On Wednesday, March 9, 2011, The University of Maryland School of Law and NLLSA held the first Capitol Hill Conference featuring Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Dr. Trudi Morrison of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and JoAnna Esty, Diversity Chair of the Federal Circuit Bar. 

NLLSA presented Congressman Gonzalez with an award for Excellence in Public Service, and attendees learned of the wide variety of opportunities within the Judiciary and the "Do's and Don'ts" of Social Networking, followed by a reception with members of the Federal Circuit Bar.

 Students from Georgetown, American, and Maryland Law had a chance to speak one-on-one with Sara Rearden, current President of the Federal Circuit Bar at the reception and network with a variety of Capitol Hill staff.  The event was a great success thanks to the wonderful presenters and students in attendance.

Click here to view the presentation by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts' Fair Employment Practices Office.

M. Lena Beery, Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, and Ernie Dominguez.  Presenting Excellence in Public Service award to Congressman Gonzalez for his leadership as a Latino Lawyer, Judge, Congressman and Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.  Congressman spoke to students regarding the importance of administering justice through a legal education.  Very inspirational speech.		M. Lena Beery and JoAnna Esty Esq., presenter.  Ms. Esty gave a wonderful presentation about social media and networking.  Our generation is the life broadcaster generation, we broadcast our lives via social networking sites.  What you put out there does not go away, and the importance of Google-ing yourself to make sure you can control what information about you is out there.

 For more information about this event, please contact Lena Beery at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .