Event Highlights:

• Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Our keynote speakers, Roberto Alonzo and Pat Montes, delivered a powerful address on the history of MABA Dallas, inspiring us all with their knowledge and visions for the future.

• Award Presentations: We were honored to recognize the following outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the legal profession and our community. Congratulations to all our awardees!

  • Estrella de Oro Award: Pat Montes

  • Golden Gavel Award: Justice Dennise Garcia

  • Pueblo Unido Award: March to the Polls

  • Campeona de la Comunidad Award: Victoria Neave-Criado

  • Rising Star Award: Brittany Gomez

• Scholarship Recipients:

  • Samantha Delgado: SMU Dedman School of Law

  • Graciela Ramirez: Texas A&M University School of Law

  • Alyssa Rodriguez: UNT Dallas College of Law

  • Sonia Gonzalez: UNT Dallas College of Law (Courtesy of Gomez Law and in memory of Attorney Edmund Gomez)

  • Joseph Ulloa: UNT Dallas College of Law (Courtesy of Fierro Law)

  • Jadaisha Lewis: CAN Academy (Courtesy of Jesus Torres)

  • Kaaliyah Harris: CAN Academy (Courtesy of Estefana Ochoa)

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors:

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your commitment and support are invaluable to us, and we are incredibly thankful for your partnership. We extend our deepest gratitude to:

• Gold Sponsors: Kastle Law, P.C. and Montes Law, PLLC

• Silver Sponsors: Estrada & Puente, PLLC, Justice Dennise Garcia, Law Office of Cory L. Carlyle, Family and Appellate Law, PLLC, Rwann Saffarini, SMU Dedman School of Law, and Texas A&M University School of Law

• Madrinos & Padrino Sponsors: Justice Robbie Partida-Kipness and UNT Dallas College of Law