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Walmart is proud to sponsor the

2012 HNBA Midyear
Corporate Counsel Conference.

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CONTENTS
Irrespective of how or why
we all came to this great
country, we all want the
same basic things opportunity and a prosperous
way of life for our children
and our families. We want
to leave a rich heritage a
legacy an inheritance for
those that come after us.
We want to be judged by
what we did with our lives
and by who we helped
along the way.
M I GUEL ALEXANDER P OZO &
NU R I S PORT UONDO, CO - CH A IR S

W E LCO M E L E T T E R S
06 / HNBA President, Benny Agosto, Jr.
08 / HNBA President-Elect, Peter M. Reyes, Jr.
09 / HNBA Executive Director, Zuraya Tapia-Hadley
10 / HNBA National Finance Director, Miguel Alexander Pozo
11 / 2012 HNBA Midyear Conference Honorary Chair, Susan Blount
12 / 2012 HNBA Midyear Conference Co-Chairs, Miguel Alexander Pozo
and Nuris E. Portuondo
14 / HNBA Region III President, Anna Maria Tejada
15 / Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey President, Daniel Mateo
16 / U.S. Senator, Frank R. Lautenberg
17 / U.S. Senator, Robert Menendez
18 / New Jersey Governor, Christopher Christie
19 / New Jersey Attorney General, Jeff Chiesa
20 / Jersey City Mayor, Jerramiah T. Healy
21 / New Jersey State Bar Association President, Susan Feeney
22 / JPMorgan Chase, General Counsel, Mortgage Banking &
Senior Legal Advisor, Matthew L. Biben
23 / Lowenstein Sandler PC, Chairman and CEO, Gary Wingens, Esq.

H ERES TO
AN OT H ER 40!

24 / Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Senior Vice President and General Counsel,

Samuel Reeves
25 / Wells Fargo, Regional President - North Jersey, Lucia DiNapoli Gibbons
H N BA L E A D E R SH IP
28 / Midyear Chairs and Committee
30 / HNBA National Leadership
32 / HNBA National Staff
AG E N DA
34 / Wednesday, March 28 through Saturday March 31, 2012
M O OT CO U RT
46 / Schedule
48 / Judges and Participating Schools
50 / Thank you
52 / In Memoriam: Uvaldo Herrara
54 / Top Lawyers Under 40
SPO N SO R S

For more info, go to: www.hnba.com

50 / Special Thanks To Our Sponsors

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BENNY
AGOSTO, JR.
HNBA
NATIONAL
P R ES ID ENT

WELCOME FR O M THE HNBA NAT IO N A L PR ESID E N T

Dear Colleagues and Friends:
Bienvenidos! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Jersey City, New Jersey for the HNBAs 3rd Annual
Corporate Counsel Conference. This is a particularly special event because we are celebrating 40 years
since the founding of the HNBA. On behalf of the HNBA Board of Governors, I would like to thank Miguel
Alexander Pozo and Nuris Portuondo for serving as Co-Chairs, and for their leadership in bringing us to
New Jersey, organizing this outstanding program and securing record-levels of financial support for an
HNBA Mid Year Conference. I also want to express my appreciation to our President in the Region, Anna
Maria Tejada, and local affiliate the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey for all their work and hospitality.
Our Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference has grown consistently and considerably this year, becoming a
landmark HNBA event. This would not be possible without the generous support of our corporate sponsors,
who have continued to support us in spite of the economic downturn affecting so many companies and law
firms across the country. A big Thank You to all our sponsors!
We see that this event fills a void, and it would not be such a success without buy-in from both our HNBA
membership and from Corporate America. I am very proud that our organization has continued to build
upon the foundation laid three years ago, and we continue to strengthen the relationships between inhouse counsel and HNBA members, as these relationships are mutually beneficial.
During the next few days, you will enjoy exceptional continuing legal education (CLE) panels that showcase
the skills and talent of HNBA members and partners. In addition, you will have unmatched professional
development and networking opportunities participants will meet colleagues from across the country,
with expertise in a variety of fields of law.
Since I took office in September 2011, launching The Year of the Advocate, we have successfully worked
to further the interests of the profession, the community, and children. Our Judicial and Executive endorsements program continues to grow, as we recruit a broad and highly qualified bench of candidates, and have
seen a greater number of candidates nominated and confirmed by this administration, most recently Judge
Adalberto Jordn, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. We have also launched several pro-bono
opportunities, namely our Veterans Initiative, through which we strive to gather our membership to assist
Latino veterans and veterans in general as they return home and require legal aid. Finally, in Dallas we
assisted the children of Mercy Street, and we will continue initiatives with charities in each of the cities we
visit. In Washington, D.C. we will hold Law Day activities in conjunction with our annual Legislative Day and
Advocacy Summit.

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We also continue the valuable work of the HNBA Standing Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal
Profession, which will present a very important panel during this conference. These are just a few of the
HNBA initiatives over the last six months; as we look forward to the next six months, we encourage you to
stay involved in the HNBA through our substantive law Sections and Committees. We hope to see you at
the HNBA Legislative Day and Advocacy Summit on May 8-10, 2012 in Washington, DC, and the 37th Annual
Convention and fourth Judicial Summit on August 22-25, 2012 in Seattle, WA.
Finally, I congratulate the law school teams participating in the 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot
Court Competition. The future of our Association and the legal profession is brighter due to your accomplishments and participation in the HNBA. I would also like to acknowledge the work of Tom Dupree of
the law firm of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP who authored our moot court problem this year, ensuring an
exceptional educational experience for HNBA law students participating in our event. A sincere thank you to
all our generous sponsors for their record-breaking support of this conference, all the programs I mention
here would not be possible without your commitment. I close by thanking the HNBA National Office staff for
their hard work, and in particular Zuraya Tapia, our Executive Director for her exceptional leadership and
service to the HNBA.
I look forward to another great six months working with many of you on HNBA initiatives and programs!
Sincerely,

Benny Agosto, Jr.

HNBA National President

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HNBA
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DIRECTOR

WELCOME FROM THE HNBA NAT IO N A L PR ESID E N T - E L ECT

W E LCOM E F ROM T H E H N BA N AT I ON A L E X ECU T I VE DIRECTOR

Dear Fellow HNBA Members:

Dear HNBA Members and Friends:

I am delighted to welcome you to Jersey City, New Jersey for the HNBA 3rd Annual Corporate Counsel
Midyear Conference and 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition. Under the leadership of
conference co-chairs Miguel Alexander Pozo and Nuris Portuondo, in cooperation with our local affiliate the
Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey ably led by Dan Mateo and HNBA Regional President Anna Maria
Tejada, this event promises to be our best Midyear to date. The relationship and cooperation with our
local affiliates is one of the most important to the HNBA, and I want to thank the HBA-NJ and the members
of the Midyear Planning Committee for their outstanding efforts and commitment in putting together this
program. In addition, the Latina Commission led by Carrie Ricci and Mercy will be providing their Executive
Leadership Program.

It is our pleasure to welcome to you the HNBAs 3rd Annual Corporate Counsel Conference. By all
accounts, it is an event that leaves participants and attendees wishing to return next year for more of the
exceptional programming, networking and business opportunities, and camaraderie for which the HNBA
is recognized. The programming this year is no exception and we trust that you will experience another
very memorable and enriching few days.

I want to thank all of our sponsors for their support of and partnership with the HNBA. These programs and
events simply would not be possible without your support. The HNBA continues to be The National Voice of
the Hispanic Legal Community due to your partnership with the HNBA on our programs that allow us to
give back to the community. We look forward to our continued work together.
For 17 years, the HNBA has held a National Moot Court Competition. This year is particularly poignant as
it will be the first one to be held after the passing of our friend and champion of this program, Mssr. Uvaldo
Herrera. Uvaldo was a dear friend and visionary who is dearly missed, but his vision of having an annual
program to allow Hispanic students to compete against the best in the country lives on. This year the HNBA
Legal Education Fund, the HNBAs only 503(c)(3) entity affiliated with the HNBA, will once again be providing scholarships to the law students competing in the moot court competition. The HNBA recently raised
tens of thousands of dollars at the HNBAs 2nd Annual Tennis & Golf Tournament in Miami, FL, once again
led by HNBA Regional President Teresita Chavez-Pedrosa.
As we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the HNBA, let us all look forward to continue building the
foundation for the future!
Very truly yours,

Peter M. Reyes, Jr.

HNBA President-Elect

I am incredibly proud of where we are as an organization as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the
HNBA. I feel privileged to have been part of its leadership over the last three years and the great deal that
we have accomplished. It is with both great excitement and a heavy heart that this marks my last HNBA
national event serving as its Executive Director. While I will be moving on to an international organization,
I will never forget the exceptional minds, leaders and friends that I am honored to have worked with as part
of the HNBA. The HNBA has a valiant mission that is much greater than any of us individually, and I have
witnessed it become stronger and larger through our collective work. As a product of its long history and
the work of individuals who led the organization through key chapters, the HNBA now enjoys far-reaching
national prominence and provides invaluable assistance to attorneys, students and to the community.
I am so proud of what we have accomplished and I look forward to the HNBAs ever-brighter future.
I remain an ever-committed member and advocate of the HNBA, and I know that the incredibly talented
and motivated team in the national office will carry on with our important work, continuing to thrive under
the strong and visionary leadership of Benny Agosto, Jr., Peter Reyes, and the HNBA Board of Governors.
I want to particularly thank leaders like Romn Hernndez, Benny Agosto, Peter Reyes, Pedro Torres-Diaz,
and Claudine Martinez for the unfailing support, vision, energy, and friendship they always provided me, and
I want to thank the entire HNBA Board for their tireless work and dedication, which makes this event and
the execution of the HNBAs mission possible.
Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank the sponsors that make our work possible. In particular I want
to thank those sponsors who have been gracious and committed partners. I am grateful to Wal-Mart for
having had the HNBA, and me in particular, as a diversity partner and speaker at their annual Legal meeting; the Target team for their friendship and support of the HNBA; UPS; U.S. Department of Justice; and so
many others who we work with closely. The HNBAs critical work could not go on without the support of all
our sponsors. I know the HNBA will continue to break barriers and set precedents, and I trust that we will
all continue to witness this growth as HNBA partners. Heres to another 40!
Sincerely,

