The 2023 theme of Hispanic Heritage Month is “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America,” shining a spotlight on the remarkable strides made by the Hispanic community in economics, politics, and societal advancement. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportune time to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Latinos in America and recognize the substantial role… Read More
The National Black Lawyers Selects Lindsay Tropnas as an NBL ‐ Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer In Florida for Second Consecutive Year
The National Black Lawyers is pleased to announce that Lindsay Tropnas of Vernis & Bowling in Miami has been selected a second time for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in the state of Florida. This honor is given to only the top 40 under 40 African American lawyers in each state or region… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This period was chosen because it bookends the independence days of five Central American nations (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Costa Rica, Sept. 15), Mexico (Sept. 16) and Chile (Sept. 18), as well as Columbus Day/Dia de la Raza (Oct. 14 this year… Read More
Tommie DePrima Update: Manasulu summit, 8th highest mountain in the world
“On September 23 at 8:44, I reached the summit of the 8th highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,163 meters! I’m so thankful for V&B for supporting my dreams and passions and will continue to fulfill them this coming April with Mt. Everest. THANK YOU for your continued support!”
Important D&I Calendar Dates – October 2023
October 2023 Month-long observance: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bullying Prevention Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month Filipino-American Heritage Month German-American Heritage Month Italian-American Heritage Month LGBTQ History Month National Work and Family Month Polish-American Heritage Month Family History Month Important D&I calendar dates: 2ndInternational Day of Nonviolence 9thNational Indigenous Peoples’ Day (United States) 10thThanksgiving Day (Canada)… Read More