{"id":21,"date":"2020-01-15T18:11:27","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T18:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sabasandiego.org\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2021-09-27T15:00:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T22:00:30","slug":"endorsements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sabasandiego.org\/endorsements\/","title":{"rendered":"Endorsements"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1606344600690{padding-top: 64px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1581014264831{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#12829f” size=”22″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”.5″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]ENDORSEMENT CONSIDERATIONS[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#12829f”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966001281{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]SABA-SD is dedicated to promoting the interests of the South Asian community within the legal fabric of the community at large. SABA-SD will consider candidates for the following positions: a) State and federal judiciary; b) Non-partisan, appointed positions in local, state, or federal government; c) Bar association officers at the local, state, and national levels.<\/p>\n

SABA-SD does not endorse candidates in partisan elections for political office due to its nonpartisan status as a bar association.
\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1606344607946{padding-top: 64px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1581014264831{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#12829f” size=”22″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”.5″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ENDORSEMENT[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#12829f”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966106539{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The following factors shall be a guide in evaluating candidates seeking SABA-SD\u2019s endorsement. These factors are neither mandatory nor exclusive, and the Scholarship & Endorsement Committee (“Endorsement Committee”) will use its discretion in applying and weighing the demonstration of these factors:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966416384{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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  1. Professional qualifications, including: a) Qualifications for the position sought; b) Experience; c) Integrity; d) Reputation; e) Temperament; and f) Scholarship, published writings and comments, public statements, and other professional experience.<\/li>\n
  2. Personal traits appropriate to the position, including interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills.<\/li>\n
  3. Commitment to the rights of, or to the advancement of persons and issues relevant to, the South Asian community in the United States.<\/li>\n
  4. The likelihood of future involvement with the South Asian community.<\/li>\n
  5. Commitment to the rights of, or to the advancement of, other underrepresented communities.<\/li>\n
  6. Any civic engagement with the San Diego community, legal and otherwise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966470685{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n
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    1. Ability to add diversity to the position for which the candidate seeks endorsement.<\/li>\n
    2. The opinions and assessments of those individuals, known to the SABA Board, that currently serve or have served as opposing counsel, co-counsel, co-workers, or direct supervisors to the candidate.<\/li>\n
    3. Particular subject matter expertise in an area of the law duly relevant to the position for which the candidate seeks endorsement.<\/li>\n
    4. A history of pro bono work or other help serving the disadvantaged communities of San Diego or any duties discharged to serve that end.<\/li>\n
    5. The candidate\u2019s particular interest in serving at the position for which the candidate seeks endorsement, and the reasons for seeking appointment now.<\/li>\n
    6. The candidate\u2019s personal background, story and experiences.<\/li>\n
    7. Membership in any organization, political or otherwise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1606344617165{padding-top: 64px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1581014264831{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#12829f” size=”22″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”.5″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]ENDORSEMENT REQUEST PROCEDURE[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#12829f”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966903248{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] To be considered for endorsement, the candidate shall provide: (1) a written request (an email would suffice) identifying the appointment or position sought, the request should be sent to the Endorsement Committee Chairperson(s); (2) a resume or curriculum vitae; and (3) a list of at least three references. The Endorsement Committee may request additional materials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1606344624641{padding-top: 64px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1581014264831{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#12829f” size=”22″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”.5″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]INTERVIEW PROCESS[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#12829f”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966929982{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Endorsement Committee may conduct personal interviews of all candidates for endorsement, whenever possible. If a face-to-face interview is not possible, the Committee may permit a telephonic interview, electronic interview or written questionnaire.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1606344630971{padding-top: 64px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1581014264831{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#12829f” size=”22″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”.5″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]CONFIDENTIALITY[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#12829f”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604967026505{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]All internal deliberations regarding a candidate\u2019s application for endorsement shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1606344637752{padding-top: 64px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 48px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner animation=”fade-in”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1581014264831{padding-right: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#12829f” size=”22″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”.5″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]ENDORSEMENT[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#12829f”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1604966963104{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]SABA-SD reserves all rights to disclose its endorsement of any particular candidate to the public. SABA-SD also reserves the right to decline any inquiry made from a member of the public, news\/media, or the candidate him\/herself about an endorsement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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