The CHBA strives to serve its members and the community in a wide variety of ways, including providing networking, business development, referral, mentorship, and award opportunities. 

Networking Events
The CHBA focuses on enhancing professional opportunities for Hispanic attorneys, and it does so in part through events where members can meet each other and others in the legal profession. The CHBA sponsors events such as the Annual Awards Dinner, the CHBA Summer Social for members, their families and friends, and other receptions throughout the state. In addition to social and networking events, the CHBA has organized several panels which focus on employment opportunities in the judiciary, the public sector, private practice, and corporate work. 

Collaboration
CHBA members have the opportunity to represent the CHBA in numerous collaborative events and activities. The CHBA is a member of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (“LCD”), which encourages private and public legal employers to set and achieve diversity goals. The CHBA has successfully sponsored a number of events with the LCD, the Hartford County Bar Association, the Connecticut Lawyers’ Group, the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association, the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association and the South Asian American Bar Association. The CHBA has also supported activities of the Hispanic Professional Network, the Connecticut Association of Latin Americans in Higher Education, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, and the Society for Hispanic Engineers. 

Directory
Members have exclusive access to the CHBA Directory, which is available online.  The Directory serves to enhance communication among members and to provide a source for referrals, employment and business development opportunities. 

Legislation
CHBA members have the opportunity to shape legislation which affects the legal profession.  In the past, the CHBA successfully pursued the passage of legislation to require professional training and standards for court interpreters in Connecticut—an issue of great importance to Hispanics in the state.  CHBA members have also sought an increase in the number of qualified court interpreters.  In addition, CHBA members actively participated in the Task Force on Minority Fairness’ examination of the treatment of racial and ethnic minorities by the court system. 

Membership Discounts
Through its affiliation with the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), CHBA members receive discounts on HNBA membership and increased opportunities for networking nationally. 

CHBA Awards
CHBA recognizes annually, at its Annual Awards Dinner, the achievements, of those who have made contributions to the Hispanic community.  The CHBA has recognized the achievements of our judges, legislators, administrators, business and community leaders, and others who have contributed to the improvement of the status of the Hispanic community in Connecticut and nationally.  Members have the opportunity to nominate award recipients, to contribute to the administration of this program, and to help with fundraising efforts. 

Scholarship Program
CHBA sponsors a scholarship program for law students which has, over the years, awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships. The awards are based on academic excellence and commitment to community service. The Annual Awards Dinner is the primary source of new funding for the CHBA scholarship program.  Members have the opportunity to participate in the administration of this program.