HNBA/VIA CCC 2027

HNBA/VIA CCC 2027

Houston, TX| March 10-12,2027
Call for CLE Proposals

Submission Requirements & Guideline
- Submission Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026
- Save & Return Later: The application takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete. If you do not have all required speaker credentials or headshots available, select the “Save” button at the bottom of the form to receive a secure continuation link via email.
- CLE Session Duration: All proposed CLE sessions must be exactly 60 minutes in duration.
- Panel Requirements: Each proposal must identify at least one moderator and two panelists to be considered. Final CLE panels will consist of one moderator and three panelists. The HNBA may assist in identifying additional speakers to complete the panel.
- Selection Priority: Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, alignment with conference tracks, quality of content, speaker composition, and overall program objectives. Submissions addressing Ethics & Professional Responsibility will receive special consideration.
SECTION 1: SUBMITTER INFORMATION

Complete this section if you are coordinating data collection on behalf of a panel or for tracking submission cycles.
Submitter Full Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Firm or Organization Name
Business Address
Include Street, Suite City, State and Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to Panel
SECTION 2: PROPOSED CLE COURSE DETAILS

Course details will be reviewed for formal State Bar accreditation compliance and used in conference publications.
Proposed CLE Title
CLE Subject Matter (select all that apply)

Other
Primary Practice Area / Subject Matter
Select the closest match from the official curriculum list (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, DEI, Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Corporate & Securities, Real Estate, Tax, etc.)
Comprehensive Description

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Learning Objectives:

Provide 3 Precise takeaways.
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3.
Target Audience / Difficulty
Requested Credit Category
Who is the intended audience?
(ex. corporate counsel, law firm, government, nonprofit)
Proposed Program Timeline & Agenda Breakdown (60 Minutes Total).

CLE boards calculate credits based on exact timing. Outline the sub-topics and speakers accounting for 60 minutes. .

Rows	Time allocated	Topic Description	Assigned Presenter
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SECTION 3: APPLICANT / PRIMARY MODERATOR PROFILE

The primary applicant must participate directly in the panel and manage the coordination of the panel and the materials. HNBA is not responsible for preparing the panel presentations.
Moderator Full Name & Post-Nominals
Email
Professional Title
Firm or Organization Name
Organization Location – City
State
Zip Code
Years of Practice
Area of Expertise
Session Role
Have you spoken at an HNBA/VIA conference before?
When did you speak at HNBA?
Have you served, or do you currently serve, in an HNBA leadership role?
If yes, what is your current or past title?
e.g., National Officer, Regional President, Section Committee Chair, Past President)
Upload a High-Resolution Headshot for Moderator

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Professional Biography & Assets

0/200
Please Provide Short Biography for Panelist Introduction

0/200
SECTION 4: PANEL MEMBERS (4 REQUIRED)

Please provide the credentials for your confirmed co-presenters below. Note: You do not need to have a complete 4-member panel to submit. If you have only two members confirmed (e.g., yourself and one other), the HNBA will assist by adding the remaining members to meet the panel requirements.
- Full Name & Post-Nominals
- Email
- Professional Title
- Firm or Organization Name
- Organization Location – City
- State
- Zip Code
- Years of Practice
- Area of Expertise
- Prior HNBA Speaking History
- When did you speak at HNBA?
- Have you served, or do you currently serve, in an HNBA leadership role?
- If yes, what is your current or past title?
  e.g., National Officer, Regional President, Section Committee Chair, Past President)
- Upload a High-Resolution Headshot for Panel Member 1
  
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- Professional Biography
  
  0/200
- Please Provide Short Biography for Panelist Introduction
  
  0/200
- Full Name & Post-Nominals
- Email
- Professional Title
- Firm or Organization Name
- Organization Location – City
- State
- Zip Code
- Years of Practice
- Area of Expertise
- Prior HNBA Speaking History
- When did you speak at HNBA?
- Have you served, or do you currently serve, in an HNBA leadership role?
- If yes, what is your current or past title?
  e.g., National Officer, Regional President, Section Committee Chair, Past President)
- Upload a High-Resolution Headshot for Panel Member 2
  
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- Professional Biography
  
  0/200
- Please Provide Short Biography for Panelist Introduction
  
  0/200
- Full Name & Post-Nominals
- Email
- Professional Title
- Firm or Organization Name
- Organization Location – City
- State
- Zip Code
- Years of Practice
- Area of Expertise
- Prior HNBA Speaking History
- When did you speak at HNBA?
- Have you served, or do you currently serve, in an HNBA leadership role?
- If yes, what is your current or past title?
  e.g., National Officer, Regional President, Section Committee Chair, Past President)
- Professional Biography
  
  0/200
- Please Provide Short Biography for Panelist Introduction
  
  0/200
- Upload a High-Resolution Headshot for Panel Member 3
  
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- Full Name & Post-Nominals
- Email
- Professional Title
- Firm or Organization Name
- Organization Location – City
- State
- Zip Code
- Years of Practice
- Area of Expertise
- Prior HNBA Speaking History
- When did you speak at HNBA?
- Have you served, or do you currently serve, in an HNBA leadership role?
- If yes, what is your current or past title?
  e.g., National Officer, Regional President, Section Committee Chair, Past President)
- Upload a High-Resolution Headshot for Panel Member 4
  
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- Professional Biography
  
  0/200
- Please Provide Short Biography for Panelist Introduction
  
  0/200
- SECTION 5: CLE COMPLIANCE & MATERIALS AFFIRMATION
- Completed CLE Packet:
  - Session Title & Description
  - 3–5 Learning Objectives (“Attendees will be able to…”)
  - High-Level Session PowerPoint
  - Speaker Bios highlighting expertise and diverse perspectives
  CLE Packet Template
  
  To assist you in preparing your materials, we have provided a sample CLE packet that you may download, edit, and use for your submission.
  
  Download Sample CLE Packet Template
  
  Once completed, please upload your CLE packet below.
- Please upload COMPLETED CLE Packet
  
  Supported files for upload: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, ppt, pptx. If your file type is not listed you will receive an error and will not be able to upload.
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- Substantive Written Materials Commitment: I verify that our panel will deliver thorough, written reference materials (such as legislative updates, comprehensive outlines, legal briefs, or white papers) matching our slide presentation.
- CLE Packet Responsibility: I acknowledge that as the primary applicant/moderator, I am responsible for gathering all components of our panel's presentations and delivering a complete course packet by the program's formatting deadline. Type a question
- I authorize the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) and HNBA VIA Fund to use my name, title, biography, and headshot for event promotion and marketing purposes, including but not limited to event materials, press releases, social media, and the HNBA website. I understand that such use may occur at the organization’s discretion and without additional notice or compensation. For any additional questions please email cle@hnba.comn
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SECTION 1: SUBMITTER INFORMATION

SECTION 2: PROPOSED CLE COURSE DETAILS

SECTION 3: APPLICANT / PRIMARY MODERATOR PROFILE

SECTION 4: PANEL MEMBERS (4 REQUIRED)

SECTION 5: CLE COMPLIANCE & MATERIALS AFFIRMATION