February 01, 2012 - House of Delegates Approves New Amendment to Create Affinity Delegate Categories

At its meeting on Monday, January 23, the CBA House of Delegates approved a proposal to amend the association constitution to create a new category of delegates to the House: the "Affinity Delegates." The proposal, brought jointly by the Diversity and Membership Committees, was adopted unanimously by the House. The result is that now, for the first time, the House will include a meaningful number of different voices during its meetings in an effort to fulfill Article II of the association constitution "to promote diversity within the Bar and the Bench." The Affinity Delegates will join the District Delegates, the Section Delegates, and the officers of the association to comprise the House of Delegates. 
Any of the existing affinity Bar associations may elect an Affinity Delegate to the House if it satisfies four criteria. The criteria are (1) its goals and purposes do not conflict with the diversity goals of Article II of the CBA Constitution, (2) it has at least 50 members, (3) at least one-half of its membership consists of CBA members, and (4) it has been in existence for at least five years. The executive director of the CBA must annually certify an affinity Bar association as eligible to elect an Affinity Delegate. The total number of affinity Bar associations that may be so certified is limited to six. The new constitutional provisions also increases the number of Section Delegates from three to six. The District Delegates to the House continue to outnumber the Affinity and Section Delegates by more than ten to one. The result of the amendment is that the Affinity Delegates will represent significant numbers of CBA members whose perspective and participation has been lacking in the House. The process calls for the affinity Bar associations to organize, with CBA support, their own CBA membership drives so as to satisfy one of the criteria to elect an Affinity Delegate. The newly elected Affinity Delegates will take office on July 1, 2012, moving toward achieving the goal of a more diverse Connecticut Bar Association. CBA President Brad Gallant said, "Building on the efforts of our colleagues in the affinity Bar associations of this state, we will be better able to serve the interests of all lawyers in Connecticut."
 

 

February 01, 2012 - House of Delegates Approves Revision to Proposed MCLE Rule

See link below to review the revised rule.

www.ctbar.org/userfiles/CLE/Proposed-MCLE-Rules-as-approved-1.23.12.pdf

August 30, 2011 - SAVE THE DATE- 18th Annual Dinner Celebration, November 3, 2011 at the New Haven Lawn Club

See attached Save the Date for more information.

For further details regarding attendance or sponsorship feel free to contact Maria Garcia at mgarcia2007@gmail.com

 

Annual Dinner CHBA Save The Date[1].pdf  

August 29, 2011 - Hartford Business Journal covers CHBA's recognition by the HNBA
www.hartfordbusiness.com/news20207.html?Type=search

June 30, 2011 - Calling for nominations

June 17, 2011 - The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG) featured the CHBA Scholarship Fund during a reception on June 9, 2011 to celebrate its Hartford Foundation Scholarship recipients

CHBA Board Members Toni Smith-Rosario and Walter Menjivar were interviewed and served on a panel at the event. Walter, as a past CHBA Scholarship recipient, shared his college experience, explained how his CHBA Scholarship benefited him, and offered advice to the scholarship recipients.To view the interview click on the link below.

www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=219604364726404&oid=214504791905135&comments

May 24, 2011 - CT Law Tribune Features CHBA Student Outreach Efforts

Click on the link below for the full article.

www.ctlawtribune.com/getarticle.aspx?ID=40452

May 24, 2011 - CHBA Celebrates Law Day at Bulkeley High School


May 19, 2011 - CHBA Summer Social

Saturday June 11, at noon.

The CHBA invites its members and their families to join us for an afternoon of sampling delicious wines from the Gouveia Vineyards while reconnecting and networking with friends. We encourage members to bring food to share with others. Please note that outside beverages (including water) are prohibited.
The CHBA will be providing wine and additional beverages will be available for purchase. Weather permitting, we will be outside and encourage you to bring blankets and chairs. In the event of rain, we will move the party indoors. This event is free to members and their immediate families.

Please RSVP to ediaz@legaldiaz.com
by June 7, 2011

See Attached invitation

Rev 2 - CHBA Member Social Save the Date.pdf  

May 09, 2011 - Press Release: The CHBA fully supports the nomination of Edgardo Ramos for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

See Attached Press Release

Ramos Press Release (2011)[1].pdf  

April 26, 2011 - THE CONNECTICUT HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

 

The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (www.ct-hba.org) is pleased to announce its new slate of officers for 2011-2012. The following individuals were elected to office at the CHBA's annual meeting: 

 

• Maria Garcia, President-Elect, Law Clerk to the Honorable Holly B. Fitzsimmons, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
• Erick I. Díaz, Vice President, Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Erick I. Díaz llc
• Alex Toribio, Treasurer, Associate at McCarter & English llp
• Cristina Madry, Secretary, Associate at Jackson Lewis llp
• Elizabeth Salsedo-Surovov, Director of Communications, Senior Client Manager at Westlaw Thompson Reuters

 

Virginia McGarrity, an Associate at Robinson & Cole llp, succeeds Sara C. Bronin, Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law, as President.

 

"I am excited for the opportunity to lead the CHBA over the next year," said Ms. McGarrity. "One of my priorities is to focus on improving and expanding our member services and benefits. To that end, the CHBA will offer assistance to its members navigating the judicial selection process, provide a wealth of volunteer public service opportunities, and host more networking opportunities with other bar associations and civic groups within Connecticut."

 

The CHBA will also continue its commitment of supporting the next generation of lawyers by sponsoring programs for each of the area law schools, and celebrating their achievements with scholarship awards at the CHBA Annual Awards Dinner.

 

The CHBA is also pleased to announce that the following individuals were elected to its Board of Directors: Dinamary Arvelo, Albert L. Barrueco, Margaret Castinado, Marilyn Díaz, Elizabeth Fowler, Ilia M. O'Hearn, René A. Ortega, Jessica Torres and Maximiliano Zayas. Directors elected to the CHBA Board in 2010 whose terms continue during the 2011-2012 year are: Mario Borelli, John R. Flores, Karem Friedman, Cristina Lopez, and Edgardo Ramos.

 

In addition, CHBA member Walter Menjivar was appointed to continue to serve as President of the Law Student Division.

 

ABOUT THE CHBA:  Founded in 1993, the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association works to enhance the visibility of Hispanic lawyers throughout the state; to facilitate communication and sharing of information and resources among our members; to serve as mentors to new attorneys and law students; and to assist the public and private sectors in achieving diversity in their law firms and legal departments. The CHBA also addresses issues impacting the Hispanic community, such as access to the courts, judicial diversity, and other social challenges.

 

March 18, 2011 - NAPABA Statement of Sympathy on the Disaster in Japan

March 15, 2011

Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends:

It is with a great sense of loss and sympathy that the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) extends its sincerest condolences to all those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011. We have been shaken by the tragedy that has fallen on Japan and the Pacific Rim, and recognize how deep our connections are to that nation and its people - many of our members here in the United States are of Japanese descent, and so too do many of us have friends, family, and colleagues in Japan. We deeply admire the bravery and community spirit that has been so apparent as the Japanese people undertake to work together to confront the ongoing situation and relief efforts.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, I urge you to contribute to the disaster relief efforts. The earthquake and the subsequent tsunami have destroyed many people's sense of security, leaving them without water, food, or shelter, and tens of thousands of people continue to be unaccounted for. A Dateline MSNBC clip caught our attention for being particularly moving and descriptive in its depiction of images from the port city of Sendai, one of the areas worst affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

If you would like to help, the Japanese Red Cross is accepting donations from the American Red Cross. In addition to monetary donations, the American Red Cross has deployed a disaster management expert from its Washington, DC headquarters to Japan to assist in relief efforts. You can donate to the American Red Cross through their website or simply by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation..

Another way to assist in efforts is through InterAction -- InterAction's member organizations are deploying response teams and have strong partnerships with civil society groups in Japan who are responding to the disaster. Many of InterAction's member organizations are accepting donations. Please click here to donate to these member organizations.

Several NAPABA affiliates are mobilizing to raise funds -- please also support these efforts.

Many NAPABA members, friends, and colleagues were affected by this tragedy. Let's join together in uplifting those in need. We will continue to keep our hopes high and our resolution strong through this period of strife for the people of Japan.

Sincerely,

Paul O. Hirose
President

March 18, 2011 - SBA Diversity Committee Diversity Week

For more information on this event see attached flier.

diversity week flier.pdf  

March 08, 2011 - CHBA Annual Meeting April 16, 2011

Please note that the CHBA Annual Meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 9 a.m. at Day Pitney in Hartford, Connecticut.  Please see the below Notice for the proposed slate of officers and board members, as well as for more information about the Annual Meeting.

CHBA Annual Meeting Notice April 16, 2011.pdf  

March 03, 2011 - The CHBA Praises the Appointment of Judge Espinosa to the Connecticut Appellate Court

Please see attached press release

2011_03_Press_Release_re_Espinosa[1].pdf  

March 02, 2011 - Connecticut Innocence Fund -- Organizational Meeting March 21 / Call for Participants

The Connecticut Bar Foundation, in partnership with Community Partners in Action, has approved a new undertaking, the Connecticut Innocence Fund, in which you are invited to participate. The Fund will provide short term financial assistance to individuals who have been proven innocent of the crimes for which they were imprisoned. It will be established through tax-deductible contributions, which will then be self-replenishing by repayment of the advances from exonerees’ compensation awards. This fund will be unique in the United States. There are several organizations around the country that assist exonerees with job placement and social service needs. But nowhere has a fund been specially established to help newly released exonerees with short-term needs. We invite any interested members of the community to assist in organizing the Fund. We will also be inviting participants from the Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation, from Community Partners in Action and from among the people who have assisted the Connecticut Innocence Project. An organizational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 21, 2011 at the offices of McCarter & English LLP, located at CityPlace 1, 36th Floor, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. At the organizational meeting we will hear a brief presentation from the leaders of the Connecticut InnocenceProject about their work, and also meet with one or more of the exonerees who have been released in Connecticut. We will then discuss the goals and structure of the Connecticut Innocence Fund, and take steps to build its volunteer leadership and plan its initial operations. If you would like to be part of this effort please send your (1) Name, (2) Phone Number, and (3) Email by February 25, 2011 to ctbf@cbf-1.org or by fax to 860.722.2497, and we will include you on future communications about this project. If you cannot attend the organizational meeting in person we will arrange a conference call for remote participants.

