Standing Committee
Bylaws Committee - Eric Jaso, Esq., Chair
The committee decides all questions regarding the implementation, interpretation, and/or conflicts that arise regarding the administration of Association Bylaws. The committee considers what amendments are appropriate and researches, analyzes, and prepares the appropriate recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees.
Executive Committee - Miguel Alexander Pozo, Esq., Chair
The Executive Committee consists of the elected Officers of the Board of Trustees, namely the President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Membership Secretary. The General Counsel and Press Secretary, when appointed by the President, also sit on the Executive Committee, ex officio.
Finance and Operations Committee - Suzette T. Rodriguez, Esq., Chair
The committee is responsible for the Association’s financial management efforts. The committee proposes an annual budget for the Association no later than December 1 of each year. The budget shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees.
Fundraising Committee - Jose Bastarrika, Esq., Chair
The committee is responsible for all Association fundraising and sponsorship efforts at the direction of the President.
Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee - Daniel Guadalupe, Esq., Chair
The committee notifies the general membership of vacancies within the state and federal judiciary and in state, county, and local prosecutor offices. committee conducts outreach and interviews or vets potential candidates for these positions who are seeking the endorsement of the Association in support of their candidacy. The committee is also responsible for creating liaisons with members of the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate, as well as Governor’s counsel’s office.
Executive Appointments Committee - Francisco Rodriguez, Esq., Chair
The committee notifies the general membership of vacancies on boards and commissions (nearly 600) within the State of New Jersey and of positions in the Executive branch of government. The committee conducts outreach and interviews or vets potential candidates for these positions who are seeking the endorsement of the Association in support of their candidacy.
E-Communications Committee - Matthew Fernandez Konigsberg, Esq., Chair
The committee is responsible for maintaining and updating the website and is responsible for all external communications of the Association.
Newsletter Committee - Monica de los Rios, Esq., Chair
The committee is responsible for obtaining articles and announcements of the Association for inclusion in the Association newsletter (the “Abogado”) and posting on the website and distribution to the general membership. The HBA-NJ publishes its newsletter bi-annually.
Scholarship Gala Committee- Miguel Alexander Pozo, Esq., Chair
The committee shall organize and coordinate the Association’s annual scholarship gala and dinner dance. The committee plans all logistics for the HBA-NJ’s Gala, which is the Association premier, signature event.
Public Policy Committee - Louis Acevedo, Esq., Chair
The committee is responsible for researching, monitoring, and advising the Board of Trustees regarding issues of importance to the Hispanic Community, and manner in which the Association can use the law and its resources to address those issues.
