share options provided by Houston Volunteer Lawyers for low-income citizens adversely impacted by the crisis.

HisBA's own Daniel N. Ramirez, an employment and immigration partner at at Monty & Ramirez LLP, will share how corporations have responded to Covid with respect to their office spaces and employees.

To register: https://lnkd.in/gnHix-4.

This is a free member benefit that would not be possible without the support of the HisBA Forums committee: Adan D. Briones, Jessica Gonzalez, Daniel Rodriguez, Eric Munoz, Mayra Cuello J.D. Thanks for all of your contributions!

If you'd like to join HisBA you can do so here: https://lnkd.in/etq3XF3.Hi

11/12/2020

The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA) is committed to empowering the Hispanic community by developing strong leadership through public forums.

As a new member benefit, HisBA is organizing a series of discussions on topics important to the Hispanic and Latino community.

Called the "HisBA Forums," each month we will invite a panel of leaders and experts to help our membership better understand the important issues of our day.

These event are free for HisBA members and $10 for the general public. All proceeds go towards HisBA's general fund used for scholarships, community events, CLEs, networking events, etc.

A BIG thank you to our sponsors!

11/12/2020

The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA) is committed to empowering the Hispanic community by developing strong leadership through public forums.

As a new member benefit, HisBA is organizing a series of discussions on topics important to the Hispanic and Latino community.

Called the "HisBA Forums," each month we will invite a panel of leaders and experts to help our membership better understand the important issues of our day.

These event are free for HisBA members and $10 for the general public. All proceeds go towards HisBA's general fund used for scholarships, community events, CLEs, networking events, etc.

A BIG thank you to our sponsors!

11/12/2020

The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA) is committed to empowering the Hispanic community by developing strong leadership through public forums.

As a new member benefit, HisBA is organizing a series of discussions on topics important to the Hispanic and Latino community.

Called the "HisBA Forums," each month we will invite a panel of leaders and experts to help our membership better understand the important issues of our day.

These event are free for HisBA members and $10 for the general public. All proceeds go towards HisBA's general fund used for scholarships, community events, CLEs, networking events, etc.

A BIG thank you to our sponsors!

You can learn more about joining here: https://hisbahouston.com/join.php

11/07/2020

Register now for our November 2020 HisBA Forums event, focused on Public Health, Coronavirus & the Hispanic Community.

We have a great panel lined up, including professionals on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.

https://hisbahouston.com/meetinginfo.php?id=48&ts=1604592675

10/23/2020

Register here: https://hisbahouston.com/meetinginfo.php?id=38&ts=1603130026

10/17/2020

HisBA's mission includes, in part, providing public fora to empower the Hispanic community to develop strong leadership.

This year we are pleased to offer our membership "The HisBA Forums," a series of discussions addressing issues important to the Hispanic community.

For Oct. 2020, The HisBA Forums presents:

U.S. Election 2020 - Important Issues to the Hispanic Community (presented by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP)

Oct. 27, 2020, 2-3 P.M.

To register and for more information on our speakers and moderator: https://hisbahouston.com/meetinginfo.php?id=38&ts=1602871535

This event is free for HisBA members and $10 for the general public.

09/30/2020

There's still time to register for today's first ever HisBA Forums event! Come support our panelists and moderator, Edgar Saldivar, a former Director and President-elect of HisBA.

Our topic will be "Black Lives Matter, How we can be allies in the Civil Rights movement"

Registration Link:https://hisbahouston.com/meetinginfo.php?id=31&ts=1601323730

09/21/2020

HisBA's mission includes, in part, providing public fora to empower the Hispanic community to develop strong leadership.

This year we are pleased to offer our membership "The HisBA Forums Presents," a series of discussions addressing issues important to the Hispanic community.

For Sept. 2020, The HisBA Forums Presents:

Black Lives Matter - How we can be allies in the Civil Rights movement.

Sept. 30, 2020, 2-3 P.M.

To register and for more information on our speakers and moderator: https://hisbahouston.com/meetinginfo.php?id=31&ts=1600374512

08/20/2020

Please support this fun and important event. More details below.

Join the Hispanic Issues Section for a fun night of “LAW"tería, based on the popular lotería game. This virtual fundraiser takes place Sept. 16 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and will feature special guest 'callers', door prizes, and intermission entertainment. Proceeds will benefit Texas legal aid programs helping vulnerable members of our communities who have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Get your "LAW"teria card and learn more, at: http://www.teajf.org/donate/LawTeria.aspx

08/10/2020

Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

08/03/2020

The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston held its annual Board of Directors retreat this past weekend and we are excited for the coming year!

Our 2020-21 Officers: Adán D. Briones, Sergio V. Leal, Natalie Alfaro Gonzales, Rocio Mendoza, Luke Gilman, and Angelica Alfaro. We look forward to their leadership this year!

06/05/2020

HisBA Statement Regarding the Death of George Floyd

06/01/2020

Programa ofrece asesoría legal migratoria en español

HisBA Board member Joe Villarreal advertising Consejos Legales on Univision Ch. 45 news. Please share with your Spanish-speaking friends and communities.

El miembro de la Junta de HisBA Joe Villarreal anunciando Consejos Legales en Univision Ch. 45 noticias. Por favor, comparta con sus amigos y comunidades que hablen español.

https://www.univision.com/local/houston-kxln/programa-ofrece-asesoria-legal-migratoria-en-espanol-video

Joe Villarreal, de la organización MABAH, habla del programa que ofrece asesoría legal en torno a procesos migratorios, que se han visto afectados por el coronavirus.