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley
HNBA Executive Director

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MIGUEL
ALEXAND ER
P OZO
NATIONAL
FINANCE
D IR ECTO R

WELCOME FR O M THE HNBA NAT IO N A L F IN A N C E D IR ECTO R

S U SAN
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HONORARY
C HAIR

W E LCOM E F ROM T H E 20 1 2 H N BA M I DYE A R CORP O RATE COU NS EL

CON F E RE N C E H ON ORA RY C H A I R

Estimados colegas:
Saludos! As HNBA National Finance Director, and on behalf of the HNBA National Finance Committee,
welcome to the HNBAs 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference. In 1972, a few Latino lawyers
dreamed about transforming the legal profession by: (1) providing a national voice for Latino lawyers; and
(2) championing issues important to the Latino community. In those early days, we advocated for the
nomination of a Latino/a to the U.S. Supreme Court. Some 37 years later, that dream became reality.
Today, as we reflect and celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we reaffirm our mission. We also assume equally
ambitious, but no less attainable goals. One such goal is to leave a financial legacy in the communities
where we live and work. In 2012, with the vision of HNBA National President Benny Agosto, Jr., the
leadership of the HNBA Board of Governors, and the help of all of you, the HNBA will provide $100,000 in
scholarships to Latino students across our 19 Regions.
President Agosto has charged us with ensuring that we have the resources to fulfill that pledge. We are
also tasked with establishing a roadmap to ensure the HNBAs financial sustainability. Comprised of
national Latino leaders, we have taken our marching orders to heart. In fact, in the last six months, we
have secured renewed commitments from our pillar sponsors, namely Target and Wal-Mart. We have
also established strategic partnerships with Avis, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, MetLife, Microsoft, and
UPS, to name a few. You will hear details in the next few days and coming weeks. Indeed, as we open the
2012 Midyear Conference, we proudly report that we have exceeded our fundraising goal. Without your
tremendous support this achievement would not have been possible.
Moreover, you will note that our Midyear Conference has a different feel this year. Among the many
highlights, it will feature four conference days, instead of three, and offer 50% more continuing legal
education (CLE) panels. Additionally, we will unveil our inaugural Corporate Speed Networking Pilot
Program. This unique, HNBA-variation on the speed networking concept, will foster meaningful
relationships between our members and corporate America. At a time when resources remain scarce,
our members and sponsors deserve an even greater return on their investments. Rather than rest on our
laurels, we created this Pilot Program. It is one more way that we are creating value. Similarly, our Seattle
Convention team has already laid the foundation for our most ambitious Annual Convention, to date.
We look forward to collaborating with you to ensure that the HNBA remains visible, vibrant, and influential
for years to come. Together, we can accomplish anything.

Dear Members:
Welcome to the Hispanic National Bar Associations (HNBA) 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel
Conference in New Jersey: Gateway to America.
In sight of New Jersey lies Ellis Island, the historic entry for thousands of people who had the dream of a
better life. As a platinum sponsor, Prudential is proud to partner with the HNBA to help give voice to the
opinions and concerns of Hispanics in the community, and in particular the legal profession.
It is my privilege to serve as this years honorary chairperson of the Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference.
Whether youre just starting in your career or have been working in the profession for some time, events
like this allow us to share ideas, learn best practices and develop our skills.
Like the HNBA, Prudentials priority is to promote an environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking. We hold ourselves, our management team and our employees accountable for
a workplace that is inclusive and appreciative of our differences and capitalizes on these opportunities for
the ultimate benefit of our customers, shareholders and employees.
We value our partnership with the HNBA as it is an example of our sustained commitment to improving
diversity within the legal profession. We appreciate the opportunities to recruit diverse talent through the
HNBA and to strengthen the diversity and inclusion in our law department.
Prudentials attorneys have built strong relationships with the HNBA over the years, and we look forward
to building on this important partnership in the years to come.
Just as Ellis Island was an immigrants gateway to a better life, the HNBA and the Midyear Corporate Counsel
Conference is our gateway to greater knowledge, a better future and to the ability to reach our greatest potential.
I hope you enjoy the conference and I wish you a successful and enriching experience.
Best regards,

Siempre adelante,

Miguel Alexander Pozo

HNBA National Finance Director

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WELCOME FR O M THE 2012 HN BA M IDY E A R CO R PO RAT E CO U N SE L

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR S
Dear HNBA Colleagues And Friends:
Bienvenidos! On behalf of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), we welcome you to New
Jersey: Gateway to America, and to the 2012 HNBA 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference,
and 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. Overlooking the New York City skyline
and with the view of the Statue of Liberty and all that she represents, we believe that New Jersey is the
perfect setting for us to talk about where weve been and where we are headed as Latinos both in this
country and in the legal profession. We hope the Conference combines history, legacy, and the promise of
great things to come. Together with Honorary Conference Chair Susan Blount, Senior Vice President and
General Counsel of Prudential Financial, we are honored to be your hosts and sincerely hope that you enjoy
the programs and events we have planned for your visit.
We encourage you to take advantage of our robust agenda that includes over 10 CLE panels with
subject matter experts from across the country. We also hope that you will join us for the Latina
Commission plenary breakfast session, the General Counsel Roundtable led by Susan Blount, and our
luncheon presentation featuring United States Attorney from various districts as they discuss issues of
importance to the Latino community. You will also enjoy our joint HBA-NJ / HNBA Womens Leadership
Conference, as well as our Gala celebration, which will feature remarks by New Jersey Governor Chris
Christie. For fun, plan to slip into your dancing shoes and hop onto one of our Salsa Shuttles that will
ferry you around some of Jersey Citys most sizzling Salsa locales such as Son Cubano, Sabor, and
Azucar. You can also visit our nightly hospitality suites at the Westin to network in a comfortable and
relaxed setting.
Among the many Conference highlights, we have planned an unforgettable reception at the historic Ellis
Island Immigration Museum. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez will deliver the keynote address. Ellis Island
represents many things, to many people, among them; it represents the struggles that underscore the
plight of many immigrant groups, including Latinos. Irrespective of how or why we all came to this

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and our families. We want to leave a rich heritage a legacy an inheritance for those that come after
us. We want to be judged by what we did with our lives and by who we helped along the way. Perhaps that is
why so many of us have joined and continue to partner with the HNBA.
Our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors that supported our efforts to plan an educational and enjoyable
Conference experience. We commend your generous support and encourage our visitors to utilize the
sponsors goods and services as a thank you for their commitment to our common goals. Many thanks to
the HNBA National Office Staff, and to all the volunteers and law students that worked behind the scenes
to make this Conference possible. We also want to thank this years participants in the National Moot Court
Competition and congratulate the recipients of the HNBAs Top Lawyers under 40 Awards.
Enjoy the next four days and help us as we celebrate the HNBAs 40th Anniversary and its long-standing
commitment to enriching the lives and experiences of Latinos in the legal profession. Heres to the next
40 years!
Con cario,

Miguel Alexander Pozo

2012 Midyear Conference Co-Chair
HNBA National Finance Director

Nuris E. Portuondo
2012 Midyear Conference Co-Chair
HNBA Deputy Regional President

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ANNA MARIA
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WELCOME FR O M THE HNBA REG IO N III ( N EW J E R SEY ) PR ESID E N T

W E LCOM E F ROM T H E H I S PA N I C BA R ASSOC I AT I O N OF NEW JERS EY

Dear Members of the HNBA and Sponsors:

Dear Members, Friends, Sponsors and Guests:

Con gran orgullo y honor les damos la bienvenida al Estado Jardn. En conjunto con la Asociacin de Abogados
Hispanos de New Jersey, la Asociacin Nacional de Abogados Hispanos de la Regin III, ha organizado una conferencia nacional, New Jersey: Gateway to America (Nueva Jersey: La Puerta de Amrica). Los objetivos, entre
otros, son compartir los logros de nuestros miembros, agradecer el apoyo continuo de nuestros patrocinadores
a nivel nacional, as como demostrar el progreso de la comunidad legal Latina a travs de los ltimos 40 aos.

As President of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ), I am honored to welcome you
to Jersey City, New Jersey for the HNBAs 2012 Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference and 17th Annual
Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. New Jersey is a state that is home to a vibrant, diverse
and growing Hispanic population. As the States general Hispanic population has grown, so too has the
number of Hispanic lawyers, judges and law students who have decided to make New Jersey their professional home. For the last 32 years, the HBA-NJ has played an active role in advancing the dreams of young
Hispanic lawyers and helping protect the rights of the larger Hispanic community in New Jersey. Through
our advocacy, mentoring, networking, and community education initiatives, the HBA-NJ has stayed true
to its mission of being the voice of New Jerseys Hispanic legal community.

Welcome to the Garden State. It is with great honor and pride that we welcome all of you to our home the
State of New Jersey for the 2012 Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference celebrating the 40 years of the
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). As Regional President for Region III - New Jersey, we thank you
for your support by saying presente here in New Jersey. A special thanks to our Sponsors that have committed their time and funding to supporting the goals of the HNBA.
With the leadership of the Conference Co-Chairs, Miguel Alexander Pozo and Nuris Portuondo, and the members of the HNBA Planning Committee, we have led a dynamic group of motivated members of the local affiliate, the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ), and HNBA members nationwide to put forth robust
CLE programming, great networking opportunities, and a platform that provides each one of you an opportunity to showcase your many talents and partner with our Sponsors. By the same token, we welcome our Sponsors to network with our conference participants to maximize the partnership with the HNBA. Together, with
your participation and sponsorships, we can continue to promote diversity in the legal profession.
Here, in New Jersey, we continue to fulfill the mission of the HNBA at so many levels. In particular, we are
kicking off the Conference by speaking with the children of the Jersey City Public Schools to cultivate the
pipeline for the legal profession by encouraging their interest in education, exploring career opportunities in
the law, and serving as role models by sharing our individual experiences. This year, the HBA-NJ has joined
efforts with the HNBA to host its annual Womens Leadership Conference (WLC) on Saturday, March 31,
2012. The WLC will feature the following: (1) Using Your Latino Heritage To Develop Your Brand; (2) Latinas In
The House...And In The Senate; and (3) Latina Women in Corporate America. Continuing with our commitment to the youth, we have invited young Latinas from the local high schools to participate in this conference.
We encourage you to take advantage of the many programs that have been developed to further your professional accomplishments and forge relationships with leaders of Corporate America, while celebrating
the cultural diversity of our membership.

