Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
November 5, 2009
13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
A Tribute to Mexican American Veterans
 
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Posting of Colors - 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Lt. General Ricardo S. Sanchez (Ret.)
California State University, Fullerton
Titan Student Union
800 N. State College Blvd.

Sponsored by  Latino Advocates for Education, Inc. and
California State University, Fullerton
For information  call (714) 225 2499
www.latinoadvocates.org
Latino Advocates for Education, Inc.
Reception in honor of
Lt. General Ricardo S. Sanchez (Ret.)


Dear Friend,

Dr. Eddie Hernandez, Chancellor of Rancho Santiago Community College District, State Senator Lou Correa and Frederick P. Aguirre, President of Latino Advocates for Education, Inc. cordially invite you to attend a reception in honor of Lt. General Ricardo S. Sanchez (Ret.) on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rancho Santiago Community College District operations center, 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA.

General Sanchez was Commander of all coalition forces in Iraq from 2003-2004.  During Operation Red Dawn his forces captured Saddam Hussein.  The 3-star general was born in 1951 in Rio Grande City, Texas.  He graduated from Texas A & M University in Kingsville, Texas in 1973 with a degree in mathematics and he holds a Masters in Science in Research and Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School.  He was the highest ranking Latino in the U.S. Army at the time he retired in 2006 after 33 years of military service.  In his recently published autobiography entitled Wiser in Battle - A Soldier's Story, he details the story of his poverty- stricken youth and describes leading our forces in Kosovo, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He will also sign his book at the reception.

Please RSVP by calling (714) 225-2499.

Sincerely,
Frederick P. Aguirre
President
Community Lawyers inc. invites you to the First Annual Justice Jam
Saturday, November 7, 2009
2pm - 6pm
(Program begins at 3:30pm)

Hosted by Francisco Leal & Sonia Molina
427 Arden Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90020

enjoy music & great conversation. Appetizers from Moles La Tia. Wine from Robledo Family Winery. Enjoy a silent auction featuring artwork & jewelry sponsored by Casita del Pueblo. Proceeds support the Community Lawyers, Inc. Access Center.

Honoring Salvador Alva
Law Offices of Salvador Alva
For 27 years of service to the Southeast Los Angeles communities.

Please RSVP to Belen Bernal at 310-635-8182 or Bbernal@community-lawyers.com
St. Thomas More Society Invites the Entire Legal Community to the Annual Red Mass & Reception Dinner

HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL IN ORANGE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION AT 6:00 P.M.

The Red Mass is a Eucharistic celebration of the role of the law in God's plan. In 1245, the first Red Mass was celebrated in the La Sainte Chapelle, Paris honoring St Ives, the patron saint of lawyers. In 1310, the Red Mass was celebrated in England with the Bench and Bar in attendance at the opening of the Court term. The celebration is known as the Red Mass because the priest and judges wore red robes. The tradition has continued in the United States with members of the US Supreme Court joining the resident and members of Congress each year at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington. The Red Mass is also celebrated in numerous cities around the world.

For more information visit: www.stthomasmore.net

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESSION, JURISTS SHOULD
CONTACT HON. WM MONROE OR HON. DAVID BELZ
OCBA Charitable Fund Presents the
Annual Fall Fundraiser


A fundraiser benefiting local charities that provide access to justice and promote equal justice for all.

Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Celebrations by Turnip Rose
Come experience Orange County's Exciting New Venue
1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa 92627

Join your friends from the legal community for a fun, eclectic party
celebrating and raising money for Orange County law-related charities.

Download flier and registration form >
Cross Border Issues in the Evolving Global Economy/ Problemas Transfronterizos bajo el Desarrollo de la Nueva Economia Mundial

November 11-13, 2009
Save $$ off the door registration price by registering on or before November 6th!
 
Location:   Sè San Diego Hotel
                  1047 5th Avenue
                  San Diego, California, USA 92101
Keynote Address:  Michael W. Allman,
                          President and CEO, Sempra Generation
This year's conference will feature presentations by experienced Judges and practitioners from both the U.S. and Mexico and offers several outstanding networking opportunities!

Session Topics include:
Corporate Restructuring
Cross Border Finance
Litigation and Arbitration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Customs and Trade
Energy and the Environment
Family Law
Immigration
Real Estate Tax Planning

Hotel Rooms Still Available!
Hotel Reservations - Sè San Diego Hotel: A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the special rate of $199.00 for single/double. The Hotel will accept reservations at this special rate based upon availability, so make that call now! Please call (619)515-3000 or (877)515-2211 (U.S. only) or visit https://be.genares.net/6187?NextPage=index to make your reservation and identify yourself as a participant in the USMBA Conference (Promo Code 1109 USM) in order to obtain the special rate.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE COURSE BROCHURE OR TO REGISTER, please click here to download the conference brochure and registration form or call 512.451.6960 to register over the phone. The brochure is also available for download in Spanish by clicking here.
Celebrating Visionaries, Making a Difference! MALDEF 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala

Join us for MALDEF's 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel! Among our honorees this year, we are proud to include Eva Longoria Parker for her extraordinary achievement in promoting and protecting the civil rights of the Latino community. Ms. Longoria Parker is the founder of Eva's Heroes, a charity that helps developmentally disabled children. She is a dedicated supporter of many other organizations including PADRES contra el Cancer and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Amid the festivities we will also celebrate the return of Thomas A. Saenz to MALDEF in his new role as President and General Counsel.

