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ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 3, 2008
Dear San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association members and friends,
Save the Date! San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association's Annual Scholarships and Awards Dinner, Saturday, October 18, 2008 , at the Hilton Mission Bay. If you are interested in assisting with the planning, please contact the chairperson of the Dinner Committee, Lorena Slomanson , at lorena@theadvocateslaw.com or (619) 434-0993. The next committee meeting will be held at the Bar Center on Tuesday, July 22 , at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to Lorena if you can attend.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, July 12 through Tuesday, July 15, National Council of La Raza Annual Conference, SD Convention Center
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference is the largest gathering of the Hispanic community, serving as the meeting ground for more than 20,000 community organization leaders, activists, and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; members of corporate, philanthropic, and academic communities; senior citizens; college students; and youth. This annual event provides a forum for thousands of people representing a variety of sectors to learn about ongoing and emerging issues in the Hispanic community and become familiar with issues, initiatives, programs, and other efforts making a positive impact in the lives of Latino families and recognizing the strength and power of the Hispanic community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at this event, July 12-15 at the San Diego Convention Center, in exchange for free tickets to Conference special events or full conference registration. Attached is the form and information. www.nclr.org
2008 Volunteer Information: Volunteers will be needed for the following tasks:
•General Registration/Bag Distribution
•Exhibit Hall
•Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration
•Special Events Ushers/Tickets
•Staff Room
•NCLR Booth
•Volunteer Room
•Workshop Monitors
•Press Room
•Speaker Ready Room
•Diabetes Dash Race Setup/Registration
•Hall Greeters
•Conference Information
•Latino Expo USA
•Entertainment Stage
•Bag Stuffing(Registration, Sponsors' Gifts)
Duties of Volunteers:
•Assisting in Attendee and Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration area
•Assisting with talent and crowd control at Latino Expo USA and Entertainment Stage
•Serving as runners in various areas of the Exhibit Hall, Registration area, Speaker Ready Room, and Press Room
•Collecting tickets at special events
•Setting up workshops and collecting related evaluation forms
•Greeting people at the Exhibit Hall entrance and featured sessions
Volunteers Benefits:
•Experience one of the most exciting and largest conventions in the Hispanic community
•Volunteer in exchange for free tickets to Conference special events
•Form networks
•Meet the NCLR events team
•Receive a letter of confirmation for your participation
Volunteer Requirements:
Any adult can provide NCLR with volunteer services Thursday, July 10-Tuesday, July 15 in exchange for free tickets to Conference special events. You must be on time, be dressed appropriately, and have worked the agreed-upon hours to receive your free tickets. Any one person who completes a total of 25 hours will receive a full Conference registration (value $650).
Please note that volunteers will be assigned to duties on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information contact Susan Garcia at (303) 288-6363 or sagarcia2004@yahoo.com
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Thursday, July 17, 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., MABPA Luncheon, Best Western Seven Seas
Please join us on Thursday, July 17 th for MABPA's monthly lunch program at the Best Western Seven Seas- 411 Hotel Circle South, SD 92108 between 11:45am and 1:30 pm. This month's program will feature David B. Wescoe, Administrator / CEO of San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Please come and be part of an eye-opening discussion about the progress in the City's finances, the obstacles San Diego continues to face, and what we as a community can do about it.
We ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, July 15 th in order to better accommodate you. You may RSVP by replying to this email, calling 619-475-8524, or completing the bottom portion of the attached invitation and faxing it to 619-475-9807. Hope to see you there!
Friday, July 25, 6:30 p.m., Fundraiser for Nick Leibham, Rosner Home
See attached for more information.
Saturday, July 26, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Immigration MCLE, Cal Western
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The Immigration Law Clinic of the UC Davis School of Law and the Alumni Council are sponsoring an MCLE program on keeping immigrant clients out of detention and protecting their rights while detained. National experts will lead a training program on key legal issues for immigration and criminal practitioners. California Western School of Law, 225 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. While walk-ins are welcome, to ensure space availability, please preregister via email to tmedina@ucdavis.edu by close of business Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
There is no registration fee and the UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic certifies that this one-day activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing Minimum Continuing Legal Education in the amount of 4.5 hours . |
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Wednesday, July 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Intro to Professional Coaching, 701 B Street Board Room
Lawyers Club and DWT are co-sponsoring "Intro to Professional Coaching," Part 1 in a Series. Only a limited number of seats are available, so RSVP early. The announcement is attached.
