Michaèl’s Déborah Saint -Vil is a Native of Brooklyn, New York, raised in Haiti. Her family migrated to the United States in the early 2000s and settled in Northern California. Déborah is a passionate advocate for fellow immigrants, Her legal practice began with Catholic Legal Services, ADOM Inc. (CLS). CLS provides legal services to immigrants of any faith or national origin who cannot otherwise afford representation. Serving as supervising attorney she focuses on training newer attorneys, providing legal services, and educating a vulnerable immigrant population about their rights Nationwide.
In 2019, I was honored to join the Executive Board of HLA and serve as its Treasurer under the leadership of four outstanding presidents who worked tirelessly to uplift the organization. Throughout my tenure, I have had the privilege of wearing many hats within HLA, including serving as the Membership Chair, Grant Chair, Pro Bono Chair, Outreach Chair, and as a liaison between many different sectors, and so much more. These roles have allowed me to witness firsthand the growth and impact of our organization, and I could not be prouder of how far we have come.
Geralda David developed a passion for law at a very young age. After earning her B.A. degree with honors at Florida International University (FIU), she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. She received her Juris Doctorate from FIU Law in 2013. While attending FIU Law, Geralda spent a summer studying abroad in Seville, Spain.
Veronique Malebranche was born and raised in Haiti. Ms. Malebranche moved to Miami with her family after 15 years in Haiti. She is a graduate of Florida International University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business, followed by a Juris Doctor from Benjamin L. Crump at St. Thomas University College of Law.
Loune-Djenia Askew is the Founding Attorney at Askew & Associates, P.A., a multi-practice law firm and title company in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Prior to opening her own firm, she practiced in the areas of academic and business law, with a focus in administrative and regulatory law; commercial procurement and licensure; and state court litigation.
Narinah Jean-Baptiste has been practicing law and an active member of HLA for one year. She is an associate at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman representing municipalities in complex land use and zoning issues.
Emmanuella Telfort is an Associate General Counsel at Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company. She handles all aspects of liability and casualty defense specifically focusing on First Party Property Insurance Defense.
