The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar’s Alberto Romero Making a Difference Award recognizes the work of Section members and affiliates who provide outstanding pro bono services, engage in significant volunteer community activities that improve the lives of Florida’s children and families, and inspire other Section members to volunteer. The Section is now accepting nominations for the 2024 award until May 12, 2024. Submissions can be made on the Section’s website at https://familylawfla.org/alberto-romero-making-a-difference-award/.
Since 2010, when the Making a Difference Award was created by former Section Chair Magistrate Diane Kirigin, the Section has been publicly acknowledging individuals who have made a difference in the lives of the underserved or disadvantaged within our State.
In 2015, the Award was renamed to honor the memory and unwavering generosity of the beloved Section member, Alberto Romero, Jr., a Tampa-based Florida Bar Board Certified Marital & Family Law attorney. Alberto’s practice of family law began at Gulf Coast Legal Services in 2002 and his dedication to giving back to the community continued after transitioning to private practice. Alberto was well-known for his hard work, quick intellect, and the dignified manner in which he treated all. Alberto embodied what the Award stands for and adding his name to the award was an honor befitting him as a lawyer and a humanitarian.
The Alberto Romero Making a Difference Award is presented by the Chair of the Family Law Section every year at the Section’s annual awards and installation luncheon during The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention in June. For additional information, visit familylawfla.org.
About The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar
Our mission is to promote the highest standards of professionalism and legal advocacy in the delivery of a wide array of services to Florida families as we seek the consistent, fair, and expeditious administration of justice. The Section is celebrating its 50th Anniversary during the 2023-24 Florida Bar cycle.
The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar is located at 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL. For more information, call (850) 561-5624, visit familylawfla.org, or like/follow on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or Instagram.
