“Michael Ortiz, the President of the Hispanic Bar Association shares how leadership and mentorship are essential in his own association. He believes that founders had this in mind from the start. It often takes seeing a leader who shares your background to inspire and emulate them, spreading and amplifying the impact of community leadership. This is needed across the board, regardless of whether you’re Hispanic, Chicano, white, Black, or Asian.
Professionally, as attorneys, it’s especially important to strengthen the pipeline, as we face unique challenges—even in getting to law school. Seeing someone who’s been in your shoes and learning from their experience is invaluable. That mentorship and support are crucial.
Michael Ortiz shares, ‘I think that’s what the founders envisioned because our mission statement reflects this. We’re building a family that supports one another, engages with the community, and ultimately serves and uplifts it.’ “
-Hugo E. Gomez, Founder (Abogados Now)