The HBA-NJ has enjoyed a long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship with the HNBA. We are proud
of that special relationship, proud to have been recognized as the HNBAs Affiliate of the Year in 2010, and
particularly proud that the HNBA selected New Jersey as the host state for this very important conference.
We will forever be grateful to the HNBA leadership, particularly President Benny Agosto, President-Elect
Peter Reyes, and Immediate Past President Diana Sen, for the opportunity to co-host this convention. We
have enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to help make this convention successful and memorable
for all of those who participate.
In addition to welcoming you to New Jersey, the HBA-NJ is excited to showcase its talented and hard
working members and help foster new relationships that will make us all stronger as Hispanic legal
professionals. Bienvenidos!
With very warm regards,

Daniel Mateo
32nd President
Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

Gracias por el apoyo que continuamente nos han brindado, por el cual hemos sido capaces de llevar a cabo
los objetivos principales de esta Asociacin Nacional de Abogados Hispanos.
Sincerely,

Anna Mara Tejada

HNBA Region III President

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FRANK R.
LAUTENBER G
U. S. S ENATO R

ROB ERT
M ENENDEZ
U. S. S ENATOR

WELCOME FR O M U. S. S ENATO R F RA N K R. L AUT E N B E R G

W E LCOM E F ROM U. S. S E N ATOR ROB E RT M E N E N DEZ

Dear Friends:

Dear Friends,

Thanks you for the invitation to the Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Midyear Conference. This is the
third year the HNBA celebrates helping local counsel connect with corporate America. I praise your organizations continued dedication to diversify and the professional devlopment of your members.

Please accept my warmest wishes as you gather for the 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference, hosted by the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).

Since its inception, the Hispanic National Bar Association has played a key role in addessing the needs of
Hispanic students, graduates, and practicing attorneys in New Jersey. In addition, the HNBA has been instrumental in supporting and promoting Hispanics in the field of law. The Associations efforts are more critical
than ever as it continues to enhance and improve the status of Hispanic and other minority attorneys.
I especially want to recognize the Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. This program
continues to help students from the nations top law programs hone their brief writing and oral communication skils in a challenging legal atmosphere. Over the past seventeen years, the HNBA has promoted interaction between law students, judges, and practitioners and I commend your continued advocacy toward the open
exchange of ideas.
Once again, I extend my congratulations to the Hispanic National Bar Association and wish you continued
success in the years to come.
Sincerely,

Frank R. Lautenberg
United States Senate

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The Hispanic National Bar Association has played an integral role in the legal community through its support of Hispanic law students, lawyers, and other legal professionals. It remains deeply
committed to the mission of providing mentoring and scholarships to ensure that the next
generation of Hispanic lawyers has the opportunities to pursue their goals of a legal career.
The event provides a unique opportunity to connect corporate America and the Hispanic National Bar Association. The HNBA will also conduct its 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrara National Moot Court Competition,
which will bring together law students from the nations top law schools. The Moot Court experience will
give these students the opportunity to hone their brief writing and oral
advocacy skills.
As your United States Senator, I am committed to improving the lives of all Americans. Please
accept my best wishes for a memorable and successful event.
Sincerely,

Robert Menendez
United States Senator
New Jersey

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JEFF C HIESA
NEW JERS EY
ATTORNEY
GENERAL

CHRISTOP HER
CHRISTIE
NEW JERS EY
GOVERNOR

WELCOME FR O M NEW JERS EY G OV E R N O R C H R ISTO PH E R C H R IST IE

W E LCOM E F ROM N EW J E RS EY AT TORN EY G E N E RAL JEFF C HIESA

Dear Friends:

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the State of New Jersey, I am pleased to extend greetings to everyone attending the
Hispanic National Bar Associations 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference. To those
who have traveled from out-of-state for the event, welcome to New Jersey. Thank you for inviting
me to be a keynote speaker at your closing ceremony.

Greetings to everyone attending the Hispanic National Bar Associations 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate
Counsel Conference.

Now in its 40th year, HNBA has worked tirelessly to promote the interests of Hispanics within the
legal profession, provide scholarship opportunities for Hispanic law students, and organize events
such as this that create a network of support for the entire Hispanic legal community. Featuring a
diverse schedule of programs, discussion panels and other activities such as a moot court competition, this four-day conference provides many education and networking opportunities for attendees
interested in improving their legal knowledge and skills and advancing their careers. It will also
serve as a forum for HNBA members and representatives from corporations to interact and exchange ideas that will be mutually beneficial. I understand that this years conference is the biggest
yet, with a record number of anticipated attendees and a host of new programs. I commend the
Association for providing New Jerseys Hispanic legal professionals and students with the support
they need to maximize their potential.
Best wishes to all for an enjoyable and successful event.

I commend the HNBA for its dedication in providing New Jerseys Hispanic legal professionals and students
with invaluable educational and networking programs available throughout the conference. My best wishes
to the law students attending the 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition.
Congratulations to the participants.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey S. Chiesa
Attorney General

Sincerely,

Chris Christie
Governor

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JER RAMIAH
T. HEALY
MAYOR
JER SEY CITY

S U SAN
FEENEY
PRES IDENT
NJS BA

November 11, 2011

Dear Friends,
WELCOME

FR O M THE MAYOR O F J E R SEY C IT Y

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I am thrilled that Jersey City was chosen to hold New Jerseys first Hispanic National Bar
I am thrilled that Jersey City was chosen to hold New Jerseys first Hispanic National Bar Association
Association
Midyear Conference. I am confident that while you are here you will find that
Midyear Conference. I am confident that while you are here you will find that Jersey City has something for
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National Bar Association, have made numerous contributions in government which has served to improve
the quality of life for all of our residents.

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has served to improve the quality of life for all of our residents.
Sincerely,

I bid you all an enjoyable visit and encourage you to take advantage of everything Jersey City
has to offer.
Congratulations to the Hispanic National Bar Association and I wish you continued success.
Jerramiah T. Healy
Mayor
Sincerely,

Jerramiah T. Healy
Mayor

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Welcome to New Jersey.
As President of the New Jersey State Bar Association, it is my great honor and pleasure to welcome you
to the Garden State. We are so proud the Hispanic National Bar Association is holding its Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference and 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition in Jersey City.
I offer my congratulations to you on what is certain to be a vibrant and meaningful event examining issues
of importance to lawyers of diverse backgrounds and the benefits they can offer to the corporate world. The
insights from a roster of speakers such as Gov. Christopher Christie, Sen. Robert Menendez and Securities
and Exchange Commission Commissioner Troy A. Paredes, as well as the leaders of many major law firms
and corporations allow a unique opportunity to discuss these issues with some of the brightest legal minds.
On behalf of the states largest lawyers group, I wish to recognize the challenges facing and contributions
of people of diverse backgrounds. The New Jersey State Bar Association is dedicated to making solid
strides toward opening the doors of leadership in the legal profession to people of all backgrounds.
One of my goals has been to provide opportunities for people to access the leadership pipeline and
educate us about what can be done better from the inside out. We recently held the second annual
Diversity Summit, which allowed over 120 thought leaders from around the state to take part in a forum
to continue talking about the issues that matter, learning from each others experiences, and identifying
areas where we can make improvements and work together.
The state bar association believes these efforts represent real steps to ensuring the legal community
better reflects the rich diversity that is integral to our great states history and future success.
These are exciting and meaningful times in the legal profession and I look forward to an exciting
conference.
Yours very truly,

Susan A. Feeney
President, New Jersey State Bar Association
Partner, McCarter & English LLP

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GARY
WINGENS
LOWENSTEIN
SANDL ER PC

MATTHEW
L. BIBEN
JP MO R GAN
CHAS E

WELCOME FR O M MATTHEW L. B IB E N

W E LCOM E F ROM GA RY W I N G E N S

Dear Members of the Hispanic National Bar Association:

Dear Hispanic National Bar Association Members And Guests:

On behalf of JPMorgan Chase, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2012 Hispanic National Bar
Associations 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference.

On behalf of Lowenstein Sandler PC, I am pleased to welcome the HNBA to New Jersey for the 2012 HNBA
Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference, entitled New Jersey: Gateway to America. Choosing our waterfront as the site of this years Midyear Conference provides for a meaningful setting given our shores long
history of providing hope and opportunity to generations of Americans.

We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for this event and to join you in celebrating 40 years of HNBAs
support of Latinos in the legal profession. Chases sponsorship of the Conference and our new partnership
with the HNBA as creators of the Su casa program reflects our strong commitment to the issues central
to this distinguished community.
I am particularly proud of the HNBA members from our team representing JPMC at this years Conference:
Nuris E. Portuondo is the Program Co-Chair; Jose Santos is participating in the Speed Networking Event;
and Ramon Gomez is speaking on a CLE panel.
At Chase, diversity is essential to our success, as we seek to deliver the best results for each customer and
strengthen the communities where we do business. We are working to become Americas premier partner
in home ownership because a mortgate is more than a loan; its a lasting connection to a customer and the
means to the American dream. We look forward to partnering with the HNBA in pursuit of our common goals.
We are honored to play an active role in the HNBA and in this important event.
Sincerely,

As a devoted Platinum Sponsor of the Midyear Conference, we are proud of our affiliation with the HNBA
and the opportunities the Association has provided for so many legal professionals. Lowenstein Sandler
continues to work side-by-side with the HNBA through our commitment to public service and social justice,
as envisioned by the Firms founder, Alan V. Lowenstein.
Alans belief that the law could be a catalyst for social change was the genesis for the Lowenstein Center
for the Public Interest, a center dedicated to addressing significant social issues and meeting the needs of
the most underrepresented segments of our society.
Today, we continue to strive towards meeting and overcoming the next set of challenges which we will face
in all of our respective communities. In doing so, we look to our relationship with the HNBA both as a pillar
of strength and as an ally in our pursuit of social change.
We congratulate the HNBA on its 40th Anniversary and congratulate the HNBAs leadership, including
HNBA National President Benny Agosto, Jr., and Program Chairs, Susan L. Blount, Nuris Portuondo,
and my friend and partner, Miguel Alexander Pozo, on this monumental occasion.
Sincerely,

Matthew L. Biben
General Counsel of Mortgage Banking &
Senior Legal Advisor for JPMorgan Chase
Gary M. Wingens

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SAM
R EEV ES
WAL-MART
STORES, INC.

