I am honored to serve as the 2012-2013 President of the Haitian Lawyers Association. It is a privilege to lead such an esteemed organization. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Executive Board Member, Dotie Joseph for the development of this publication. Dotie, thank you for your time and hard work. You have...

The Haitian Lawyers Association (“HLA”) teamed up with several bar associations to holds its Diversity Forum for members of the judiciary. The focus of the forum was cultural competency—i.e. highlighting issues with and proposing practical solutions to some of these issues. Gepsie M. Metellus, Executive Director for Sant La, served as the dynamic Keynote Speaker...

The Haitian Lawyers Association presented Rivero Mestre LLP with the 2011 Humanitarian Award. The firm was recognized for its organization and co-sponsorship of the United for Haiti Fundraising Reception and for organizing an outreach program for the Haitian community. Haiti’s Consul General, Ralph Latortue, presented the law firm with the award during a reception on June 8, 2011. The firm organized the...

The Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA) held its 2012 Installation and Awards Ceremony on May, 8th, 2012 at Sabadell United Financial Center, in Miami, Forida. Nine Board Officers and Directors were installed: Board President Stephanie Ducheine-Welsh, President-Elect Byrnes Guillaume, Vice President Miriama Canty, Treasurer Jonel Lemy Secretary Fritznie Jarbath and Directors Dottie Joseph, Linda Noel, Ernst...