Join Martin R. Castro is General Counsel for Juritas.com, past Hiring Partner at Baker & McKenzie (Chicago, Illinois), member of the Chicago Public Library Board, and member of the Board of Trustees of De Paul University. "Membership in a minority bar or the ABA? It is not an either-or situation. I am proud to be an active member of the Hispanic National Bar Association as well as various local Latino bar groups because I value the contributions, involvement in both types of organizations can bring to my community. I also recognize the unique benefit of being part of the ABA. The ABA is the largest and one of the most accomplished professional organizations in the world. It has at its disposal a myriad of resources; as a member, I am pleased to have the opportunity to ensure that some of those resources are directed to my own and other minority communities. In addition, with its commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and equal access to justice, the ABA is an important voice advocating important public policy initiatives that affect a broad variety of communities. It just makes sense to join." Find out more about joining