LU C IA
DINAPOL I
GIB BONS
WEL L S FARGO

WELCOME FR O M SAMUEL REEV ES

W E LCOM E F ROM LU C I A DI N A P OLI G I B BON S

Welcome to the 2012 HNBA Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference and 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. This event brings together legal practitioners and students from around
the country to share, learn, network and grow the legal professions diversity pipeline together. Walmart is
a proud, long time sponsor of the HNBA and this event because we believe that together we can take the
legal profession to greater heights.

WELCOME TO JERSEY CITY the Gateway to America and my home town! We are thrilled that this
historic location is the site of the 2012 Hispanic National Bar Association Midyear Conference and the
Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition.

As always, the HNBA Midyear offers a fabulous venue. Being at the Gateway to America carries with it a
powerful message of diversity and inclusion. The Statue of Liberty, the symbol of our countrys welcome to
people from all over the world, regardless of economic status or country of origin. Liberty offers the freedom of opportunity and a place to call home, where the only limitations are those we place on ourselves.
And what more fitting venue for this Conference of the HNBA seeking to foster the exchange of ideas and
growing presence and participation of the Hispanic Community in the American legal system.
Id like to thank each of your for attending the 2012 HNBA Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference and
bringing your expertise to this event. By being here, you show you have the vision, the knowledge, the
wherewithal and the experience to help pave the way into the future of the legal professions Gateway to
opportunity.

Wells Fargo is proud to be one of the Platinum sponsors for these extraordinary events that reinforce
the importance and value of our shared commitment to diversity and celebrate the mutual successes
that result from creating and sustaining a multicultural environment. One of Wells Fargos core values
is fostering an inclusive culture. We know we can serve our customers best when our team members
reflect the communities they serve, and our strong partnership with the Hispanic bar helps us recruit
Hispanic talent and better understand and meet the needs of our Hispanic customers.
We know we cant be one of the worlds great companies unless we become even more diverse and
inclusive. Therefore, the spirit of diversity doesnt exist on a balance sheet it lives in our hearts and
minds, and most important, in our behaviors. Our partnership with your organization is fundamental to
our long-term success, and we thank you for your support and trust.
On behalf of Wells Fargo, please accept our best wishes for a rich and rewarding experience here in
Jersey City the Gateway to America!
Sincerely,
Lucia DiNapoli Gibbons
Regional President North Jersey

Samuel Reeves
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Walmart U.S.

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P LANNING COMMI T T E E

LE A DE R SHIP T EAM

MI GU E L
ALE X A NDE R PO Z O

N URIS E.
PO RT UO N D O

HNBA National
Finance Director
and
Midyear Co-chair

AN N A M AR IA
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C ARLOS A.
LOP EZ

HNBA Deputy
Regional President
and
Midyear Co-chair

HNBA Regional
President
(Region III,
New Jersey)

HNBA Deputy
Regional
President

Adelita DeHerrera
Gamaliel Delgado
Amy Dimes
Yesenia Gallegos
Armando Gamboa
Anneris Hernandez
Andre Hewitt
Eric Jaso
Mick Konowal
Reynold Lambert
Julia Lopez

Roberto Maldonado
Daniel Mateo
Robert Menendez, Jr.
Arlene Perez
Suehail Perez
Lillian Plata
Lynette Rente
Peter M. Reyes
Carrie Ricci
Monica de los Rios
David Rios

Honorable Alberto Rivas, J.S.C.

Maritza Rodriguez
Suzette Rodriguez
John Rosero
Hector Ruiz
Christina Sarchio
Guillermo Schible
Mercedes Selleck
Tom Tollison
Cecily Velez

Lauren Martinez
Tannia Munoz
Kathy Oviedo
Jacky Pena
Jaclyn Quiles
Cristal Reyes

Kamilla Rodrgues
Melissa Rolffot
Sebastian Sanchez
Lesley Sotolongo

C OM M IT T E E MEMB ERS

Andy Acebo
John Arrastia
Jonathan Barrera
Candice Benson
Grissele Camacho
Danielle Carmona
Ernest Ceberio
Jude Cisneros
Roberto Colon
Melinda Cox
Tiffani Darden

LA W ST U DE N T V O L U NT EERS

Dennis de Almeida
Alba Aviles
Rookmin Beepat
Angela Bouliakis
Edward Carlson
Margo Chaly

Kiomeiry Csepes
Jorkeell Echeverria
Maria Virginia Feliz
Elsie Gonzalez
Ragneer Jaeger
Sandra Jimenez

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HNBA NATIONAL
LEAD ER SHIP

2 0 11- 2 0 12 HNB A B O ARD L EAD ERS H I P

P R E S I DE N T

Benny Agosto, Jr.

Partner
Abraham, Watkins,
Nichols, Sorrels,
Agosto & Friend

V P O F E X T E RN A L
AF F AI RS

The Honorable
Celeste Villarreal
City of Austin

VP OF SECTIONS
AND C O MMI T T E E S :

Cynthia Mares
Regulatory Counsel,
Colorado Supreme Court

PRE S I D E N T-ELEC T

Peter M. Reyes, Jr.

Senior Attorney
for Intellectual
Property
Cargill, Inc.

V P O F M E M B ER SH IP

Liz Lopez
Counsel
Barnes &
Thornburg LLP

N A T I O N A L FIN AN C E
D I RE C TO R

Miguel Alexander Pozo

Partner
Lowenstein Sandler PC

2012 H NBA NATIONAL F INANCE COMMITTEE

TR EASUR ER

Jorge Barcelo
Associate
General Counsel
CCI Control
Components, Inc.

VP O F PR O G R AM S

Lawrence Valdivieso
Assistant General Counsel,
Litigation
Verizon

G EN ER AL C O UN SEL

Pedro Torres-Diaz
Partner
Jackson Lewis

SECRETARY

Christina Vigil
U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission

VP OF REGIONS

Karina Ayala-Bermejo
Vice President of HR
& General Counsel
Metropolitan Family
Services

IM MEDIAT E P AST
PRESIDENT

Diana Sen
Senior Counsel
LatinoJustice
PRLDEF

Miguel A. Pozo, Chair

Partner
Lowenstein Sandler PC
Roseland, NJ

Joaquin Hernandez
Senior Attorney
Schwabe, Williamson
& Wyatt
Seattle, WA

Suzette Recinos
Chief Counsel DMT
& International
Pitney Bowes
Stamford, CT

Jorge Barcelo
Assoc. General Counsel
CCI Control
Components, Inc.
Rancho Santa
Margarita, CA

Teresita Chavez-Pedrosa
Partner
DLD Lawyers
Miami, FL

Meshach Rhoades
Partner
Kutak Rock
Denver, CO

Sara Bolden
Employee Relations
Counsel
Target
Minneapolis, MN

Karen Marie Perez

Partner
Law Offices of Karen Perez
Denver, CO

Peter Reyes
Senior Intellectual
Property Lawyer
Cargill
Minneapolis, MN

Javier Garcia
Attorney
Perkins Coie LLP
Seattle, WA

Nuris E. Portuondo
Vice President & Asst.
General Counsel
JPMorgan Chase NA
New York, NY

Jesse Valdez
Partner
Valdez Law Office
Seattle, WA

For a complete listing of the HNBA Board of Governors, please see http://www.hnba.com/about/board-leadership/
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HNBA NATIONAL STA F F

T H A N K YOU T O T H E D ED I CAT ED H NB A STAFF

E XE CUT I V E D I R EC TO R

PR O G R AM S M AN AG ER

E V E N T S D I R E C TO R

M EM B ER R ELATIO N S M AN AG ER

CO M M UN I CA T I O N S MAN AG ER

O FFIC E M AN AG ER

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley
Erika Lopez Tello
Emily Bengtson

Chris Landry

Sarah Ramirez

Elizabeth Ugbomah

T H A N K YOU T O O UR 2 01 2 MI D Y EAR C OR P OR ATE C OUNSE L C ONFE R E NC E HONOR AR Y HOST COMMITTEE

GE NE R AL C O UN S E L
PR U DE NT I AL F I N A N CI A L

Susan Blount
(Honorary Chair, 2012
Midyear Conference)
U .S . S E NA T O R

Frank R. Lautenberg
U .S . S E NA T O R

Robert Menendez

J UD G E

Esther Salas, U.S.D.J.

J U DGE

Joseph Rodriguez,
U.S.D.J.
J U DGE

Jose Linares, U.S.D.J.

H B A-NJ P RESIDENT

SENATOR

G EN ERAL COUNSEL
LVM H MOET HENNESSEY
LO UIS VUITT ON INC.

Camelia M. Valdes
(Passaic County)

J US TIC E

Roberto A. Rivera-Soto
(retired)

Teresa Ruiz

N J G O VER N O R

N J ASSEM B LYWO M AN

Christopher Christie
F O R M ER N J
A T T O R N E Y G EN ER AL

Paula Dow

J U DGE

Julio Fuentes, U.S.C.J.