05/28/2020

Hispanic Bar Association of Houston - 2020 Scholarship Program Donors

We are so thankful for the following Donors to our Scholarship Program. While HisBA’s 2020 Annual Gala was cancelled, HisBA remained committed to awarding the law school scholarships that would have been presented at the Gala, and these donors remained committed to supporting HisBA’s efforts in that regard.

With the support of these donors, HisBA is able to fulfill not only these law school scholarships, but also the High School Scholarships. Thank you!

GOLD SPONSORS:

ExxonMobil

Shell

Winstead PC

SILVER SPONSOR:

Jones Walker LLP

BRONZE SPONSORS:

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

DLA Piper

Baker Botts LLP

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Porter Hedges LLP

https://hisbahouston.com/2020_Scholarship_Program_Donors_

We are so thankful for the following Donors to our Scholarship Program.  While HisBA’s 2020 Annual Gala was cancelled, HisBA remained committed to awarding the law school scholarships that would have been presented at the Gala, and these donors remained committed to supporting HisBA’s efforts i...

05/06/2020

Spanish legal advice program Consejos Legales returns May 7 | Texas Bar Blog

Share with your friends! ¡Comparte con tus amigos!

The Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston and the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, in partnership with the Houston Bar Association, will offer

05/05/2020

MAY 7 - CONSEJOS LEGALES GOES VIRTUAL!

Have you ever wanted to provide volunteer legal services with Consejos Legales, but couldn't make the drive downtown? No longer a problem! Consejos Legales has gone virtual!

You can now maintain social distance while lending your legal expertise to the Spanish speaking community!

To volunteer, please respond to [email protected].

Date and Time
Thursday, May 7, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

02/21/2020

The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston and
the MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
will be teaming up to assist local area students in preparing posters to submit for entry into the 2020 Houston Bar Association Law Day Poster Contest.

This year’s Law Day theme is:

Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100

Come meet a local judge and learn the history of voting rights!

Saturday, February 22, 2020
9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
JP McGovern Sports & Recreational Building
7318 Avenue F
Houston, TX 77011

Art supplies will be provided.

Participants will be served pizza, drinks, and cookies.
Students in kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome.
The first 30 families to complete a poster receive a $25 gift card!

Please share with your networks! All are welcome!

01/07/2020

Houston Hispanic Forum

REGISTER TODAY!! for the 34th Annual Career & Education Day Houston 2020 @ www.hispanic-forum.org
This is a FREE EVENT & FREE LUNCH!!
Meet with Colleges and learn more about the path to Higher Education by attending one of the many breakout sessions that will be available. From college representatives to financial aid information there is sure to be something for you at this year's CED 2020 held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

12/11/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Ford + Bergner LLP for their commitment to be a Bronze Sponsor of this year’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

To learn more about Ford + Bergner LLP, visit:
https://fordbergner.com/

Like their page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fordbergner/

Connect with them on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ford-bergner-llp/

Follow them on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/fordbergner?lang=en

#BronzeSponsor

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To learn more about this year's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/11/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Judge Michael Gomez for his commitment to be a Copper Sponsor of this year’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

To learn more about Judge Michael Gomez, visit:
https://judgemichaelgomez.com/

Connect with him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gomez-6512585/

#CopperSponsor

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To learn more about this year's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/11/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Judge R.K. Sandill for his commitment to be a Copper Sponsor of this year’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

To learn more about Judge R.K. Sandill, visit:
https://www.sandillfortexas.com/about2.html

Like his page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/JudgeSandill/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1113840898642970&ref=page_internal

Follow him on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/rks127th?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Connect with him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-k-sandill-a762374/

#CopperSponsor

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To learn more about this year's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/11/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Judge Gloria E. Lopez for her commitment to be a Bronze Sponsor of TONIGHT’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

#BronzeSponsor

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To learn more about tonight's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/11/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Sergio and Adrea Leal for their commitment to be a Copper Sponsor of TONIGHT’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

#CopperSponsor

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To learn more about tonight's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/10/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

MABAH Members and Friends --

Please join us Wednesday, December 11th for our Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, Batanga, 908 Congress, Houston, Texas.

Members plus one guest are free. Additional guests and non-members are $25.00. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Please register at:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

And to purchase a ticket or sponsorship, please visit:
http://bit.ly/MABAHPayments_Dec112019

Once again, we are partnering with Navidad en El Barrio, so please bring an unwrapped toy or gift for a teenager!

12/10/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Judge Steven Kirkland for his commitment to be a Copper Sponsor of this year’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

To learn more about Judge Steven Kirkland, visit:
https://www.judgestevenkirkland.com/

Like his page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JudgeSK/

Follow him on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/judgestevenkirkland/

Connect with him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kirkland/

Follow him on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/stevenkirkland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

#CopperSponsor

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To learn more about this year's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/10/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank the Law Offices of Jose R. Lopez II for their commitment to be a Bronze Sponsor of this year’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

To learn more about Jose R. Lopez, visit:
http://lawlopez.net/

Like him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/joselopezlaw

Connect with him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/joselopezlaw

Follow him on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JoseLopezLawyer

#BronzeSponsor

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To learn more about this year's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019

12/10/2019

MABAH/Mexican American Bar Association of Houston

We would like to thank Judge Lesley Briones for her commitment to be a Copper Sponsor of this year’s Joint Holiday Party with the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston!

To learn more about Judge Lesley Briones, visit:
http://lesleybriones.com

Like her page:
https://www.facebook.com/lesleybrionesforjudge/

Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lesleybrionesforjudge/

#CopperSponsor

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To learn more about this year's Joint Holiday Party, visit:
http://bit.ly/RSVP_MABAHHoliday_Dec112019