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The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its second L.E.A.D. program session at the Miami offices of Bilzin Sumberg.
The Leadership, Education, And, Development (L.E.A.D.) program is designed to provide CABA fellows with the knowledge, skills and tools to be effective leaders within CABA, The Florida Bar and their communities. The multiday sessions were designed to assist the diverse and inclusive group of lawyers in becoming better leaders within the legal profession.
“We are honored to facilitate this interactive session where an exchange of knowledge and perspectives can foster thoughtful dialogue on a variety of important topics,” said CABA president, Amanda Fernandez. “It is our sincere hope that the insights shared will equip our fellows to assume leadership roles and advance excellence within the profession.”
The second program session, Communication in The Legal Profession, was made possible by the generous support of Bilzin Sumberg. Guest speakers included The Honorable Norma Lindsey; The Honorable Alex Bokor; The Honorable Kansas Gooden; Aida C. Rodriguez, CEO of Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search and CABA past presidents, Eugenio “Gene” Hernandez, Javier A. Lopez, A. Dax Bello, Miriam Soler Ramos, Jose “Pepe” A. Villalobos and Manuel “Manny” Vasquez.
Other speakers included Albert “Al” E. Dotson, Jr., CEO and Managing Partner, Bilzin Sumberg; Melissa C. Pallet-Vasquez, Partner and Head of Commercial Trial Practice Group, Bilzin Sumberg and Felix X. Rodriguez, Partner and Co-Head of Construction Law Practice Group, Bilzin Sumberg.
The curriculum included presentations on the communication of brand and services, CABA’s origins and legacy and the path to partnership.
About the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
Founded in 1974, CABA is one of the largest bar associations in the state of Florida. Its membership is comprised of lawyers and law students from various backgrounds whose interests include not only those affecting the Cuban community, but human and legal rights issues impacting minority communities. CABA also founded CABA Pro Bono Legal Services and the CABA Foundation, both created on the association’s fundamental values to aid those in need through legal advocacy as well as offering scholarships to law students.
