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HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION NEW JERSEY GATEWAY TO AMERICA HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION 3 RD ANNUAL CORPORATE COUNSEL CONFERENCE 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition March 28-31, 2012 Jersey City, New Jersey C E L E B R A T I N G 40 YEARS 1972-2012 T H E N A TIO N A L V OICE OF TH E HIS P ANIC LE G A L C O M M U N IT Y ®

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HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION

NEW JERSEYGATEWAY TO AMERICA

HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION3RD ANNUAL CORPORATE COUNSEL CONFERENCE

17th AnnualUvaldo Herrera

Moot CourtCompetition

March 28-31, 2012Jersey City, New Jersey

CELEBRATING

40YEARS

1972-2012

TH

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AT

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AL VOICE OF THE HISPANIC LEGAL CO

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UN

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HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION

SAVE THE

DATE

CONVENTION2012 ANNUAL

SEATTLE, WASHINGTONAUGUST 22 – AUGUST 25, 2012

Walmart is proud to sponsor the 2012 HNBA Midyear

Corporate Counsel Conference.

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Irrespective of how or why we all came to this great country, we all want the same basic things – oppor-tunity 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.”MIGUEL ALEXANDER POZO & NURIS PORTUONDO, CO-CHAIRS

“ WELCOME LETTERS

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.

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

Samuel Reeves

25 / Wells Fargo, Regional President - North Jersey, Lucia DiNapoli Gibbons

HNBA LEADERSHIP

28 / Midyear Chairs and Committee

30 / HNBA National Leadership

32 / HNBA National Staff

AGENDA

34 / Wednesday, March 28 through Saturday March 31, 2012

MOOT COURT

46 / Schedule

48 / Judges and Participating Schools

50 / Thank you

52 / In Memoriam: Uvaldo Herrara

54 / Top Lawyers Under 40

SPONSORS

50 / Special Thanks To Our SponsorsFor more info, go to: www.hnba.com

HERE’S TO

ANOTHER 40!

CONTENTS

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BENNY

AGOSTO, JR.

HNBA

NATIONAL

PRESIDENT

WELCOME FROM THE HNBA NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

¡Bienvenidos! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Jersey City, New Jersey for the HNBA’s 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 in-house 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 endorse-ments 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 Jordán, 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.

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 accom-plishments 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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PETER M.

REYES, JR. ,

CONVENTION

CHAIR

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PETER M.

REYES, JR.

HNBA

PRESIDENT-

ELECT

WELCOME FROM THE HNBA NATIONAL PRESIDENT - ELECT

Dear Fellow HNBA Members:

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.

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 HNBA’s only 503(c)(3) entity affiliated with the HNBA, will once again be provid-ing scholarships to the law students competing in the moot court competition. The HNBA recently raised tens of thousands of dollars at the HNBA’s 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

ZURAYA

TAPIA-HADLEY

HNBA

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR

WELCOME FROM THE HNBA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear HNBA Members and Friends:

It is our pleasure to welcome to you the HNBA’s 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 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 HNBA’s 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 Román Hernández, 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 HNBA’s 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 meet-ing; 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 HNBA’s 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. Here’s to another 40!

Sincerely,

Zuraya Tapia-HadleyHNBA Executive Director

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MIGUEL ALEXANDER POZONATIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR

WELCOME FROM THE HNBA NATIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR

Estimados colegas:

Saludos! As HNBA National Finance Director, and on behalf of the HNBA National Finance Committee,welcome to the HNBA’s 3rd Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference. In 1972, a few Latino lawyersdreamed 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 thenomination 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 equallyambitious, but no less attainable goals. One such goal is to leave a financial legacy in the communitieswhere we live and work. In 2012, with the vision of HNBA National President Benny Agosto, Jr., theleadership of the HNBA Board of Governors, and the help of all of you, the HNBA will provide $100,000 inscholarships to Latino students across our 19 Regions.

President Agosto has charged us with ensuring that we have the resources to fulfill that pledge. We arealso tasked with establishing a roadmap to ensure the HNBA’s financial sustainability. Comprised ofnational Latino leaders, we have taken our marching orders to heart. In fact, in the last six months, wehave secured renewed commitments from our “pillar” sponsors, namely Target and Wal-Mart. We havealso established strategic partnerships with Avis, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, MetLife, Microsoft, andUPS, to name a few. You will hear details in the next few days and coming weeks. Indeed, as we open the2012 Midyear Conference, we proudly report that we have exceeded our fundraising goal. Without yourtremendous support this achievement would not have been possible.

Moreover, you will note that our Midyear Conference has a different feel this year. Among the manyhighlights, it will feature four conference days, instead of three, and offer 50% more continuing legaleducation (CLE) panels. Additionally, we will unveil our inaugural “Corporate Speed Networking PilotProgram.” This unique, HNBA-variation on the speed networking concept, will foster meaningfulrelationships 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 ourlaurels, we created this Pilot Program. It is one more way that we are creating value. Similarly, our SeattleConvention 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 influentialfor years to come. Together, we can accomplish anything.

Siempre adelante,

Miguel Alexander PozoHNBA National Finance Director

SUSAN

BLOUNT

HONORARY

CHAIR

WELCOME FROM THE 2012 HNBA MIDYEAR CORPORATE COUNSEL

CONFERENCE HONORARY CHAIR

Dear Members:

Welcome to the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (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 year’s honorary chairperson of the Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference. Whether you’re 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, Prudential’s priority is to promote an environment that values diverse backgrounds, experi-ences 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.

