CABA Foundation awards scholarships to law students at annual reception
The CABA Foundation hosted its annual scholarship reception August 5 at Day Pitney in Coral Gables, awarding $75,000 in total to 24 law students from across the U.S. Pictured standing, from left CABA Foundation President Javier Ley-Soto; Dean of Students Kamilah Clark, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law; Interim Dean Patricia Abril, University of Miami School of Law; Genesis Gutierrez; Shanaya Chamizo; Natalie Bombino; Arturo Espinosa; Ashley Romay; Joanna Salvat; Stephanie Diaz; Juan Hernandez; Gabriela Alvarez; Carlos Garcia-Perez; Gabriela Hernandez; Alexa Reed; and CEO and Law School Dean John Czarnetzky, Ave Maria School of Law. Kneeling are Dominic Rodriguez; Jonathan Orbis, Reneir Martinez; David Comas Sanchez; Jorge Diaz-Perez; and Jonathan Perez.
The Cuban American Bar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), awarded scholarships to 24 law students attending law schools from across the U.S. at its annual reception on August 5.
A total of $75,000 in scholarships was awarded, with nine applicants receiving $2,500 and another 15 applicants receiving $3,500.
“One of the most impactful ways we fulfill our mission is through these scholarships,” said CABA Foundation President Javier A. Ley-Soto. “It is designed to recognize outstanding, full-time law students who have achieved extraordinary academic records and have demonstrated a record of volunteer work in the community. We specifically seek out Cuban-American law students, as well as law students of all backgrounds who are interested in activities of importance to the Cuban-American community.”
CABA Foundation's 2025 scholarship recipients include:
- Daniela Acosta, University of Miami School of Law
- Gabriela Alvarez, University of Miami School of Law
- Natalie Bombino, University of Miami School of Law
- Shanaya Chamizo, St. Thomas University College of Law
- Daniel Comas Sanchez, University of Miami School of Law
- Stephanie Diaz, University of Michigan Law School
- Jorge Diaz-Perez, University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Arturo Espinosa, University of Miami School of Law
- Carlos Garcia-Perez, Yale Law School
- Genesis Gutierrez, Florida State University College of Law
- Gabriela Hernandez, University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Juan Hernandez, Florida International University College of Law
- Danielle Classey Houston, St. Thomas University College of Law
- Ninel Lira, Florida International University College of Law
- Renier Martinez, University of Miami School of Law
- Gabriella Mestre, Harvard Law School
- Jonathan Orbis, Florida International University College of Law
- Jonathan Perez, Ave Maria School of Law
- Alexandra Quintana, University of California Los Angeles School of Law
- Alexa Reed, University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Dominic Rodriguez, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
- Ashley Romay, University of Miami School of Law
- Joanna Salvat, St. Thomas University College of Law
- Kayla Torres, New York University School of Law
CABA Foundation scholarships are funded through community support, CABA fundraising activities, sponsor contributions, and donations from foundation fellows.
CABA Foundation board members, the law firms Rivero Mestre and Day Pitney, and Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management provided financial support for the event.
The CABA Foundation was established in 1986 to further CABA's mission through charitable endeavors, with a strong focus on education and community service.
