L.E.A.D. with CABA - Leadership Training Program

Program Name: L.E.A.D. with CABA (Leadership, Education, And Development)

A comprehensive leadership training program designed to provide CABA members with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be effective leaders within CABA, The Florida Bar, and their communities.

Purpose:

• Develop leadership skills among legal professionals
• Understand issues facing the legal profession
• Foster community engagement and involvement
• Provide personal and professional development

Program Structure:

• Multi-day training sessions
• Classes include experienced legal professionals and leadership development experts
• Comprehensive curriculum covering personal and professional development

Topics Covered:

• Leadership theory and practice
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning and decision-making
• Team building and conflict resolution
• Professional development

Geographic Scope: Florida (statewide)

Eligibility:

• Must be a CABA member in good standing
• Committed to improving leadership skills
• Committed to making a difference in the community
• Student members are ineligible
• Open to diverse group of lawyers from private and public sectors, large and small law firms, different practice areas, backgrounds, and geographical areas of the state

Class Information:

• Class II: Named 14 fellows in April 2024
• Class III: Named 11 fellows in April 2025; applications were accepted as of February 2025

Contact Information:

• Cuban American Bar Association
• 1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd., #399
• Coral Gables, FL 33134
• Phone: 305-857-7229
• Website: cabaonline.com

Application Process

1. Eligibility Check: Ensure you are a CABA member in good standing (student members are ineligible)
2. Application Submission: Submit application through CABA (visit cabaonline.com for application portal)
3. Diversity Consideration: Applications are reviewed with attention to achieving diversity among participants from:
   • Private and public sectors
   • Large and small law firms
   • Different practice areas
   • Various backgrounds
   • Different geographical areas of Florida
4. Selection: Qualified candidates are selected as fellows
5. Program Participation: Selected fellows participate in multi-day training sessions throughout the program year (typically through fall)

Required Materials

Specific application materials are not detailed in the available content. Applicants should contact CABA directly or visit cabaonline.com for current application requirements.