Jorge L. Fors, Jr. was sworn in as the new 2016-2017 president of the Coral Gables Bar Association during its 64th annual Installation Dinner at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables on Saturday, October 1.

Ervin Gonzalez, a partner at Colson Hicks Eidson, delivered the keynote address. Hon. Bertila Soto also spoke and swore in the Coral Gables Bar Association’s new board of directors.

“I’m honored to continue building membership and giving back to the community during my term as the Coral Gables Bar Association’s president,” said Fors.

New officers were also installed at the President’s Ball including executive committee members: Diane Perez, president-elect; Gabriel Garay, treasurer; Lana Maria Naghshineh, secretary, and Andres Correa, immediate past president. 

Fors is a senior associate at FORS Attorneys at Law and has dedicated himself to providing exceptional legal representation in connection with business, commercial, and real estate litigation to diverse clients throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.

About the Coral Gables Bar Association: The Coral Gables Bar Association, founded in 1952, is an organization of attorneys who promote high ethical standards and education to it members. The Bar Associations holds monthly luncheons and networking events that emphasize business, collegiality, education and community service among its members. For more information, please contact coralgablesbar.org.