What We Do
Programs, Partnerships & Events
Our Signature Programs
Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp in Washington, DC
The Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp is an 8-day transformative program that provides selected high school students the opportunity to learn about the legal profession. Students have exclusive access to influential leaders in private firms and organizations, as well as government institutions. Educational excursions include the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, the Department of State and the U.S. Capitol.
The Summer Law Camp was a life changing experience for me. I wouldn’t have found what I want to do for the rest of my life without it.”
Future Latino Leader
University Events
Annual Awards Dinner
Each year we acknowledge outstanding leaders in the legal profession that exemplify the values of the HNBF. Our award recipients are distinguished leaders in the legal community who advance the mission of the HNBF in their own unique way.
In 2026, the HNBF honored Winston Taylor and its Chairman, Steve D’Amore, with the Law Firm Leadership Award and Gensler and its Chief Legal Officer Ryan Alvarez with the Corporate Leadership Award. As the first Latina Dean of Yale Law School, Dean Cristina Rodriguez was recognized with the Academic Leadership Award. Sally Bergmann Hardesty, Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton received the Rising Star Award for her efforts to increase diversity and representation in the legal community.
We recognize leaders in the following arenas:
- Academia
- Judiciary
- Law firms
- Corporations
HNBF’s Access Law Summit
The Access Law Summit is a biannual virtual program offered by the HNBF to provide guidance, advice, mentorship, and resources to law students. The program consists of panel discussions on various topics presented by practicing attorneys at leading law firms across various practice areas and geographic locations.
The program is free and open to all students.
The Access Law Summit is a biannual virtual program offered by the HNBF to provide guidance, advice, mentorship, and resources to law students.
The program consists of panel discussions on various topics presented by practicing attorneys at leading law firms across various practice areas and geographic locations.
The Winter Series focuses on advice about how to be a successful summer or junior attorney at a large law firm, as well as an overview of the business of law firms and how associates fit into their business model.
The Fall Series focuses on exam preparedness for first year law students and how to successfully navigate the recruiting and hiring process.
The program is free and open to all students.
