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PODER25™

PODER25™ CLASS OF 2023-2024

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PODER25 is a highly selective program and class sizes are limited. To apply for one of the 2024 classes, you must meet the relevant criteria and submit an application and reference by November 3, 2023. Member expectations include robust participation, mentoring and support of the PODER25 mission.

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“GC Ready”: In-house counsel with highly developed expertise and competencies who are poised to hold a Fortune 500 or other prominent General Counsel role in a smaller public or private company. GC Ready members are required to attend and participate in PODER25™ competency development programming, including periodic virtual learning sessions, and the in-person meetings at HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference, the General Counsel Boot Camp, the HNBA Annual Convention and various Regional Meetings of PODER25™ members.
Cost: $500

“PODER25™ Circle”: Prior members of the PODER25™ GC Ready group who, having participated in the PODER25™ GC Ready development programming, have either ascended to the role of General Counsel at a Fortune 500 or other prominent General Counsel role in a smaller public or private company and/or wish to continue engaging with current and former members of PODER25™, without the developmental and coaching experiences.
Cost: No Cost. Prior membership in PODER25™ required.

 

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Applications will not be accepted if not submitted after this deadline. Attendance at Open House is encouraged but not required to be considered for membership; however, the PODER25™ Facilitator may request a short, personal video conference prior to Monday, November 22, 2023, with any applicant who has not attended the Open House.

Supplemental materials requested and questions about this application or the program should be sent to Julia A. López at vpprograms@hnba.com. Please do not contact PODER25™ about the status of your application (other than a request for confirmation that materials were received) unless you do not receive an email by November 22, 2023, indicating your admission decision.

Note that all current and continuing PODER25™ program participants must also be members in good standing of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) as of December 1, 2023. New PODER25™ participants are welcome to join the HNBA upon acceptance into the program.

Finally, please note that, as a key goal of the program is to generate open, confidential dialog in accordance with our mission, we cannot accept new members into the program who are engaged in private law practice, regulatory or government roles or otherwise serving in a capacity other than in-house counsel at a U.S. company or multinational company with significant operations in the U.S. If you are not currently serving in such role but wish to become involved with PODER25™ or the HNBA, we encourage you to contact us about mentorship, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities.

Note that any acceptance into the program will be contingent upon an applicant providing the following no later than December 31, 2023: (1) a professional bio (2) a high-resolution photo, (3) a publicity release (which may have a carve-out for compliance obligations, if required by applicant’s current employer), (4) consent to release your information to search firms, other members and partners in the program; (5) certain representations (covering confidentiality, participation, commitment to the PODER25 mission and other relevant matters); and (6), payment of membership fees.

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Key Dates in the Application Process

OCTOBER 2, 2023
Applications Available Online

OCTOBER 13, 2023
Last day to RSVP for Open House and/or Q&A
Applicants must meet the criteria described in the Application Requirements.

OCTOBER 17, 2023
6:00 pm EST
Virtual Open House for Prospective Members

NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Applications Due

NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Admission Decisions (via e-mail)

For more information about PODER25™, please contact Julia A. López, HNBA National VP of Programs – Su Carrera, at vpprogramssc@hnba.com.

 

 

PODER25™ LEADERSHIP TEAM

Julia A. López, HNBA National VP of Programs – Su Carrera
vpprogramssc@hnba.com

Angel Gomez, PODER25™ Facilitator

José Ramón González, Advisory Council Chair

 

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Application Requirements

To apply to PODER25 GC Ready class, you must submit the following by Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST via this link.

  • PODER25 Application (all questions answered)
  • Copy of Current Resume (in Word or PDF)
  • LinkedIn Profile URL (click here to find your profile URL).
  • Letter of reference (from an individual who knows you professionally and is not related to you) supporting your expertise, team leadership, business acumen, judgment, stated career goals, mentorship experience and/or any other relevant professional or personal information from a current Board member, senior executive, business leader or General Counsel of any organization, region, business unit or department with annual revenues in the range of $1B or more (or a similarly situated organization, if revenues are not publicly reported).

Note that any acceptance into the program will be contingent upon an applicant providing the following no later than December 31, 2023: (1) a professional bio (2) a high-resolution photo, (3) a publicity release (which may have a carve-out for compliance obligations, if required by applicant’s current employer), (4) consent to release your information to search firms, other members and partners in the program; (5) certain representations (covering confidentiality, participation, commitment to the PODER25 mission and other relevant matters); and (6),
payment of membership fees.