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 President's Message
By
Carlos X. Colorado
As the first HBA president from El Salvador, I am bound to tell
you that today, August 6, is officially "Salvadoran-American Day," by act of
Congress. August 6 is the patronal
feast of El Salvador, and the L.A. city council adopted it as El Día del
Salvadoreño back in 1999. The
following year, a bill was introduced in Congress, sponsored by Rep. Hilda
Solis, who was our keynote speaker at our annual dinner this year (now, as
Secretary of Labor).
An estimated 1.8 million Salvadorans live in the United
States; and 1 million reside in
California. In that spirit, I am
happy to welcome on behalf of the HBA, the Honorable Sandra Marisol Cruz de
Flores,
the new Consul General of El Salvador in Santa Ana. We look forward to working with the Salvadoran consulate, as
the HBA has for many years with the Consulate of Mexico in the service of the
community.
In the past, the HBA has collaborated with
the Mexican Consulate to provide immigration clinics, and enlightened MCLE
travel seminars that offer the legal community rich cultural perspectives. We will continue to offer and expand
that service by forging new alliances with diverse cultural partners.
-cXc
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End of Summer Mixer
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm You're invited to enjoy delicious appetizers and great wine with the OCHBA, OCAABA and Lex Romana at South Coast Winery! South Coast Winery3608 S. Bristol, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Phone: 714-957-1857 Judges: FREE Members of OCHBA/OCAABA/Lex Romana: $10 Non-members and guests of Members: $20 Hosted appetizers and happy hour prices on some of South Coast Winery's house wines. Sponsored by:  &  &  |
The Orange County Hispanic Bar Association is proud to present its first Autumn Bar Review/de Barranda with special guest Gladis Molina of K.I.N.D. (Kids in Need of Defense)
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm The HBA welcomes its members and friends to meet the HBA's 2010 Guardian de Justicia award recipient, Gladis Molina, while enjoying drinks, appetizers and good conversation. Gladis Molina is a pro bono coordinator for K.I.N.D., which was founded by Microsoft and Angelina Jolie to provide legal counsel to refugee and immigrant children who come to the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian. At Troutman Sanders LLP5 Park Plaza, Suite 1400, Irvine, CA 92614-2545 Hosted Appetizers and Cocktails Judges: FREE HBA Members: $10 Non-Members & guests of Judges/HBA members: $20 Sponsored by:  &  |
Judge Steiner Addresses Hate Crimes Against The Homeless
By Karin Khan,
Jafari Law Group, HBA Board member
On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, the Whittier Law School Alumni
Association kicked off its 2010 Legal Leader Series entitled "Orange County's
Newest Judges," with Judge Steiner as the first speaker in this series. Judge Steiner spoke on the topic hate
crimes, particularly "Hating the Homeless: Expansion on Hate Crime Bills to
Include Homelessness." Judge
Steiner spoke at length on hate crimes, and generally what they signify and
when they would be applicable to a particular crime. He then went on to comment upon the significance of
expanding hate crimes to include the homeless as a separate group of protected people,
and how it would change the scope of a hate crime. Judge Steiner also commented on the current work he is doing
until he is appointed to a particular court as well as his excitement in
joining the bench.
The Whittier Law School Alumni Association Legal Leader
Series luncheons will also be featuring the following newly appointed judges:
· Tues.,
Aug. 24, 2010 (12-1:30pm) - The Hon. Lon Hurwitz - Topic: Domestic Violence in
Orange County
· Tues.,
Sept. 28, 2010 (12-1:30pm) - The Hon. Andy Manssourian
· Tues.,
Oct. 26, 2010 (12-1:30pm) - The Hon. Cheri Pham
· Tues.,
Nov. 23, 2010 (12-1:30pm) - The Hon. Nick Dourbetas
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Editor's Note
An announcement in HBA News erroneously reported that the topic of this event would be "Why our
Drug Laws Have Failed." Judge
Steiner never spoke on that issue nor did he agree to speak on that issue, and
the mistake was due to a drafting error in the flyer promoting the event.
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Hispanic Bar Association of Orange
County
2010-2011 Wally Davis
Scholarship Application Available!
  Did you know that Latinos constitute almost 50% of California's population, yet less than 4% of California's attorneys are Latino? To bridge this gap, the HBA Annual Installation Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser raises funds for the Wallace (Wally) R. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to Orange County Latino students who are presently attending law school and who have demonstrated involvement in the Latino Community. The Scholarship Fund was named in honor of Wallace (Wally) R. Davis, one of the first Hispanic attorneys in Orange County. He rose to the highest ranks in the legal profession, co-founding the HBA and championing the struggles of the Latino community. By assisting young Latino law students, this scholarship is awarded to those who would follow in his footsteps.
Download Application | Apply Online
Applications will be reviewed by the HBA Scholarship
Committee. Please note the
following dates:
August 15, 2010 - Application deadline. All materials must be postmarked by
this date.
August 17-31, 2010 - Interviews
may be conducted.
September 1, 2010 - Notification of scholarship awards will be mailed by this
date.
Contribute to the Wally Davis Scholarship Fund:
For more information visit our scholarship page or e-mail Jacob Gonzales: jgonzales@waldronbragg.com
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Upcoming Orange County Bar Association Events
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - New Member Reception
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - Fall Member Mixer
Saturday, November 6, 2010 - OCBA Charitable Fund Annual Fall Fundraiser
Celebrations by Turnip Rose, Costa Mesa
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 In the Heights Musical Exclusive Discount
August 3 - 15, 2010,
excluding Saturday evening
The
Orange County Performing Arts Center is offering a discount offer with special promotion code 'USNAVI' for a $20 discount on select seats for In the
Heights performances.
More information: www.IntheHeightsthemusical.com
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Whittier Law School Cordially Invites You To...
Wednesday, August 18th 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. - First Year Orientation Law Student Mixer in the Whittier Law School Quad
Wednesday, September 1st 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Student Bar Association Welcome Back BBQ in the Whittier Law School Quad
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Los Angeles County Public Defender Michael P. Judge Retirement Gala Celebration
Saturday, August 14,
2010, 6:30-11:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 555 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Please
join in a Gala Celebration to Honor 40 Years of Leadership! This special evening will
include live music, appetizers, three regional cuisine buffet dinner stations
and a no-host bar. Additional details can be
found at michaeljudgeretires.comFor further inquiries,
contact Kimberly Wong at kwong@pubdef.lacounty.gov or (213) 974-2888. |
The Bobby Salcedo Memorial Foundation invites you to join us for Dodger Night vs. Cincinnati Reds
Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 7:10 p.m.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 555 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Only $18.00 per ticket. 100% of the profits will benefit college scholarships in Bobby Salcedo's Name. To purchase tickets, please contact Araceli Gonzalez Guerrero at (310) 210-6358 or arcygo@gmail.com. Download order form |
Save the Date for the Constitutional Rights Foundation,
Orange County Annual Benefit
October 7, 2010
Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa
For Information, contact Ben Wirick at kdilley@crfoc.org or at 714.259.1521 x101. Website
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Job/Volunteer Opportunities
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Job Opportunities for Attorneys - New opportunities posted!
View current job opportunities for OC HBA members here > |
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