Miami, FL- The Miami-Dade Bar will host its Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Akerman LLP’s Miami offices. The event is co-sponsored by the Bar’s Criminal Courts Committee, Professionalism Committee, and Dade Legal Aid, and will celebrate five distinguished members of the judiciary and bar who exemplify...Read More
On May 29, 2025, Dade Legal Aid will present the inaugural Maurice Jay Kutner Family Law Excellence Award to Jacqueline M. Valdespino, Esq., at the 33rd annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar. “Kutner,” as he was affectionately known, dedicated his career to professionalism, mentorship, and transparency in family law. He was a...Read More
In Miami-Dade County, a group of dedicated attorneys are going above and beyond to provide essential legal services to those who cannot afford them. Today, we are highlighting David Alschuler, Esq., a pro bono attorney who has taken over 60 cases with Put Something Back. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney from 1986 to...Read More
In Miami-Dade County, a group of dedicated attorneys are going above and beyond to provide essential legal services to those who cannot afford them. In our new segment, we spotlight these outstanding pro bono attorneys and recognize their invaluable contributions to the community. The first attorney we are highlighting is Paul Lipton, Esquire, a pro...Read More
Over the past decade, Tenikka L. Jones has dedicated more than 800 hours to children’s pro bono cases. She has served on a pro bono basis as attorney ad litem in Juvenile Dependency Court through Dade County’s Put Something Back Program and mentored youth through the Women of Tomorrow Program. Jones’ dedication and commitment to...Read More
On Friday, December 6 the Miami Probate community came together to celebrate the holidays in style at a party sponsored by the Miami Dade Bar Probate & Guardianship Committee, Melanie Hyer, Realtor, Pro Estate Realty, and The Palace of Coral Gables. Guests brought gift cards and toys for clients of Legal Aid’s Guardianship department. For...Read More
Barry Wayne, Esq., Lindsay Gunia, Esq., Cyril Moody, Esq., and Kendal Rinko, Esq. along with the family law department of Stearns Weaver Miller Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. handled a pro bono dissolution of marriage matter on behalf of our client. The firm expended considerable effort and resources on client’s behalf, handling support, division of multiple...Read More
On Thursday, September 12, Dade Legal Aid welcomed Class VIII of its Leadership Academy at an after-hours reception at Batch in Brickell. “The distinguished class of fellows will partake in a year-long program designed to further innovative leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, and a deeper understanding of issues facing marginalized members of the community,” said Karen...Read More
Congratulations to Dade Legal Aid Staff Attorney Alexa Philossaint, Esq. who received the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Excellence in Service Award at the organization’s 39th Annual Scholarship, Awards, and Installation Banquet. The award, named in honor of Gwendolyn S. Cherry, a trailblazing attorney and first Black woman to serve in the Florida Legislature,...Read More
