University of Miami SCHOOL OF Law PARTNERS WITH HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION FOR MIDYEAR CONFERENCE AND MOOT COURT – LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP KEEP UM TOP 10 FOR HISPANICS

The University of Miami School of Law held a paella dinner on March 4, 2009 in honor of Ramona Romero, Esq., President of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) and members of the HNBA’s Board of Trustees. This event kicked off the HNBA’s 2009 Midyear Conference and Moot Court Competition “Building Relationships to Forge Success” which took place March 5 – 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coral Gables.

This year the UM team won third place overall and came in third for Best Brief. UM law students Kathy Ahn (2L from Virginia) and Audrey Pumariega (2 L from South Florida) received first runner-up and second runner-up for Best Oral Advocate, respectively.

The HNBA Midyear Conference and Annual Moot Court Competition offer a continuing legal education program and numerous opportunities for professional networking. This conference brings together Hispanic lawyers, business leaders, educators, and policy makers to share ideas and build relationships.

“The HNBA is very appreciative for the support the University of Miami has provided our organization and we look forward to continue to work with the law school to enhance our ties and the valuable programs we collaboratively coordinate,” said Richard C. Lorenzo (J.D.’95), HNBA Regional President.

Due in part to the UM School of Law’s commitment to educating Hispanic lawyers, Hispanic Business Magazine selected UM as having one of the top 10 U.S. law schools for Hispanics for the ninth consecutive year. The magazine describes the law school as a place that promotes and encourages a diverse community where Hispanic students can thrive.

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, and law students across the nation. Through a combination of issue advocacy, activities and educational conferences, the HNBA has helped generations of lawyers succeed.

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