Chba.net
Title
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
Description
The CHBA's primary function is to serve the public interest by cultivating the science of jurisprudence, promoting reform in the law, facilitating the administration of justice, advancing the standing of its members in the legal profession and promoting the cooperation and development of Hispanic attorneys.
The Colorado Hispanic Bar Association was first incorporated on February 23, 1977 as the Chicano Bar Association. Original incorporators, Robert Maes, Ruth Casarez, Linda Leon, Rod Deaguerro, Richard I. Gonzales, Dan Carillo and Art Lesher, envisioned the organization as legal advisor to the Hispanic community and a force in expanding the number of Hispanics in the legal profession.
Over the past 21 years, the CHBA has initiated projects designed to carry out the stated purposes of its founders. For example, CHBA members have worked diligently to expand the number of Hispanic lawyers in the state. Today, there are approximately 500 Hispanic attorneys in Colorado specializing in all facets of the law. The CHBA has developed a successful bar examination tutorial program and mentor/mentee program to assist and ensure the success of Hispanic law students. Through the efforts of the CHBA, both Colorado law schools now have Hispanic professors on staff, serving as role models to the law students and enriching the schools through their cultural diversity. The CHBA also is committed to expanding opportunities for Hispanic attorneys within the Colorado legal profession. It has worked to ensure the appointment of Latinos to the bench, district attorney offices, governmental entities and private law firms.
Contact
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- Denver Colorado
- US 80202
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