Jackson Lewis Partner Named to Board of Hispanic National Bar Association
MIAMI, FL – (October 24, 2011) - Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has appointed Pedro Torres-Díaz, Partner in the Miami office of Jackson Lewis, as HNBA General Counsel. This appointment to the Association’s 2011-2012 Board of Governors will require Torres-Díaz to attend to all legal matters of the Association and represent it in such legal matters. In addition, Torres-Díaz will supervise and direct the work of all Deputy General Counsels.
Supporting the firm’s belief that, in a profession dedicated to achieving justice, there is a responsibility to help ensure all individuals have equal access to legal representation, the appointment fosters a greater awareness of the diversity that the HNBA represents. Weldon H. Latham, a senior Partner in Jackson Lewis’ Washington, DC Region office and Chair of the firm’s Corporate Diversity Counseling Group as well as its Diversity Committee, commented on the selection: “Pedro’s appointment brings a clear legal voice to the concerns of a significant portion of this nation’s population. We at Jackson Lewis are proud that a leader such as Pedro has been appointed to use his legal expertise to support this powerful diverse group.”
Jackson Lewis prides itself on providing pro bono representation and encourages all firm attorneys to render at least fifty hours of pro bono legal services per year. Firm attorneys have handled a wide range of pro bono projects, ranging from representing individuals seeking political asylum in the United States to homeless veterans seeking disability benefits to legal aid in support of the Haitian Relief effort.
“Pedro’s dedication to the HNBA is evident in his unwavering efforts to promote the advancement of Latinos within the legal community and serve as a voice for issues of concern to the Hispanic community,” said Stephanie Lewis, one of Jackson Lewis’ Pro Bono National Coordinators. “His hands-on, steadfast approach to this pro bono engagement signifies a true professional who is willing to go above and beyond the average call of the law to dedicate his time and talents to service the Hispanic community.”
An integral part of a national firm whose reputation for excellence continues to be awarded, Mr. Torres-Díaz was previously Chair of the Labor and Employment Section of the HNBA, as well as the voting representative on the HNBA Board for the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, he was a Partner in the Labor and Employment Law Department of a leading law firm in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is a frequent and featured speaker on labor and employment issues.
In reaction to the selection, Mr. Torres-Díaz stated, "I am honored and humbled by this appointment. I admire HNBA National President Benny President Agosto as a leader, and as a dear friend. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute in any way I can to the success of his presidency and the Association. My goal as General Counsel is to help take this organization to even higher levels of professionalism, achievement, and success, both for our members and for the community we serve."
For additional information on Pedro Torres-Díaz, Partner in the Miami office of Jackson Lewis, please visit http://www.jacksonlewis.com/people.php?PeopleID=1082.
About HNBA
The HNBA is an incorporated, not-for-profit, non-partisan, national membership organization that represents the interests of the more than 100,000 attorneys, judges, law professors, legal professionals, and law students of Hispanic descent in the United States and its territories. For more information about the HNBA, please visit www.hnba.com.
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with over 660 attorneys practicing in 47 cities nationwide. We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Planning and Counseling; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits, including Complex ERISA Litigation and Executive Compensation; Global Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Trade Secrets, Non-Competes and Workplace Technology; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety Compliance and Corporate Diversity Counseling. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education, including e-Based Training; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Issues; Government Relations; Collegiate and Professional Sports; and Privacy, Social Media and Information Management.
For the 10th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations. Representing a decade of excellence, we have once again earned a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel of Fortune 1000 companies after a comprehensive survey, as “the single highest-ranked firm clients want by their side in employment battles.” In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the categories of both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms.” Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 5000 litigations and approximately 300 class actions; over 2100 litigations were brought to the firm in 2010 alone. And finally, Jackson Lewis is affiliated with L & E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide.
Additional information about Jackson Lewis can be found at www.jacksonlewis.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Jackson Lewis
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