“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich Friday, October 3, 2008 International Symposium The Madrid Meeting: The Legal Profession in a World without Borders Friday, October 3rd, 2008 Madrid Bar Association Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich President – Region I Hispanic National Bar Association Co-Chair International Law Section

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich Friday, October 3, 2008 Agenda Structure of the Hispanic National Bar Association and its programs to promote Pro- Bono and Corporate Social Responsibility in the legal profession in the USA Review the specific work done by HNBA and objectives for the term Discuss International Cooperation for HNBA in CSR & Pro-Bono Initiatives

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Review the work done HNBA Support the National Voice of the Hispanic Legal Community Support the National Voice of the Hispanic Legal Community Since 1972, representing the lawyers of the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the US Since 1972, representing the lawyers of the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the US Support diversity and inclusiveness in the profession Support diversity and inclusiveness in the profession Branding with Latinos Branding with Latinos Convention and Mid-Year participation opportunities Convention and Mid-Year participation opportunities – CLE panels – Learn about best practices Business development and networking opportunities Business development and networking opportunities

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association HNBA Mission Advance equal access to justice, diversity and inclusiveness by promoting Hispanic employment and advancement in the legal profession Advance equal access to justice, diversity and inclusiveness by promoting Hispanic employment and advancement in the legal profession Serve the Hispanic community in the United States and Puerto Rico through education and advocacy on policy issues Serve the Hispanic community in the United States and Puerto Rico through education and advocacy on policy issues

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association

HNBA’s first International Business & CSR Congress (Mexico Jan 2008)

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association “Noticias” (HNBA Membership Magazine) Recognizes the Creation of International Section as a major achivemnt for term and a result of the successful Interantional Congress in Mexico

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Hispanic In-house at Fortune 500 companies present at Mexico Congress

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Hispanic Community National Programs: “La Promesa Commitee”

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Hispanic Affinity Group Objectives: Support Recruitment & Retention of Minorities at Major Firms in 2007 (National Association of Law Placement ) Asian/Pacific Islander Black/African American Hispanic % Minority Women Total % % Women Total % % Women Total % % Women Partners Associates Hispanic representation trails both Asian American and African American representationHispanic representation trails both Asian American and African American representation Hispanic women are severely underrepresented at both the partner and associate levelsHispanic women are severely underrepresented at both the partner and associate levels

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Resource: HNBA Article on Increasing Diversity at Law Firms

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Statistics: Hispanics in the Judiciary and Corporations 17% of Judges, Magistrates & Other Judicial Workers 17% of Judges, Magistrates & Other Judicial Workers – 9% African American –.1% Asian American – 8% Hispanic 38 (7.6%) of the Fortune 500 GCs 38 (7.6%) of the Fortune 500 GCs – 22 (4%) African Americans – 12 (2%) Asian Americans – 3 (l%) Hispanics 21 (4%) of the Fortune GCs 21 (4%) of the Fortune GCs – 9 (2%) African Americans – 7 (1.4%) Asian Americans – 5 (1%) Hispanics 9 (less than 1%) of the Fortune 1000 GCs were women of color (4 African Americans, 3 Asian Americans and 2 Hispanics) 9 (less than 1%) of the Fortune 1000 GCs were women of color (4 African Americans, 3 Asian Americans and 2 Hispanics) No data relating to presence of Hispanics and other minorities below GC level No data relating to presence of Hispanics and other minorities below GC level

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Minority Enrollment at ABA Accredited Law Schools Law Students ( ) Change since ,306 (8%) Asian Americans 2% increase 9,529 (6.8%) African Americans.75% decrease 8,564 (6%) Hispanics.5% increase

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Hispanic Publications HNBA Noticias – membership magazine HNBA Noticias – membership magazine – Jan 15, April 15, Jul 15, 2009 Convention and conference journals Convention and conference journals HNBA Journal of Law & Policy - Jul 1, 2009 HNBA Journal of Law & Policy - Jul 1, 2009 Hispanic Business Magazine Hispanic Business Magazine Latino Leader Latino Leader

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Hispanic Business Magazine

“Lawyering in a World Without Borders” HNBA International Section Madrid Bar Association Diversity Surveys by Hispanic Business Magazine

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