The CABA Foundation hosted its annual scholarship reception August 5 at Day Pitney in Coral Gables, awarding $75,000 in total to 24 law students from across the U.S. Pictured standing, from left CABA Foundation President Javier Ley-Soto; Dean of Students Kamilah Clark, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law; Interim 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; and CEO and Law School Dean John Czarnetzky, Ave Maria School of Law. Kneeling are Dominic Rodriguez; Jonathan Orbis, Reneir Martinez; David Comas Sanchez; Jorge Diaz-Perez; and Jonathan Perez.
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 U.S. at its annual reception on August 5.
A total of $75,000 in scholarships was awarded, with nine applicants receiving $2,500 and another 15 applicants receiving $3,500.
“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.”
CABA Foundation’s 2025 scholarship recipients include:
CABA Foundation scholarships are funded through community support, CABA fundraising activities, sponsor contributions, and donations from foundation fellows.
CABA Foundation board members, the law firms Rivero Mestre and Day Pitney, and Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management provided financial support for the event.
The CABA Foundation was established in 1986 to further CABA’s mission through charitable endeavors, with a strong focus on education and community service.
‘To inculcate in its members the principles of duty and service to the public, to improve the administration of justice, and to advance the science of jurisprudence.’
~ From the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
