LJAF Annual Reception | 2026

Join the Latino Judges Association Foundation as we honor the distinguished careers and contributions of Ambassador Julissa Reynoso (Ret.), Dean Natalie Gomez-Velez, and Juan J. Trillo, and help ensure bright futures for law students.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of networking, music, drinks, light appetizers, and a gorgeous view of the New York City skyline!

A brief program will include remarks from Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.) of JAMS, Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick (Ret.) of Greenberg Traurig, and our honorees:

• Ambassador Julissa Reynoso (Ret.), Partner, Winston Taylor
• Natalie Gomez-Velez, Dean, CUNY School of Law
• Juan J. Trillo, Associate General Counsel, SiriusPoint

Proceeds from the event will support the LJAF’s initiatives including the stipend fund which provides opportunities for law students participating in Latino Judges Association internships.

Please contact theljaf@gmail.com to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

LJAF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in New York. A copy of its latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the organization or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005.