March 01, 2011 - Deadline Extended: Nominations Solicited for Open Criminal Justice / Judicial Selection Commission Positions!

  Governor Malloy's office has reached out to the CT Hispanic Bar Association regarding several openings in important statewide commissions, among them the Criminal Justice Commission (which appoints prosecutors --
http://www.ct.gov/cjc/site/default.asp), the Criminal Justice Policy Advisory Commission (which serves essentially as the governor's criminal justice cabinet -- http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2970&q=383604), and the Judicial Selection Commission (which appoints judges http://www.ct.gov/jsc/site/default.asp). Please note that it is preferred that the openings for the Criminal Justice Commission not be filled by attorneys with current clients/ work within the state criminal court system. Please also note that the openings for the Judicial Selection Commission must be filled by residents of the 2nd or 4th Congressional Districts (see here for towns in each district -- http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/civics/maps/Connecticut%20Congressional%20Districts_text.htm).
All CHBA members in good standing are strongly encouraged to review the linked information. If you are interested in serving on any of these commissions or would like to be kept on a list of individuals available for service on related or future commissions, please submit: (1) a short statement of interest (addressed to the Governor) and (2) a CV with relevant activities by 5 p.m. Thursday March 3 to Sara Bronin and Alexia Cruz at president@ct-hba.org. The short timeline reflects the Governor's desire to quickly assemble and review candidates for these commissions so the commissions can proceed with their work. We will forward all of the statements and CVs we receive from members in good standing to the Governor's Office, who is eager to receive them. Thank you in advance for considering representing the CHBA in this important capacity

March 01, 2011 - Civil Rights Conference March 16, 2011 FYI

View attached flyer for more information.

Civil_Rights_Conference_2011_Invitation_[1].pdf  

February 10, 2011 - Friends of LatinoJustice Third Annual Leadership Reception on March 15th

The Friends of LatinoJustice's Third Annual Leadership Reception will 
take place on March 15th.  They will be celebrating the legacy of 
achievement created and nurtured by outgoing LatinoJustice PRLDEF 
President and General Counsel Cesar A. Perales. The reception will 
provide an opportunity to pay tribute to Cesar, who as you know co-
founded the organization almost 40 years ago and has led us through 
some of the most important Latino civil rights victories in U.S. 
history.  The Leadership Reception will take place at the Park Cafe at 
Time Warner Center in NYC. For more information, see attached e-vite. 
Please visit the website at www.latinojustice.org to rsvp and order 
tickets.

LatinoJustice Leadership Reception Evite - 3-15-11.pdf  

February 07, 2011 - The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Program at Yale Law School,

 

January 25, 2011 - CHBA Member Discount for Hartford County Bar Association Barrister's Ball on February 5, 2011

 

The Hartford County Bar Association (HCBA) has invited current CT Hispanic Bar Association members to attend its 2011 Barristers' Ball & Venetian Style Masquerade. The event will take place February 5, 2011, with a reception at 6:30 and dinner at 8 at the Society Room at 31 Pratt Street in downtown Hartford.

Thanks to a special offer from the HCBA, CHBA members in good standing can take advantage of the $115/per person discounted HCBA members' price!** There will be a silent auction to benefit the Hartford County Bar Foundation, with dancing to music by the Street Vipers, and a cash bar. Black tie and masks are optional, but the best mask of the night will win a prize.

More information is available online here:

http://www.hartfordbar.org/PDFs/websiteinvite.reservationform.pdf

 

December 02, 2010 - Diane Alverio Beyond the Shingle

Diane Alverio’s Beyond the Shingle. Please join us for Diane Alverio’s Beyond the Shingle on Dec. 6, 2010 at 6:00 pm at Zeldes, Needle & Cooper, 1000 Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport.  Diane Alverio is a former Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association awards recipient and nationally known Hartford – based communications consultant with over 20 years of marketing expertise.  Ms. Alverio authored Beyond the Shingle, a comprehensive “field guide” to building a successful law practice for solo practitioners and small firms.  At this event, Ms. Alverio will provide guidance in growing one’s legal practice, including marketing concepts, public relations skills, interview techniques, branding your practice and developing effective Web sites, among many other marketing tools and strategies.  

Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Flyer-Beyond the Shingles.pdf  

October 20, 2010 - CHBA's Seventeenth Annual Awards Celebration

Honoring

 

With the Achievement Award: 
The Honorable Pedro E. Segarra
Mayor of the City of Hartford

With the Community Service Award:
Connecticut Legal Services
Stamford Day Laborer Wage Clinic

Thursday, November 11, 2010
6:00pm - 10:00pm
The Hartford Club
46 Prospect Street
Hartford, CT 06103

For more information about the celebration, 
please contact Karem Friedman at 203.363.7639 
or kfriedman@wiggin.com.

To register please click on the link below.

2010 Evite Reply Form.pdf  

October 18, 2010 - LatinoJustice PRLDEF & NALEO Ve Y Vota Election Protection Volunteer Recruitment for GET OUT THE VOTE


October 18, 2010 - MALDEF Job Announcement Staff Attorney Southwest Regional Office

MALDEF’s Southwest Regional Office is seeking to fill a Staff Attorney position.  This is the first attorney job opening for MALDEF’s dynamic Southwest Office in 6 years.  Our busy litigation docket, high level of staff camaraderie and great cost of living make MALDEF’s office in San Antonio a wonderful place to work. 

 

For more information, kindly click on the link below.

www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/SA.Atty.100810.pdf

October 13, 2010 - Invitation to the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics' National Education Summit and Call to Action

CHBA members are cordially invited to join the LPRAC in watching key Education Department and Administration officials, and national Hispanic education, community and business leaders as they share their expertise and resources to assist communities in expanding education opportunities and improving education outcomes for Hispanic students during this dynamic, one-day event.  As the largest and fastest growing minority group in the country and in the pre-K-12 public education system, the future of our nation's competiveness is inextricably linked to improving the education attainment of Hispanics.
 
National Education Summit and Call to Action
Monday, October 18, 2010
8:30 AM -- 5:00 PM
Legislative Office Building, Room 1B
Streaming Live via the World Wide Web
 
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Werner Oyandel at 860-240-0097 or werner.oyanadel@cga.ct.gov

www.cga.ct.gov/lprac

October 12, 2010 - Job Opening for Executive Director & CEO of Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative at the University of Connecticut School of Law

 

The Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax exempt law firm, seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer, to begin July 1, 2011. The position offers a unique opportunity to combine the roles of law professor and practicing attorney while providing public service on the campus of the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut. CULI offers transactional legal experience to its students while delivering effective legal services to a wide variety of nonprofit groups, especially those engaged in reducing urban blight. This full time position offers a competitive salary and benefits. A detailed job description appears at: http://www.law.uconn.edu/files/searchculiceo.pdf

CULI has two missions: (1) it strives to educate law students through a combination of classroom seminars and direct involvement in various community matters; and (2) it provides effective legal services to a wide variety of nonprofit groups, especially those engaged in reducing urban blight. CULI’s work with law students is part of the Law School’s strong commitment to clinical legal education.  CULI presently employs two full time experienced attorneys and three part-time practicing attorneys; it also enjoys the assistance of part-time volunteer attorneys.

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to Keyia Banks, Administrative Assistant, Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative, Inc. c/o University of Connecticut School of Law, 35 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105 or send the same information by e-mail to keyia.banks@law.uconn.edu. All applications remain confidential

October 12, 2010 - Judge Cabranes being honored! And Columbia Journal of Race & Law's Immigration Symposium on Arizona SB 1070 - Oct 22nd - Free and Open to the Public

Nina Perales, National Senior Counsel of MALDEF will be debating SB1070 at the Columbia Journal of Race & Law’s Immigration Symposium, Friday, October 22nd, 9:30-4:30PM, JG107.
Free and open to the public. $10 lunch charge for non-Columbia students. CLE credits available, $40 Public Interest/Academia/Government; $100 Private Practice.
Contact Priscilla Orta-Wenner, pjo2109@columbia.edu  for more information and to RSVP.

October 12, 2010 - SABAC Fourth Annual Awards Dinner

We are pleased to share that 2010 SABAC Member of the Year Award will be presented to Toni Smith-Rosario on Otcober 14th. For more information please see attached flyer.

2010 SABAC Annual Awards Dinner Invitation v2[1].pdf  

September 27, 2010 - Notice regarding Attorney Discipline by Statewide Grievance Committee

See attached notice.

CT Hispanic Bar Association.pdf  

September 22, 2010 - CAPABA'S Annual Luau on October 17, 2010

See attached flier for more information.

2010 Luau invite.pdf  

September 22, 2010 - Deputy Assistant Statesemicolons Attorney for the Appellete Bureau

Please refer to the attached job description for more information.

~$SONNEL NOTICE.doc  

September 22, 2010 - Spanish-Speaking Volunteer Opportunity. November 3, 2010

For more information click on the link below:

view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe571674726c017c7d11&m=fefa167774670c&ls=fdfd11737665007d751c717c&l=fe9115777161007a77&s=fdf415797162027877127

September 22, 2010 - Volunteer Opportunity

September 15, 2010 - Save the Date- CHBA Annual Dinner on November 11, 2010

Formal invitation to follow

CAPABA Save the Date.pdf  

September 15, 2010 - CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE ASYLUM AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLINIC, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW

The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applicants for an anticipated opening as an assistant clinical instructor of law serving in a three-year position as the William R. Davis Clinical Fellow, beginning in the summer of 2011.  This position will offer a practicing attorney with an interest in clinical teaching the opportunity to refine his or her teaching and supervisory skills while working together with experienced faculty members in a law school clinical program.  
 
