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Appointments

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The Los Abogados Appointments Committee is firmly committed to enhancing diversity in the judiciary and the broader legal community. Our core mission revolves around informing our members about upcoming judicial vacancies and actively encouraging and supporting their applications to the bench. By providing essential resources and networking opportunities, we assist our members throughout the application process. Furthermore, Los Abogados has established a formal endorsement process, offering a significant boost to individuals seeking judicial appointments in Arizona. We invite you to join our efforts, whether by guiding qualified applicants through the application process or by participating in our Endorsement sub-committee. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in diversifying the bench.

Endorsement

In 2020, the Board of Directors approved a process that allows Los Abogados to vet and endorse members seeking appointment to the bench. This process takes approximately five weeks and includes a period for comment from the membership. If you are considering applying for a judicial vacancy and intend to seek endorsement, please contact us early in your application process.

If you would like to seek an endorsement from Los Abogados, please contact appointments@losabogados.org at least five weeks prior to the application deadline.

Programs

Judicial Vacancies Updates

We keep our members informed with the latest on judicial vacancies, ensuring they have timely information to pursue these opportunities.

Support Through the Application Process

Our committee offers guidance, resources, and connections to assist members throughout the application journey, enhancing their chances of success.

Endorsement Process

We've implemented a formal endorsement process for those seeking judicial appointments in Arizona, providing crucial support and recognition within the legal community.

Endorsement Criteria

Los Abogados member for 12 months meeting all requirements for judicial office

Candidate for merit-based judicial office only. Elected judicial offices are not eligible for endorsement

Demonstrated Service to the community, particularly to underserved and/or underrepresented communities of color

Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession

Demonstrated support for the mission of Los Abogados

Join Us

Interested in joining the Appointments Committee or learning more about how you can contribute? Whether you're aiming to support applicants or be part of our Endorsement sub-committee, your involvement can help make a significant impact.

Interested in learning more?

Email us at appointments@losabogados.org

A Living Tribute to Judicial Legacy

Los Abogados is proud to introduce a traveling judicial award created to honor judges whose service reflects a commitment to equity, representation, and justice in Arizona. This award is not a permanent fixture. It is a living symbol that will move from one set of judicial chambers to another, marking historic appointments and reminding us of the collective work that continues.

The award is a work of art. It is meant to inspire reflection, pride, and responsibility.

It honors individual achievement while recognizing the generations of advocacy that made these moments possible.

This tradition begins with Justice Maria Elena Cruz, the first Latina and the first person of African descent to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court. Reflecting on the honor, Justice Cruz shared, “I am especially excited about having the privilege of being the first to host the beautiful traveling award. Although it will not stay at the Arizona Supreme Court for long, that is for a good reason. I look forward to seeing it make its rounds from one judicial chamber to the next.”

Past Awardees

Judicial Travelling Exhibit Awardees

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