Dade Legal Aid presents its Leadership Academy Class VIII
Dade Legal Aid’s Leadership Academy Class VIII Fellows. “The 2024-2025 Fellows will partake in a year-long program designed to further innovative leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, and a deeper understanding of issues facing marginalized members of the community,” said Dade Legal Aid Executive Director Karen Ladis.
Dade Legal Aid recently welcomed Class VIII of its Leadership Academy at an “After Hours Networking” event in downtown Miami.
“Fellows’ distinguished resumes reflect not only diverse leadership and professional accomplishments, but also a dedication to pro bono work,” said Dade Legal Aid Executive Director Karen Ladis. “The 2024-2025 Fellows will partake in a year-long program designed to further innovative leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, and a deeper understanding of issues facing marginalized members of the community.”
Throughout the year, Class VIII will connect with South Florida attorneys, the judiciary, and others dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate, Ladis said.
“Through a variety of opportunities, Fellows will foster lasting relationships and an even greater commitment to service and professionalism,” Ladis said.
Dade Legal Aid Class VIII Fellows include:
- Antonio Bayuelo, Quintairos, Priero, Wood & Boyer
- Jordan Benatar, Rumberger Kirk
- Stephanie Cruz, The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Cruz, P.A.
- Richard Cruz Blanco, Cruz Legal Firm
- Reunie Faustin, Americans for Immigrant Justice
- Aimee Garces, Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law
- Nadine Gedeon, Gedeon & Morales Law Group
- Thomas Graham, Mausner Graham Injury Law
- Karenin Hache, The Hache Law Firm
- Andres Hidalgo, Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain
- Jae Huckaba, Hunton Andrews Kurth
- Judelande Jeune, Weiss Serota, Helfman, Cole & Bierman
- Christian Kohlsaat, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
- Elisabeth Magloire, Magloire Law Firm
- Spencer Mayer, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
- Scott Merl, Scott Merl P.A.
- Leticia Mora, Kasowitz Benson Torres
- Meagan Nicholson, Greenspoon Marder
- Emma Refuveille, Shutts & Bowen
- Sydney Smith, Jeffrey Law, P.A.
- Emmanuella Telfort, Catholic Charities Legal Services
- Tanisha Wright, Bast Amron