Friday, September 12, St. Jude Academy Golf Classic
See attached for more information
Friday, September 19, 5:30 p.m., KABA Annual Dinner, Japanese Friendship Garden
The Korean American Bar Association of San Diego (KABA-SD) and the Korean American Coalition of San Diego (KAC-SD) invite you to their inaugural Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers.
WHEN: Friday, September 19, 2008; 5:30PM Cocktail Reception, 7:00PM Dinner Program
WHERE: Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park (2215 Pan American Road, San Diego, CA 92101)
Please see the attached invitation letter ("KABA-KAC Invitation") and sponsorship opportunities ("KABA-KAC Sponsorship") for more information. Please contact KABA.SD @ gmail.com if you have any questions. We hope that you will join us for this very special celebration. We hope that you can join us for our inaugural Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers and support one of the youngest bar associations in San Diego.
Friday, September 19, 6 – 11 p.m., Festival of Beer, Columbia & B St.
Other announcements:
Law Student Seeking Position
Janna Jamil is a student entering in her third year at UT-Austin School of Law. She is from San Diego and is looking to work at a law firm while she is here this summer to gain experience and to learn about the legal community in San Diego.
Pacific Law Center lawsuit
Michael Pancer, Esq. and co-counsel have filed a lawsuit on behalf of former clients of the Pacific Law Center alleging unlawful business practices. Because the PCL has done significant advertising among the Spanish-speaking public who may not otherwise know about the lawsuit, if anyone has any information concerning this, they should contact Mr. Pancer at 619-236-1826.
Attorney Seeking Position
I have been a member in the La Raza Lawyers Association since law school. I was a recipient of the annual La Raza Lawyer's scholarship during law school and I am currently seeking an associate attorney position. I have been practicing for 6 years, I have 5 years experience in family law and 1 year as a deputy city attorney. Thank you for any assistance you can provide me. I have attached my resume.
Ermila A. Martinez, Esq.
Attorney Seeking Position
Recent College Graduate Seeking Position
“ I am currently a senior at Stanford and will be graduating in June. (She has graduated.) I double majored in Spanish and Sociology, and I am in the middle of searching for a job beginning in August that will help me gain valuable insight into a legal career. I plan on taking some time off and working in the San Diego area so that I can gain some valuable experience before applying to law school (emphasis added) . I am really interested in working in a law related job …
I am writing to ask if you know of any openings within your office or of any other job opportunities in the San Diego area. If you could please direct me towards the right resources, I will greatly appreciate it. Also, I have attached my resume so that you can have some background information about myself. Thank you for your time and consideration and I hope to hear from you soon.
Best,
Bianca Ordaz
Stanford University, Class of 2008
Spanish and Sociology
Recent College Graduate Seeking Position
Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention
SAVE THE DATES: September 3-6, 2008 - HNBA 2008 Annual Convention.
For more info, visit www.hnba.com or send e-mail to: hnbagoestohollywood@yahoo.com
Dear HNBA Members, Friends, and Colleagues:
The summer is finally here and planning for the 2008 Annual HNBA Convention is well underway under the leadership of Convention Chair Sean Andrade and members of the planning committee. Thank you for your commitment to making this year's convention the very best. If you are interested in helping with the convention, please contact Sean directly at sandrade@bakerlaw.com .
Below, please find some upcoming events and items of interest.