PR O SEC UTO R

F O R M ER N J
A T T O RN E Y G EN ER AL

Peter Harvey

F O R M ER N J
A T T O RN E Y G EN ER AL

Zulima Farber

Annette Quijano

Dan Mateo

Louise Firestone

Carlos G. Ortiz

M AYO R

PAR TN ER AND CO-CHAIR

LITIGATION DEP T. ,
PAUL WEISS

Awilda Diaz
(Perth Amboy)
M AYO R

Jerramiah T. Healy
(Jersey City)

B E NNY AG OSTO, J R. HNBA NATI ONAL PR ESIDENT

G EN ERAL COUNSEL,
G O YA F OODS, INC.

M AYO R

Corey Booker
(Newark)

During the next few days, you

will enjoy exceptional continuing
legal education (CLE) panels that
showcase the skills and talent of
HNBA members and partners.
In addition, you will have unmatched
professional development and
networking opportunities participants will meet colleagues from across
the country, with expertise in a
variety of fields of law.

Theodore V. Wells,

C H AIRMAN AND CEO

LOWENST EIN
SA NDLER P C

Gary Wingens

N JSB A PR ESID EN T

Susan Feeney

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SCHEDULE
OF EVEN TS
MARCH 28 MARCH 31

3:00 6:00 pm

The Westin, Newport Foyer (level 3)

Midyear Conference Schedule

March 28-31, 2012
W E DN E SDAY , MARCH 2 8 , 2 01 2

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Westin, Newport 1 (level 3)

HNBA LA T I N A CO M M I S S I O N E XE CUT IVE LEAD ER SH IP PR O G R AM

Day 1. Presented by HNBA Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

HNBA REGIST RAT ION DESK OP ENS

6:00 9:00 pm

The Westin, Newport 3 (level 3)

HNBA WELCOME RECEP T ION

7:00 pm

WELCOME REMARK S:

HNBA National President, Benny Agosto

Mayor Jersey City, Honorable Jerramiah Healy
HBA-NJ President, Daniel Mateo
NJSBA President Susan A. Feeney

10:00 pm- until

Azucar Restaurant
AF T ER HOURS:

Hosted by HNBA Young Lawyers Division and HBA-NJ Young Lawyers Committee
TH U RSDAY , MARCH 29, 2012

The Westin, Newport 2 (level 3)

7:00 8:00 am

HNBA BO A RD O F G O V E RN O RS M E E T IN G

The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)

12:00 1:30 pm

The Westin, Newport 3 (level 3)

CONT INENTAL BREAK FAST - MOOT COURT P ART ICIP ANTS O N L Y

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

HNBA / A C C L UN CH E O N

The Westin (level 2)

Sponsored by HNBA Latina Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.

17TH ANNUAL UVALDO HERRERA NATIONAL MOOT COURT C OM P ET I T I ON ( DA Y ON E)

1:00 1:30 pm

The Westin, Newport Foyer

HNBA P R E S S CO N F E R E N CE

Presentation to selected charity

1:00 4:00 pm

Jersey City, New Jersey

HNBA / HBA -N J J O I N T CO M M UN I T Y SER VIC E PR O JEC T

In conjunction with HNBA YLD and HBA-NJ YLC

Sponsored by the HNBA Legal Education Fund

2012 MOOT COU RT COMPETITION PROBLEM

Written by: Thomas H. Dupree, Jr., Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Washington, DC
U NITED STATES OF AMERICA V. LU IS RODRIGU EZ

Question Presented:
Whether the court of appeals correctly determined that law enforcement agents warrantless use of a
tracking device (GPS) on respondents vehicle to monitor its movements on public streets violated the
Fourth Amendment.
Background:
Defendant Luis Rodriguez is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, in violation of 21
U.S.C. 846. According to the Government, Rodriguez and his co-conspirators obtained and sold large
quantities of cocaine and cocaine base throughout West Carolina and neighboring states.
As part of their investigation into the alleged conspiracy, law enforcement agents utilized a number of
investigative techniques, including installation of an electronic tracking device on Rodriguezs vehicle.
The investigation ended on October 24, 2005, with searches pursuant to warrants. At that time, drugs,
drug paraphernalia, firearms, and significant quantities of cash were seized from an alleged stash house.
8:00 am 5:00 pm

The Westin

HNBA REGIST RAT ION

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8:00 9:15 am

Welcome Breakfast / Plenary Session, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3)

Sponsosred by HNBA Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.

Welcome: Benny Agosto, Jr., HNBA National President

Opening remarks: Mercedes Selleck and Carrie Ricci, Co-Chairs, HNBA Commission
O H, T HE P L A CE S Y O U L L G O ; A N D H OW TO G ET TH ER E!

This discussion will focus on: (1) career management, (2) creating and sustaining excellence in your career, and (3)
creating road maps to achieve success as discussed through anecdotes from our speakers. It will address the
movement and retention of Latina women and the planning necessary to attract, capitalize, and showcase their talent and unique cultural traits in an ever-changing legal and cultural landscape.
Moderator
Panelists

Christina Sarchio, Partner, Patton Boggs, Washington, DC

Rosa V. Estrella, Senior Legal Director, Eisai Pharma, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Suzette Recinos, Chief Counsel, Pitney Bowes, Stamford, CT
Aurelia E. Flores Roch, Senior Counsel, SAIC, San Diego, CA
Magda Jimenez Train, Partner, Boies Schiller & Flexner, LLP, NY, NY

9:30 am - 12:15 pm

The Westin, Newport 5 (level 3)

HNBA LA T I N A CO M M I S S I O N E XE CUT IVE LEAD ER SH IP PR O G R AM , D AY TWO

Presented by HNBA Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.

9:30 10:45 am

CLE Track One / Panel #1, Liberty 1 (level 2)

C O MP LE X L I T I G A T I O N : PRE PA R I N G A N D D EFEN D IN G TH E H IG H STAKES C ASE.

The ever-changing landscape in complex litigation cases requires in-house counsel and outside counsel to stay
abreast of a myriad of federal and state court rules as well as case law. This panel of seasoned in-house counsel
and law firm partners will provide insights on how they handle these challenges and how they partner with the
slew of different participants in high stakes litigation matters.
Moderator
Panelists

Dennis Vega, Partner, Sedgwick, Newark, NJ

Lisa Martinez-Wolmart, Legal Director, Merck, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Michelangelo Troisi, Senior Counsel & Director of Litigation, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. NY, NY
Laura J. Maechtlen, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Mateo, Partner, Reed Smith LLP, NY, NY

9:30 10:45 am

CLE Track Two / Panel #2, Liberty 2 (level 2)

T R A DE MAR K S A N D T H E I N T E R N E T : CYB ER SQ UATTIN G , B R AN D JAC KIN G , AN D G EN ER IC
T O P - LE VE L D O M A I N S ( G T L D S ) N E W D AN G ER S IN C YB ER SPAC E

Emerging technologies and evolving practices continue to pose unique challenges to trademark owners under existing
trademark law. Like many other laws that lag behind technology and the ubiquitous nature of the Internet, trademark
owners face new issues under current trademark laws to prevent abuse, perfect trademark rights, and deal with
increasingly complex disputes. This panel will offer practical solutions to new challenges corporations face, discuss
best practices, and will focus on recent trademark litigation trends.
Moderator
Panelists

Mauricio F. Paez, Partner, Jones Day, NY, NY

Gail Slaughter, Counsel, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, NJ
Andy Van Arsdel, Senior Attorney Microsoft, Redmond, WA
Luis Diaz, Partner, Gibbons, Newark, NJ
Christopher Nucifora, Partner, Kaufman, Dolowich, Voluck, & Gonzo LLP, Hackensack, NJ

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11:00 am 12:15 pm

CLE Track One / Panel #3, Liberty 1 (level 2)

INT ERNAT IONAL INSOLVENCY: WHAT T O DO WHEN THE UNE XP EC T ED H A P P EN S

Globalization poses certain challenges. As U.S. corporations continue to do business and/or expand
their operations abroad, the likelihood of disputes will continue to rise. Taking calculated business risk
becomes more challenging since U.S. bankruptcy law may not apply abroad. This panel will discuss what
happens when a contracting party (a JV, supplier, borrower, etc.) files for an insolvency proceeding in
a foreign market and how to avoid related pitfalls. The panel will also cover the new Chapter 15 of the
Bankruptcy Code that allows for coordination of foreign bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. under the
guidance of U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
Moderator
Panelists

Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena, Partner, Elliott Greenleaf, Wilimington, DE

Marisa Murillo, Counsel, General Motors, Detroit, MI
Pamela Corrie, Senior Counsel, General Electric, Norwalk, CT
Todd Benson, Attorney, Litigation and International, UPS, Atlanta, GA
Jose J. Bartolomei, Senior Attorney, Miller Canfield, Ann Arbor, MI
Sharon Levine, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Roseland, NJ

11:00 am 12:15 pm

CLE Track Two / Panel #4, Liberty 2 (level 2)

P ERF ECTING THE P ITCH: T HE ART & SCIENCE OF BECOMING A RA I N M A K ER

You have gotten your foot in the door! Now, what? Come hear from a panel of experts on how to become a
trusted advisor and a rainmaker. The panel will discuss ways to engender trust in clients and develop long
lasting attorney-client relationships. The panel will also discuss the differences between marketing and
selling, ways to make the most out of networking opportunities and speaking engagements, and developing
an effective elevator speech.