The Davis Fellow will work primarily in the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic, which represents clients seeking political asylum in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration Court.  Prior experience in this area of practice is preferred, but not essential. 
The fellow will also have opportunities to interact with faculty and students in the law school's other clinics, including clinics focusing on criminal defense, mediation, tax, and intellectual property.  The fellow's duties will include supervision of clinic students' casework, and, together  
with clinic faculty, planning and teaching classes and simulation exercises.  The fellow will also have the opportunity to work on scholarship and pursue other learning goals.  
 
Candidates should have at least three years of experience as a practicing lawyer or equivalent experience; strong written and oral communication skills; an interest in and aptitude for supervision and teaching; a demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work; and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.  Salary $50,000 to $55,000, depending upon experience and qualifications.  Benefits include health insurance, retirement annuities and research support. 
    
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and three names of  references, to:  
 
Jon Bauer, Clinical Professor of Law  
University of Connecticut School of Law  
65 Elizabeth Street  
Hartford, CT  06105-2210  
Phone:  (860) 570-5165 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (860) 570-5165      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  
Fax:      (860) 570-5195  
e-mail:   Jon.Bauer@law.uconn.edu  
                           
Applications received by December 1, 2010 will receive preference in the screening process.  The University of Connecticut School of Law encourages applications from members of under-represented groups including minorities, women and people with disabilities.  

September 10, 2010 - Connecticut bar Foundation and Quinnipiac University School of Law- Seventh Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium, October 15, 2010

ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

A ROLE FOR MEDIATION?

 

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Hamden, CT

October 15, 2010

 

The goals of the criminal justice system are numerous, complex, and often debated.  The system seeks to deter, punish, incapacitate, and rehabilitate wrongdoers.  The traditional processes for accomplishing these goals -- involving police, prosecutors, public defenders and the criminal defense bar, judges, prisons, probation, and parole -- are constantly undergoing review and procedural reform.  Only occasionally, however, do reformers question the underlying adversarial relationship between defendants and the state, or consider whether traditional prosecution, adjudication, and incarceration are the optimal processes for accomplishing the goals of criminal justice. 

 

This symposium will take up these questions, asking whether prosecutors, judges and the criminal courts could more efficiently and effectively achieve the goals of criminal justice by supplementing traditional adjudication with mediation and other alternative processes.  The Connecticut Bar Foundation and the Quinnipiac Center on Dispute Resolution will convene a distinguished group of judges, legislators, mediators, law professors, and other experienced professionals to discuss and debate the use of mediation in criminal cases.  What sorts of cases are most amenable to diversionary programs?  What training or expertise is necessary to administer and facilitate these processes?  What effect do mediation programs have on recidivism, court dockets, and participant satisfaction (including victims’ satisfaction)?  The symposium will consider programs for adult and juvenile offenders, both in Connecticut and in other states. 

 

Janine Geske, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and now distinguished professor of law and director of the Restorative Justice Initiative at Marquette University School of Law, will deliver the keynote address.  Through plenary panels and breakout sessions, participants will learn about alternative processes being used in the criminal justice system, including community courts, victim-offender mediation, and post-conviction mediation to assist with prisoner reentry.  Over the course of the day, the symposium will strive to 1) convey new and important information to participants and policy makers at every stage of criminal law enforcement and 2) stimulate thought and discussion about the ways mediation might supplement traditional processes to better achieve the system’s goals. 

 For information on registration see the response form attached.

 

10.10.15 ADR Symposium Response Form.doc  

August 11, 2010 - Boehringer Ingelheim is looking for a Senior Counsel/Senior Associate Director
Internal Title Description Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Senior Associate Director, Senior Counsel to join our Legal department located at our U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as legal counselor to Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals (BIPI); including the provision of advice, counsel and oversight, principally to the medical, marketing, sales and R&D clients within BIPI, as well as in conjunction and coordination with other business lines within Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. Requirements Skills: at least 6 years experience in healthcare practice in law firm and/or in-house required; Working knowledge of Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and regulations with emphasis on branded pharma commercial transactions involving labeling, advertising, promotion, fraud & abuse, anti-kickback, reimbursement and R&D. Candidates must have excellent business judgment, influencing skills, and a proven ability to work in a collaborative environment. Boehringer Ingelheim is firmly committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, productive and efficient work environment for our employees, partners and customers. As part of that commitment, Boehringer Ingelheim conducts pre-employment background investigations and drug screenings. Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Marla S. Persky Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation 900 Ridgebury Rd. Ridgefield, CT 06877 Telephone: 203-791-6728 Fax: 203-791-6260 marla.persky@boehringer-ingelheim.com

August 11, 2010 - Children's Advocacy Organization seeks Litigator
TITLE: Litigator ORG. TYPE: Children’s Advocacy Organization LOCATION: New York , NY SALARY: Competitive RESPONSIBILITIES: The Litigation Attorney will work closely with local advocates to investigate failing systems, conduct extensive discovery, and prepare cases for trial. Complex motion practice is involved, as is extensive negotiation with defendants, usually in the context of settlement and enforcement activities. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess outstanding litigation and writing skills, wise strategic judgment and interest in the broader aspects of systemic reform and its policy implications. The ability to perform at the highest level of practice is a required capability. As an active member of the organization’s legal teams, the successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with pro bono co-counsel and local advocates and experts. Preference will be given to applicants experienced in complex class action litigation and federal court experience. Knowledge of children’s issues or social service systems is a plus. Travel to the jurisdictions with active or expected active cases is required. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to Nick Samuels, Professionals for Nonprofits, nsamuels@professionalsfornonprofits.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be contacted should their qualifications match the skill set required. No calls, please. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

August 02, 2010 - The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission is currently looking for a Legislative and Administrative Advisor 2.
($75,653-$97,032) The selected candidate will, as a part of the Commission’s senior management team: assist in the development of Commission policies, program goals and objectives; formulate, recommend and execute legislative and communications goals for the Commission; recommend strategies to senior management to advance the Commission’s goals and public policy objectives through the legislative process; coordinate representation of the Commission at legislative committee meetings and public hearings; coordinate meetings and foster relationships with legislators; provide assistance to legislators concerning proposed legislation; monitor legislation impacting the FOI Act and the Commission; prepare and review written testimony on behalf of the Commission concerning proposed legislation; provide oral testimony at public hearings on proposed legislation; develop, plan and implement the Commission’s public relations and education activities and initiatives; represent the Commission on gubernatorial, legislative and interagency task forces and commissions as assigned by the Executive Director; and make recommendations regarding the Commission’s public affairs programs and budgetary proposals. Spanish speaking ability and knowledge of the Freedom of Information law a plus, but not required. General Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and regulatory programs. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Please send resume, letter of interest, and the State Application Form (PLD-1) to: Colleen M. Murphy Executive Director and General Counsel Freedom of Information Commission 18-20 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 566-6474 (fax) Application Deadline: End of business on August 20, 2010

August 02, 2010 - Equal Justice Initiative Report on Jury Selection
The CHBA recently received a hard copy of the latest report by the Equal Justice Initiative, entitled, "Illegal Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection: A Continuing Legacy." The report examines discriminatory jury selection in several states and concluded that the problem of excluding potential jurors on the basis of race is widespread and too frequently tolerated. The EJI is deeply committed to eliminating the underrepresentation of racial minorities in jury pools across the United States and to ending the exclusion of potential jurors during jury selection on the basis of race. The report, a film, and other supporting materials are available online. www.eji.org/eji/node/397

July 26, 2010 - Job Opportunity for Civil Rights Attorney
Civil Rights Attorney Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in class action litigation on behalf of plaintiffs has an opening for an associate in the Civil Rights practice group, whose work seeks to protect the rights of victims of civil rights and workplace law violations. We are looking for a candidate with one to three years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and preferably some knowledge of Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act or other civil rights laws. This position requires a commitment to civil rights work, a team-player attitude, and the ability to travel; Spanish-language ability is a plus. Cohen Milstein is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to: COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL PLLC ATTN: Megan Fullem 1100 New York Ave. NW Suite 500 - West Tower Washington, D.C. 20005 fax: (202) 408-4699 www.cohenmilstein.com

July 26, 2010 - Hartford County Bar Foundation looking for Directors
The Hartford County Bar Foundation is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors The Hartford County Bar Foundation, established in 1999, has endeavored to improve the lives of residents of Hartford County by making contributions to community food banks, shelters and other charitable organizations, which provide basic needs and services. The Hartford County Bar Foundation is a non-profit corporation and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Its primary mission is to raise funds to support programs that benefit the homeless, hungry, sick, disabled and other needy persons. If you believe strongly in the importance of the organized bar's involvement in community service activities, please consider serving as a member of Hartford County Bar Foundation's Board of Directors. Submit your desire to serve and a brief resume to Jan Ambruso, Executive Director, Hartford County Bar Foundation, 100 Pearl Street, 4th Floor Hartford, CT 06103, prior to August 6, 2010. Every application will be considered. We believe you will find a leadership role in the Hartford County Bar Foundation to be both professionally fulfilling and personally rewarding. Help us shape the future of your Foundation.

July 23, 2010 - Opening for NYC Sheriff and a Commissioner for the Department of Veterans Affairs

See Attached PDF for more information on this position.