Save the Date--Please Join Us in Welcoming Antonia Hernandez, President and CEO of the California Community Foundation: On August 6th, 2008, the HNBA of Southern California Speaker Series is honored to welcome Antonia Hernandez, President and CEO of the California Community Foundation and former President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), as the third speaker of the series. Please mark your calendars for what promises to be a memorable event. More information to follow.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
For information regarding employment opportunities in the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, please visit the following website, http://www.lacity.org/mayor /jobs.htm
State Bar Court Review and Hearing Judges
"The California Supreme Court's Applicant Evaluation and Nomination Committee is seeking qualified candidates to serve as State Bar Court Review and Hearing Judges. The State Bar Cour is the independent, adjudicative entity acting as an administrative arm of the California Supreme Court to hear and decide attorney disciplinary and regulatory proceedings and to make recommendations to the Supreme Court regarding those matters. The State Bar Court consists of a three-member Review Department and a Hearing Department composed of five full-time hearing judges in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Review Department is the appellate level of the State Bar Court. The Hearing Department is the trial level of the State Bar Court.
One Review Judge and one Hearing Judge position will be filled. The salary of the Review Judge is the same as judges of the Superior Court ($178,789 annually). The Review Judge position is currently part time (60%) and is compensated on a pro-rata basis at $107,273 annually. The appointment will be a six-year term. The salary of a State Bar Court Hearing Judge is $163, 274 per year. This position will be located in the Los Angeles venue. The appointment will be a six-year term."
Application forms and questionnaires are available on the State Bar's website www.calbar.ca.gov . For further information or to request an application packet by mail, please write or call The State Bar of California, Office of the State Bar Court--JUDGE, 180 Howard Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 538-2001.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Gabriel Sandoval
Southern California Regional President
HNBA
Cuba Research Trip, July 23-30, 2008
We are pleased to offer our members an opportunity to attend a research trip to Cuba in conjunction with several Los Angeles organizations including the Mexican American Bar Association. The trip will include a stay in the cities of Havana and Cienfuegos. All participants will need a valid passport to travel. (Please contact Clarice Estrada for the passenger checklist along with the additional required forms.) To secure your advance registration or for further details please contact Todd Work by telephone at 1-800-963-2822 or by email at twork@cubatravelservices.com . Double Room per person: $ 2,330.00. Single Supplement is an additional $270.00.
Position Available: Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a director-level attorney to serve primarily as content licensing /transactional /technology/general operations legal counsel for Sony's new Business to Business of America Division, located at their corporate headquarters in San Diego as well as Los Angeles, CA. Initial initiatives of this division include digital cinema and general content management and distribution hardware, services and software. Responsibilities will include providing strategic legal advice, contract drafting, assisting with negotiation of all types of transactions, including, without limitation, inbound and outbound content and technology license and distribution agreements, OEM and procurement agreements, services agreements, as well as acquisition and joint venture agreements. Although this position is primarily San Diego based, significant business travel to Los Angeles is anticipated. The team is seeking an attorney capable of providing proactive counseling related to issues faced throughout the electronic products and related services business lifecycle.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
In terms of professional requirements and experience, you should have:
- JD degree and CA Bar
- Minimum 6 years of related legal experience
- Prior experience with business to business legal support and service
- Experience drafting various contracts
- Expertise in negotiating all types of transactions (such as inbound and outbound content and technology licenses, distribution agreements, OEM and procurement agreements, services agreements, and acquisition and joint venture agreements)
- Previous experience in a technology environment preferred
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to travel regularly to the Los Angeles office
Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S. based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include: Sony Electronics Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc.; Sony Pictures Entertainment; Sony Broadband Entertainment; Sony Computer Entertainment America and Sony Wonder Technology Lab.
Sony Electronics Inc is headquartered in San Diego, C A . and is a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, design, engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service.
Sony is noted for a wide range of consumer audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA® HD TV, Cyber-shot® digital camera, Handycam® camcorder, Walkman® personal stereo and Memory Stick® flash media. Sony is also an innovator in IT products, including VAIO® personal computers; and high-definition professional broadcast and video products, highlighted by the XDCAM® HD and CineAlta™ lines of cameras and camcorders, and the SXRD™ 4K digital projector. Sony also co-developed the Blu-ray, Disc™, CD, DVD and Super Audio CD technologies
Seth Davis
Managing Partner - Western U.S.
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