HNBA Latina Commission's

Latina Executive Leadership Program

Program Overview

The Latina Executive Leadership Program is a premier leadership accelerator designed to elevate high-performing attorneys into positions of greater influence, visibility, and impact. Facilitated by renowned leadership strategist Angel Gomez, the program combines evidence-based methodologies with practical, real-world application to deliver measurable leadership growth.

Participants leave the program with tangible, career-advancing results, including:
• A clearly defined executive leadership brand and presence
• Enhanced ability to influence decision-making at senior levels
• Greater confidence in navigating complex organizational dynamics
• Improved effectiveness in leading teams, initiatives, and clients
• A strategic roadmap for continued advancement into executive roles

The LELP is designed not just to inspire but to transform behavior, strengthen performance, and accelerate leadership trajectories.


Leadership Capabilities Developed

The LELP focuses on the critical skills required to succeed at the highest levels of leadership, including:
• Executive Presence: Communicating with authority, clarity, and authenticity in high-stakes environments
• Strategic Thinking: Shifting from tactical execution to enterprise-level perspective and decision-making
• Influence & Stakeholder Management: Building alignment, navigating power structures, and driving outcomes across diverse stakeholders
• Resilient Leadership: Managing pressure, uncertainty, and change with confidence and adaptability
• Authentic Leadership Identity: Leveraging cultural strengths and personal values as leadership assets
• High-Impact Communication: Delivering messages that inspire action, trust, and credibility

 


Designed and Facilitated by: Angel Gomez

 

Angel partners with executives of world- leading companies to help their teams, leaders and organizations perform better.

He believes that the best individual and collective performance is driven by doing work that is meaningful and worthwhile. This belief, and his unique, collaborative approach, shaped by more than 25 years of diverse professional experiences, have made him a trusted partner to some of the world's leading companies, who count on him to develop better employees, better leaders and better organizations. Through his workshops, consulting, leadership coaching, speeches and social media channels, he has helped thousands of people and global brands like Facebook, Walmart and Kraft to strategically approach key initiatives through accelerated performance.

Before launching his practice in 2008, Angel served as the Vice President of Human Resources for the Midwest Division of Walmart Stores, Inc. In that capacity, Angel developed strategies, processes and practices that enabled the $55 billion business unit to achieve their objectives by leveraging its talented workforce.


Eligibility

  • Attorneys with 11+ years of experience who desire to ascend to roles of leadership and management in law firms or corporate legal departments.
  • Active HNBA membership.
  • Participants are responsible for the program fee and travel costs; payment is due before the program begins.
  • Full participation in all scheduled program segments is required.

Application Deadline: July 24


PROGRAM SCHEDULE

    June 15 – Informational Open House
    Come learn more about the LELP and get answers to your questions about the program and the target results. Hear from LELP alumnae who will share stories of how the program impacted and propelled their careers.

     

    June 15 – Applications Open

     

    July 24 – Deadline to submit applications

     

    August 15-20 – Applicants notified of selection decision

     

    August 27 – 5-6:30 p.m. EST virtual kickoff orientation

     

    September 9-11 – Hispanic National Bar Convention, including Latina Commission reception (OPTIONAL)

     

    October 22-23 – Plano, Texas – In-person, two-day event.

     

    November, December, January, February – LELP coaching calls. Dates and times to be determined by participants and facilitator.

     

    March 10- Houston, Texas – LELP Graduation at the HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference

     


    Questions?

    Please contact Maritza Gomez and Bertha Penenori at latinacommission@hnba.com.

    WHO IS IT FOR:

    Attorneys with 11+ years of experience seeking to step into leadership roles in law firms or corporate legal departments.

    Active HNBA membership required. Full participation in all program segments is expected.

    Need employer support to participate in LELP?
    We have prepared an Employer Support Letter that explains the program, time commitment, and benefits of participation. Participants may share this letter with their employer when requesting financial sponsorship or professional development support for the LELP.

    FACILITATED BY:

    Angel Gomez

    Leadership strategist who partners with executives at world-leading companies to improve team & organizational performance.

    Application Deadline: July 24

    Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?