Los Abogados Board

 

Submit Your Application to Serve on the 2025 Board of Directors

 

Are you interested in serving on the 2025 Board of Directors

Join our organization during this time of growth.

 

Please submit your application by e-mail to losabogados@losabogados.org no later than 11:59 pm on  Monday, November 4, 2024.

Please include the following information in the body of your e-mail (not in a separate letter as requested in past years):

 

1. Law school attended, year licensed, number of years in practice. (Not necessary if running for Associate position, see below.)

2. Place of employment and area of practice.

3. Los Abogados activities in which you have participated or supported.

4. Other boards or organizations for which you are currently serving or have previously served.

5. A brief statement as to why you wish to serve on the 2024 Board of Directors (200 word limit).

 

*Two (2) positions on our board are reserved for attorneys who have been licensed to practice law for a period of five (5) years or less. Two (2) additional positions on our board are reserved for attorneys who reside outside of Maricopa County. One (1) non-voting position on our board is reserved for Associate members. Please indicate in your letter of interest if you qualify for any of these categories.

 

Important Change: This year begins our staggered two year terms. The top 5 vote recipients will be elected for a 2 year period, the other 5 recipients will serve a term of 1 year. 

 

NOTE: In order to be eligible to apply for the 2025 Los Abogados Board of Directors you must be a current member (whose dues are paid). Active members must be licensed to practice law by January 1, 2025. Associate members are not required to be licensed to practice law.

 

General Requirements & Expectations of all board members:

 

1. Attending the annual retreat is mandatory. The 2025 retreat is scheduled to take place in January 2025 in Tucson.

2. Attend all monthly board meetings (one evening per month).

3. Participate in and support our Golf Tournament & Gala. Board members are expected to fundraise, attend, and assist in the planning and execution of these events.

4. Serve on at least one board committee.

5. Support the organization by attending the luncheons, happy hour events and other various events.

6.  Abide by the Amended and Restated Bylaws, Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Board Member Expectations

 

Please contact us with any questions regarding service on the Board and any of the expectations. We hope that you will consider running for the 2025 Board!