Legal Services of Greater Miami’s Cocktails Under the Stars shines in its fourth year, raising over $75,000 to support equal justice
Several host committee members of Cocktails Under the Stars pose with Legal Services CEO. In the top row from the left are Robert L. Parks, James Meyer, Steven Foldes, Alejandro Ruiz, Gabriel Sanchez, Daniela Sanchez, Gabriel Valdes, Schaefer Withers, Marcos Segrera, Manuel Garcia-Linares, Luis Salazar, Marcos Alvarez, and Luis E. Suarez. In the front from the left are Davide Macelloni, Jocelyne Macelloni, Monique Hayes, Monica Vigues-Pitan, and John Kozyak.
Nearly 300 members of Miami’s banking, real estate, and legal communities gathered November 6 at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for Legal Services of Greater Miami’s fourth annual “Cocktails Under the Stars,” an event that raised more than $75,000 to support free civil legal services for low-income residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
Since its debut, Cocktails Under the Stars has grown from a promising idea into one of Miami’s most anticipated charitable gatherings, according to LSGM, “expanding in attendance, energy, and impact each year”
“This event has truly become a celebration of what’s possible when our community comes together for justice,” said Monica Vigues-Pitan, CEO of Legal Services. “Every year, the support grows—we’re deeply grateful to our presenting sponsor, corporate partners, and host committee for making this night shine brighter than ever.”
The event was supported by presenting sponsor Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management, as well as a group of corporate sponsors and members of the host committee. The committee was organized and led by Marcos Segrera, a principal at Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management.
Host Committee:
Marcos Alvarez · Brian Barakat & Judge Michelle Barakat · Garrett Biondo · David Evensky · Steven & Nadine Foldes · Judge Mary Jo Francis · Manuel Garcia-Linares · Matthew Gilbert · Frank Gonzalez · Thomas Graham · Eric Gros Dubois · Jordi Guso · Andrea Guzman · Monique Hayes · John Kozyak & Barbara Silverman · Nicholas Landera · David & Jocelyne Macelloni · Eric Mausner · Patricia Melville Suarez · James Meyer · Elena Otero · Robert L. Parks · Alexander Peraza · Anthony Recio · Alejandro Ruiz · Luis Salazar · Daniela G. Sanchez · Gabriel M. Sanchez · Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. · Jose & Elaine Segrera · Marcos Segrera & Shaefer Withers · Eduardo M. Soto · Luis Suarez · Avi Tryson · Gabriel Valdes · Chip Withers · Joshua Young
Funds raised will help Legal Services provide legal representation in areas such as housing stability, economic security, healthcare access, and community advocacy.
To relive the evening’s highlights and see event photos, visit www.legalservicesmiami.org/event-photos/cocktails-under-the-stars-2025.
