Recognizing October 15, 2024, as the day to honor the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary.

Legislation Details

Recognizes October 15, 2024, as a day to honor Hispanic culture and representation in the legal profession and judiciary.
Acknowledges the contributions of the Hispanic diaspora to U.S. history and society.
Notes that Hispanics make up 19.5% of the U.S. population and are the fastest-growing community.
Highlights the involvement of Hispanics in various industries, including the legal field.
States that 13.7% of law students identify as Hispanic, while only 5.9% of lawyers and judges are Hispanic.
Reports that 3% of law firm partners and 11.2% of judges are Hispanic.
Provides statistics on the number of Hispanic circuit court judges and their gender representation.
Mentions the historical appointments of Hispanic judges by various U.S. Presidents.
Recognizes the achievements of notable Hispanic figures in the judiciary, such as Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Emphasizes the need for initiatives to improve Hispanic representation in law school faculties and administrative roles.
Acknowledges organizations advocating for Hispanic representation and support in the legal profession.
Calls for continued investment in the future of Hispanics to overcome barriers to entering the legal field.
Supports efforts to increase Hispanic representation in the legal profession and judiciary to reflect the demographic makeup of the U.S. population.