Cuban American Bar Association names leadership training program fellows
The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) has named 14 fellows for Class II of its leadership training program, “L.E.A.D. with CABA.” The Leadership, Education, And, Development (L.E.A.D.) program was designed to provide CABA fellows with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be effective leaders within CABA, The Florida Bar, and their communities.
“The program’s goals encourage members to become involved in the community and to use their leadership skills to make a positive impact,” said CABA President Javier Ley-Soto. “We are excited for these new fellows as sessions will include seasoned legal professionals and leadership development experts.”
Inductees will be in the company of a diverse professional cohort working in the public and private sectors, large and small law firms, different practice areas, backgrounds and geographical areas of the state. The class shares a commitment to elevating awareness and fostering engagement among legal practitioners, according to CABA, adding, “Their active participation in the program’s four training sessions through the fall of 2024 will serve as a catalyst for their professional growth and development.”
The “L.E.A.D. with CABA” committee, co-chaired by past CABA President Giselle Gutierrez and Gustavo J. Ceballos, announced the following:
- Anthony G. Atala, shareholder at Kubicki Draper
- Cesar L. Avila, associate at Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod
- Emily Balter, associate at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin and Tapanes
- Stephanie A. Cruz, founder of The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Cruz
- Giancarlo Cueto, associate at Shutts & Bowen
- Marcel De La Cruz, attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
- Alexis De La Rosa, associate at Ramhofer Garcia
- Carlos L. Diaz, associate at Greenberg Traurig
- Amanda M. Naldjieff, associate at Holland & Knight
- Gabriel Pla, associate at Moore & Company
- Roger C. Pou, associate at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman
- Ezequiel J. Romero, associate at BCLP
- Alex Saiz, director of Legal Services at Florida Justice Center and founder of The Law Office of Alex John Saiz
- Daniela Tenjido, associate at Rivero Mestre
The first program session, Exploring the Opportunities of Servant Leadership, was made possible by the sponsorship and support of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod on April 10. The session was hosted at Bilzin Sumberg’s offices and included a panel of judges from the 11th Judicial Circuit, including Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie, Judge Bertila Soto, Judge Gina Beovides, and Judge Javier Enriquez. Other speakers included Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., president-elect of The Florida Bar; and Kelly Ruane Melchiondo and Sara Barli Herald of Bilzin Sumberg.
