James P. Faunes named partner at Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP
01/14/2022 - 13:25
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The 2018 AL DÍA Top Lawyer honoree and 2021 AL DÍA 40 Under Forty honoree has taken just the latest step in his young legal career.
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The 2018 AL DÍA Top Lawyer honoree and 2021 AL DÍA 40 Under Forty honoree has taken just the latest step in his young legal career.
KPMG Appoints Roel Campos to serve on its U.S. board
05/29/2021 - 10:39
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KPMG LLP announced that Campos will become an independent director to its U.S. Board of Directors.
LatinoJustice attorney resigns after accusations of lying about her identity
01/12/2021 - 08:28
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Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan, an attorney for the Latino community, resigned from her position after being accused of lying about her identity went viral.
Llegando en el 2021: La beca "Nelson Díaz" para aspirantes a abogados latinos
10/20/2020 - 14:17
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La Fundación AL DÍA acaba de anunciar la beca que ha sido posible gracias a las contribuciones de la Fundación de Filadelfia y de dos firmas de abogados del área.
Coming in 2021: The “Nelson Diaz” Scholarship for aspiring Latino lawyers
10/20/2020 - 14:04
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The AL DÍA Foundation just announced the scholarship made possible by contributions from the Philadelphia Foundation and two area Law firms.
Nelson Diaz: The man who opened the door to Law for hundreds, if not thousands of Latinos
10/15/2020 - 15:36
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Philadelphia’s pioneer will be the recipient of the 2020 "Gus Garcia" Lifetime Achievement Award at AL DÍA’s 2020 Top Lawyers Forum.
Conoce al invitado de honor en el Foro de los Mejores Abogados de AL DÍA: Juez L. Felipe Restrepo
10/14/2020 - 16:15
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Fue nombrado por primera vez juez federal en 2013 por el presidente Barack Obama.
Meet the Honored Guest at AL DÍA’s Top Lawyers Forum: Judge L. Felipe Restrepo
10/14/2020 - 16:11
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He was first appointed a federal judge in 2013 by President Barack Obama.
AL DÍA’s 2020 Top Lawyers to honor five champions guiding the future of Latinos in law
09/11/2020 - 17:28
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The forum will also honor Judge Nelson Diaz for his career in the field, and feature a chat with honored guest, Hon. L. Felipe Restrepo.
Diversidad y homenaje a los abogados latinos emergentes de Filadelfia
11/13/2018 - 14:46
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AL DÍA rindió homenaje a abogados latinos emergentes durante un evento en el que el magistrado de la Corte Suprema de Pensilvania, Kevin M. Dougherty, habló sobre diversidad en el ámbito de la ley. “La representación es necesaria. No solo la geográfica sino también de género y raza”, señaló.
Our Emerging Latino Lawyers
11/09/2018 - 17:25
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At AL DÍA's Lawyer's Forum on Nov. 8, we honored these five emerging Latino lawyers.
AL DÍA honors emerging Latino lawyers, and discusses diversity with a PA Supreme Court Justice
11/09/2018 - 16:59
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Justice Dougherty noted that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — the oldest in the nation, having been founded in 1722 — has never had a Latino or Latina on the bench. "You need to have representation - not only geographical, but gender and racial," he said.
A new generation of diversity in law practice
11/09/2018 - 15:15
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Keynote Speaker Justice Kevin M. Dougherty discussed issues including diversity, access to the courts as well as fulfilling his promise to justice through law during the 2018 AL DÍA Lawyers Forum.
Juez Felipe Restrepo: "Tienes que involucrarte en tu democracia"
09/13/2018 - 11:03
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El juez de la Corte de Circuito, L. Felipe Restrepo, habló con AL DÍA sobre cómo un inmigrante colombiano se convirtió en un funcionario de alto rango en el sistema judicial de los EE. UU.
Judge Felipe Restrepo: 'You have to engage in your democracy'
09/13/2018 - 10:58
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Circuit Court Judge L. Felipe Restrepo spoke with AL DÍA about how a Colombian immigrant became a high-ranking official in the U.S. judiciary.
At HNBA Convention, a conversation on diversity and inclusion
09/10/2018 - 11:42
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Esteemed professionals in the legal field gathered to discuss the need for more diversity in the U.S. law profession and beyond.
Judge Nelson Díaz: 'Success has many fathers'
08/21/2018 - 14:53
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Ahead of the release of his autobiography in October, Nelson Díaz, who blazed a trail for Latinos in American politics and law, discussed his book and shared reflections on his life.
The autobiography of a trailblazing Latino judge
06/29/2018 - 14:50
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Nelson A. Díaz’s autobiography, which details his groundbreaking career as a White House attorney and public advocate for the Latino community, will be released in October.
Bienvenida, Presidenta
12/20/2017 - 11:26
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La presidenta electa del Colegio de Abogados Hispanos de Pensilvania, Jacqueline Romero tuvo que superar obstáculos difíciles para lograr el éxito en su carrera como abogado. Y explica por qué Estados Unidos necesita más latinos que hagan lo mismo que ella.
The New Voice of Latino Lawyers
12/20/2017 - 09:20
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From a Jersey diner to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the next president of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania discusses the nation's urgent need for more Latino lawyers.
Aspiring Latino Lawyers Wanted
12/07/2017 - 15:56
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A Penn Law program provides a head start to high school-aged students interested in a legal career, a field where Latinos are drastically underrepresented.
Thirty one years of inspiring and engaging the future generation of Latino law professionals
11/16/2021 - 15:06
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The Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania Legal Education Fund has awarded scholarships to deserving Latino law students in the region since 1989.
Sharon López speaks on the importance of showcasing Latino lawyers
10/01/2019 - 13:28
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López is currently a managing partner at Triquetra Law, and was the first Latina president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.