The Honorable Marina Garcia-Wood was one of several honorees at the Cuban American Bar
Association’s Judicial Forum and Luncheon 2023. The event was held by CABA to distinguish
Hispanic women judges from Florida’s State and Federal courts for their outstanding service to
the judiciary and their commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession.
The Broward County Hispanic Bar Association honored the Honorable Florence Taylor Barner and the Honorable Jackie Powell at their event titled Minority Women Community Leaders Empowerment Celebration on August 10, 2023. The event was held via zoom and brought together women from legal and journalism professions who shared stories, ideas and sound advice from various experiences and perspectives.
The Broward County Hispanic Bar Association celebrated the 17th Judicial Circuit’s Family Court
judges on August 9, 2023. The Honorable Lauren M. Alperstein, Honorable Elaine Carbuccia,
Honorable Kristin Kanner, Honorable Jessica Marra and the Honorable Lorena Mastrarrigo were
all recognized by the BCHBA and their sponsors for their service to the family division and the
Broward County Community.
The Honorable Lauren M. Alperstein and the Honorable Elaine Carbuccia were present in helping with the Back to School Drive for the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association on August 8, 2023.
This is an annual drive managed by the BCHBA where various school supplies for students of all ages are accepted as donations and sent to the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund.
The Honorable Lauren M. Alperstein and the Honorable Stacey Schulman attended the opening ceremony of the JCC Maccabi Games Fort Lauderdale on August 7, 2023. Both Judges Schulman and Alperstein will be hosting teen athletes who will be competing in the Maccabi Games.
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) Maccabi Games are held annually and bring youth of the Jewish faith together from around the United States and globe to compete in Olympic style competitions.
The Honorable Robert F. Diaz received a letter from a former defendant who states that they are grateful for the opportunity given to them by Judge Diaz.
To see the letter, click on this link below:
