Support Your Community
The LIHBA is proud to host an annual scholarship gala in support of law students in the community. With the help of our generous sponsors, we are able to invest in our future and give deserving students the opportunity to continue studying while easing their financial burden.
2026 LIHBA GALA SAVE THE DATE
The Long Island Hispanic Bar Association works to advance the status of Hispanics both in the community and the legal profession through mentorships, legal education, leadership, community outreach, and promoting the proper administration of justice. LIHBA also hosts an annual Scholarship Gala in support of law students in our community. With the help of generous sponsors, LIHBA invests in the future and gives deserving law students the opportunity to continue studying while easing their financial burden.
We look forward to sharing more information soon—please keep an eye out for upcoming updates about our Scholarship Gala, and we can’t wait to see you again at our next event!
Galas of the Past
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2025
With keynote speaker- honorable Rolando Acosta (ret. presiding justice app. div. 1st dept.) and honorees judicial excellence award hon. Lourdes Ventura (assoc. justice of app. dev. 2nd dept.). Legacy leadership award Frank Valverde. esq. (LIHBA Past President), and lifetime contribution award Law Office of David Sperling.
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2024
With keynote speaker- honorable Placeholder Judge (presiding justice app. div. 3rd judicial dept). Join us 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM on September 26, 2024 at the Crest Hollow Country Club located at 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY. Individual tickets are $200 each with discounted pricing for judicial members, non-profit attendees, and students.
Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala 2023
With keynote speaker- honorable Hector D. LaSalle (presiding justice app. div. 2nd judicial dept). Join us 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM on September 21, 2023 at the Crest Hollow Country Club located at 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY. Individual tickets are $200 each with discounted pricing for judicial members, non-profit attendees, and students.