Candidates should send a cover letter and resume

 

 

ASAP to:

sheriff@cityhall.nyc.gov or veteransaffairs@cityhall.nyc.gov

July 23, 2010 - GUAKIA presents the Latin Jazz Festival

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard
Downtown Hartford, CT 06103

 

 

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July 20, 2010 - Looking for Volunteers
Northeast Black Law Student Association "NEBLSA" requesting volunteers to serve as judges in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition. To volunteer or otherwise show your support, please contact Marsha Beckford via her contact information in the letter. NEBLSA Letter - Request for Volunteers.pdf  

July 20, 2010 - Fair Housing Specialist Job Opening
FAIR HOUSING SPECIALIST OPENING July 2010 The Connecticut Fair Housing Center is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Connecticut's residents have access to the housing of their choice. The Center provides assistance to the victims of housing discrimination, outreach and education on fair housing laws, and policy advocacy. Successful applicants will be inquisitive, detail oriented, organized and excellent at working with people from a variety of backgrounds. This is an exciting position for people dedicated to pursuing social justice and equality. To apply send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: CT Fair Housing Center, 221 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106 or work@ctfairhousing.org. Application Deadline: July 30, 2010 Formal invitation to follow. campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001aTnFgKol9s40Tq82nHGndXVxr0FjJdpw4vFOR9hxBRzlDmhBmmnfItEmdpBPIp014TWff5jdH9iHc3bg8JLT9J2ipJGwbdeNg4OHLpL6ZlWf_

July 12, 2010 - Vacancies on Statewide Boards and Commissions
Beyond the Judicial Selection Commission, the most up-to-date list of vacancies on statewide boards and commission is on the attached spreadsheet. Please contact Adam Jeamel in the Governor's Office at adam.jeamel@ct.gov with any questions or to apply." Vacancy Table Status 7 7 2010.xls  

July 12, 2010 - Positions Open at New York's City Hall
Please see attached for a listing of several open position for attorneys at New York's City Hall. Additional job announcements can be found on the city's website at www.nyc.gov. NY Job Vanacy.pdf  

July 12, 2010 - Job Opening: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of the General Counsel (NOAA GC)
For more information on this position see attached flier. ~$torney Gloucester.doc  

July 12, 2010 - CHBA seeks candidates for Judicial Selection Commission
The CHBA is soliciting nominations of attorneys who may be interested in sitting on the Judicial Selection Commission (JSC), for our possible endorsement. As you may know, the JSC is an important statewide board set up to "evaluate, investigate and recommend qualified candidates for consideration by the Governor for nomination as judges for the Superior Court, the Appellate Court and the Supreme Court." The CHBA believes that the state judiciary should better reflect the population it serves, and currently only 5 of the 187 judges on the state bench is Hispanic. We believe that a commitment to fairly evaluating candidates of all backgrounds is extremely important for all members of the JSC, but especially anyone whose nomination we would formally endorse. If you or an attorney you know fits this description, please send your nominations, including a CV, one-page biographical statement, and a statement of interest from the nominee, to Sara Bronin at president@ct-hba.org. The CHBA may endorse one or more candidates, and will keep CVs and statements on file for vacancies as they become available throughout the course of this Governor's term as well as the next.

July 12, 2010 - CHBA Summer Social- July 17th 2010
The CHBA cordially invites you to its Summer Social. For more information see the attached flier. We hope to see you there! Summer Social - 7-17-10.doc  

July 12, 2010 - New Haven Legal Assistance is seeking applicants for a staff attorney position
Details are available here: http://www.jobcentral.org/ct/viewjob.asp?jobid=10096962

July 01, 2010 - AUSA Openings- Securities Fraud and Appellate Division
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut is looking to hire one or more Assistant U.S. Attorneys immediately. For more information see the attached descriptions. Job Posting - Appellate Position.pdf  

June 28, 2010 - Vacancies for statewide boards and commissions
The CHBA recently received the attached table of vacancies for statewide board and commissions. It shows what positions are available and the requirements for such positions. Vacancy Table Status 06 23 10.xls  

June 28, 2010 - Save the Date- August 7th Crawford Picnic
See attached flier for more information. Crawford Picninc.JPG  

June 16, 2010 - Hearing Officer Position- Housing Authority City of Danbury
For more information on this position see the attached flier Hearing Officer Position legal notice.doc  

June 15, 2010 - Happy Hour Thursday, June 17

The CHBA is hosting its first summer happy hour at Barca in Hartford this Thursday from 5:30-7:30.  Further details are on the attached flyer.  Please RSVP to raortega@daypitney.com.  

Flyer for 06 10 Barca Happy Hour.doc  

June 14, 2010 - Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Partnership with LPRAC

Please see attached for information about CHBA's partnership with LPRAC regarding the invalidation of Puerto Rican Birth Certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010.  

PR Birth Certificates Press Release 06 10.pdf  

June 11, 2010 - Child Protection Advocacy- Attorney Position Available
For more information see the attached information sheet. CPattorney position final.docx  

June 09, 2010 - Job Opportunity for Attorney at Suffolk University
Suffolk University's Office of the General Counsel seeks an attorney to join its current staff of three attorneys who provide legal advice and representation to the trustees, executive officers and administrative and academic units of the University on a broad array of complex legal matters. The Office of the General Counsel centralizes and coordinates all legal services required by Suffolk University, including providing legal counsel, serving as the legal representative for the University in litigation, administrative matters and business transactions, and retaining and overseeing outside legal counsel engaged on behalf of the University. Qualifications include excellent academic credentials and a minimum of five years of experience in a high-quality legal practice, superior communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a proven ability to independently manage complex and novel legal issues. Experience in advising higher education institutions is preferred as well as a demonstrated intellectual interest in higher education issues. The ability to work cooperatively with other University attorneys and professionals is critical. The University is seeking candidates with a broad array of legal experience. Candidates must be admitted to and in good standing with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar. Interested applicants should apply online: http://bit.ly/SUagc

June 07, 2010 - First Joint Networking Event
On Thursday, July 15, the CHBA monthly social series expands beyond the law! We will be convening at Main Street Seafood in Hartford from 6-8 with the National Black MBA Association, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, the Urban League of Greater Hartford, CT Society of CPAs, ALPFA, and the National Association of Black Accountants. Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Please RSVP using the link in the flyer! More information is attached. JointSocial-FINAL.pdf  

June 04, 2010 - LPRAC Letter to Governor on Judicial Selection

This week, the Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission sent a letter to Governor Rell regarding the state bench and the Judicial Selection Commission.  The letter referenced CHBA's letter, sent in early May and posted to this website, and CHBA's prior efforts to ensure a diverse state judiciary.  Please see attached for the full text.  

LPRAC Letter to Governor 06 10.pdf  

June 03, 2010 - Rare Openings for AUSA positions at the U.S. Attorney
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut is looking to hire one or more Assistant U.S. Attorneys immediately. Please get in touch with Brenda Green at brenda.green@usdoj.gov if you are interested in applying, or send your resume to: David Fein, United States Attorney, 157 Church Street, 23rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Excellent applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The office keeps resumes on file for two years. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ct/

June 03, 2010 - AUSA Opening- Guns and Gang Prosecution
For more information see attached document. Please ignore the deadline listed on the attachment because applications are still being accepted and interviews will begin in June. Guns.pdf  

June 03, 2010 - AUSA Opening- Financial Crimes
For more information see attached document. Please ignore the deadline listed on the attachment because applications are still being accepted and interviews will begin in June. Mortgage Farud.pdf  

June 03, 2010 - Job Opening: DEPUTY ASSISTANT STATE\
Applications are being accepted for the full-time position of Deputy Assistant State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk, who will handle the prosecution of domestic violence cases. The duty station for this position will be at Geographical Area #20, Norwalk (PCN 82913), and duties may also be performed at other geographical area offices within the Judicial District. Starting salary is $2,371.69 biweekly, plus fringe benefits and career ladder. Applicants must be admitted to practice in this state; residency in the State of Connecticut is a prerequisite to appointment. Prior experience in domestic violence matters and familiarity with related programs in the Stamford/Norwalk area is preferred. Division of Criminal Justice application forms must be completed by all applicants. These forms, as well as a complete job description, may be obtained from the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, any State's Attorney's Office, or downloaded from the Division website at www.ct.gov/csao. The original and one (1) complete copy of all application documents, including resumes and law school transcripts must be sent via U.S. Mail to: Hon. Richard N. Palmer, Chairman, Criminal Justice Commission, c/o Office of the Chief State’s Attorney, 300 Corporate Place, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, Attn: DASA-GA #20 (PCN 82913). In addition to the above requirements, one (1) complete copy of application documents, including resumes and law school transcripts, must be sent to: David I. Cohen, State's Attorney, Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District, State’s Attorney’s Office, 123 Hoyt Street, Stamford, CT 06905, Attn: DASA-GA #20 (PCN 82913). Applications must be postmarked no later than July 2, 2010. Applications received by facsimile and e-mail will not be accepted. The Division of Criminal Justice is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

May 28, 2010 - Job Opening: Intellectual Property/Patent Counsel at Travelers in Hartford, CT
Responsible for protecting the company's intellectual property, including: - Assist clients in identifying, evaluating & documenting innovations. - Manage IP filings & prosecution of IP portfolio. - IP clearance, validity, enforcement, defense & licensing issues. - Manage US and foreign outside IP counsel. - Client IP counseling, education and training. - Manage various corporate IP processes, procedures & reporting requirements. - Assist with various IP transactional matters. Job Requirements: Education: J.D. & technical undergraduate degree (math, engineering, or science). Minimum Experience: 8+ years experience covering all areas of IP including patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyright law. Legal: Registered patent attorney and licensed attorney in at least one state. Other: Strong written & oral communication and interpersonal skills, as well as leadership, vision, and energy. Familiarity with technologies relating to the company's products, services, and overall business strategy preferred. For immediate consideration please go to travelers.com and apply to job number 793973.

