CABA Foundation awards scholarships to law students at annual reception
MIAMI — August 15, 2025 – 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 US at its annual reception on Tuesday, August 5, at the law offices of Day Pitney LLP in Coral Gables. The Foundation awarded a total of $75,000 in scholarships with nine applicants receiving $2,500 and another 15 applicants receiving $3,500.
The Foundation was established in 1986 to further CABA’s mission through charitable endeavors, with a strong focus on education and community service.
“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.”
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
- 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
vAlexandra Quintana, University of California Los Angeles School of Law
These scholarships are funded through community support, CABA fundraising, sponsor contributions and donations from Foundation Fellows.
Foundation board members, the law firms Rivero Mestre LLP, Day Pitney LLP as well as Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management provided financial support for the event.
Photo caption from left to right:
Photo 1- Standing: L-R: Javier Ley-Soto; Dean of Students Kamilah Clark, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law; Interim Law School 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; CEO and Law School Dean John Czarnetzky, Ave Maria School of Law;
Kneeling (L-R): Dominic Rodriguez; Jonathan Orbis, Reneir Martinez; David Comas Sanchez; Jorge Diaz-Perez; Jonathan Perez.
About the Cuban American Bar Foundation (CABF)
The Cuban American Bar Foundation, Inc. was established as part of CABA’s mission to promote its charitable endeavors with a focus on education and the legal community. CABF provides law school scholarships to law students across the country to financially assist law students in achieving their full potential as the future of the legal profession. CABF also manages and promotes efforts to endow scholarships at law schools throughout Florida and beyond.