Prudential’s 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 immigrant’s 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,

Susan BlountSenior Vice President and General CounselPrudential Financial

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NURIS E.

PORTUONDO

CO-CHAIR

MIGUEL

ALEXANDER

POZO

CO-CHAIR

WELCOME FROM THE 2012 HNBA MIDYEAR CORPORATE COUNSEL

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

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 we’ve 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 Women’s 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 City’s 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

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. 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 year’s participants in the National Moot Court Competition and congratulate the recipients of the HNBA’s “Top Lawyers under 40” Awards.

Enjoy the next four days and help us as we celebrate the HNBA’s 40th Anniversary and its long-standing commitment to enriching the lives and experiences of Latinos in the legal profession. Here’s to the next 40 years!

Con cariño,

Miguel Alexander Pozo 2012 Midyear Conference Co-Chair HNBA National Finance Director

Nuris E. Portuondo2012 Midyear Conference Co-ChairHNBA Deputy Regional President

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DANIEL

MATEO

PRESIDENT

HBA-NJ

ANNA MARIA

TEJADA

HNBA REGION

III PRESIDENT

WELCOME FROM THE HNBA REGION III (NEW JERSEY) PRESIDENT

Dear Members of the HNBA and Sponsors:

Con gran orgullo y honor les damos la bienvenida al Estado Jardín. En conjunto con la Asociación de Abogados Hispanos de New Jersey, la Asociación Nacional de Abogados Hispanos de la Región III, ha organizado una con-ferencia nacional, “New Jersey: Gateway to America” (Nueva Jersey: La Puerta de América). Los objetivos, entre otros, son compartir los logros de nuestros miembros, agradecer el apoyo continuo de nuestros patrocinadores a nivel nacional, así como demostrar el progreso de la comunidad legal Latina a través de los últimos 40 años.

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 com-mitted 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 mem-bers of the HNBA Planning Committee, we have led a dynamic group of motivated members of the local affili-ate, 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 opportu-nity to showcase your many talents and partner with our Sponsors. By the same token, we welcome our Spon-sors 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 Women’s 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 commit-ment 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 pro-fessional accomplishments and forge relationships with leaders of Corporate America, while celebrating the cultural diversity of our membership.

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

Sincerely,

Anna María TejadaHNBA Region III President

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WELCOME FROM THE HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Dear Members, Friends, Sponsors and Guests:

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 HNBA’s 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 State’s 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 profes-sional 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 Jersey’s Hispanic legal community.

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 HNBA’s 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 Mateo32nd PresidentHispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

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FRANK R.

LAUTENBERG

U.S. SENATOR

WELCOME FROM U.S. SENATOR FRANK R. LAUTENBERG

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 organiza-tion’s continued dedication to diversify and the professional devlopment of your members.

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 instru-mental in supporting and promoting Hispanics in the field of law. The Association’s 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 nation’s top law programs hone their brief writing and oral communica-tion skils in a challenging legal atmosphere. Over the past seventeen years, the HNBA has promoted interac-tion 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. LautenbergUnited States Senate

ROBERT

MENENDEZ

U.S. SENATOR

WELCOME FROM U.S. SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ

Dear Friends,

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

The Hispanic National Bar Association has played an integral role in the legal community through its sup-port 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 As-sociation. The HNBA will also conduct its 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrara National Moot Court Competition, which will bring together law students from the nation’s 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 MenendezUnited States SenatorNew Jersey

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CHRISTOPHER

CHRISTIE

NEW JERSEY

GOVERNOR

WELCOME FROM NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRISTOPHER CHRISTIE

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the State of New Jersey, I am pleased to extend greetings to everyone attending the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 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.

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 competi-tion, 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 ex-change ideas that will be mutually beneficial. I understand that this year’s 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 Jersey’s Hispanic legal professionals and students with the support they need to maximize their potential.

Best wishes to all for an enjoyable and successful event.

Sincerely,

Chris ChristieGovernor

JEFF CHIESA

NEW JERSEY

ATTORNEY

GENERAL

WELCOME FROM NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL JEFF CHIESA

Dear Friends:

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

I commend the HNBA for its dedication in providing New Jersey’s 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. ChiesaAttorney General

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November 11, 2011

Dear Friends, It is with great privilege and honor to serve on the 2012 Midyear Conference Honorary Host Committee and welcome you all to this prestigious event. I am thrilled that Jersey City was chosen to hold New Jersey’s first Hispanic National Bar Association Midyear Conference. I am confident that while you are here you will find that Jersey City has something for everyone to enjoy. From magnificent views, hundreds of restaurants, shops, hotels and cultural attractions, to internationally recognized attractions, such as Liberty State Park and the Liberty Science Center – Jersey City has it all. Our communities in Jersey City are what make our city so great. Here, we are a Tapestry of Nations -- the home of people of all cultures, creeds and walks of life. We take great pride in their contributions and celebrate the diversity of our people all year long with ethnic waterfront festivals, flag raisings and parades. Particularly, the Hispanic community has been a vital force in our city. Organizations, such as the Hispanic National Bar Association, have made numerous contributions in government which has served to improve the quality of life for all of our residents. 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. Sincerely, Jerramiah T. Healy Mayor

JERRAMIAH

T. HEALY

MAYOR

JERSEY CITY

WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF JERSEY CITY

Dear Friends:

It is with great privilege and honor to serve on the 2012 Midyear Conference Honorary Host Committee and welcome you all to this prestigious event.