May 28, 2010 - Participate in a Survey: Public Interest Latina Attorneys
For more information and to access the survey, click on the URL below. irsurveys.stjohns.edu/5/HNBAStatusLatinas2010/HNBAStatusLatinas.asp?P1=9g1c-8002-5hd

May 25, 2010 - HNBA Discounted Membership for Members in Good Standing

The Hispanic National Bar Association is offering discounted membership rates to CHBA members in good standing.  The rate is just $20 by clicking on the link below.  Please log in to your CHBA membership account to confirm that your membership is paid for the 2010-2011 year before proceeding to the HNBA site.  Sign up before May 31 to vote in the national elections.  

www.hnba.com/members/signup.php

May 25, 2010 - Save the Date for July 15 Multi-Organization Networking Event

On July 15, 8 Connecticut diverse professional organizations in engineering, executive, accounting, and other fields will meet at Main Street Seafood in Hartford for a networking event.  The event will be free to CHBA members in good standing.  Please save the date!  

07_10_Joint_Social_Flyer.pdf  

May 17, 2010 - Judicial Branch Publications Available in Spanish

The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut continues to translate its publications into Spanish, as part of its initiative to make the state court system more accessible to Spanish language speakers.  Please review the attached PDF and/or the link below for a list of available publications.  

Judicial Branch Publications Spa 05 10.pdf   www.jud.ct.gov/pub-spanish.htm

May 15, 2010 - CHBA Represented at HNBA Legislative Day on Capitol Hill

The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association was represented at the Hispanic National Bar Association's legislative day.  The day focused on two issues:  immigration reform and diversity in the federal judiciary.  With respect to the first issue, the HNBA advocated for:  a process that pays for itself, is fair, secures our borders, and provides a path toward citizenship.  With respect to the second, the HNBA advocated for increased compensation for federal judges, de-linking judicial and Congressional compensation so that judges could enjoy cost of living allowance increases, and increasing diversity among judges.  Meetings were held with staff counsel to several members of the Connecticut delegation:  Senators Dodd and Lieberman and Congressman Larson.  For more information, go to:  http://www.hnba.com/legislative-day-2010/ .  Pictured L-R is Ed Lanza representing the HNBA as a regional leader, CHBA President Sara Bronin, Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and Roland Hughes representing the Massachusetts Hispanic Bar.  

IMG_8786.JPG   www.hnba.com/legislative-day-2010

May 13, 2010 - Quinnipiac LEADS Program

We were recently thanked for our sponsorship of the Quinnipiac University Legal Education Advancing Diversity program.  The program connects law students with New Haven high school students, with the aim of encouraging and motivating high school students to consider the legal profession.  QU students present classes, help with college strategies, and otherwise support the students.  The CHBA was a proud sponsor of this program and looks forward to many more similar events.  

law.quinnipiac.edu/x569.xml

May 04, 2010 - CHBA Issues Letter to Governor on Judicial Diversity

The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) has sent a letter to Governor Rell urging her to fulfill her recent promise to appoint a minority attorney to the state judiciary—and to do so within the month.  The letter made the case for quick action, citing the fact that Governor Rell has only a few months left in her term.  It also chronicled the CHBA’s extensive efforts over the last five years to identify and mentor attorneys interested in becoming judges and to ensure Hispanic representation on the Judicial Selection Commission, which creates the pre-approved list.  Please see attached for the complete version.  

2010 05 Letter to Governor Final.pdf  

April 29, 2010 - Free Pro Bono Seminar: Nuts and Bolts of Housing Court Litigation

The CBA Law Center is putting on a free pro bono seminar on how to successfully represent low-income tenants in summary process cases on May 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  The cost is free to CT Pro Bono Network volunteers, and $250 for all others.  Faculty include:  David Pels from Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Kathy Flaherty from Statewide Legal Services, and Richard Tenenbaum from Connecticut Legal Services.  To register or with questions, contact Melissa Dewey at mdewey@ctbar.org.  

April 22, 2010 - Foodshare Community Service Event

Join Foodshare's 27th Annual Hartford Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, May 2nd at 1 p.m.  It is a 3-mile walk at a leisurely pace.  It is free to register and there is no fundraising requirement to walk.  You can also register the day of the event.  

site.foodshare.org/site/TR/Events/WalkAgainstHunger?team_id=3190&pg=team&fr_id=1130

April 14, 2010 - CBA YLS Executive Committee Nominations

The Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section is encouraging attorneys fitting the criteria to apply to serve on the 2010-2011 YLS Executive Committee.  Interested parties should review the link below and apply by April 23.  

www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AEMHEQXY6

April 14, 2010 - ASPIRA Board Positions

The board of directors of ASPIRA is seeking to bring to the team new board members who can continue to help the youth of Connecticut through educational programs.  ASPIRA is a nonprofit organization to foster education and leadership development of Hispanic and other youth.  It achieves this goal through community-based programs that focus on academic achievement, cultural awareness, college preparation, leadership development, and civic engagement.  Please contact Rey Rivera, the ASPIRA nominating committee chairman, at reyfrivera@gmail.com or 860-834-3026 with questions or to self-nominate.  

www.ct-aspira.org

April 11, 2010 - HAVOCT Program on "Completing the Journal Back Home"

Last year's CHBA Awards Dinner honoree the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut presents is third annual Veterans Benefit Symposium on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Central Connecticut State University.  For information, call 860-721-5849 or see the attached flyer for details.  

HAVOCT.jpg  

April 10, 2010 - SABAC Panel Discussion on Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities

On Wednesday,  April 21, 2010, starting at 5:30pm, SABAC is hosting a panel discussion on the subject of domestic violence in immigrant communities.  The law firm of St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens, LLC has sponsored the event and will be providing dinner to all attendees.  The event will be held at Taste of India in West Hartford, Connecticut.  Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible, but no later than April 19, 2010.  This event will also be a fundraiser for two worthy organizations- the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and Sneha, Inc.  In lieu of a “price of admission”, SABAC would request attendees to bring a minimum donation of $25.00 per person by cash or check, made payable or designated to either organization.  Details are included in the attached flier. 

SABAC_Panel.pdf  

April 09, 2010 - Shipman & Goodwin Business/Finance Associate Opening

Shipman & Goodwin LLP, a leading Connecticut law firm, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its business and finance practice in Hartford.  Candidates must have 4-6 years of transactional experience in a law firm setting, including significant experience with mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing due diligence investigations, and the ability to work as a member of a team on complex transactions.  Top academic credentials are required along with admission to the CT Bar.  For consideration, please send a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and a list of representative transactions to Megan Tenney, Manager of Legal Recruiting at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06013 or at mtenney@goodwin.com.

April 07, 2010 - Center for Children's Advocacy Job Posting

The Center for Children's Advocacy, affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Law, has a position open in its Teen Legal Clinic in Fairfield County.  Please contact Martha Stone, CCA Executive Director, at 860-570-5327 with questions.  The full job description is attached.  

CCA_Job.doc  

April 06, 2010 - HCBA Program on Social Media for CHBA Members

The Hartford County Bar Association's Technology and Intellectual Property Committee is presenting the program LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Redux:  Continuing Impact of Online Social Media for Law Firms and Clients on May 12. This is Part II of the series the HCBA presented in May of last year.  CHBA members may attend at the HCBA member price.  Please see the attached flier for details.   

HCBA_Technology.doc  

March 31, 2010 - CBA YLS Distinguished Speaker Luncheon with Michael Mukasey

On May 5, 2010, the CBA Young Lawyers Section will host its Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, featuring The Honorable Michael B. Mukasey, former Attorney General of the United States, with an introduction by Kevin J. O'Connor, former Associate Attorney General of the United States.  To RSVP, please contact the CT Bar Association.  

March 19, 2010 - DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships

Annually, DRI offers two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to minority law students from ABA accredited law schools to promote the DRI Diversity Statement.  Scholarship applicants should be incoming second and third-year African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, or Native American students.  Incoming second and third-year female law students are also eligible, regardless of ethnicity.  The application form is attached below and the deadline is May 3, 2010.  

2010_Diversity_Scholarship.pdf  

March 18, 2010 - Summer Internship for Law Students

Community Lawyers, Inc. hosts a summer internship program for law students interested in community service practice.  The 10-week internship program starts June 1, 2010.  The applications are due Friday, March 19.  For more information, see the attached flyer.  

Comm_Lawyers.pdf  

March 18, 2010 - Deputy Assistant State's Attorney for the Judicial District of New Haven Position

The State's Attorney's Office has posted the attached job posting for a deputy assistant state's attorney.  

DASAGA23new.doc  

March 17, 2010 - Future Latino Leaders 2010 Law Camp

Applications for the Future Latino Leaders 2010 Law Camp are now available at the Hispanic National Bar Foundation website.  The camp, which runs from July 3-11, 2010, is open to Latino high school students with potential and an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field.  During the week, students learn more about legal career opportunities in government, social sector, education, and private sector.  The program introduces students to the three branches of government, legal theory, leadership skills, networking, and equips them with the tools they need to begin the college application process.  For more information, visit the HNBF website.  

www.hnbf.org

March 17, 2010 -

An evening dedicated to the Chilean people affected by the 8.8 earthquakes and tsunami that occurred on February 27 -- including music, dance, poetry and more.  The activity is free, but the Latino & Puerto Rican Affairs Commission (the sponsor) will be expecting generous donations to the American Red Cross.  The time will be 7 p.m.-9:00.  To RSVP, please contact Werner Oyanadel at werner.oyanadel@cga.ct.gov.  

March 16, 2010 - UConn Center for Energy and Environmental Law Job Posting

The University of Connecticut School of Law solicits applications for an assistant clinical professor of law for the Center for Energy and Environmental Law program.  This is a non tenure-track, end-date faculty position to commence immediately.  The Law School has a strong preference for a candidate possessing experience with and commitment to issues of energy and/or environmental law.  Candidate will develop curriculum and program for the new CEEL.  More information is available at the link below.  

www.hr.uconn.edu/employment_services/jobs-fac.html#2010325

March 13, 2010 - Lawyers Collaborative For Diversity Linked In Page

Lawyers Collaborative For Diversity is now a group on Linked In!  Please join as we will update news and events regularly.  

