LIHBA Statement
Public Comment from the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association on “The 2025 Report”
FOR RELEASE: July 21, 2025 The Long Island Hispanic Bar Association (LIHBA) commends the Latino Judges Association and Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels for their rigorous and compelling analysis in The 2025 Report, which lays bare the longstanding barriers that hinder equitable representation within the New York State Judiciary. As the sole Latino bar association serving Nassau…
Read MoreLIHBA CONGRATULATES JUDGE JOSEPH A. ZAYAS ON EXPANDING LATINO REPRESENTATION ON THE BENCH WITH RECENT APPOINTMENTS
Updated January 14, 2025 At LIHBA’s Annual Scholarship Gala this past September, we were fortunate to have as the keynote speaker Judge Joseph A. Zayas, Chief Administrative Judge for the State of New York’s Unified Court System. At the gala, Judge Zayas spoke about the importance of diversity on the bench in general and…
Read MoreLIHBA STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT RULING IN STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSION, INC. v. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
For immediate release: July 1, 2023 Contact: Lihbacontact@gmail.com The Executive Board of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association (LIHBA) strongly denounces the United States Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College which ended the use of affirmative action in higher education. Challengers in the case…
Read MoreLIHBA congratulates Hon. Joseph A. Zayas on his recent appointment as the first Latino/Puerto Rican Chief Administrative Judge
FOR RELEASE: May 7, 2023 This groundbreaking achievement is a reflection of his exceptional commitment to justice, integrity, and service to the community. This momentous appointment serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring legal professionals from diverse backgrounds. While we applaud his appointment, we hope that this is the beginning of increased…
Read MoreThe Presidents’ Council of the Coalition of Latino Bar Associations condemns recent verbal attacks made against the Honorable Justice Juan Merchan A.J.S.C., and Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg
FOR JOINT RELEASE: Apr. 17, 2023 The Presidents’ Council of the Coalition of Latino Bar Associations, comprised of the Dominican Bar Association, the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, the Hudson Valley Hispanic Bar Association, the Latino Lawyers of Queens County, and the Puerto Rican Bar Association, condemns recent verbal attacks made against the Honorable Justice Juan Merchan A.J.S.C., and Manhattan District Attorney,…
Read MoreLIHBA SUPPORTS PAST-PRESIDENT JUDGE HECTOR LASALLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS
FOR RELEASE: Nov. 27, 2022 LIHBA announces its support for the Hon. Hector D. LaSalle to be chosen by Gov. Hochul for the position of Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. On November 26, 2022, the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association (LIHBA) wrote a letter of support to Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraging the Governor to appoint…
Read MoreLIHBA STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 28, 2022 The President and Executive Board of the LIHBA decry the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which struck down the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade after 50 years of providing safe access to abortion. Roe’s reasoning has been repeatedly upheld and people all across the…
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