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“As a child of survivors born in a refugee camp in Berlin, it was the goal of my parents to make sure I received a good education that had been

“In high school, I was a math-science nerd, so I wanted to become a physician. When I realized in my organic chemistry lab in college that I did not have

“As a youth, I developed an interest in being a trial lawyer from watching TV shows,” says Rodriguez. “Then, in the summer of 1979, when I was 14 years old,

“I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer. Since I was a kid, I was always interested in the interpretation of rules. I didn’t necessarily like breaking the rules, but rather

“Why did I choose a career in law? What better and more rewarding way to make a living than being able to help the disenfranchised receive the justice that they

“In my family, the practice of law was very much the family job. Most of my elder family are or were lawyers. But, it was winning a mock trial competition

Boca Raton Museum of Art enjoys the prestigious honor of hosting the world premiere of a much-anticipated exhibition that later will embark on a global tour. Machu Picchu and the

Junior Achievement of South Florida recently held a celebration to honor the prestigious women of its “JA Circle of Wise Women.” Caitlin Stella (pictured, left), CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children’s

Michaela Gack (pictured), Ph.D., scientific director of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center, has received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Pioneer Award to support her research toward

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that

“To be recognized as an Up & Comer by SFBW is meaningful because my professional goal has been to build a career and make a difference in the South Florida community.

“The term up-and-comer, to me, describes a person who is redefining the usual pathways to success. As a Cuban/Colombian American, I have learned that if you want to succeed at