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10/31/2026

🇩🇴🇺🇸 A glimpse into Week 2 of DBA’s International U.S. Legal Immersion Program 2026

After successfully concluding the second week of the DBA International U.S. Legal Immersion Program 2026, continuing its mission to bridge legal systems and provide outstanding Dominican law students and young legal professionals with firsthand exposure to the U.S. legal system.

From October 19–22, our participants engaged in an immersive experience across New York’s judicial institutions, observing court proceedings, interacting with members of the judiciary, and gaining valuable insights into different areas of legal practice.

⚖️ Criminal Law | October 19
Participants visited the New York County Supreme Court, Criminal Term, hosted by Hon. Angela Badamo, gaining firsthand exposure to criminal proceedings and judicial practice.

⚖️ Family Law & Civil Litigation | October 20
The cohort visited the Bronx County Family Court, hosted by Hon. Fiordaliza Rodriguez, followed by the Bronx County Supreme Court, hosted by Hon. Fidel Gomez, exploring the administration of justice across different courts.

⚖️ Commercial Litigation & Legal Education | October 21
Participants visited the Commercial Division of the New York County Supreme Court, hosted by Hon. Emily Morales-Minerva, followed by a visit to Fordham University School of Law, hosted by Professor Paolo Galizzi, where they explored U.S. legal education and professional development opportunities.

⚖️ Appellate Practice | October 22
The week continued at the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, hosted by Hon. Manuel J. Méndez, offering participants valuable insights into appellate proceedings and the role of appellate courts in the U.S. judicial system.

These experiences reflect the DBA’s commitment to fostering international legal education, strengthening institutional relationships, and empowering the next generation of Dominican legal professionals to become agents of change.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the distinguished judges, professors, and judicial staff who generously welcomed our participants and contributed to making this educational experience possible.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to the new Latine attorneys! 🇩🇴⚖️

With great pride and joy, we congratulate the new legal professionals who formally join our ranks today. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to justice and the legal framework of our Dominican Republic have finally paid off.

We wish you the greatest success as you begin this noble career. May your professional practice always be guided by ethics, excellence, and an unwavering defense of the law.

Join us in welcoming our new esquires, and congratulations to all! 🎓👏

10/20/2026

⚖️ Week one of our United States Legal Immersion Program and Tour just concluded with a great agenda.

Our program is built on three pillars: legal practice, judiciary, and professional development.

To successfully engage with these areas, we liaised with judges, practitioners, scholars and institutions that foster legal excellence and shape the domestic legal culture.

The journey began with a Professional Development workshop led by Perla Jimenez. Then, a session about Alternative Disputes Resolution at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), followed by an Introduction to U.S. Law workshop with Hon. Rita Mella, Alain Perdomo and Perla Jiménez at the New York Surrogate’s Court. In order to catch a glimpse of the jury system, they visited the Manhattan Supreme Court, learning more about the jury selection process. To conclude, the participants learned about attorney admission pathways in the United States.

For a deeper understanding of the New York system, the group headed upstate to Albany, visiting the New York State Capitol and Court of Appeals to learn about the legislative process and the inner workings of the court. At Albany Law School, Prof. Meredith Miller led a discussion that allowed participants to understand the similarities and differences of legal academia between Dominican and American law schools.

The third day had three prominent events. First, a visit to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York with Hon. Analisa Torres. Second, a visit to the United Nations headquarters. Lastly, a Big Law practice panel with Hon. Rolando Acosta and Veronica Guerrero. To end the week, the Program had a visit to the Bronx Housing Court with Hon. Alberto Gonzalez and a Legal Writing workshop with Hon. Rita Mella.

As you might have sensed, the participants had an intricate and well-designed program that showcases the best of the United States legal system. We are extremely grateful to everyone that helped us by opening their doors and sparking thought-provoking ideas in the minds of every participant. Without you, this project would not be a success.

Now, we are on to week two!📸

10/15/2026

🗳️ DBA 2026 ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS! 🇩🇴⚖️

The Dominican Bar Association invites its members to join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting and Elections as we reflect on another year of progress and help shape the future of our organization!

📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

📢 Interested in running for a position?

Members must be in good standing for at least the past six (6) months to be eligible to run for office and vote.

📌 Submission Deadline: November 24, 2026

Interested candidates must submit:
📄 A current résumé
📄 A statement of interest

📧 Email submissions to: [email protected]

Your voice matters! We encourage all eligible members to participate and help shape the next chapter of the DBA.

🇩🇴 ¡Seguimos fortaleciendo nuestro futuro!

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10/13/2026

📢 What perspectives emerge when distinguished jurists transition from the bench to private practice?

Join the Dominican Bar Association and for an engaging fireside chat featuring the Hon. Rolando T. Acosta (ret., N.Y. App. Div., 1st Dep’t) and the Hon. Joseph A. Greenaway Jr. (ret., 3d Cir.)⚖️

Join us for a thoughtful and candid conversation as these distinguished jurists reflect on their judicial careers, share insights from their professional journeys, and discuss their perspectives on the law and the practice of law beyond the bench🏛

The program will be followed by a reception, offering an opportunity to connect with colleagues and members of the legal community.

We look forward to an evening of insightful dialogue and meaningful connections.

🔗 Link in bio to register today

10/13/2026

The Dominican Bar Association strongly denounces the violence and intimidation inflicted upon immigrant communities, including the recent shooting involving an ICE agent in the Bronx.

We stand in solidarity with immigrant communities and demand transparency, accountability, and an end to the fear and violence caused by aggressive immigration enforcement.

Immigration status does not determine human worth, and no government agency stands above the Constitution.

Read our full statement.

10/03/2026

Thank you sponsors, honorees, volunteers, and all our attendees for making the 23rd Annual Scholarship Gala last week a huge success as the gala completely sold out. We can’t believe it has been a week already!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us at Da Mikelle’s Palazzo to celebrate our community and support the next generation of legal professionals.

• To Our Sponsors: Your generous financial support directly fuels our mission and allows us to award life-changing scholarships to dedicated law students. You make our continued community impact possible.

• To Our Attendees: Your energy, participation, and presence filled the room with inspiration. Thank you for standing with the Dominican Bar Association as we honor excellence in the legal field.

Together, we raised vital funds for our scholarship program and strengthened our shared commitment for justice and mentorship. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients from Columbia University CUNY School of Law Cardozo School of Law Fordham Law Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

Take a peek at our gala journal from last week to relive the highlights and celebrate this year’s honorees.

🔗 Read more through the link in bio.

10/03/2026

Thank you Sponsors, honorees, volunteers, and all our attendees for making the 23rd Annual DBA Scholarship Gala last week a huge success as the gala completely sold out. We can’t believe it has been a week already!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us at Da Mikelle’s Palazzo to celebrate our community and support the next generation of legal professionals.

• To Our Sponsors: Your generous financial support directly fuels our mission and allows us to award life-changing scholarships to dedicated law students. You make our continued community impact possible.

• To Our Attendees: Your energy, participation, and presence filled the room with inspiration. Thank you for standing with the Dominican Bar Association as we honor excellence in the legal field.

Together, we raised vital funds for our scholarship program and strengthened our shared commitment for justice and mentorship.

Take a peek at our gala journal from last week to relive the highlights and celebrate this year’s honorees.

🔗 Read more through the link in bio.

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