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The Puerto Rican Bar Association Raises Funds for Law Students
Puerto Rican Bar Association
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An accomplished attorney and business leader, Juan Carlos Benitez serves as president of the Washington Pacific Economic Development Group, which works to identify and access federal funding to support various projects. In addition to practicing in Washington, DC, Juan Carlos Benitez works in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. He maintains membership in several organizations, including the Puerto Rican Bar Association.
The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) was established in 1957 with the mission of providing personal and professional support to Puerto Rican and Latino attorneys. In addition to representing the interests of practicing attorneys, it raises money for law students through the PRBA Scholarship Fund.
Since the fund was launched in 1978, more than $400,000 in scholarships has been awarded to deserving law students attending accredited law schools in New York State. The scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement, community involvement, and financial need. To raise money in support of its Scholarship Fund, PRBA accepts financial contributions from members and corporate sponsors and holds an annual gala.
In 2017, the gala will take place October 20 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. The event will celebrate PRBA’s 60th anniversary with an evening featuring dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Money raised through tickets, sponsorships, and auction sales will support the PRBA Scholarship Fund. More information about the black-tie affair can be found at www.prbany.com.
American Immigration Lawyers Association Hosts Conference
American Immigration Lawyers Association
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A graduate of the Inter-American School of Law, Juan Carlos Benitez serves as president and chairman of the board of the Latte Training Academy, Inc. located in Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands. Juan Carlos Benitez belongs to numerous professional organizations, one of which includes the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
The AILA is a national association that represents attorney and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. With more than 15,000 attorneys and law professors, the AILA is a non-profit organization that gives members opportunities for continuing legal education and professional services. Since its inception in 1946, the AILA has grown to include 39 chapters and more than 50 national committees.
Each year, the AILA hosts a conference that focuses on immigration law. The 2017 conference occurred from June 21 through 24 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nearly 100 exhibitors shared their latest tools and services and attendees learned about changes made by the new federal administration in regards to immigration law. They also had a chance to earn continuing legal education credit by attending several of the more than 140 sessions offered. The 2018 conference is scheduled for June 13 through 18 in San Francisco, California.v
