The Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia ( "HBA-DC" ), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1977 as the Hispanic Lawyers Association. Its membership includes several hundred lawyers practicing in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Latino students attending local law schools, and other non-lawyers who join as associate members. The HBA-DC is affiliated with the Hispanic National Bar Association, a national network of Hispanic lawyers and bar associations. The HBA-DC encourages the active involvement of all its members and the meetings of its Board of Directors are open to all members. The meetings currently are being held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Please e-mail the HBA-DC for more information/confirmation regarding the next meeting.

The HBA-DC receives numerous requests each week from individuals seeking legal assistance in a variety of areas, including immigration, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and criminal matters. We are updating the HBA-DC Referral Directory, which is a resource to connect these individuals with attorneys and legal service providers in the area. A copy of the Directory will be posted on the website in the future.

AMBASSADOR HECTOR E. MORALES, U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES, TO GIVE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 2008 EQUAL JUSTICE AWARDS RECEPTION

The Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia cordially invites you to the 2008 Equal Justice Awards Reception

Honoring the Notable Contributions of Hispanics in the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area

Tuesday November 18, 2008

at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC

Cocktail reception 6:30 pm, Awards ceremony 8:00 pm, Dessert reception and dancing featuring Sol y Rumba, 9:00 pm

Tickets: . Click here to view and print the RSVP card.

Sponsorship and information: Argus Events (202) 756-2991

Over two hundred legal professionals from the Washington Metropolitan area are expected to attend the event. HBA-DC will present the 2008 Equal Justice Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals and organizations who have exemplified outstanding contributions to the Hispanic community in D.C. in the areas of equality, fairness and social justice and who have unwavering commitment and achievement in public service.