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Discussion with Richard Pena, first Hispanic President of the Austin Bar Association and first Hispanic President of the State Bar of Texas
Discussion with Richard Pena, first Hispanic President of the Austin Bar Association and first Hispanic President of the State Bar of Texas
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Council of Firsts, Austin Bar Association President Amanda Arriaga, first Latina President of the Austin Bar, talks to Richard Pena, first Hispanic President (and first minority President ever) of the Austin Bar Association and first Hispanic President (and first minority President ever) of the State Bar of Texas.
The Austin Bar Association was established in 1893 as the Travis County Bar Association. Since that time, there have only been 14 female presidents and 8 minorities. 14 of the females are also minorities. The podcast seeks to discuss the need for diversity in these and other legal leadership positions.
The Austin Bar Association was established in 1893 as the Travis County Bar Association. Since that time, there have only been 14 female presidents and 8 minorities. 14 of the females are also minorities. The podcast seeks to discuss the need for diversity in these and other legal leadership positions.
Released:
Apr 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (52)
Discussion with Richard Pena, first Hispanic President of the Austin Bar Association and first Hispanic President of the State Bar of Texas by Austin Bar Association - Council of Firsts