The Latino Lawyers Leadership Lab

Are Your Latino and Latina Lawyers Prepared for the Management and Leadership Ranks in Your Firm or Legal Department?

Let's face it, Latino and Latina lawyers, whether emerging as leaders in law firms or as in-house counsel, lack access to essential leadership and managerial skills training that authentically speaks to their unique growth and developmental needs.
Leading law firms and corporate legal departments recognize the importance of developing all of their attorneys, particularly around supervisory, client, and business development skills. But these employers also lack access to specific solutions to address these needs in a culturally meaningful manner, especially for Latino and Latina Lawyers.

In September of 2023, after 30 years of attending organized bar association conferences, Angel Gomez heard a prominent researcher advocate for the creation of a leadership development program for associates at large law firms and associate counsel in legal departments.

Based on the statistics, she argued, the time had come to do something about the lack of Latino and Latina leadership representation in the legal profession.

It dawned on Angel that he had been hearing the same complaint for over 30 years.

From associates, partners, in-house counsel, bar association leaders, professional development specialists, heads of Human Resources, and Chief Diversity Officers, the message was all too familiar. The time is now!

And nothing happened.

In November of 2024, during his annual strategic planning retreat, a colleague turned to Angel and said, "It's time to stop complaining about this problem, and time for you to start to do something about it."

Over the next few days, others chimed in.

"You've been a partner at several large law firms."

"You were a Chief HR Officer for a $5B business."

"You know what it takes to advance in the profession."

"You're a Past President of the HNBA!"

"You already run the programming for the HNBA's PODER25 and Latina Executive Leadership Program."

After several long brainstorming sessions and scribbles on a bunch of wall charts, Angel had designed a learning experience combining research on Latino and Latina cultural norms and values and his 30+ years of experience on leadership success factors and competencies.

What he came up with was a rigorous and interactive, two-day, Latino-centric leadership development experience with follow-up leadership coaching focused on the application of practical skills and techniques that drive higher performance and advance the careers of Latinos and Latinas in law firms and corporate legal departments.

A Leadership Skills Training Program by Angel Gomez, Leadership Expert & Past President of the Hispanic National Bar Association

"Angel’s approach is incredibly personalized, as he took the time to understand my specific challenges and aspirations, tailoring each session to address my unique needs. And as a fellow Latino, Angel was able to infuse his coaching and advice with a cultural intelligence that few others possess. His guidance was not only practical, but also grounded in a profound understanding of navigating Big Law as a Latino, which was particularly beneficial to me. Angel also has a remarkable ability to inspire confidence and facilitate transformative change."

Richard Cruz, Intellectual Property Attorney at Ice Miller

"It has been extremely challenging to navigate big law as a first generation college graduate. It can feel isolating and overwhelming. Angel has greatly contributed to my career trajectory by providing me with guidance on team management, emotional intelligence, fighting imposter syndrome and negotiating for myself. Angel is my trusted advisor, someone I can rely on to help me through breaking professional moments at the drop of a dime."

Sulema Medrano, Partner at Dentons US LLP

"Angel opened my eyes to how my Latina culture was impacting my career trajectory. His coaching has helped me switch positions, get promotions and most importantly lead teams in an authentic manner. If you are looking for a C-Suite Executive position, getting an executive mindset is critical. Angel has worked with me on the executive mindset. He is available - even on weekends."

Grissel Seijo, Associate General Counsel, Head of Labor & Employment at S&P Global

August 12-13, 2025

The Latino Leadership Lab Agenda

Day One

► Introduction to the Latino Lawyers Leadership Lab

► Latino Cultural Values and The Challenges of Leadership

► Collaboration & Balancing Competing Leadership Priorities

► Apply Cultural Emotional Intelligence to your Organization

► Making Effective and Inclusive Decisions with Your Team

► Active Listening as the Foundation of Leadership

Day Two

► Reflections on Day One

► Thinking and Acting Strategically in Problem Solving

► Giving and Receiving Feedback

► Coaching and Developing Others

► Business Development and Leveraging Your Influence

► Integration of Learning as a Latino Leader

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chicago, United States