The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) and the Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund (PRBASF) held their Annual Membership Meeting and Elections last night at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
We are thrilled to announce the PRBA’s 2025 executive officers and directors:
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Renier P. Pierantoni, Esq. – 68th President
Lillian Mosley, Esq. – President-Elect
Jason Canales, Esq. – Immediate Past President
Leilani Rodriguez, Esq. – Vice President
Lissett C. Ferreira, Esq. – Treasurer
Erika Calderon, Esq. – Corresponding Secretary
Jessica Brenes, Esq. – Recording Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hon. Mary V. Rosado
George Adames, Esq.
Anthony Beneduce, Esq.
Kim Conroy, Esq.
Vivian Drohan, Esq.
Stephanie Fedorka, Esq.
Richard Freire, Esq. – Director
Ruben Huertero, Esq.
Joseph Laird, Esq.
Elena Makau, Esq.
Suzette Melendez, Esq.
Maya Ureño–Dembar, Esq.
Kacy Vance, Esq.
Under this exceptional leadership, the PRBA/PRBASF will thrive and grow as they tirelessly advance our mission and advocate for our legal community.
We sincerely thank the following outgoing officers and directors for their dedication and service. Their contributions and commitment are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to their continued involvement in shaping our future.
OUTGOING OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Angelicque Moreno, Esq. – Immediate Past President
Antonio Seda, Esq. – Vice President
Maria Esperanza-Ortiz, Esq. – Treasurer
Hon. Jessica Bourbon – Director
Hon. Wilma Guzman – Director and Chair of Governance Committee
Hon. Enedina Pilar Sanchez – Director
Lastly, we extend a special thank you to members of the Nominating Committee, Past Presidents, Angelicque Moreno and Steven Cordero, and former Directors the Hon. Wanda Y. Negron and Hon. Wilma Guzman for their invaluable guidance and support over the past year.
**SAVE THE DATE!**
Please join us for the PRBA/PRBASF’s 68th Induction Ceremony to be held at the New York State Appellate Division of the Supreme Court – First Department, 27 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010 on January 22, 2025, from 6–8 p.m.
Congratulations once again to the newly elected officers and directors. We look forward to witnessing the many successes and accomplishments that lie ahead.
Julia Galban-Carter (she/her/ella)
Executive Director