HLAI’s Post

Congratulations to past Recording Secretary Thomas Reynolds for his appointment to serve as Executive Secretary of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) by the Biden-Harris Administration! We are proud of you, Tom! Felicidades!

Congratulations to Loyola University Chicago School of Law LLSA and LLSA President Norma Fuentes on a successful career pathways panel by members Justice Jesse G. Reyes, Claudia E. Castro Judge Elect Cecilia Abundis and Rob Muriel. President Dora Cornelio joined the students for a post panel networking reception. Exposure and mentorship will ensure Hispanic and Latinx students continue to successfully join the practice. Thank you to our members for all that you do!

Thank you to our Masters Sponsor Work Injury Network for their commitment to and support of HLAI and HLAI Charities! See you on June 28th at Harborside International! Get your foursomes today! LINK IN BIO

Thank you to our Masters Sponsor Costa Ivone and Committee Chair Julio Costa for their commitment to and support of HLAI and HLAI Charities! Join us on June 28th at Harborside International! Get your foursomes today! https://lnkd.in/gQbPrVX2

Congratulations to member Justice Jesse G. Reyes on being recognized for his contributions to his Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology First-Gen community. Felicidades! Students, members of the judiciary, professors, and attorneys are invited to attend the celebration. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gb_P485q

It’s time for the next HLAI signature event! Tee up for a fun day at Harborside International among friends in support of HLAI and HLAI Charities! Event Chairs Martin Quintana and Julio Costa are hard at work and we expect to reach capacity, so get your foursomes today! Email golfouting@hlai.org with questions. https://lnkd.in/gQbPrVX2

Hearty congratulations to Committee Chair, Past President and a pillar of the Hispanic and Latino community, Federico M. Rodriguez on being named as one of three new associate judges to serve Cook County. We also congratulate Kenya Jenkins-Wright and Antara Nath Rivera on being named to the bench!

Congratulations to HLAI Members Cecilia Abundis, Hon. Jimmy Murphy-Aguilu, Pablo DeCastro, Pedro Fregoso, Lucy Vazquez-Gonzalez, Hon. Stephanie Miller, and Griselda Vega Samuel on their primary election wins as Democratic nominees for the Circuit Court of Cook County! We also congratulate HLAI member Justice Jesse Reyes on his spirited campaign for the Illinois Supreme Court.

Join the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) and HLAI - Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois for the Third Annual Leadership Dinner, honoring Jennifer l. Rosato Perea, Dean of DePaul University College of Law, as this year’s Trailblazer Awardee and celebrating Latinx lawyers, leaders, and artists. One of only a small number of Latina law school deans in the nation, Dean Rosato Perea has been recognized and honored for her commitment to diversity through her presentations to national organizations, mentoring, and creation of innovative programs. Immerse yourself in the National Museum of Mexican Art and celebrate culture, art, food, and music. Our Leadership Dinner Committee has planned an evening of dinner, an open bar reception with signature cocktails from around Latin America, and entertainment. It is a wonderful opportunity for WBAI and HLAI members to develop both social and professional network connections. Event details: Monday, April 1, 2024 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 Members $75 | Non-Members $90 | Law Students $55 If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact @president@hlai.org.

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate our officers, who for the third year are an all women team leading the organization. Let’s continue to celebrate women everyday and everywhere. We also celebrate our women Board Directors and members! We will continue to celebrate women members’ achievements this month. If you wish to be featured, email communications@hlai.org.