Join us in celebrating Francesse Lucius Cheron, the recipient of the 2025 HLA Member of the Year award! A dedicated leader, equity advocate, and past HLA president, Francesse’s commitment to justice and community shines through her work. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, she handles complex post-conviction...
Join us in celebrating the Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) and its Executive Director, Tessa Petit, recipient of the 2025 Haitian Lawyers Association’s Advocacy Award! Born and raised in Haiti, Tessa Petit has dedicated her life to advocating for immigrants and vulnerable communities. Since joining FLIC in 2016, she has worked...
Join us in celebrating Judge Lizzet Martinez, a dedicated public servant and recipient of the 2025 Haitian Lawyers Association’s Ally Award! From her early years as a refugee to becoming a County Court Judge, her journey is one of resilience, service, and commitment to justice. With over two decades...
Congratulations to Briana Napoleon, 2L, at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law on being selected as a 2025 HLA Scholarship Recipient! Briana’s goal is to excel in litigation, becoming a skilled litigator, researcher, and writer. In the next decade, she aims to be well along the...
Congratulations to Nazario Saint Louis, 2L, at Florida International University College of Law on being selected as a 2025 HLA Scholarship Recipient! Nazario’s goal is to become City Attorney for a major municipality like Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, North Miami, or Miami. He also hopes to serve on the...