I am thrilled that Jersey City was chosen to hold New Jersey’s first Hispanic National Bar Association Midyear Conference. I am confident that while you are here you will find that Jersey City has something for everyone to enjoy. From magnificent views, hundreds of restaurants, shops, hotels and cultural attractions, to internationally recognized attractions, such as Liberty State Park and the Liberty Science Center – Jersey City has it all.

Our communities in Jersey City are what make our city so great. Here, we are a Tapestry of Nations — the home of people of all cultures, creeds and walks of life. We take great pride in their contributions and celebrate the diversity of our people all year long with ethnic waterfront festivals, flag raisings and parades.

Particularly, the Hispanic community has been a vital force in our city. Organizations, such as the Hispanic National Bar Association, have made numerous contributions in government which has served to improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

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.

Sincerely,

Jerramiah T. Healy Mayor

 

SUSAN

FEENEY

PRESIDENT

NJSBA

WELCOME FROM NJSBA PRESIDENT SUSAN FEENEY

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 Corpo-rate 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 state’s 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 other’s 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 state’s 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. FeeneyPresident, New Jersey State Bar AssociationPartner, McCarter & English LLP

 

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MATTHEW

L. BIBEN

JPMORGAN

CHASE

WELCOME FROM MATTHEW L. BIBEN

Dear Members of the Hispanic National Bar Association:

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

We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for this event and to join you in celebrating 40 years of HNBA’s support of Latinos in the legal profession. Chase’s 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 year’s 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 America’s premier partner in home ownership because a mortgate is more than a loan; it’s 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,

Matthew L. BibenGeneral Counsel of Mortgage Banking &Senior Legal Advisor for JPMorgan Chase

GARY

WINGENS

LOWENSTEIN

SANDLER PC

WELCOME FROM GARY WINGENS

Dear Hispanic National Bar Association Members And Guests:

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 water-front as the site of this year’s Midyear Conference provides for a meaningful setting given our shores’ long history of providing hope and opportunity to generations of Americans.

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 Firm’s founder, Alan V. Lowenstein.

Alan’s 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 HNBA’s 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,

Gary M. Wingens

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SAM

REEVES

WAL-MART

STORES, INC.

WELCOME FROM SAMUEL REEVES

Welcome to the 2012 HNBA Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference and 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera Na-tional Moot Court Competition. This event brings together legal practitioners and students from around the country to share, learn, network and grow the legal profession’s 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.

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 country’s welcome to people from all over the world, regardless of economic status or country of origin. Liberty offers the free-dom 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.

I’d 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 profession’s “Gateway to opportunity”.

Samuel ReevesSenior Vice President and General Counsel Walmart U.S.

WELCOME FROM LUCIA DINAPOLI GIBBONS

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.

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 Fargo’s 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 can’t be one of the world’s great companies unless we become even more diverse and inclusive. Therefore, the spirit of diversity doesn’t 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 GibbonsRegional President North Jersey

LUCIA

DINAPOLI

GIBBONS

WELLS FARGO

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

MIGUEL ALEXANDER POZO

HNBA National Finance Director

and Midyear Co-chair

NURIS E. PORTUONDO

HNBA Deputy Regional President

and Midyear Co-chair

ANNA MARIA TEJADA

HNBA Regional President

(Region III, New Jersey)

CARLOS A. LOPEZ

HNBA Deputy Regional President

Dennis de AlmeidaAlba Aviles

Rookmin BeepatAngela BouliakisEdward Carlson

Margo Chaly

Kiomeiry CsepesJorkeell Echeverria

Maria Virginia FelizElsie Gonzalez

Ragneer JaegerSandra Jimenez

Lauren MartinezTannia MunozKathy Oviedo

Jacky PenaJaclyn QuilesCristal Reyes

Kamilla RodríguesMelissa Rolffot

Sebastian SanchezLesley Sotolongo

LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Andy AceboJohn Arrastia

Jonathan BarreraCandice Benson

Grissele CamachoDanielle Carmona

Ernest CeberioJude CisnerosRoberto ColonMelinda Cox

Tiffani Darden

Adelita DeHerreraGamaliel Delgado

Amy DimesYesenia Gallegos

Armando GamboaAnneris Hernandez

Andre HewittEric Jaso

Mick KonowalReynold Lambert

Julia Lopez

Roberto MaldonadoDaniel Mateo

Robert Menendez, Jr.Arlene PerezSuehail PerezLillian Plata

Lynette RentePeter M. Reyes

Carrie RicciMonica de los Rios

David Rios

Honorable Alberto Rivas, J.S.C.Maritza RodriguezSuzette Rodriguez

John RoseroHector Ruiz

Christina SarchioGuillermo SchibleMercedes Selleck

Tom TollisonCecily Velez

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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

VP OF SECTIONS

AND COMMITTEES:

Cynthia Mares Regulatory Counsel,

Colorado Supreme Court

NATIONAL FINANCE

DIRECTOR

Miguel Alexander PozoPartner

Lowenstein Sandler PC

GENERAL COUNSEL

Pedro Torres-DiazPartner

Jackson Lewis

IMMEDIATE PAST

PRESIDENT

Diana SenSenior Counsel LatinoJustice

PRLDEF

2011-2012 HNBA BOARD LEADERSHIP 2012 HNBA NATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT

Benny Agosto, Jr. Partner

Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Peter M. Reyes, Jr. Senior Attorney for Intellectual

PropertyCargill, Inc.

