2022 Corporate Counsel Conference

TOP LAWYERS UNDER 40 AWARDS

2022 HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40 Award Recipients

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RAISING THE BAR

Recognize rising Hispanic legal talent by submitting a nomination today!

The HNBA’s “Top Lawyers Under 40” Award celebrates and highlights the accomplishments and contributions of HNBA members who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession. The Award honors lawyers who have demonstrated professional excellence, integrity, leadership, commitment to the Hispanic community, and dedication to improving the legal profession. HNBA Members from all segments of the profession (including private practice, government, public interest, academia, and corporate legal departments) are eligible for the Award. The Awards will be presented during the 2022 HNBA/VIA Corporate Counsel Conference in New Orleans, LA from March 24-26, 2022.

NOTE: Active HNBA membership for both the nominator and nominee is a requirement in order to be considered for the award. We invite you to join us by clicking here.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

As of the date of nomination, each nominee must:
(a) be an HNBA member in good standing;
(b) be a duly licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
(c) have no disciplinary action pending or adjudicated against him or her; and
(d) be under 40 years of age as of March 24, 2022.

The nominator, the person making the nomination, must also be an HNBA member in good standing on the date he or she makes the nomination. Note: Self-nominations will not be considered.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION by 11:59 pm EST on Monday, January 31, 2022

Please complete the HNBA 2022 Top Lawyers Under 40 Award Nomination Form for each person you want to nominate and submit with the nominee’s résumé and/or biography.

NOTE: Please e-mail entire packet of materials in ONE PDF to Erika Lopez-Tello, HNBA Director of Operations, at elopeztello@hnba.com.

You may also include up to two (2) recommendation letters (limited to 350 words or fewer), but the letters are not required. All nominations will remain confidential absent the express consent of the nominator and the nominee. Only award recipients will be notified.