CABA Hosts Second L.E.A.D. Session focused on communication
Alexa Duarte, from the left, Andy Garcia, Taylor Diaz, John Cervera, Patricia Fors, Gabriel Diaz, Javier Ley-Soto, Judge Kansas Gooden, Judge Norma Lindsey , Judge Alex Bokor, Amanda Fernandez, Mirelis Castilla, Alexa Chinchilla, and Ivan Feris.
The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its second session of the Leadership, Education and Development – better known as “L.E.A.D.” – program at the Miami offices of Bilzin Sumberg.
“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.”
Guest speakers from the Third District Court of Appeal included Judge Norma Lindsey, Judge Alex Bokor, and Judge 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.
Bilzin Sumberg partners who served as event speakers included CEO Albert “Al” E. Dotson, Melissa C. Pallet-Vasquez, and Felix X. Rodriguez.
The 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 lawyers in becoming better leaders within the profession.
The curriculum included presentations on the communication of brand and services, CABA’s origins and legacy and the path to partnership.
CABA’s membership is comprised of lawyers and law students from various backgrounds whose interests include the Cuban community, as well as human and legal rights issues impacting minority communities.