TREASURER

Jorge BarceloAssociate

General Counsel CCI Control

Components, Inc.

SECRETARY

Christina Vigil U.S. Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission

VP OF EXTERNAL

AFFAIRS

The Honorable Celeste Villarreal

City of Austin

VP OF MEMBERSHIP

Liz LopezCounsel Barnes &

Thornburg LLP

VP OF PROGRAMS

Lawrence Valdivieso Assistant General Counsel,

Litigation Verizon

VP OF REGIONS

Karina Ayala-BermejoVice President of HR & General Counsel

Metropolitan Family Services

Miguel A. Pozo, Chair Partner

Lowenstein Sandler PCRoseland, NJ

Joaquin HernandezSenior Attorney

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Seattle, WA

Suzette RecinosChief Counsel DMT

& InternationalPitney BowesStamford, CT

Jorge BarceloAssoc. General Counsel

CCI Control Components, Inc.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Teresita Chavez-PedrosaPartner

DLD LawyersMiami, FL

Meshach RhoadesPartner

Kutak RockDenver, CO

Sara BoldenEmployee Relations

CounselTarget

Minneapolis, MN

Karen Marie PerezPartner

Law Offices of Karen PerezDenver, CO

Peter ReyesSenior Intellectual Property Lawyer

CargillMinneapolis, MN

Javier GarciaAttorney

Perkins Coie LLPSeattle, WA

Nuris E. PortuondoVice President & Asst.

General CounselJPMorgan Chase NA

New York, NY

Jesse ValdezPartner

Valdez Law OfficeSeattle, WA

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 MIDYEAR CORPORATE COUNSEL CONFERENCE HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE

THANK YOU TO THE DEDICATED HNBA STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley

EVENTS DIRECTOR

Erika Lopez Tello

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Emily Bengtson

PROGRAMS MANAGER

Chris Landry

MEMBER RELATIONS MANAGER

Sarah Ramirez

OFFICE MANAGER

Elizabeth Ugbomah

GENERAL COUNSEL

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL

Susan Blount (Honorary Chair, 2012 Midyear Conference)

U.S. SENATOR

Frank R. Lautenberg

U.S. SENATOR

Robert Menendez

JUDGE

Julio Fuentes, U.S.C.J.

JUDGE

Joseph Rodriguez, U.S.D.J.

JUDGE

Jose Linares, U.S.D.J.

JUDGE

Esther Salas, U.S.D.J.

JUSTICE

Roberto A. Rivera-Soto (retired)

NJ GOVERNOR

Christopher Christie

FORMER NJ

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Paula Dow

FORMER NJ

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Peter Harvey

FORMER NJ

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Zulima Farber

PROSECUTOR

Camelia M. Valdes(Passaic County)

SENATOR

Teresa Ruiz

NJ ASSEMBLYWOMAN

Annette Quijano

MAYOR

Corey Booker (Newark)

MAYOR

Awilda Diaz (Perth Amboy)

MAYOR

Jerramiah T. Healy (Jersey City)

NJSBA PRESIDENT

Susan Feeney

HBA-NJ PRESIDENT

Dan Mateo

GENERAL COUNSEL

LVMH MOET HENNESSEY

LOUIS VUITTON INC.

Louise Firestone

GENERAL COUNSEL,

GOYA FOODS, INC.

Carlos G. Ortiz

PARTNER AND CO-CHAIR

LITIGATION DEPT.,

PAUL WEISS

Theodore V. Wells,

CHAIRMAN AND CEO

LOWENSTEIN

SANDLER PC

Gary Wingens

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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 – partici-pants will meet colleagues from across

the country, with expertise in a variety of fields of law.

BENNY AGOSTO, JR. HNBA NATIONAL PRESIDENT

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Midyear Conference ScheduleMarch 28-31, 2012

8:00 am - 4:00 pmThe Westin, Newport 1 (level 3)HNBA LATINA COMMISSION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Day 1. Presented by HNBA Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.

8:00 am - 4:00 pmThe Westin, Newport 2 (level 3)HNBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING

12:00 – 1:30 pmThe Westin, Newport 3 (level 3)HNBA / ACC LUNCHEON

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

1:00 – 1:30 pmThe Westin, Newport FoyerHNBA PRESS CONFERENCE

Presentation to selected charity

1:00 – 4:00 pmJersey City, New JerseyHNBA / HBA-NJ JOINT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

In conjunction with HNBA YLD and HBA-NJ YLC

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012

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3:00 – 6:00 pmThe Westin, Newport Foyer (level 3)HNBA REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

6:00 – 9:00 pm

The Westin, Newport 3 (level 3) HNBA WELCOME RECEPTION

7:00 pm WELCOME REMARKS: 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 AFTER HOURS: Hosted by HNBA Young Lawyers Division and HBA-NJ Young Lawyers Committee