Presented by HNBA Young Lawyers Division

Moderator
Panelists

Jesse H. Ruiz, Partner, DrinkerBiddle, Chicago, IL

Sara Bolden, Employee Relations Counsel, Target, Minneapolis, MN
Tom Tollison, Senior Assistant General Counsel, U-Haul, Phoenix, AZ
Jessica Frederickson, Associate General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR
Maria D. Melendez, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, NY, NY
Jude A. Cisneros, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Los Angeles, CA

12:30 1:30 pm

Luncheon / Roundtable Discussion, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3)

HOW T O P RACTICE WIT HOUT RISK ING YOUR LICENSE:
ETHICAL P IT FALLS FOR THE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

In the practice of law conflicting responsibilities are often encountered. As a representative of clients, a
lawyer performs various functions, including that of adviser, advocate, negotiator, intermediary, evaluator,
and spokesperson, to name a few. Difficult ethical problems may arise from a conflict between a lawyers
responsibility to a client and the lawyers own sense of personal honor, including obligations to society and
the legal profession. This Panel of experts will discuss common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Moderator
Speakers

Karen E. Salas-Morales, Partner, K&L Gates LLP, Miami, FL

Jorge Dopico, Chief Counsel, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, First Department, NY, NY
Cynthia D. Mares, Assistant Regulation Counsel, Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Denver, CO
Charles Centinaro, Director, Office of Attorney Ethics, NJ Supreme Court
Arthur H. Saiewitz, Corporate Counsel, Law Division, Alcatel-Lucent, Murray Hill, NJ

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9:00 pm

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Buses Begin Boarding for The Westin

1:45 3:45 pm

Featured Program, The Westin, Newport 5 (level 3)

10:30 pm - until

HNBA C O R P O R A T E S PE E D N E T W O RKIN G AN D C O R PO R ATE C O N N EC TIO N PILO T PR O G R AM

The HNBA Corporate Speed Networking and Corporate Connection Pilot Program (Pilot Program) is
a unique, HNBA initiative and variation on traditional speed networking concepts. This Pilot Program is
designed to develop business opportunities for HNBA members by facilitating focused, intimate networking opportunities that afford senior in-house counsel responsible for hiring outside counsel the opportunity
to identify and meet with HNBA members who are law firm partners and leaders in their respective areas
of practice. In-house and outside counsel participants in the Pilot Program will also network during the
course of 20 minute, interactive sessions that will take place during the first hour of the program. The Pilot
Program will conclude with a networking reception for all Pilot Program participants during the second
half of the Program.

Reception, The Westin, Newport 5 (level 3)

Hosted by the HNBA LGBT Section

Sponsored by
HBA-NJ

10:30 pm - until

Hospitality Suite Opens, The Westin

F RIDAY , MARCH 3 0, 2012

Hosted by Nationwide Insurance

7:00 8:00 am

1:45 3:45 pm

Continental Breakfast, The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)

Midyear Meeting, The Westin, Liberty 2 (level 2)

MOOT COURT P ART ICIP ANTS ONLY

HNBA LA T I N A CO M M I S S I O N ( CO M M I S SIO N ER S O N LY)

4:00 - 5:15 pm

Reception, The Westin, Half Moon Restaurant

8: 00 AM

Hosted by the 2012 Seattle Annual Convention Planning Committee

5:30 pm

Buses Begin Boarding

Buses begin
boarding for the
Hudson County
Courthouse

F O R S O N C UB A N O R E S T A UR A N T

6:00 10:00 pm

Breakfast, Plenary Session, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3)

Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania
Long Island Hispanic Bar Association
Puerto Rican Bar Association of NY
Dominican Bar Association
Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County

GENERAL COUNSEL DISCUSSION: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIO N I N T H E L EGA L P ROFES S I ON :

WHERE ARE WE AND WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE

In recent years, the legal profession has made significant strides through sincere effort, and the
investment of resources. Still, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession remains a work in progress.
A distinguished panel of General Counsel will discuss why diversity in the legal profession is important in
the corporate world. The panel will discuss successful diversity initiatives, to date, focus on recent trends,
and will highlight growth opportunities in the years ahead.
Moderator
Speakers

7: 0 0 P M

Buses begin
boarding for
The Westin

8:00 9:15 am

W E LC O ME R E M A RK S :

HNBA National
President Benny
Agosto

Moot Court
Competition
ends

3:30 P M

HNBA Registration, The Westin, Newport Foyer (level 3)

S O N C U BA N O R E S T A UR A N T , W E S T NY, N EW JER SEY

Hosted in
conjunction
with HNBA
Affiliate Bar
Associations

Moot Court
Competition
continues (Day
2). Quarter / Semi
Final Rounds

3: 00 P M

8:00 5:00 pm

HNBA Reception

9: 00 AM

7 : 0 1 PM

HNBA Regional
Presidents
Rene Ortega
(Reg. I)

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7:02 PM

Gelvina
Stevenson
(Reg. II)

7:03 PM

Anna Mara
Tejada
(Reg. III)

Susan L. Blount, VP and General Counsel, Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ

Daniel Goldstein, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Pitney Bowes, Inc., Stamford, CT
Carlos G. Ortiz, General Counsel, Goya Foods, Inc., Secaucus, NJ
Sam Reeves, SVP and Division General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AK
Deirdre Stanley, General Counsel, Thomson Reuters, NY, NY

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9:30 10:45 am

CLE Track One / Panel #5, Liberty 1 (level 2)

P R AC T IC A L S O L UT I O N S F O R E F F E CTIVELY M AN AG IN G O UTSID E C O UN SEL FEES:
T HE C AS E F O R A L T E RN A T I V E F E E A R R AN G EM EN TS

The billable hour has long caused consternation for corporate counsel and outside counsel alike. However, while
alternative fee arrangements are growing in popularity, there is no consensus on the best alternative fee arrangements. This panel will discuss the impact of alternative fee arrangements on the selection of outside counsel and
how to effectively manage certain practices and processes to control legal fees.
Moderator
Panelists

Ernest Ceberio, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Roseland, NJ
Barbara Daniele, General Counsel, GE Capital, Americas, Norwalk, CT
Peter M. Reyes, Senior Attorney for Intellectual Property, Cargill, Inc., Wayzata, MN
Keila Ravelo, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, NY, NY
Joseph Ortego, Partner, Nixon Peabody, NY, NY
Dawn Valdivia, Partner, Quarles & Brady, Phoenix, AZ

9:30 10:45 am

11:00 am 12:15 pm

CLE Track Two / Panel #8, Liberty 2 (level 2)

The Dodd-Frank Act marks the greatest
legislative change to financial supervision since the 1930s. This legislation will affect every financial institution that operates in the U.S., as well as many that operate outside the U.S. This panel of experts will discuss emerging trends that every in- house lawyer needs to know in the post-Dodd Frank Act world.

T HE GAME CHANGER: DEALING WIT H T HE DODD FRANK ACT

Moderator
Panelists

12:30 1:30 pm

Luncheon / Roundtable Discussion, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3)

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT P RIORIT IES
Moderator
Speakers

CLE Track Two / Panel #6, Liberty 2 (level 2)

HANDLI NG T H E E T H I CA L M I N E F I E L D C R EATED B Y FO R EIG N C O R R UPT PR AC TIC ES AC T (F CP A)

Foreign corrupt practice laws in place in the U.S. and U.K. make bribing public officials actionable here and abroad.
Enforcement is rising along with penalties in the millions of dollars. These are highly visible investigations and convictions attract damaging front-page media attention. Our panel will discuss the scope of legislation as well as pro-active
steps to ensure that employees and agents act lawfully as they negotiate and perform international business.
Moderator
Panelists

Carlos Ortiz, Partner, LeClair Ryan, Newark, NJ (Moderator)

Javier Robles, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, American Express, NY, NY
Eric Bustillo, Regional Director (Florida), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Miami, FL
Michael Himmel, Chair, Litigation Department, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Roseland, NJ
Maureen Ruane, Chief, Health Care & Government Fraud Unit, U.S. Attorneys Office,
District of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

CLE Track One / Panel #9, Liberty 1 (level 2)

WHIT E COLLAR CRIMES: INT ERNAL INVEST IGATIONS

News stories abound about top corporate executives and their legal troubles arising from allegations of
abuse of power and/or business-related criminal activities. White collar criminal cases involve a range of
different crimes, including embezzlement, fraud, money laundering and insider trading, to name a few. This
panel will delve into recent cases and discuss internal investigations processes from the point of view of
both in-house and outside counsel.
Moderator

11:00 am 12:15 pm

CLE Track One / Panel #7, Liberty 1 (level 2)

C R E AT I NG S Y N E RG I E S B E T W E E N I N -H O USE AN D O UTSID E C O UN SEL
I N R E AL E S T A T E CO M M E R CI A L T RA N SAC TIO N S

Moderator
Panelists

Joe Nuez, Senior Group Counsel, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (Moderator)

Oscar R. Rivera, Partner, Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, DeLaTorre & Sobel, Coral Gables, FL
Maria E. Gonzalez Knavel, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, WI
Robert DiVita, Partner, Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C., Newark, NJ

Mercedes Selleck, Partner, Abadin Cook, Miami, FL

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Theodore V. Wells, Jr., Partner, Paul Weiss, NY, NY

Honorable Wifredo A. Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Miami, FL
Honorable Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
Honorable Carmen M. Ortiz, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

1:45 3:00 pm

Panelists

This panel will explore how in-house practitioners and outside counsel can work together most efficiently to cover a
broad array of issues involved in commercial transactions, whether in the context of real estate transactions. What
role can each practitioner take and how can those roles be best coordinated to most efficiently and effectively serve
the client and the transaction. The panel will discuss staffing issues, coordination of document drafting and actual
closing, and communication methods.

