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Election Slate for the 2020-2021 HNBA Board of Governors

HNBA NATIONAL OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)

President-Elect:

Carlos M. Bollar – Haddonfield, NJ

PLEASE NOTE: As per the HNBA Bylaws, voting for the office of President-Elect shall ONLY be open to the HNBA Board of Governors and is not open to the HNBA general membership.

Secretary:

Lindsay Maria Holloman – Los Angeles, CA

Vice President – Sections & Committees:

Jessica A. Massey – CA

Vice President – Membership:

Christian Gonzalez – Columbus, OH

Vice President – Regions & Affiliates:

Michael “Frank” Francis – Brooklyn, NJ

Vice President – Programs:

Anna Maria Tejada – Hackensack, NJ

Vice President – External Affairs:

Christina Guerola Sarchio – Washington, DC

HNBA REGIONAL PRESIDENTS

Region II (New York):

Vacant

Region IV (Delaware and Pennsylvania):

Tabatha L. Castro – Wilmington, DE

Region VI (North Carolina and South Carolina):

Vacant

Region VIII (Florida):

Luis Salazar – Coral Gables, FL

Region X (Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee):

Vacant

Region XII (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas):

Elsa Manzanares – Dallas, TX

Region XIV (Arizona and Nevada):

Vacant

Region XVI (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington):

Trina Saldana – Redmond, WA

Region XVIII (Southern California):

John G. Yslas – Los Angeles, CA

2021 HNBA/VIA Moot Court Oral Argument Score Sheet

Oral Argument Round*

Judge Name*

Petitioner Team Number

(1)Petitioner Advocate Last Name*

(1)Petitioner Advocate Court Demeanor (Max 20 Points) • Attire and professional bearing • Language, deference to Court • Compliance with courtroom etiquette • Body language, hand gestures, eye contact *

(2)Petitioner Advocate Court Demeanor (Max 20 Points) • Attire and professional bearing • Language, deference to Court • Compliance with courtroom etiquette • Body language, hand gestures, eye contact (1)*

(1)Petitioner Advocate Knowledge of Record (Max 20 Points) • Familiarity with names, events sequence, dates • Familiarity with procedural case history • Familiarity with court’s reasoning *

(2)Petitioner Advocate Knowledge of Record (Max 20 Points) • Familiarity with names, events sequence, dates • Familiarity with procedural case history • Familiarity with court’s reasoning (1)*

(1)Petitioner Advocate Organization and Reasoning (Max 20 Points) • Outline of argument • Logical consistency of argument • Awareness of strengths and weaknesses of case *

(2)Petitioner Advocate Organization and Reasoning (Max 20 Points) • Outline of argument • Logical consistency of argument • Awareness of strengths and weaknesses of case (1)*

(1)Petitioner Advocate Persuasiveness (Max 20 Points) • Presenting argument with little use of notes • Use of rebuttal (for Petitioners only) • Enthusiasm, zealousness, proper intonation*

(2)Petitioner Advocate Persuasiveness (Max 20 Points) • Presenting argument with little use of notes • Use of rebuttal (for Petitioners only) • Enthusiasm, zealousness, proper intonation(1)*

(1)Petitioner Advocate Legal Analysis (Max 20 Points) • Use of legal authority • Use of policy arguments • Understanding of legal issues*

(2)Petitioner Advocate Legal Analysis (Max 20 Points) • Use of legal authority • Use of policy arguments • Understanding of legal issues*

(1)Petitioner Advocate Responsiveness to Questions (Max 20 Points) • Use of direct, responsive answers • Ability to dispose of collateral issues tactfully • Ability to return to argument after questions • Control of discussion, without interrupting Judges • Ability to perceive and discuss issues important to the Court • Flexibility in presenting points in response to questions*

2021 HNBA/VIA Virtual Moot Court Competition (Judges) Confirmation

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2021 HNBA/VIA Virtual Moot Court Competition (Judges)

A Call to Action for HNBA Members: Protecting Latino Voting Rights During the COVID-19 Crisis

By clicking DOWNLOAD you agree not to modify the letter in any way except to add the date, your name and the election official’s name and address. You acknowledge that your authority to use this letter and represent HNBA statements is limited to the original downloaded letter.

The HNBA is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.Thus, this letter is designed to promote voter protection and education in a nonpartisan manner.

You can e-mail questions to chiefcomplianceofficer@hnba.com. HNBA appreciates your effort to ensure your local election officials do their part to protect voter rights this election season.

Download HNBA Latino Voting Rights Advocacy Letter Template

2019-20 HNBA Board Members – Board Meeting Participation Status

HNBA Board of Governors Meeting – Virtual
July 17-18, 2020
10:00 am – 4:30 pm EST (each day)

There will be two separate registration links for each day.

HNBA July Board Meeting – Day 1
When: Jul 17, 2020 10:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApce-urz8pEtP-zBbpleMqbyBE9pC3VQgS

HNBA July Board Meeting – Day 2
When: Jul 18, 2020 10:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdO2vpjspEty4wRoXC1T0BFndJX3d8-fb

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.