March 11, 2010 - Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal Symposium on Undocumented Immigrants in the Workplace

The University of Connecticut School of Law's Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal cordially invites you to our upcoming symposium, “Undocumented Immigrants in the Workplace: Exploring Rights and Reforms of America’s Shadow Labor Force,” taking place on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut.  The symposium will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will consist of two panels and a keynote address by Peter Vincent, Principal Legal Advisor at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As the top lawyer at ICE, Mr. Vincent manages more than 900 federal immigration attorneys across the country. The event is free. Lunch will be served. We're looking hoping to develop valuables insight in areas of law that may go through some dramatic changes in the next several years.  The symposium will consist of two panels: “Rights and Redress for the Undocumented Worker,” examining the working conditions and legal issues for undocumented workers under the current system, and “Reforming the Undocumented Workforce,” exploring new approaches to regulating immigrant labor and their effects.  If you are interested in attending our symposium, please RSVP to cpilj@law.uconn.edu with your name, employer/institution, and title.  

www.law.uconn.edu/event/2010/03/26/undocumented-immigrants-workplace

March 09, 2010 - New CHBA Bylaws

Please see attached for a copy of the CT Hispanic Bar Association Bylaws, as amended January 29, 2010.  The website Bylaws page will be updated after the Annual Meeting in April 2010.  

Bylaws 2010.doc  

March 05, 2010 - YLS Appellate Advocacy Dinner

The CBA Young Lawyers Section has planned a dinner on April 20, 2010, featuring The Honorable Joelle Katz as the keynote speaker.  It will take place at the Quinnipiack Club at 221 Church Street in New Haven.  To register or for more information, please contact the CBA Member Service Center at 860-223-4400 or email msc@ctbar.org.  

March 02, 2010 - Crawford Dinner April 23

Please see attached for information about the George W Crawford Black Bar Association annual dinner, which will take place April 23, 2010 at the Society Room of Hartford.  This year, Crawford will be honoring Dr. Pamela Trotman Reid, president of St. Joseph's College, with the Visionary Award, and Laurie N. Robinson, VP/General Counsel of CBS Broadcasting, with the Trailblazer Award.  

Crawford_Invite.pdf  

March 02, 2010 - ABA Litigation Annual Conference Group Discount

The CHBA is a bar association participant at the ABA Litigation Section annual conference to be held at the Hilton in New York, April 21-23, 2010.  Attached is a registration form including a 10% group discount.   

ABA_Registration.pdf  

February 28, 2010 - Sixth Annual YLS Gala April 10

You are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Ct Bar Association Young Lawyers Section gala, Saturday April 10, 2010 at the Bond Ballroom at 338 Asylum Street.  The cost is $75 per person, and cocktails start at 6:30.  For information about the Gala, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Jonathan Weiner at jweiner27@gmail.com.  RSVP by April 5 to the CBA member service center at 8600-223-4400.  

February 27, 2010 - HNBA Reception to Congratulate MA U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz

Please join the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf at a reception to congratulate Carmen M. Ortiz as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts on March 1, 2010, 4:30-6 p.m., John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse Jury Assembly Room.  Please contact Charlene Cox at cmcox@KandSlegal.com to RSVP.  

February 27, 2010 - Latino Justice PRLDEF Leadership Reception

Join Friends of LatinoJustice in celebrating the achievements of the Latino community and LatinoJustice PRLDEF at the a leadership reception on Tuesday, March 23 at Pranna Restaurant, 79 Madison Avenue, NYC, from 6-9 p.m.  Register via the website below.  

www.latinojustice.org/support/events/pranna_event/

February 16, 2010 - Haitian Health Foundation Fundraiser

Pullman & Comley, CHBA Secretary Maria Garcia, and other groups have organized a fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Health Foundation.  Tickets are $100 for a multi-course dinner at Jeffrey's in Milford, and thanks to generous sponsorship donations, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Haitian Health Foundation.  Please review the attached flyer for details.  

Haitian_Dinner.pdf  

February 12, 2010 - Judicial Branch Employment Panel March 2

The CHBA along with other organizations and the University of Connecticut School of Law is co-hosting a Judicial Branch Employment Panel on March 2.  Please see the attached flyer for details!  

Judicial_Employment_Flyer.pdf  

February 10, 2010 - U.S. Attorneys Office Vacancies

See the attached document for a list of vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice.  

Justice_Vacancies.doc  

February 05, 2010 - Save the Date -- Crawford Dinner

The George W. Crawford Black Bar Association has sent out a save-the-date for Friday, April 23rd for its annual dinner.  

February 05, 2010 - Job Opening at CT-N

Connecticut Public Affairs Network, the operator of CT-N (the Connecticut Network) covering state government on cable TV and the internet, is seeking a part-time "elections coordinator." Please see the attached flier for details.  

Elections_Coordinator.doc  

February 03, 2010 - Latin American Law Class at UConn

Angel R. Oquendo, Olimpiad S. Ioffe Professor of International and Comparative Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, has invited attorneys with a Latin American practice to contact him about contributing or sitting in on his class, taught Wednesday afternoons.  If you are interested, please get in touch with Professor Oquendo directly at oquendo@uconn.edu

February 02, 2010 - CT Bar Pro Bono Seminars

Please visit the website of the Connecticut Bar Association to register for several seminars FREE to pro bono volunteers.  They include pro bono representation of claimants in unemployment compensation proceedings, school expulsion hearings trainings, and nonprofit law.  

www.ctbar.org/article/articleview/832

February 01, 2010 - Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity Mentorship Program

 

 

www.lawyerscollaborativefordiversity.org

January 27, 2010 - Travelers Subrogation Claims Unit

Travelers is currently accepting applications for a position in its Subrogation Complex Claims Unit.  Please see the attached job description for more information.  

 

Travelers2VPJobDescription.doc  

January 26, 2010 - Seeking Input of Court Interpreters

Kevin Brophy, a member of the CBA Probate Court Reform Workgroup (chaired by attorneys Brad Gallant and Deb Tedford, is seeking suggestions on how the Probate Court can better serve consumers who have limited English proficiency.  Please send your input to:  Kevin L. Brophy, Regional Director, Connecticut Legal Services, at 203-756-8074 x 110 or via email at kbrophy@connlegalservices.org.  

 

January 22, 2010 - Reception to Honor CLS Day Laborer Wage Clinic

January 21, 2010 - CT Lawyers for Haiti

On February 6, 2010 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., the Connecticut Lawyers for Haiti (a joint project between the Connecticut Chapters of the National Lawyers Guild and the American Immigration Lawyers Association) will be providing pro bono assistance completing TPS immigration applications for eligible Haitians in Hartford, Norwich, New Haven, and Stamford.  If you are an attorney, paralegal, secretary, or student who can help with volunteering, please contact Douglas Penn at Barr & LaCava at 203-356-1505 or dpenn@infolaw.com.  More details will be available from Douglas on the day of the event.  

January 20, 2010 - Nominations for CBA Officers

Toni Smith Rosario, at toni.smith-rosario@po.state.ct.us and Amy Lin Meyerson at amy@almesq.com, both members of the CBA Nominating Committee, would like to encourage the participation of the four bar associations for attorneys of color in the nomination process.  Please contact either of them by Wednesday, January 27, if you are an active member of the CBA and have an interest in being considered for an officer position or if you have any suggestions regarding individuals who may want to serve.  

January 19, 2010 - Haiti Appeal

The National Latino/a Law Students' Association has written to encourage all to help Haiti in the wake of the deadly earthquake that ravaged the country.  Among other things, they recommended the following steps to contribute to the relief effort:  (1) Text the word "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5 on behalf of the Yele Haiti Foundation, founded by Haitian musician Wyclef Jean.  (2) Text the word "Haiti" to 85944 to donate $5 on behalf of the Rescue Union Mission and MedCorp International.  (3) Text the word "Haiti" to 25383 to donate $5 on behalf of the Internal Rescue Committee.  (4) Text the word "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 on behalf of the American Red Cross.  

January 12, 2010 - Meeting Rescheduled

The CHBA meeting to be held today is cancelled and rescheduled for next Tuesday, January 19th at 6:30 p.m.  

December 08, 2009 - Justice Department, Tax Division

The Department of Justice Tax Division is currently hiring experienced civil trial attorneys and criminal prosecutors, with a special eye toward diversity.  The job announcements are linked below.  Please feel free to contact members of the DOJ Diversity Committee at Tax.Diversity@usdoj.gov if you have questions about this job, questions, or suggestions with respect to the DOJ's diversity efforts.  More information about the Tax Division is available at www.justice.gov/tax 

 

www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/civiltaxattorneysvacan2.htm (civil) and www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/criminaltaxattorneysvacan.htm (criminal)

December 08, 2009 - Job Posting for Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund at Emory University Law School

Emory University Law School is looking for a full-time Director of Alumni Relations and the Annual Fund.  The minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in higher education, development, fund raising, alumni relations or equivalent experience in  a non-profit institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  If you would like additional information, please contact the University directly or visit its employment website (Req ID:  13724BR).  

December 03, 2009 - Public Hearing on Governor's Proposed Deficit Mitigation Plan

The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission encourages interested parties to attend a public hearing for the Appropriations Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly, scheduled for Wednesday, December 9 at 2 p.m. in room 2C of the Legislative Office Building at the State Capitol Complex in Hartford.  If you are planning to speak at the hearing, please email Werner Oyanadel, LPRAC Acting Executive Director, at werner.oyanadel@cga.ct.gov for further instructions about how to make your voice heard.  

December 01, 2009 - University of Hartford Job Announcement

The University of Hartford has an opening for an Associate General Counsel.  The position involves -- among other things -- assisting the general counsel and the University Secretary, providing advice on a broad range of legal issues, and representing the University's interests with internal constituencies, governmental agencies, external entities, and others.  A J.D. and 5-7 years as a practicing attorney is required.  For more information see the attached flier.  

