Peter Abraham, George Chevalier, Viviana Busutil, Jacqueline Rodriguez, Rosalba Penaherrera

More than 1150 guests attended the 2017 Avenue of Time Installation Gala hosted by the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), a nonprofit voluntary bar association founded in 1974 by lawyers of Cuban descent. The event was held at Florida International University’s arena on January 28th and featured a multi-sensory experience where guests were able to take in the nostalgic sights, sounds and sensations of historic Cuba. 

The event raised $750,000 for CABA, with funds also benefiting CABA Pro Bono, the association’s pro bono organization which helps children, individuals and families in need through legal advocacy by providing free legal services—regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.   

CABA’s members include judges, lawyers and law students of all backgrounds interested in issues affecting the Cuban community as well as broader legal and human rights issues impacting minority communities. This year’s generous donations directly helped underwrite a majority of the costs associated with the organization’s legal advocacy services.

Thanks to fundraising efforts, as well as the continued support of other members and community activists, CABA continues to increase the quantity and quality of services the legal profession renders to the indigent community.

About CABA Pro Bono

CABA Pro Bono was established in 1984 by several of CABA’s past presidents to assist the needs of poor and indigent Spanish-speaking individuals in Miami-Dade County by connecting them with Spanish-speaking attorney volunteers. In 1992, CABA Pro Bono was nationally recognized by former President George H.W. Bush as a Points of Light affiliate. It is funded in part through grants awarded by the Florida Bar Foundation and proceeds raised at CABA’s annual “Art in the Tropics” fundraising cocktail party. In 2013, CABA Pro Bono also began collaborating with other organizations to provide additional services to veterans, active members of the armed forces, victims of human trafficking and unaccompanied immigrant minors. For additional information visit the website www.cabaprobono.com.

Annie Hernandez, Carlos Gamez

A. Dax Bello, Janine Bello, Stephany Gonzalez, Javier Lopez

Annie Hernandez, Ralph MacNamara, Lesley Mendoza