Put Something Back Pro Bono Project honors its volunteers
Dade Legal Aid’s Put Something Back Pro Bono Project in Miami recently presented pro bono awards to volunteer attorneys at the annual its annual Nuts and Bolts of Family Law seminar.
This year’s honorees include an attorney who handled a case for a human trafficking teen for years and attorneys who handled complex family cases for domestic violence victims.
The award recipients include:
Maria C. Gonzalez: Founder of Law Offices of Maria C. Gonzalez and fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Acknowledged for her decades of service and expertise in matrimonial and family law. Gonzales has handled dozens of complex guardianship and family cases for decades and has donated over 460 hours to Put Something Back.
William Brady: Founder of Brady Law Firm, Brady was honored for his “unwavering support and volunteer work in assisting domestic violence victims as an outstanding volunteer who never says ‘no’ when called upon to accept pro bono family matters.”
Tenikka L. Jones: Attorney ad litem in juvenile dependency through Put Something Back and mentor through the Women of Tomorrow Program. Commended for her “profound impact on the lives of vulnerable youth through extensive pro bono hours.” Over the years, she provided more than 800 pro bono hours supporting and advocating for her teen client from age 13 until she reached 18.
Judge Jason E. Bloch: Former Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge. Celebrated for his long-standing dedication to pro bono service, especially as a former recipient of Dade Legal Aid’s Access to Pro Bono Award. He has provided over 450 hours on a variety of pro bono family, dependency, domestic violence, and housing cases.
Juan D. Berrio: Partner at Berrio & Berrio. Recognized for his extensive pro bono work in family law and commitment to clients. Berrio has dedicated over 250 hours to Put Something Back pro bono clients in a variety of guardian ad litem, domestic violence, and family law cases.
Raquel A. Lacayo-Valle: Partner at the Law Offices of Ronald H. Kauffman, P.A. Recognized for her work in complex family law cases and dedication as a guardian ad litem. Uses her expertise in children’s law by volunteering as a GAL through Dade Legal Aid’s Put Something Back Program as well as through the 11th Circuit’s Florida Guardian ad Litem Program. Has spent over 125 hours of pro bono service through Legal Aid’s project on custody, guardian ad litem, and wills cases.
Cristina Morales: Partner at Gedeon & Morales Law Group. Celebrated for her “passion and empathy” in handling family law and guardian ad litem cases. She performs hundreds of hours of pro bono services in a variety of areas of law at Gedeon & Morales Law Group.
Jeffrey Rynor: Founding member of Mitrani, Rynor, Adamsky & Toland. Acknowledged for his “strong commitment to pro bono work in custody and domestic violence cases.” He has spent over 360 hours on custody, divorce, paternity, dependency, and domestic violence cases. Recently, he successfully handled a TPR on behalf of a minor child.
Carolyn A. Reyes: Co-Founder of Grass | Reyes & Associates. Honored for her dedication to family law and her role as a mediator and guardian ad litem. She has provided her services in 15 complex pro bono divorce, custody, and guardian ad litem cases.
Erik C. Alexander: Vice president of Truist Wealth Legal Specialty Group. Praised for his “extensive community service and support of Dade Legal Aid’s mission.” His service includes supporting Dade Legal Aid-Put Something Back, devoting countless hours on the board of directors of the Boy Scouts of America, South Florida Council, and on the disaster workforce for the American Red Cross, where he aids in disaster and humanitarian relief.
Originally published at https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/put-something-back-pro-bono-project-honors-its-volunteers/
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