7:00 – 8:00 am

The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3) CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - MOOT COURT PARTICIPANTS ONLY

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Westin (level 2) 17TH ANNUAL UVALDO HERRERA NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION (DAY ONE)Sponsored by the HNBA Legal Education Fund

2012 MOOT COURT COMPETITION PROBLEMWritten by: Thomas H. Dupree, Jr., Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Washington, DC

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V. LUIS RODRIGUEZ

Question Presented: Whether the court of appeals correctly determined that law enforcement agents’ warrantless use of a tracking device (GPS) on respondent’s 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 Rodriguez’s 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 pmThe WestinHNBA REGISTRATION

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012

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11:00 am – 12:15 pmCLE Track One / Panel #3, Liberty 1 (level 2)INTERNATIONAL INSOLVENCY: WHAT TO DO WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS

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.

Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena, Partner, Elliott Greenleaf, Wilimington, DEMarisa Murillo, Counsel, General Motors, Detroit, MIPamela Corrie, Senior Counsel, General Electric, Norwalk, CTTodd Benson, Attorney, Litigation and International, UPS, Atlanta, GAJose J. Bartolomei, Senior Attorney, Miller Canfield, Ann Arbor, MISharon Levine, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Roseland, NJ

11:00 am – 12:15 pmCLE Track Two / Panel #4, Liberty 2 (level 2)PERFECTING THE PITCH: THE ART & SCIENCE OF BECOMING A RAINMAKER

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

Jesse H. Ruiz, Partner, DrinkerBiddle, Chicago, ILSara Bolden, Employee Relations Counsel, Target, Minneapolis, MNTom Tollison, Senior Assistant General Counsel, U-Haul, Phoenix, AZJessica Frederickson, Associate General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, ARMaria D. Melendez, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, NY, NYJude A. Cisneros, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Los Angeles, CA

12:30 – 1:30 pmLuncheon / Roundtable Discussion, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3) HOW TO PRACTICE WITHOUT RISKING YOUR LICENSE: ETHICAL PITFALLS 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 lawyer’s responsibility to a client and the lawyer’s 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.

Karen E. Salas-Morales, Partner, K&L Gates LLP, Miami, FLJorge Dopico, Chief Counsel, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, First Department, NY, NYCynthia D. Mares, Assistant Regulation Counsel, Colorado Supreme Court - Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Denver, COCharles Centinaro, Director, Office of Attorney Ethics, NJ Supreme CourtArthur H. Saiewitz, Corporate Counsel, Law Division, Alcatel-Lucent, Murray Hill, NJ

Moderator

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8:00 – 9:15 amWelcome 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 OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO; AND HOW TO GET THERE!

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 tal-ent and unique cultural traits in an ever-changing legal and cultural landscape.

Christina Sarchio, Partner, Patton Boggs, Washington, DCRosa V. Estrella, Senior Legal Director, Eisai Pharma, Woodcliff Lake, NJSuzette Recinos, Chief Counsel, Pitney Bowes, Stamford, CTAurelia E. Flores Roch, Senior Counsel, SAIC, San Diego, CAMagda Jimenez Train, Partner, Boies Schiller & Flexner, LLP, NY, NY

9:30 am - 12:15 pmThe Westin, Newport 5 (level 3)HNBA LATINA COMMISSION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, DAY TWO� Presented by HNBA Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession.

9:30 – 10:45 amCLE Track One / Panel #1, Liberty 1 (level 2)COMPLEX LITIGATION: PREPARING AND DEFENDING THE HIGH STAKES CASE.

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.

Dennis Vega, Partner, Sedgwick, Newark, NJLisa Martinez-Wolmart, Legal Director, Merck, Whitehouse Station, NJMichelangelo Troisi, Senior Counsel & Director of Litigation, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. NY, NYLaura J. Maechtlen, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Francisco, CADaniel Mateo, Partner, Reed Smith LLP, NY, NY

9:30 – 10:45 amCLE Track Two / Panel #2, Liberty 2 (level 2)TRADEMARKS AND THE INTERNET: CYBERSQUATTING, BRANDJACKING, AND GENERIC TOP-LEVEL DOMAINS (GTLDS) – NEW DANGERS IN CYBER SPACE

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.

Mauricio F. Paez, Partner, Jones Day, NY, NY Gail Slaughter, Counsel, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, NJAndy Van Arsdel, Senior Attorney Microsoft, Redmond, WALuis Diaz, Partner, Gibbons, Newark, NJChristopher Nucifora, Partner, Kaufman, Dolowich, Voluck, & Gonzo LLP, Hackensack, NJ

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1:45 – 3:45 pmFeatured Program, The Westin, Newport 5 (level 3)HNBA CORPORATE SPEED NETWORKING AND CORPORATE CONNECTION PILOT PROGRAM

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 network-ing 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.

