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Mayte Santacruz,
HBA President
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President's Message
By: Mayte Santacruz, 2013 HBA President
My year as HBA President has come to an end, and I cannot thank you enough for your incredible support this year. It truly has been an honor to be President of this great organization because, among other things, it has given me the opportunity to meet and work with many of you. Thanks to our collective effort, the HBA has been able to accomplish many great things this year, including the following:
- Raised almost $140,000 at the HBA Annual Dinner in March.
- Provided CLE opportunities for 70+ judges and attorneys who attended the sold out annual trip to Costa Rica in May.
- Created partnerships with local organizations, including Los Amigos of Orange County and OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among others.
- Awarded over $15,000 in scholarships to Latino law students through the Wally Davis Scholarship program earlier this year, and will award $40,000 in scholarships to Latino law students at the end of this year.
- Created a scholarship program for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants; the HBA will award three stipends to DACA applicants to cover the $465 filing fee and will pair the recipients with HBA attorneys who will assist, on a pro bono basis, in the completion and filing of the application.
We would not have been able to accomplish any of this without your invaluable support and the generosity of our many sponsors, and for that, we want to thank you very much! We hope that you continue supporting the HBA and our amazing incoming president Diana Lopez next year.
Personally, I want to thank this year's Board members for their friendship, support and hard work. Without their time, energy and commitment to this organization, I would not have been able to accomplish much as President and this organization wouldn't be the vibrant and re-energized organization it is today. Gracias por todo!
Feliz Navidad y Prospero Aņo Nuevo desde Argentina!
~ Mayte
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Join Now!
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Join or Renew Today To Enjoy Membership Benefits Throughout 2014!We would like to extend a special opportunity to become a member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County. New and renewing members will enjoy the benefits of membership throughout 2014!We invite you to join today by completing the membership application available at www.ochba.org. Renew Now:
 Thank you for your support! Jasmine VelazquezMembership Committee Chair
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Xtan-HA Hotel, Ambergris Caye, Belize 2014
An OCBA Continuing Legal Education Travel Seminar
May 22 - 26, 2014 (Flight departs May 21st evening )
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM5 Days/4 Nights at Xtan-Ha Hotel in Ambergris Caye, Belize
Includes Roundtrip Airfare
All for the incredible HBA member price of
$1,399.00**
(plus air taxes and fees of $372.15*, subject to change at the time of ticketing)
A $450.00 Nonrefundable deposit must be received by Dec 15, 2013
Space is limited and subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis.
The seminar fees include 8 hours of CLE credit, syllabus materials and light refreshments. Seminar topics/speakers to be announced. (This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of CA in the amount of 8.0 hours, as appropriate to the content of the activity. OCBA certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.)
**Price is per person and based on double occupancy. Single supplement on Standard Garden View room is an additional: $441.00; Child (under 12 yrs. as of date of departure) please call. Payments with credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AX or Discovery only) pay regular rate which is an additional fee of $75.00 per person over standard package price. Travel insurance NOT included. Upgraded airline seats and upgraded rooms are available for an additional price. Please see registration form for this information. Flight from Belize city to Ambergris Caye is approx 20 minutes in commuter flights of Max 12 Passengers per flight.
IMPORTANT: Your $450.00 deposit is Non-Refundable regardless of circumstance. We highly suggest purchasing travel insurance which is not included in your package price. Space is limited and is on a first come first served basis. Upgraded rooms and airfare are available but limited. Prices are listed for upgrades on the registration form.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
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Public Law Center Volunteer Opportunities
PLC is here to support you in your pro bono representation.
Did you know that the PLC staff can:
- Answer any questions you may have related to your case;
- Locate a mentor to help you;
- Supply you with samples and manuals (some case types excluded);
- Provide translation support in Spanish and Vietnamese; and
- Arrange for office space for you to meet with your client here at PLC?
For questions contact: Kirsten Kreymann @ 714.541.1010, extension 283
View the current PLC case list
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Professional Woman Volunteers Sought for Mary's Shelter in Tustin, CA
Mary's Shelter is a home for pregnant moms and moms who have children. The moms are all under the age of 18. Duties could include anything from caring for babies to mentoring teen moms. Hispanic professional women are strongly encouraged to volunteer. For more information, please visit www.teenshelter.org
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Civil Rights Division Volunteer Internship Opportunities U.S. Department of Justice
The Civil Rights Division is a key component of the Department of Justice and fulfills a critical mission in upholding the ciivil and constitutional rights of all individuals, including having primary responsibility for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit unlawful discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and facilities, and federally funded and conducted programs. The Division also actively works on civil rights legislation, regulations, and a full range of policy activities and initiatives. Information about the work of the Division and the specific work of each of these offices is available at http://www.justice.gov/crt. For more information about each section's volunteer intern program and the number of positions available, see the Division's Volunteer Internship Opportunities page.
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Job Opportunities for Attorneys - New Opportunities Posted!
View current job opportunities for OC HBA members here >
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