Hon. Troy A. Paredes, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC
Professor John C. Coffee, Adolf A. Berle Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, NY, NY
Ramon Gomez, Vice President, Assistant General, Counsel J.P. Morgan Chase, Iselin, NJ
Jorge DeNeve, General Counsel, Aletheia Research & Management, Santa Monica, CA
Joshua Briones, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, Los Angeles, CA

Sergio Acosta, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson, Chicago, IL

Karen Davila, Senior Associate General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR
Daniel A. Medina, Director, Forensics and Litigation, Grant Thornton LLP, Miami, FL
Lawrence Oliver II, Chief Counsel, Investigations, The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL
Alicia Valle, Special Counsel, U.S. Attorneys Office, Southern District of Florida, Miami, FL
Mauro Wolfe, Partner, Duane Morris, NY, NY

1:45 pm 3:00 pm

CLE Track Two / Panel #10, Liberty 2 (level 2)

EMP LOYMENT LAW AND EXECUTIVE COMP ENSAT ION

The economic downturn has sent ripples throughout all industries and professions causing unemployment
and executive transitions between firms. This panel of experts will discuss the new frontier faced by
corporate counsel in handling and negotiating executive compensation agreements, including practices
and strategies for mitigating litigation risks.
Moderator
Panelists

Sabino (Rod) Rodriguez, III, Partner, Day Pitney, NY, NY

Hannah Breshin-Otero, Senior Counsel DynCorp International, Falls Church, VA
Kathryn L. Neel, Executive Compensation Consultant, Frederic W. Cook & Co., Tarrytown, NY
William J. OShaughnessy. Jr., Asst. General Counsel, Quest Diagnostics, Madison, NJ
David Wissert, Chair, Employment Practice Group, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Roseland, NJ

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Hosted by
J&R Cigar

3:15 4:30 pm

11:00 pm - until

Hospitality Suite Opens, The Westin

Reception, The Westin, Newport 4 (level 3)

W E LC O ME R E M A RK S
SATU RDAY , MARCH 3 1, 2012

3: 30 PM

Hosted by
The HNBA
Legal
Education
Fund

HNBA National
President Elect,
Peter M. Reyes

3 :3 2 PM

HNBA Legal
Education Fund
Chairman of the
Board, Roman D.
Hernandez

3 :3 5 PM

7:00 8:00 am

LEF Video
Presentation

Continental Breakfast, The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)

MOOT COURT P ART ICIP ANTS AND CONFERENCE AT T ENDEES

8:00 am 5:00 pm

HNBA Registration, The Westin, Newport Foyer (level 3)

5:00 pm SHARP

Buses Begin Boarding for Central Railroad Terminal Building and Museum at Liberty State Park
and Ferries to Ellis Island, Jersey City, New Jersey

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

MLK Federal Courthouse, Newark

F INAL ROUND MOOT COURT COMP ETITION

5:45 pm SHARP

Ferry to Ellis Island

8: 00 AM

Buses begin
boarding for the
MLK Federal
Courthouse in
Newark

6:00 9:00 pm

Reception, Ellis Island

AT E LLIS I S L A N D I M M I G R A T I O N M USEUM , JER SEY C ITY, N EW JER SEY

6:3 0 P M

Ellis Island
Tours

7 : 0 0 PM

Opening
Remarks
by HNBA
National
President,
Benny Agosto,
Jr.

7 : 0 5 PM

Sponsor
Remarks:
Gary M.
Wingens,
Chairman
and CEO,
Lowenstein
Sandler PC

7:1 0 PM

Sponsor
Remarks:
Matthew
Biben,
General
Counsel,
JPMorgan
Chase

9:00 pm APPROX.

7:1 5 PM

7:20 PM

7: 30 P M

Welcome
Keynote
Performance
Remarks and
Remarks
and Live
Introduction
by the
Entertainment
of Keynote
Honorable
Speaker by
Robert
Honorary
Menendez,
Midyear
United States
Conference
Senator
Chair, Susan
(D-NJ)
L. Blount

8: 00 P M

Networking

Ferry Begins Boarding at Ellis Island for Central Railroad Terminal Building and Museum at
Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey

9: 00 AM

Final Round
begins

11: 30 AM

Final Round ends

1 2 :00 A M

Buses begin
boarding for
The Westin

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3)

JOINT HNBA / HBA-NJ WOMENS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Sponsosred by HNBA Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration and Continental Breakfast, Newport Foyer (level 3)

WELCOME REMARK S

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, D-CA (via video)

9:00 am
OP ENING REMARK S AND INT RODUCT ION OF P ANEL

Anna Maria Tejada, HNBA Regional President / HBA-NJ VP, Hackensack, NJ

9:15 pm APPROX.

Buses Begin Departing for The Westin

9:30 pm - 2:30 am

Evening Entertainment
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5:30 - 12:00 am

Closing Gala Dinner, The Westin, Newport Ballroom (level 3)

9:05 am - 10:45 am
U S I NG Y O UR L A T I N O H E RI T A G E T O DEVELO P YO UR B R AN D

In this session, you will explore the concept of personal branding in the legal profession and why it is invaluable as the
battle for clients intensifies. An effective personal branding process will create a unique identity that differentiates you
from the competition. You will be given the tools to explore your core values and key business and personal attributes,
which you will use as the foundation to develop and/or expand your brand. You will also be given tools to develop or
refine your professional sound bite with the opportunity for immediate one-on-one practice and feedback.

Cristina Benitez, Founder & President of Lazos Latinos,

Director of Latino Media and Communication at DePaul University, Newark, NJ
11:00 am

Women's Leadership Conference

R E MA R KS A N D I N T RO D UCT I O N O F PA N EL

Yesenia Gallegos, HNBA Chair, Womens Leadership Conference

Grissele Camacho, HBA-NJ Chair, Womens Leadership Conference

5: 30
7: 00 P M

6: 00 P M

Silent
Auction
Opens

Opening
Remarks by
2012 Midyear
New Jersey
Conference
Co-chairs:
Miguel
Alexander
Pozo and
Nuris E.
Portuondo

Invocation

Presentment
of Colors

National
Anthem Harvard
Veritones

Remarks
by HNBA
National
President:
Benny
Agosto, Jr.

7 :1 0 P M

7 :1 8 P M

7: 50 P M

8: 00 P M

8: 20 P M

8: 35 P M

8: 38 P M

8 :4 0 P M

1 0:00 P M

1 2 :00 A M

Gala
Cocktail
Reception
(ALL Gala
Attendees),
The Westin,
Liberty
Ballroom
(level 2)

7: 00 P M

7: 03 P M

7: 05 P M

7 :07 P M

Dinner
Served

11:05 am - 12:30 pm

Women's Leadership Conference

LAT I NAS I N H O US E . . . A N D I N T H E S EN ATE

This panel will focus on the importance of Latinas running for public office and the value that they bring to politics in
the United States. Our panelists will discuss resources available to Latinas interested in running for office.
Moderator
Panelists

Zulima Farber, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Former Attorney General, State of New Jersey
Roseland, NJ
Honorable M. Teresa Ruiz (D-NJ), Senator and Assistant Majority Leader, New Jersey State Senate 29th Legislative District, Newark, NJ
Debbie Walsh , Director, Center for American Women in Politics (CAWP), New Brunswick, NJ
Alicia Menendez, Senior Advisor, New Democrat Network (NDN), Washington, DC

12:30 pm

Women's Leadership Conference

C LO S I NG R EM A R K S

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, Executive Director, Hispanic National Bar Association, Washington, DC

Moment of Introduction Presentation Remarks by Presentation Performance

Silence and of Keynote
of Top
2012 Annual and Remarks and Dancing
Presentation Speaker by
Lawyers
Seattle
by HNBA
(Live Music
of Moot
Honorable
Under 40
Convention
National
and Disc
Court
Jose L.
Awards:
Co-chairs:
President
Jockey)
Competition
Linares,
Meschach Y.
Javier F.
Elect, Peter
Awards.
U.S.D.J.
Rhoades and Garcia and M. Reyes, Jr.
Roman D.
Keynote
Monica del Jesse Valdez
Hernandez,
Speaker:
los Rios
Chairman of
Chris
the Board,
Christie,
HNBA LEF
Governor
State of New
Jersey

Silent
Auction
Closes

Gala Ends

12:30 pm

Women's Leadership Conference Luncheon, The Westin

Invited keynote speaker Honorable Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (D-MN)

3:00 pm 4:30 pm

The Westin (level 2)

Sponsored by
HBA-NJ

11:30 pm- until

Hospitality Suite Opens, The Westin

HNBA C O MM I T T E E A N D S E CT I O N M E ETIN G S (ALL)

SATU RDAY , MARCH 3 1, 2012

9:00 am 5:00 pm

Open / Downtime
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17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera

National Moot Court Competition
March 29-31, 2012

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

7:00 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast, The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)

MOOT COURT P ART ICIP ANTS ONLY

8:00 am

Buses begin boarding for the Hudson County Courthouse

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012

9:00 am

Moot Court Competition continues (Day 2). Quarter / Semi Final Rounds
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Westin (level 2)

3:00 pm

17T H ANNU A L UV A L D O H E RR E R A N A T IO N AL M O O T C O UR T C O M PETITIO N (D AY O N E)

Moot Court Competition ends

Sponsored by the HNBA Legal Education Fund

3:30 pm

2012 Moot Court Competition Co-Chairs Eric Jaso & Alberto Rivas

Buses begin boarding for The Westin

2 0 12 M OOT C O URT CO MPET I T I O N P ROB LE M

Written by: Thomas H. Dupree, Jr., Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Washington, DC

United States of America v. Luis Rodriguez

QU E ST ION P RES ENT ED :

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

Whether the court of appeals correctly determined that law enforcement agents warrantless
use of a tracking device (GPS) on respondents vehicle to monitor its movements on public
streets violated the Fourth Amendment.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

BA C KG R OU N D :

8:00 am

Defendant Luis Rodriguez is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, in
violation of 21 U.S.C. 846. According to the Government, Rodriguez and his co-conspirators
obtained and sold large quantities of cocaine and cocaine base throughout West Carolina
and neighboring states.
As part of their investigation into the alleged conspiracy, law enforcement agents utilized a
number of investigative techniques, including installation of an electronic tracking device on
Rodriguezs vehicle. The investigation ended on October 24, 2005, with searches pursuant to
warrants. At that time, drugs, drug paraphernalia, firearms, and significant quantities of cash
were seized from an alleged stash house.
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F INAL ROUND MOOT COURT COMP ETITION