Hosted by Nationwide Insurance

1:45 – 3:45 pm

Midyear Meeting, The Westin, Liberty 2 (level 2) HNBA LATINA COMMISSION (COMMISSIONERS ONLY)

4:00 - 5:15 pmReception, The Westin, Half Moon Restaurant Hosted by the 2012 Seattle Annual Convention Planning Committee

5:30 pm

Buses Begin Boarding FOR SON CUBANO RESTAURANT

6:00 – 10:00 pmHNBA Reception SON CUBANO RESTAURANT, WEST NY, NEW JERSEY

WELCOME REMARKS:

9:00 pmBuses Begin Boarding for The Westin

10:30 pm - untilReception, The Westin, Newport 5 (level 3)Hosted by the HNBA LGBT Section

10:30 pm - untilHospitality Suite Opens, The Westin

7:00 – 8:00 amContinental Breakfast, The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)MOOT COURT PARTICIPANTS ONLY

8:00 – 5:00 pm HNBA Registration, The Westin, Newport Foyer (level 3)8:00 – 9:15 am

Breakfast, Plenary Session, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3) GENERAL COUNSEL DISCUSSION: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION: 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.

Susan L. Blount, VP and General Counsel, Prudential Financial, Newark, NJDaniel Goldstein, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Pitney Bowes, Inc., Stamford, CT Carlos G. Ortiz, General Counsel, Goya Foods, Inc., Secaucus, NJSam Reeves, SVP and Division General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AKDeirdre Stanley, General Counsel, Thomson Reuters, NY, NY

Moderator

Speakers

8:00 AM

Buses begin boarding for the Hudson County

Courthouse

9:00 AM

Moot Court Competition

continues (Day 2). Quarter / Semi

Final Rounds

3:00 PM Moot CourtCompetition

ends

3:30 PM

Buses begin boarding for The Westin

Connecticut Hispanic Bar AssociationHispanic Bar Association of New JerseyHispanic Bar Association of PennsylvaniaLong Island Hispanic Bar AssociationPuerto Rican Bar Association of NYDominican Bar AssociationLatino Lawyers Association of Queens County

� Hosted in

conjunction with HNBA Affiliate Bar Associations

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

� Sponsored by

HBA-NJ

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012

7:00 PM

HNBA National President Benny

Agosto

7:01 PM

HNBA Regional Presidents

Rene Ortega (Reg. I)

7:02 PM Gelvina

Stevenson (Reg. II)

7:03 PM

Anna María Tejada

(Reg. III)

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11:00 am – 12:15 pmCLE Track Two / Panel #8, Liberty 2 (level 2)THE GAME CHANGER: DEALING WITH THE DODD FRANK ACT The Dodd-Frank Act marks the greatest legislative change to financial supervision since the 1930’s. This legislation will affect every financial institu-tion that operates in the U.S., as well as many that operate outside the U.S. This panel of experts will dis-cuss emerging trends that every in- house lawyer needs to know in the post-Dodd Frank Act world.

Hon. Troy A. Paredes, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DCProfessor John C. Coffee, Adolf A. Berle Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, NY, NYRamon 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

12:30 – 1:30 pm Luncheon / Roundtable Discussion, The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3)FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES

Theodore V. Wells, Jr., Partner, Paul Weiss, NY, NYHonorable Wifredo A. Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Miami, FLHonorable Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Newark, NJHonorable Carmen M. Ortiz, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

1:45 – 3:00 pmCLE Track One / Panel #9, Liberty 1 (level 2)WHITE COLLAR CRIMES: INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS

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.

Sergio Acosta, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson, Chicago, ILKaren Davila, Senior Associate General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, ARDaniel A. Medina, Director, Forensics and Litigation, Grant Thornton LLP, Miami, FLLawrence Oliver II, Chief Counsel, Investigations, The Boeing Company, Chicago, ILAlicia Valle, Special Counsel, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, Miami, FLMauro Wolfe, Partner, Duane Morris, NY, NY

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm CLE Track Two / Panel #10, Liberty 2 (level 2) EMPLOYMENT LAW AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

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.

Sabino (Rod) Rodriguez, III, Partner, Day Pitney, NY, NYHannah Breshin-Otero, Senior Counsel DynCorp International, Falls Church, VAKathryn L. Neel, Executive Compensation Consultant, Frederic W. Cook & Co., Tarrytown, NYWilliam J. O’Shaughnessy. Jr., Asst. General Counsel, Quest Diagnostics, Madison, NJDavid Wissert, Chair, Employment Practice Group, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Roseland, NJ

9:30 – 10:45 amCLE Track One / Panel #5, Liberty 1 (level 2)PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR EFFECTIVELY MANAGING OUTSIDE COUNSEL FEES: THE CASE FOR ALTERNATIVE FEE ARRANGEMENTS

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 arrange-ments. 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.

Ernest Ceberio, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Roseland, NJBarbara Daniele, General Counsel, GE Capital, Americas, Norwalk, CTPeter M. Reyes, Senior Attorney for Intellectual Property, Cargill, Inc., Wayzata, MNKeila Ravelo, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, NY, NYJoseph Ortego, Partner, Nixon Peabody, NY, NYDawn Valdivia, Partner, Quarles & Brady, Phoenix, AZ

9:30 – 10:45 amCLE Track Two / Panel #6, Liberty 2 (level 2)HANDLING THE ETHICAL MINEFIELD CREATED BY FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT (FCPA)

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 convic-tions 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.

Carlos Ortiz, Partner, LeClair Ryan, Newark, NJ (Moderator) Javier Robles, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, American Express, NY, NYEric Bustillo, Regional Director (Florida), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Miami, FLMichael Himmel, Chair, Litigation Department, Lowenstein Sandler PC, Roseland, NJMaureen Ruane, Chief, Health Care & Government Fraud Unit, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

11:00 am – 12:15 pmCLE Track One / Panel #7, Liberty 1 (level 2)CREATING SYNERGIES BETWEEN IN-HOUSE AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS

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.