UHartford_Position.doc  

November 10, 2009 - Job Opening for State's Attorney Position

Applications are being accepted for the full-time position of Deputy Assistant State's Attorney for the Judicial District of New Haven, Part A to handle habeas matters (PCN-5408).  Duties will be performed at the duty station or other geographical area offices within the Judicial District.  Starting salary is $2302.61 biweekly, plus fringe benefits and career ladder.  Applicants must be admitted to practice and reside in Connecticut.  Experience in handling habeas matters is preferred.  Division of Criminal Justice application forms as well as a complete job description may be downloaded at www.ct.gov/csao

www.ct.gov/csao

October 25, 2009 - CHBA Annual Awards Dinner November 5!

The CHBA will hold its 16th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Hartford Club.  This year, we are honoring the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch as well as CHBA Member the Honorable Jose A. Suarez.  During the past two years, the Judicial Branch has spearheaded efforts to increase its diversity.  Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers will be giving the keynote address on behalf of the Judicial Branch.  The Honorable Jose A. Suarez, a state assistant attorney general for 13 years, was named a judge earlier this year.  As in prior years, the CHBA will also be presenting scholarship awards to exceptional law students who have excelled academically and demonstrated a commitment to community service.  Please join us in celebrating this exciting event!  Details on the attached invitation.  

CHBA_Dinner.pdf  

October 24, 2009 - UConn Public Interest Law Group Auction

Save the Date for the 17th Annual University of Connecticut Public Interest Law Group Auction, Friday, November 20th, at 6 p.m. at West Hartford's Town Hall.  All are welcome.  Refreshments served.  Featuring live and silent auctions for items such as weekend getaways, show tickets, local gift certificates, and more!  

October 20, 2009 - Latino Endowment Dinner

The Latino Endowment Fund is honored to present Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr., President of the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, as the speaker for its fall program.  He will discuss the power of civic engagement in helping the Latino population fulfill its potential.  The program will take place at 5:30 on October 29, 2009 at Room 310 of the State Capitol.  Please RSVP to Betty Ann Grady at bagrady@hfpg.org or 860-548-1888 x 1055.   

October 17, 2009 - 5th Annual Diversity Award Dinner

The Connecticut Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section is hosting its Fifth Annual Diversity Award Dinner, honoring plaintiff's counsel in the Sheff v. O'Neill case, including John Brittain, Matthew Colangelo, Wesley Horton, Dennis Parker, Martha Stone, Philip Tegeler, and Holly Thomas.  The event will take place Tuesday, November 10 at the Quinnipiack Club in New Haven, with cocktails and registration at 6 p.m.  To register, call the CBA Member Service Center at 860-223-4400.    

October 05, 2009 - UTC Corporate Panel Series

The CHBA, along with CAPABA, the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association, and SABAC, invite you to the first of their corporate panel series.  The panel will feature lawyers from United Technologies Corporation who will discuss working as in-house lawyers, the role of diversity in a corporate legal department, and more.  Information:  6-8 p.m., October 28th, at 242 Trumbull Street, Hartford.  

September 22, 2009 - Pro-Bono Training for Expulsion Cases

On October 1, the CT Pro Bono Network is hosting a pro bono training at the CBA Law Center.  The training is free for members of the Pro Bono Network who agree to take on a case.  Students faced with expulsion often receive very little advance notice about the expulsion hearing and face an experienced attorney from the Board of Education.  Given that many CT schools take a hard line approach with discipline, students face an uphill battle at the hearing and often end up expelled from school without any representation. 

10-01-09ExpulsionProBonoSeminar.pdf  

September 22, 2009 - WNEC Immigration / Deportation Defense Training

Western New England College School of Law is hosting a half-day event, beginning at noon, on October 13th devoted to deportation defense.  Yale Clinical Professor of Law Michael Wishnie will give a talk entitled "The Immigration Debate:  From the Berkshires to Washington."  The Boston group PAIR will then help prepare attorneys to represent detained clients in immigration proceedings.  Contact Giovanna Shay at gshay@law.wnec.edu or review the attached flyer for information.  

Immigration_Event.pdf  

September 22, 2009 - Mentors for ASPIRA Program Needed

ASPIRA is seeking individuals who may be interested in serving the educational needs of English Language Learner students in the communities of Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, New Britain, Torrington, Waterbury, and Windham.  They are holding informational sessions throughout the state.  Basic qualifications are:  18+, high school graduate, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  See flyer for details.  

Aspira_Mentors.doc  

September 18, 2009 - Mentoring from the Bench Reception October 1

You are invited to "Mentoring from the Bench:  Judicial Perspectives on How to Succeed in Law School and Beyond," which will take place at Blumberg Hall in the Hosmer Hall Building on the UConn Law School campus on October 1 at 5:30 p.m.  Justice Sabita Singh (MA), Judge Barry Stevens (CT), and new Judge Jose Suarez (CT) will speak as honored guests.  The event is hosted by the CHBA in conjunction with the South Asian Bar Association of CT, the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association, and CAPABA.  Please RSVP by September 28 to vspiess@rc.com.  Refreshments provided.  

September 11, 2009 - UConn Latinos in CT Panel

A panel entitled "Latinos in CT:  Demographic and Survey Findings in Anticipation of the 2010 Census" will take place September 16 at noon at the Storrs UConn campus, Monteith 119.  The panelists are Charles Robert Venator Santiago, Ph.D., UConn-Political Science and Orlando J. Rodriguez, Manager, CT State Data Center, Center for Population Research.  The event is sponsored by the Institute for Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, Department of Political Science, CT State Data Center, and Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center.  

September 08, 2009 - Job Opening at Board of Immigration Appeals

Please click on the link below for information.  

jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=83181052&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&q=attorney&rad=1

September 07, 2009 - Quinnipiac Students of Color Picnic

QU students of color are having a picnic at Marilyn Ford's house on September 12 and CHBA members and law students are invited.  The picnic will begin at 4:30 rain or shine.  Anyone interested in coming should send an RSVP to Lauren Carolla at lauren.carolla@quinnipiac.edu.  

September 04, 2009 - SABAC Annual Banquet

Please RSVP to the annual banquet of the South Asian Bar Association of Connecticut, which will be taking place on September 24 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Hartford, by emailing Cecil Thomas at cthomas@ghla.org.  Nominations are also being taken for the Annual Community Service Award and the Member of the Year Award.  

September 04, 2009 - Networking Event September 9 in Fairfield County

On September 9, the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association will host its first "Crawford Connections" event at SBC at 131 Summer Street in Stamford from 5:30 to 7:30.  Please contact Tyisha Hovanec, at thovanec@rc.com for additional information.  

September 03, 2009 - Crawford Membership Meeting

The George Crawford Black Bar Association is having its next quarterly membership meeting on September 30 at 6:00 p.m. at McCarter & English in Hartford, on the 36th Floor.  Visit the Crawford website for further details about the organization. 

www.georgecrawford.net

August 31, 2009 - Education Commissioner -- Job Opening

The Commissioner's office of the Department of Education has put out a job posting for the director of the legal and governmental affairs department, with an application deadline date of September 11. Please see attached posting for further details.  

Education_Job_Posting.doc  

August 31, 2009 - Fair Housing Center Posting

The Connecticut Fair Housing Center seeks an attorney to assist with providing assistance to residents of Connecticut facing foreclosure.  The application deadline is September 18. For more details, see the attached flyer.  

Fair_Housing.doc  

August 29, 2009 - Long Island / Amistad Black Bar Association Event

The Amistad Black Bar Association of Long Island invites CHBA members to is "champagne brunch" at the Eastville Community Historical Society Heritage House in Sag Harbor on September 12.  For more information, contact Ghenya B. Grant, Esq., at 631.374.6882 or J. Stewart Moore, Esq., at 516.901.5897.  RSVP by September 8 to gglaw02@yahoo.com with your name, telephone number, and number of guests.  

August 27, 2009 - Hispanic Professionals Network Event

The Hispanic Professionals Network has announced its Tenth Annual Awards dinner, to take place September 19, 2009 at Foxwoods.  The keynote speaker is Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez, the Secretary of State of New York.  One award is going to past CHBA award recipient Juan Figueroa.  For more information, contact Gil Martinez at gil.martinez@sbcglobal.net or the link below.  

www.mgmatfoxwoods.com/lagaladelossoneros.aspx

August 13, 2009 - CAPABA Annual Dinner

Please see attached for information about CAPABA's annual dinner, to take place Wednesday, September 9th with keynote speaker Sandra Leung.  Please contact Tanya Bovee at boveet@jacksonlewis.com for more details.  

CAPABA_Dinner_2009.pdf  

August 08, 2009 - Ricci v. DeStefano Event

A distinguished panel will discuss the recent Supreme Court decision Ricci v. DeStefano in a CHBA-sponsored event.  The panel will convene at Quinnipiac Law School on August 18th, with light refreshments to follow.  Please see the attached PDF for further details about the event and the RSVP.  

Ricci_Event.pdf  

August 02, 2009 - New Haven Legal Assistance Job Posting

New Haven Legal Assistance has just published a description for a deputy director position.  Details about the job and the application process are in the attached Word document.  

NHLA_Job  

July 23, 2009 - Volunteer in UConn Mock Interview Program

CHBA attorneys who would like to volunteer to conduct mock interviews with UConn Law School students as part of our outreach to area law schools should contact Virginia Spiess at vspiess@rc.com or Toni Smith-Rosario at toni.smith-rosario@po.state.ct.us.  Available dates include August 17 and September 2.  Virginia and Toni can provide more information, but please get in touch with them by July 31!  