Buses begin boarding for the MLK Federal Courthouse in Newark

9:00 am
Final Round begins
11:00 am

Final round ends

12:00 am

Buses begin boarding for The Westin

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T H A N K YO U

THE HNBA THANKS THE JUDGES

Of The 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera

National Moot Court Competition
The Honorable Carmen Alvarez The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
Professor Charles Auffant Rutgers University School of Law
Sabrina Comizzoli United States Supreme Court Clerk
Mark Coyne The United States Attorneys Office, District of New Jersey
Andrew Crespo United States Supreme Court Clerk
The Honorable Estela de la Cruz The New Jersey Superior Court
The Honorable Liliana Deavila Silebi / The New Jersey Superior Court
Thomas H. Dupree, Jr. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
The Honorable Marianne Espinosa The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
Brigadier General Daniel Fincher / United States Air Force Judge, Advocate General Corps
The Honorable Julio Fuentes The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
The Honorable Marina Garcia Marmolejo The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Bruce Greenberg Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC
The Honorable Pedro Jimenez The New Jersey Superior Court
Elizabeth Krupa The Supreme Court of Colorado National Institute for Trial Advocacy
The Honorable Jose Linares United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Cynthia D. Mares The Supreme Court of Colorado
Michael Martinez The United States Attorneys Office, District of New Jersey
The Honorable David Medina The Supreme Court of Texas
The Honorable Julio Mendez The New Jersey Superior Court
The Honorable Octavia Melendez The New Jersey Superior Court
Lieutenant Tashinda Richardson United States Navy Judge Advocate, General Corps
The Honorable Esther Salas The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
The Honorable Lourdes Santiago The New Jersey Superior Court
Ricardo Solano, Jr. Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP
The Honorable Esther Suarez The New Jersey Superior Court

UVALDO HERRERA NATIONAL MOOT COURT

COMPETITION LAW SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS

Arizona State University

Sandra Day OConnor College of Law
Baylor University
Campbell University School of Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law

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Columbia Law School

Florida A&M University College of Law
Fordham Law School
Loyola Law School (CA)
Loyola University
Chicago School of Law

New York Law School

Northeastern School of Law
Nova Southeastern University
Shepard Broad Law Center
Seton Hall School of Law

South Texas College of Law

Syracuse University College of Law
University of Arkansas Little Rock
William H. Bowen School of Law
University of Colorado Law School

University of Hawaii at Manoa

William S. Richardson School of Law
University of Illinois College of Law
University of La Verne College of Law
University of New Mexico

University of North Carolina

University of Oklahoma
College of Law
University of Texas School of Law
William Mitchell College of Law

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T H A N K YO U
T H E H N B A I S G R AT E FU L TO T H E S P O N S O R S
O F T H E 2 0 1 2 M I DY E A R CO R P O R AT E CO U N S E L
CO N F E R E N C E FO R T H E I R G E N E R O US SU P P O RT

PLATINUM

JP Morgan Chase
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Walmart
Wells Fargo

SILVER

BRONZE

Abraham, Watkins, Nichols,

Sorrels, Agosto & Friend
MetLife
Moet Hennessy
Perkins Cole LLP
Seyfarth Shaw
Target
UPS

Cargill
DLA Piper
Exxon
Ford & Harrison
Gibbons
Goya
Greenberg Traurig
Hispanic Bar Association
of New Jersey
McCarter & English
Microsoft
Nationwide Insurance
Paul Weiss
Rivero Mestre
Sedgwick Detert Moran
& Arnold
Mercedes Benz
Verizon

Jones Day
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Navigant
PG&E
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AMIGO

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Fish & Richardson
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Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP
Jackson Lewis

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U VALD O H ER R ERA
IN MEMORIAM
J U LY 1 9, 1 9 5 5 - AU G U S T 2 1 , 2 0 1 1

Uvaldo Herrera was born in Pinos Altos, an isolated village in the desert of Durango,
Mexico. He came to the United States when he was 11 years old, speaking only
Spanish. He later mastered not only the English language, but became a lawyer and
leader in the legal profession and had positive impact on the lives of many law students, lawyers, and on the development of U.S. law. After growing up in the Chicago
area, Uvaldo graduated from the University of Illinois and the DePaul University
College of Law.
In 1998, he joined the corporate legal department of State Farm Insurance Company,
where he served in a variety of positions. Uvaldo gave of his time and talents throughout his life to a multitude of organizations. The HNBA is incredibly blessed that it was
one of the many organizations Uvaldo granted his time and efforts. Uvaldo served
with distinction on the Board of Governors of the Hispanic National Bar Association
for over a decade. He was elected HNBA Vice President of Programs and served as
the HNBAs General Counsel.
In recognition of his leadership, dedication, and service to law students and the
law, the Hispanic National Bar Association named its celebrated national moot
court competition, the Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition. The Hon.
Jimmie V. Reyna, an HNBA Past President and current Circuit Judge on the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, noted, With Uvaldos passing, we who had
the privilege of working with him have lost a dear friend, the legal profession has
lost a great leader, and America has lost a contributor whose positive influence will
endure beyond generations to come. Uvaldo was well known for his clever wit, calm
demeanor, and gentle and powerful inner strength. He is survived by his wife, their
daughter, Isabela, and his two sons, Brent and Bre.

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TOP LAWYER S UNDER 40

Juan A. Arteaga
Simpson Thatcher
Associate
Mr. Arteaga is a litigation associate at Simpson Thatchers New York City office. Through his work in
the firms pro bono practice, Mr. Arteaga has served as counsel for New York State inmates in state
court appeals and collateral proceedings, as well as federal habeas corpus proceedings and appeals.
Significantly, Mr. Arteaga was successful in overturning the sentence of a client falsely convicted
of murder. He is a recipient of the InMotion Commitment to Justice Legal Team Award and is the
author of Juvenile (In)Justice: Congressional Attempts to Abrogate the Procedural Rights of Juvenile
Defendants, 102 Colum.L.Rev.1051. Before entering private practice, Mr. Arteaga served as a law clerk
to the Honorable Roger L. Gregory of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Flor Bermudez
Lamda Legal Defense Fund
Youth in Out-of-Home Care Staff Attorney
Flor Bermudez is the Youth in Out-of-Home Care Staff Attorney for Lambda Legal in New York City,
the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the
civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV. In her current
position, she advocates for adequate treatment and competent, sensitive and informed services
for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth who are involved with child welfare,
juvenile justice and homeless services systems. She travels around the country presenting at legal
and social services conferences and conducts trainings for the adults who work with LGBTQ youth
in out-of-home care. Prior to joining Lambda Legal, Ms. Bermudez spent four years at Esperanza
del Barrio in New York City as the founding executive director and staff attorney. She was also a
Skadden Fellow and in that capacity served as a staff attorney at Mothers on the Move and the Urban
Justice Center.

Christian A. Garza
Citgo Petroleum Corporation
Senior Corporate Counsel
Mr. Garza is currently Senior Corporate Counsel at Citgo Petroleum Corporation in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Garza is an accomplished civil litigator in both domestic and international matters, having managed cases in AAA arbitration, mediation, and federal and state court. He has also defended CITGO
in complex commercial litigation such as nationwide class actions, price discrimination, maritime,
real estate and marketing litigation. Mr. Garza is a Past President of the Hispanic Bar Association
of Houston and a past Scholarship Committee Chair for the organization. He is also a past Member
of the Texas Bar Associations Nominations Committee. Mr. Garza presently serves on the Board of
Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston and is Deputy Regional President of the
National Hispanic Bar Association. Before entering private practice, Mr. Garza served as a law clerk to
the Honorable Carolyn D. King, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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Marlene S. Gomez
Ballard Spahr
Associate
Ms. Gomez is a litigation associate at Ballard Spahrs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office and a
member of the firms Climate Change and Sustainability Initiative and the Environment and Natural
Resources Group. She has lectured on issues involving green technology and published two articles:
Dredging and Subaqueous Lands and Speed Kills: Buyers Risk Liability and Harm for Former Meth
Lab. Ms. Gomez led the Ballard Spahr team that performed the due diligence on Justice Elena
Kagan for the HNBAs Judicial Endorsement Committee and prepared the final Committee Report.
She has also provided legal assistance to veterans and asylum seekers, and participates in the
Wills for Heroes legal clinics. Ms. Gomez has served on the Board of the Hispanic Bar Association
of Pennsylvania for the past seven years and is a past president of the Hispanic Bar Association of
Pennsylvanias Legal Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing scholarships
to local Latino law students.

Krista Contino Krahn

Senior Law Clerk
Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, Circuit Judge of the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Ms. Krahn is currently a senior law clerk to the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, Circuit Judge of
the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Prior to becoming Judge Reynas law
clerk, she practiced intellectual property and founded her own law practice. She has provided
counseling and legal analysis to Fortune 500 companies and national non-profit organizations.
While residing in Minnesota, Ms. Krahn was an active member of the Minnesota Hispanic Bar
Association and received their Outstanding Service Award. She is also actively involved in the
HNBA, having chaired both the marketing and logistics committees for the 35th HNBA Annual
Convention in Minnesota and served as HNBA Deputy Regional President. Ms. Krahn presently
serves as the HNBA National Information Technology and Communications Director. She has
also served the community by assisting green card holders with their citizenship applications.
Ms. Krahn is also devoted to assisting this countrys veterans, having formed a Veterans Law
Society to help veterans understand resources available to them. She also tutors enlisted
service people and veterans in their community college classes.

Richard J. Montes
Mauro Lilling Naparty
Partner
Mr. Montes is a partner at Mauro Lilling Naparty in Great Neck, New York where he focuses on
appellate practice. He was recently victorious on an appeal of a toxic tort action brought against the
City of New York by plaintiffs who claimed they developed cancer as a result of their exposure to
various carcinogens emanating from the Pelham Bay Landfill in the Bronx. Mr. Montes is a frequent
lecturer on the revised New York CPLR Article 50-A for structuring judgments and has published
in the areas of medical malpractice and litigation strategy. He is also the principal blogger for the
New York Appellate Law Blog, MLNs blog dedicated to providing the latest significant tort and
insurance coverage decisions in New Yorks Appellate Courts. Mr. Montes has served as President,
Secretary and Treasurer of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association. During his presidency, he
launched a Know Your Rights Project, consisting of multiple Spanish Language seminars in Suffolk
and Nassau Counties. Mr. Montes is currently the President of the Long Island Hispanic Bar
Association Community Service Fund, which promotes the Long Island Hispanic communitys
legal, educational and charitable missions.

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JUAN A. ARTEAGA
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MARLENE S. GOMEZ
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RICHARD J. MONTES
THE HNBA CONGRATULATES THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2012
TOP LAWYERS UNDER FORTY AWARD FOR THIS DISTINCTION.
WE THANK THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE
TO THE HISPANIC AND LEGAL COMMUNITY

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