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2025 Annual Convention

2025 HNBA/VIA 10th Annual Law Student and Young Lawyer Speed Mentoring

Hosted during the HNBA/VIA Annual Convention on Thursday, September 4, 2025 (4:00 – 5:30 PM), in the National Harbor, Greater Washington DC

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program offers law students the unique chance to engage in short, focused conversations with multiple legal professionals in a fast-paced, interactive setting. Each session lasts [~15] minutes, allowing for concise, impactful discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and accelerate your journey to becoming a successful legal professional.

HOW IT WORKS
Mentors represent various legal fields, including corporate law, public interest law, litigation, and more, providing mentees with a wide range of perspectives.

Law Students and Young Lawyers get to ask the most pressing legal career questions, from navigating law school to landing internships and building a successful legal career. Receive tailored guidance based on your career interests and goals. Discover various legal career paths and identify the ones that align with your skills and passions.

Networking Opportunities with mentors and peers to begin laying the groundwork for future connections.

Must be registered for AC2025 to participate in this program. Sign up below.

 

   

 

QUESTIONS? Contact Juan Sempertegui at juan.m.sempertegui@gmail.com.

Policies and Code of Conduct
REGISTRATION POLICY:Please note that you are not considered registered until registration payment is received. Payment must be sent no later than 2 weeks from submitting this registration. If we do not receive payment in 2 weeks, your registration will be removed, and you will no longer be considered as “registered” at that specific rate.
REFUND POLICY:

If you are unable to attend AC2025, you must cancel your registration no later than 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to our Administrative Assistant, at admin@hnba.com. Cancellations received on, or before the deadline above will be reimbursed fully minus a $95 administrative fee. Cancellations received after Wednesday, August 20, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund.

  • Failure to attend AC2025 shall not entitle you to receive any refund or credit.
  • Your notice of cancellation of registration does not otherwise affect or alter your hotel and travel arrangements, and you remain solely responsible for the costs of your hotel and travel reservations, including applicable cancellation charges.
SUBSTITUTION POLICY:All substitutions must be submitted in writing to Carla Martin, HNBA Director of Programs, at admin@hnba.com
PRIVACY POLICY:HNBA/VIA is committed to safeguarding your non-public personal information (“Personal Information”). The Personal Information you disclose on this registration form will be kept confidential and will only be used by HNBA/VIA to provide you with relevant information on our products and services, unless you consent otherwise.
COVID-19 POLICY:Attendance at the in-person AC2025 shall be at your own risk. All attendees understand that vaccination against the COVID-19 virus will be left to individual attendees. HNBA/VIA makes no representations or warranties with respect to the vaccination status of those in attendance. HNBA/VIA will use best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations. Please refer to the HNBA/VIA COVID-19 Participation Policy & Waiver here.
HNBA/VIA ANTI-HARASSMENT
POLICY AND CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, national organization that values fairness, equality, respect for the law, and high standards of integrity, honor, and professional courtesy among its members and within the legalcommunity. The HNBA VIA (“Vision in Action”) Fund is the HNBA’s 503(c)(3) charitable and programmatic arm. The HNBA/VIA joint enterprise strives to create a professional environment for all, and to build a community free of harassment and discrimination. HNBA/VIA seeks to have its members, volunteers, guests, and employees treat all individuals with dignity by upholding the values of fairness, equality, and respect for the rights of others. These values are expressed in the way HNBA/VIA members, volunteers, guests, and employees conduct themselves. Click here to read HNBA/VIA’s Anti-Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct in its entirety.

To access the Inappropriate Conduct Complaint Form, please click here.