Process

• SABA-DC requests that candidates submit their materials at least four weeks in advance of the deadline for submission of SABA-DC’s endorsement letter or announcement. 
• SABA-DC may consider endorsement requests submitted past this deadline on a case-by-case basis depending on the circumstances of the delay (i.e., could the candidate have submitted their materials earlier but failed to do so) and availability of the Endorsements Committee to consider the late request.
• The Endorsements Committee will complete an investigation of each candidate seeking endorsements. This investigation may involve interviews with the candidate, a review of information provided by or on behalf of the candidate, and a review of additional information and interviews with additional persons that the Committee deems appropriate to properly evaluate the candidate.

Criteria

• Strong professional qualifications commensurate with the position being sought; 
• Demonstrated personal traits appropriate for the position sought, including communication skills, temperament, organizational abilities, and a commitment to fairness and justice;
• SABA-DC membership status, with an express preference to endorse active SABA-DC members whenever appropriate, though membership is not required for endorsement;
• Sustained history of involvement in SABA-DC’s activities and initiatives;
• Demonstrated commitment to support or service to the South Asian legal community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and/or nationally;
• Demonstrated commitment or service to the larger South Asian community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and/or nationally; and
• Demonstrated commitment to the rights and advancement of the South Asian community and other historically disadvantaged minorities.

Required Materials

• Candidates should send requests to sabadcendorsements@gmail.com 
• Please write “[ENDORSEMENT REQUEST]” in the subject line of the email
• State in the body of the email the deadline and addresses for the recipients
• Attach Endorsement Questionnaire
• Attach Current Resume or CV

Publicity and Confidentiality

• The application materials of all candidates seeking endorsement for any elected or appointed office shall be kept confidential by the Endorsements Committee and the SABA-DC Board.
• Once SABA-DC has issued an endorsement letter, SABA-DC may announce the endorsement on the SABA-DC website, newsletter, and/or other means if the candidate has so indicated in the questionnaire. 
• If the candidate is nominated/confirmed/selected, SABA-DC may make an announcement in accordance with its Raising the Bar protocol.