Joe Nuñez, 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

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

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11:00 pm - untilHospitality Suite Opens, The Westin

7:00 – 8:00 amContinental Breakfast, The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)MOOT COURT PARTICIPANTS AND CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

8:00 am – 5:00 pm HNBA Registration, The Westin, Newport Foyer (level 3)8:00 am - 12:00 pmMLK Federal Courthouse, NewarkFINAL ROUND MOOT COURT COMPETITION

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Westin, Newport 1-3 (level 3) JOINT HNBA / HBA-NJ WOMEN’S 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 REMARKS

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, D-CA (via video)

9:00 am OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION OF PANEL

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

8:00 AM

Buses begin boarding for the

MLK Federal Courthouse in

Newark

9:00 AM

Final Round begins

11 :30 AM Final Round ends

12:00 AM

Buses begin boarding for The Westin

3:15 – 4:30 pmReception, The Westin, Newport 4 (level 3)WELCOME REMARKS

5:00 pm SHARPBuses Begin Boarding for Central Railroad Terminal Building and Museum at Liberty State Park and Ferries to Ellis Island, Jersey City, New Jersey

5:45 pm SHARP Ferry to Ellis Island

6:00 – 9:00 pm Reception, Ellis IslandAT ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

9:00 pm APPROX. Ferry Begins Boarding at Ellis Island for Central Railroad Terminal Building and Museum at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey9:15 pm APPROX. Buses Begin Departing for The Westin9:30 pm - 2:30 am Evening Entertainment

� Hosted by J&R Cigar

3:30 PM

HNBA National President Elect, Peter M. Reyes

3:32 PM

HNBA Legal Education Fund Chairman of the

Board, Roman D. Hernandez

3:35 PM LEF Video

Presentation

� Hosted by The HNBA

Legal Education

Fund

6:30 PM

Ellis Island Tours

7:00 PM

Opening Remarks

by HNBA National President,

Benny Agosto, Jr.

7:05 PM Sponsor

Remarks: Gary M.

Wingens, Chairman and CEO,

Lowenstein Sandler PC

7:10 PM

Sponsor Remarks: Matthew

Biben, General Counsel,

JPMorgan Chase

7:15 PM

Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Honorary Midyear

Conference Chair, Susan

L. Blount

7:20 PM

Keynote Remarks

by the Honorable

Robert Menendez,

United States Senator (D-NJ)

7:30 PM

Performance and Live

Entertainment

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Networking

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9:05 am - 10:45 amUSING YOUR LATINO HERITAGE TO DEVELOP YOUR BRAND

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 ConferenceREMARKS AND INTRODUCTION OF PANEL

Yesenia Gallegos, HNBA Chair, Women’s Leadership ConferenceGrissele Camacho, HBA-NJ Chair, Women’s Leadership Conference

11:05 am - 12:30 pm Women's Leadership ConferenceLATINAS IN HOUSE . . . AND IN THE SENATE

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.

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

12:30 pm Women's Leadership ConferenceCLOSING REMARKS

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

12:30 pm Women's Leadership Conference Luncheon, The WestinInvited keynote speaker Honorable Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (D-MN)

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm The Westin (level 2)HNBA COMMITTEE AND SECTION MEETINGS (ALL)

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

Moderator

Panelists

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

11:30 pm- untilHospitality Suite Opens, The Westin

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Open / DowntimeSHOPPING AND MATINEE BROADWAY SHOWS IN NEW YORK CITY

� Sponsored by

HBA-NJ

5:30–7:00 PM

Gala Cocktail

Reception (ALL Gala Attendees), The Westin,

Liberty Ballroom (level 2)

6:00 PM

Silent Auction Opens

7:00 PM

Opening Remarks by

2012 Midyear “New Jersey” Conference Co-chairs:

Miguel Alexander Pozo and Nuris E.

Portuondo

7:03 PM

Invocation7:05 PM

Presentment of Colors

7:07 PM

National Anthem - Harvard

Veritones

7:10 PM

Remarks by HNBA National President:

Benny Agosto, Jr.

7:18 PM

Dinner Served

7:50 PM

Moment of Silence and

Presentation of Moot Court

Competition Awards.

Roman D. Hernandez, Chairman of

the Board, HNBA LEF

8:00 PM

Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Honorable

Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J.Keynote Speaker:

Chris Christie, Governor

State of New Jersey

8:20 PM

Presentation of “Top Lawyers

Under 40” Awards:

Meschach Y. Rhoades and Monica del

los Rios

8:35 PM

Remarks by 2012 Annual

“Seattle” Convention Co-chairs: Javier F.

Garcia and Jesse Valdez

8:38 PM

Presentation and Remarks

by HNBA National President

Elect, Peter M. Reyes, Jr.

8:40 PM

Performance and Dancing (Live Music

and Disc Jockey)

10:00 PM

Silent Auction Closes

12:00 AM

Gala Ends

5:30 - 12:00 am Closing Gala Dinner, The Westin, Newport Ballroom (level 3)

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9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Westin (level 2) 17TH ANNUAL UVALDO HERRERA NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION (DAY ONE)

Sponsored by the HNBA Legal Education Fund2012 Moot Court Competition Co-Chairs” Eric Jaso & Alberto Rivas

2012 MOOT COURT COMPETITION PROBLEM

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

United States of America v. Luis Rodriguez

QUESTION PRESENTED: Whether the court of appeals correctly determined that law enforcement agents’ warrantless use of a tracking device (GPS) on respondent’s 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 Rodriguez’s 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.”