Special guest presenters will include Antonia Hernandez, Dolores Huerta, José José, Keisha Whitaker, Lupe Ontiveros, and many more. A special performance will be given by Nydia Rojas. Join MALDEF for a night of entertainment and celebration of those who are making a difference for Latinos in California and across the nation!

Click here to see the full list of presenters

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE HERE!

Contact Grace Durán to register or get more information at gduran@maldef.org or at 213-629-2512 x114.
Solution Saturday: IRS Help for Taxpayers in Tough Times!

What: It is a special Saturday in November set aside to offer free tax help and to resolve tax problems and issues for Los Angeles taxpayers. Beginning on Monday, October 26, people can call 213-576-4130 to set up appointments for Solution Saturday. Taxpayers are encouraged to schedule appointments for this day, however, people without appointments can walk in and get tax help as soon as possible when they arrive.  
 
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Federal Building, 300 North Los Angeles Street   

How YOU can help: We consider you ambassadors of Solution Saturday and hope you can us help spread the word about this event.  Attached are flyers in both English and Spanish about Solution Saturday that you may share with neighbors, friends or family members who may be experiencing tax issues or who may simply want to come get information about the tax credits available to them.
KidWorks Domino Tournament
November 15th
KidWorks Domino Tournament at Jason's on November 15th
 
Save the Date!!
HBA Holiday Party

December 9th
Location TBA

Please join the HBA for its Annual Holiday Party.  We will announce the results of the elections for the 2009 HBA Board of Directors.  So join us for drinks, appetizers, and holiday cheer while you meet the 2009 HBA Board of Directors. 
 
RSVP to info@ochba.org or (949) 440-6700 ext. 253
Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Fall 2009 Webinar Calendar

For more information and to register:
Visit www.ilrc.org/seminars

Purchase any publication and receive 5% off on ALL Webinars!

Webinars

Asylum Webinar Series:
Fundamentals of Asylum Law and Practice
Wed, November 18, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PST
1.5 MCLE

Asylum and "Material Support" Bar
Thurs, December 3, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PST
1.5 MCLE

LGBT & HIV+ Asylum Claims
Thurs, December 10, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PST
1.5 MCLE

What is a Webinar?
A webinar is a web conference system that allows you to join ILRC trainings from the convenience of your own office via the telephone and internet. You simply dial a conference call number and click on a web link provided by the ILRC, and you will be able to learn by listening to the instructor's lecture and watching the computer screen simultaneously.

Questions?
Please contact Sai Suzuki, Marketing Coordinator, at 415-255-9499 Ext 789 or ssuzuki@ilrc.org.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center
1663 Mission Street, Suite 602, San Francisco , CA 94103
(T) 415-255-9499 (F) 415-255-9792 (W) www.ilrc.org
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble's 3rd Annual Fundraiser "Una Noche De Milagros" 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF MIRACLES! MUSIC, FOOD, DANCING & CELEBRATION!  Be a part of award winning, grassroots Theater Company. By joining our efforts, you are helping us to keep our doors open to create more opportunities for Latinas on and off the stage!
 
WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY LA SANTA CECILIA
www.myspace.com/lasantacecilia
 
When: Saturday, Dec 5th @ 8pm
Where: 511 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA    
Presale Tickets $20
At the door $25
For online reservations click: www.breathoffire.org
or Call: 714. 540.1157
E-mail: boftc.reservations@breathoffire.org
 
Can't come? You Can Still Help!   
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Sponsorship, Volunteering, in-kind & monetary donations are always welcomed and are tax deductible!  
For more information please visit our website: www.breathoffire.org or call 714.540.1157
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Also In This Issue
13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration...A Tribute to Mexican American Veterans
Latino Advocates for Education, Inc....Reception in honor of...Lt. General Ricardo S. Sanchez (Ret.)
Community Lawyers inc. invites you to the First Annual Justice Jam...Saturday, November 7, 2009
St. Thomas More Society Invites the Entire Legal Community to the Annual Red Mass & Reception Dinner
OCBA Charitable Fund Presents the Annual Fall Fundraiser
A Reception for Diverse Lawyers and Law Firms: "Celebrating Diversity"
Celebrating Visionaries, Making a Difference! MALDEF 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala
Volunteer Judges Needed!
KidWorks Domino Tournament November 15th
Save the Date!! HBA Holiday Party December 9th
Immigrant Legal Resource Center...Fall 2009 Seminar & Webinar Calendar
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble's 3rd Annual Fundraiser "Una Noche De Milagros"
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2009 Executive Board Members

President:
Monica E Lukoschek

President-Elect:
Carlos X. Colorado

Vice President:
Genoveva Meza Talbott

Secretary:
Luis A. Barba

Chief Financial Officer:
Olivia Carrillo Hickman

Immediate Past President:
Norma García Guillén

2009 Board of Directors

Frank Acosta
Eric M. Alderete
Eva Casas Sarmiento
Jacob Gonzales
Theresa C. Lopez
Christy Marie Lopez
Tami Lopez
José Gonzalez
Jorge A. Martinez
Javier Rivera-Carbone
Federico C. Sayre
Karin Khan
Leo Paredes
Marcelo Reyes


Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
2009