October 12, 2009

ANNOUNCER:  THIS MONTH, PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ARE SALUTING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HISPANIC AMERICANS AND THEIR DIVERSE CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN MELTING POT.  ONE HIGHLIGHT IS THE APPOINTMENT OF JUSTICE SONIA SOTOMAYOR TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.  WHILE THERE IS CAUSE TO CELEBRATE, THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF HISPANIC LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. MIAMI LAWYER STEVE ZACK WILL BE THE FIRST HISPANIC PRESIDENT OF THE ABA IN THE ASSOCIATION’S 131-YEAR HISTORY.

STEVE ZACK: “As the Hispanic population increases, so do the legal needs that help people navigate in life and in business.  We need diverse legal professionals who are committed to serving all populations and who reflect all aspects of America’s rich and varied culture.” 

ANNOUNCER:  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, VISIT THE DIVERSITY CENTER AT THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION’S WEBSITE.  GO TO WWW.ABANET.ORG/DIVERSITY.