HNBA Founders & Past Presidents
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Founders and Past Presidents of the Hispanic National Bar Association for their distinguished leadership and dedicated service. Your vision, integrity, and commitment have strengthened our organization and expanded its impact nationwide.
Because of your stewardship, the HNBA continues to advance opportunity, excellence, and representation within the legal profession. We honor your contributions and thank you for the lasting legacy you have built.
Founders
Hon. Mario G. Obledo
Hon. Cruz Reynoso
Hon. Benjamin Aranda III
Louis Garcia
Miguel R. Mendez
Ed Pena
2019-2020
Baltazar Baca
Al Gonzalez
Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo
John Huerta
Donato Tapia
Past Presidents
Christina G. Sarchio
2024-2025
Washington, DC
Daniel Mateo
2023-2024
Miami, FL
Mariana Bravo
2022-2023
Washington, DC
Carlos M. Bollar
2021-2022
Voorhees, NJ
Elia Diaz-Yaeger
2020-2021
New Orleans, LA
Irene Oria
2019-2020
Miami, FL
Jennifer Salinas
2018-2019
Morrisville, NC
Erika V. Fleetwood
2017-2018
Atlanta, GA
Pedro Torres-Díaz
2016-2017
Miami, FL
Robert T. Maldonado
2015-2016
New York, NY
Cynthia D. Mares
2014-2015
Denver, CO
Miguel Alexander Pozo
2013-2014
Roseland, NJ
Hon. Peter M. Reyes , Jr.
2012-2013
Minneapolis, MN
Benny Agosto, Jr.
2011-2012
Houston, TX
Diana Sen
2010-2011
New York, NY
Roman D. Hernandez
2009-2010
Portland, OR
Ramona E. Romero
2008-2009
Wilmington, DE
Victor M. Marquez
2007-2008
San Francisco,CA
Hon. Jimmie V.Reyna
2006-2007
Washington, DC
Nelson A. Castillo
2005-2006
Roslyn Heights, NY
Alan Varela
2004-2005
Santa Fe, NM
Carlos Singh
2003-2004
San Jose, CA
Duard D. Bradshaw
2002-2003
Akron, OHAngel G. Gomez
2001-2002
Chicago, IL
Rico Rafael Santiago
2000-2001
Hartford, CT
Alice Velazquez
1999-2000
San Juan, PR
Lillian Apodaca
1998-1999
Albuquerque, NM
Gregory Vega
1997-1998
San Diego, CA
Hugo Chaviano
1996-1997
Chicago, IL
Jose Gaitan
1995-1996
Seattle, WA
Mary T. Hernandez
1994-1995
San Francisco, CA
Wilfredo Caraballo
1993-1994
Newark, NJ
Carlos Ortiz
1992-1993
Secaucus, NJ
Dolores Atencio
1991-1992
Denver, CO
Robert J. Ruiz
1990-1991
Chicago, IL
Jimmy Gurule
1989-1990
New Haven, CT
Mark Gallegos
1988-1989
Miami, FL
Michael Martinez
1987-1988
Murray, UTWilliam Mendez
1986-1987
New York, NY
Robert Mendez
1985-1986
Hollywood, CA
Gilbert F. Casellas
1984-1985
Washington, DC
Hon. Mari Carmen Aponte
1983-1984
Washington, DC
Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo
1982-1983
Denver, CO
Robert Maes
1981-1982
Denver, CO
John Roy Castillo
1980-1981
Lansing, MI
Hon. Benjamin Aranda III
Founder 1977-1980
Torrance, CA