July 10, 2009 - Petition to Support Judge Sotomayor

LatinoJustice PRLDEF is collecting signatures for a petition to deliver to the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court.  Please sign the petition, found at the link below, if you are interested in joining this effort.  

www.latinojustice.org

July 06, 2009 - Nixon Peabody Litigation Associate Position

Nixon Peabody, one of the largest law firms in the world, is seeking a litigation associate for its New York City office.  Please see the attached flyer for information about the position.  

Business_Lit_Assoc.doc  

July 03, 2009 - Brown Bags on E-Filing Rules

The state will be conducting a series of Brown Bag Lunches to address the upcoming mandatory e-filing rules, open to attorneys and legal support staff. 
If you have any questions, or if you would like additional
information, kindly contact Alice Mastrony atalice.mastrony@jud.ct.gov or by phone at (860) 706-5321, or Janice Calvi at Janice.calvi@jud.ct.gov or by phone at (860) 263-2734 Ext. 3038.

June 28, 2009 - UConn Law School Intellectual Property Clinic Position

Attached please find a description for an assistant/associate clinical professor in the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Connecticut School of Law.  

IP_Clinic.doc  

June 27, 2009 - LPRAC Meeting in New Haven

The State of Connecticut Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission has announced an open public board meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at New Haven City Hall.  Any and all attendees interested in speaking to the LPRAC Board regarding issues affecting the Latino community in New Haven (and statewide) will be given an opportunity to do so.  For more information, call LPRAC at 860-240-8330.  

June 19, 2009 - Counsel Position at Travelers

Please see attached for a description of an open position for an attorney at Travelers.  

Counsel_Position.doc  

June 12, 2009 - National Immigration Law Center Job

Please see attached for an announcement for an open policy director position at the National Immigration Law Center. 

NILC_Job.pdf  

May 27, 2009 - CHBA Endorses Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor

The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association proudly endorses the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor--an honorary member of the CHBA and 1998 CHBA Achievement Award recipient--to the Supreme Court. Please see attached for a press release and more information about President Obama's historic nomination.   

Sotomayor.DOC  

May 25, 2009 - CHBA Officers & Directors Election

The CHBA is pleased to announce the election of its officers and directors.  Please see attached for a press release! 

Election.DOC   www.ct-hba.org/about-officers-directors.php

May 20, 2009 - Young Lawyers Section Bar Exam Celebration

The Young Lawyers Section of the Connecticut Bar Association invites recently admitted attorneys to a reception in honor of thier achievement.  Date:  Tuesday, June 23, 2009.  Time:  6-8 p.m.  Location:  Hartford 21, Third Floor, 221 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT.  Off-site parking available at the Asylum and Church Streets garage.  RSVP by calling 860-223-4400 before June 15, 2009. 

May 15, 2009 - NYC Networking Reception

The New York City Bar Association and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association present the Pipeline Fair & Networking Reception, Wednesday May 27 from 5-7 p.m. at 42 West 44th Street in New York City.  Please RSVP to diversity@nycbar.org or call Zakiyyah Salim-Williams at 212-382-6689 for more information.  

May 01, 2009 - "Under the Stars" Event at the Hartford Law & Government Academy

On May 8 from 4-9 p.m., the Hartford Public High School Law & Government Academy (at 55 Forest Street) is hosting a fundraising event for victims of genocide.  General admission is $5, which includes two raffle tickets, and there will be food, music, movies, face painting, raffles, and other activities.  Please contact Bridget Allison at ALLIB001@hartfordschools.org for more information. 

April 28, 2009 - NALP Diversity Summit

The National Association of Law Professionals and the Association for Law Firm Diversity Professionals are holding a fourth annual diversity summit on June 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.  More information is available at www.nalp.org/events. 

April 24, 2009 - An Evening Honoring Newly Appointed State Justices and Judges

The Hartford County Bar Association will be hosting a reception honoring Connecticut's judges and justices on May 14, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 at the Hartford Club.  For more information or to purchase tickets to this event, please click on the link below or email programinfo@hartfordbar.org.  Update:  If you are a CURRENT CHBA member, the $38 rate is available to you.

www.hartfordbar.org/documents/BenchBarFlyer5142009_000.pdf

April 14, 2009 - Vacancies on State-Level Boards & Commissions

Please see attached for a list of vacancies on state-level boards and commissions, updated as of April 2009.  If you have questions or are interested in applying, please contact Alexis Cruz, CHBA Board Member, at acruz@travelers.com

Vacancy_Table_04_09.doc  

April 09, 2009 - Opportunity to Apply for U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshall and Other Federal Jobs

Senators Christopher Dodd and Joseph Lieberman have recently formed an advisory panel of distinguished state residents to "solicit, screen and comment on candidates" for federal positions such as the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshall.  Canddiates must be highly qualified with strong academic backgrounds, appropriate legal work experience, and a willingness to have his/her tax records scrutinized extensively.  CHBA members in good standing are strongly encouraged to emphasize CHBA experience in their cover letters.  Interested candidates must act quickly as interviews will start to be scheduled by late April.  Any questions regarding the process can be directed to Alexia Cruz, Chair of the CHBA Judicial Selection Committee, at acruz@travelers.com or 860-277-5695.

April 01, 2009 - Sheff v. O'Neill Lecture & Reception

An April 27 lecture from 5:00-7:30 at UConn Law School will celebrate the 20th anniversary of filing the Sheff v. O'Neill case.  A lecture by Susan Eaton of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute, will be followed by remarks from John Brittan and Elizabeth Horton Sheff.  The event is co-sponsored by the UConn Black Law Students' and Latino Law Students' Associations.  More information in the attached flyer. 

Sheff_Invite.doc  

March 24, 2009 - Invitation to Crawford Black Bar Dinner

Please see attached for the invitation to the Crawford Black Bar Association's annual dinner, to take place April 16, 2009, at the Hartford Hilton Hotel.  Scholarships will be awarded to three students, and the annual award recipients are Connecticut Legal Services, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, and the New Haven Legal Assistance Association. 

Crawford_Black_Bar_Dinner.pdf  

March 23, 2009 - Social Networking for Lawyers / CLE

The Hartford County Bar Association, in conjunction with the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association and the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association, are offering a 2-hour CLE course called:  "LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter:  Social Networking for Lawyers" on May 6.  A registration form and logistical information can be found on the website below. 

www.hartfordbar.org/documents/internetnetworking562009.pdf

March 05, 2009 - CHBA "Preparing for a Tough Job Market" Student Panel

A CHBA co-sponsored law student panel and reception, "Preparing for a Rough Job Market," will take place at the University of Connecticut School of Law on March 18, 2009 from 5-7 p.m.  RSVP is required -- please see the attached Word document for details or contact Ilia O'Hearn at ilia.ohearn@bgllp.com. 

Law_School_Flyer.doc  

March 03, 2009 - CT Journal of International Law Symposium

The Connecticut Journal of International Law cordially invites you to the "The Commodification of Human Beings: Exploring the Reality and Future of Modern-day Slavery."  Join a distinguished panel of experts for an exuberant exchange of ideas on three types of modern-day slavery: domestic servitude, child soldiers and debt bondage / forced labor.  Details:  March 27, 2009, 8:30am - 4:30pm, William F. Starr Hall, University of Connecticut School of Law.  Continental breakfast and lunch provided to those who RSVP by Friday, March 20, 2009. For more information, please contact the Connecticut Journal of International Law at (860) 570-5188 or cjil.symposium@law.uconn.edu. 

 

March 03, 2009 - Symposium on Minority Representation in CT State Judiciary

Furthering the Dialogue:  Symposium on Minority Representation in the Connecticut State Judiciary.  Join a distinguished panel of jurists for a hard-hitting exchange of ideas on minority representation on the Connecticut bench today - and where we might go from here:

* Justice Joette Katz, of the Connecticut Supreme Court

* Judge Richard A. Robinson, of the Connecticut Appellate Court

* Anna Ficeto, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor M. Jodi Rell

Event Information

Event: Minority Representation in the Connecticut State Judiciary

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, panel discussion followed by reception

Location:Yale Law School/Room 127, New Haven

There is no charge for this event; however, reservations are required as space is limited.  Please RSVP by March 20 , 2009 to 860.424.4344 or by email to program@pullcom.com with Symposium on Minority Representation in the subject line.

March 02, 2009 - Bench/Bar Legal Exchange

CHBA members (including paralegals and support staff!) are invited to two meetings between the bench, bar, and clerk's office:  (1) 3/30 at 2 p.m. at Hartford Superior Court (please RSVP to 860-952-3522), and (2) 4/6 at 3 p.m. at Stamford Superior Court (please RSVP to 203-965-5750). 

March 01, 2009 - UConn Law Career Services Job

The University of Connecticut School is seeking a Career Consultant for its Career Services office.  Please see the attached document for a description of the preferred and minimum qualifications. 

Career_Consultant_Posting.doc  

February 26, 2009 - DRI Law Student Scholarship

DRI has announced its 2009 Diversity Law Scholarship program for law students.  Two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to incoming second- and third-year law female, Native American, Hispanic, African American, Asian, and Pan Asian students.  To obtain more information about the scholarship and application process, please visit the link below.

www.dri.org

February 23, 2009 - Participate in Law Day with Hartford High School

CHBA Members are invited to participate in Law Day visit to Hartford High School's Law & Government Academy, on May 1 between 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m.  Please contact VP Sara Bronin before April 1 at 860-570-5121 if you would like to participate (and indicate your hours of availability)! 

February 22, 2009 - Job Opening at Travelers

Please see attached for a description of a job opening at Travelers. Travelers is searching for someone who can provide broad legal support to The Northland Group organization with an emphasis on coverage opinion drafting, coverage litigation management and complex claim litigation support.

Northland_Senior_Counsel.doc  

February 21, 2009 - Welcome

Welcome to the CHBA News Page!  Here, you will find information about events, jobs, and CHBA initiatives. 

If you have a news item to add, please contact Maggie Castinado at admin@ct-hba.org.