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012

7:00 – 8:00 amContinental Breakfast, The Westin, Newport 4-5 (level 3)MOOT COURT PARTICIPANTS ONLY

8:00 am

Buses begin boarding for the Hudson County Courthouse

9:00 amMoot Court Competition continues (Day 2). Quarter / Semi Final Rounds

3:00 pm Moot Court Competition ends

3:30 pmBuses begin boarding for The Westin

8:00 am - 12:00 pmMartin Luther King, Jr. Federal Courthouse, NewarkFINAL ROUND MOOT COURT COMPETITION

8:00 am

Buses begin boarding for the MLK Federal Courthouse in Newark

9:00 amFinal Round begins

11:00 amFinal round ends

12:00 amBuses begin boarding for The Westin

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

17th Annual Uvaldo HerreraNational Moot Court CompetitionMarch 29-31, 2012

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Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of LawBaylor UniversityCampbell University School of LawChicago-Kent College of Law

Columbia Law SchoolFlorida A&M University College of LawFordham Law SchoolLoyola Law School (CA)Loyola University Chicago School of Law

New York Law SchoolNortheastern School of LawNova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law CenterSeton Hall School of Law

South Texas College of LawSyracuse University College of LawUniversity of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of LawUniversity of Colorado Law School

University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of LawUniversity of Illinois College of LawUniversity of La Verne College of LawUniversity of New Mexico

University of North CarolinaUniversity of Oklahoma College of LawUniversity of Texas School of LawWilliam Mitchell College of Law

UVALDO HERRERA NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION LAW SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS

The Honorable Carmen Alvarez • The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate DivisionProfessor Charles Auffant • Rutgers University School of LawSabrina Comizzoli • United States Supreme Court ClerkMark Coyne • The United States Attorney’s Office, District of New JerseyAndrew Crespo • United States Supreme Court ClerkThe Honorable Estela de la Cruz • The New Jersey Superior CourtThe Honorable Liliana Deavila Silebi / The New Jersey Superior CourtThomas H. Dupree, Jr. • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPThe Honorable Marianne Espinosa • The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate DivisionBrigadier General Daniel Fincher / United States Air Force Judge, Advocate General CorpsThe Honorable Julio Fuentes • The United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitThe Honorable Marina Garcia Marmolejo • The United States District Court for the Southern District of TexasBruce Greenberg • Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLCThe Honorable Pedro Jimenez • The New Jersey Superior CourtElizabeth Krupa • The Supreme Court of Colorado • National Institute for Trial AdvocacyThe Honorable Jose Linares • United States District Court for the District of New JerseyCynthia D. Mares • The Supreme Court of ColoradoMichael Martinez • The United States Attorney’s Office, District of New JerseyThe Honorable David Medina • The Supreme Court of TexasThe Honorable Julio Mendez • The New Jersey Superior CourtThe Honorable Octavia Melendez • The New Jersey Superior CourtLieutenant Tashinda Richardson • United States Navy Judge Advocate, General CorpsThe Honorable Esther Salas • The United States District Court for the District of New JerseyThe Honorable Lourdes Santiago • The New Jersey Superior CourtRicardo Solano, Jr. • Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLPThe Honorable Esther Suarez • The New Jersey Superior Court

Of The 17th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition

THE HNBA THANKS THE JUDGESTHANK YOU

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UVALDO HERRERA

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 stu-dents, 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 through-out 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 HNBA’s 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 Uvaldo’s 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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Juan A. Arteaga Simpson ThatcherAssociateMr. Arteaga is a litigation associate at Simpson Thatcher’s New York City office. Through his work in the firm’s 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.

Marlene S. Gomez Ballard SpahrAssociateMs. Gomez is a litigation associate at Ballard Spahr’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office and a member of the firm’s 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 HNBA’s 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 Pennsylvania’s Legal Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing scholarships to local Latino law students.

Krista Contino KrahnSenior Law Clerk Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitMs. 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 Reyna’s 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 country’s veterans, having formed a Veteran’s Law Society to help veterans understand resources available to them. She also tutors enlisted service people and veterans in their community college classes.

Flor BermudezLamda Legal Defense FundYouth in Out-of-Home Care Staff AttorneyFlor 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. GarzaCitgo Petroleum CorporationSenior Corporate CounselMr. 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 man-aged 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 Association’s 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.

Richard J. MontesMauro Lilling NapartyPartnerMr. 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, MLN’s blog dedicated to providing the latest significant tort and insurance coverage decisions in New York’s 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 community’s legal, educational and charitable missions.

TOP LAWYERS UNDER 40

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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

JUAN A. ARTEAGA FLOR BERMUDEZCHRISTIAN A. GARZAMARLENE S. GOMEZKRISTA CONTINO KRAHNRICHARD J. MONTES

HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION

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Perkins Coie is a proud sponsor of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Third Annual Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference. We gladly support HNBA’s efforts to connect corporate counsel from Fortune 500 companies with diverse outside counsel.

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