{"id":107,"date":"2020-10-01T17:43:35","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T21:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colbar.org\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2023-12-20T15:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T20:30:10","slug":"about-colbar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colbar.org\/es\/about-colbar\/","title":{"rendered":"Sobre Nosotros"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ACERCA DE COLBAR<\/h1>
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Fundado en 1995, el Colegio de Abogados de Colombia en Estados Unidos (COLBAR) es un colegio de abogados voluntario compuesto por jueces, abogados y firmas nacionales e internacionales, y estudiantes de leyes. Se dedica a promover los intereses c\u00edvicos y profesionales de los abogados colombo estadounidenses y sus colegas como tambi\u00e9n a abordar los intereses legales de la comunidad colombo estadounidense y en general.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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COLBAR se re\u00fane de 10 a 12 veces al a\u00f1o para almuerzos de red, presentaciones profesionales y Clases de Educaci\u00f3n Continuada CLE, eventos sociales, un picnic anual y en otras ocasiones como dar la bienvenida a dignatarios colombianos visitantes o celebrar eventos importantes para la comunidad colombiana. COLBAR tambi\u00e9n participa activamente en eventos ben\u00e9ficos\u2014su campa\u00f1a anual de pavos de Acci\u00f3n de Gracias es una tradici\u00f3n establecida\u2014y sus miembros a menudo se coordinan para brindar al p\u00fablico informaci\u00f3n legal confiable y sin costo.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n

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Paula C. Arias, Esq.<\/strong><\/a>
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Paula C. Arias is an international attorney whose professional experience includes work in the private, legal and academic sectors on issues related to international commercial arbitration, international human rights, public policy, rule of law, and advocacy. She has excellent interpersonal and outreach skills that have led to a large, established network of professional relationships with individuals and institutions domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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PAULA C. ARIAS, ESQ.<\/strong>
\nArbitraje Comercial Internacional
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CORAL GABLES, FL – (305) 284-1154<\/a>
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Laura Arboleda, Esq.<\/strong><\/a>
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Laura Arboleda naci\u00f3 en Estados Unidos y fue criada entre Medell\u00edn, Colombia y Miami, Florida. Durante mas de siete a\u00f1os adquiri\u00f3 experiencia en varios casos migratorias como Paralegal en bufetes reconocidos. Ahora tiene su propio bufete.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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LAURA ARBOLEDA, ESQ.<\/strong>
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Hialeah, FL – (305) 298-8181<\/a>
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Tiffany Escobar, Esq.<\/strong>
\nSecretario<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

Tiffany Escobar, Esq., practices as an immigration attorney at Beltran Brito Casamayor LLP in Miami. Although a Miami native, her cultural roots are deeply entwined with her Colombian heritage. In the early stages of her legal career, she co-founded COLSBAR, the student chapter of COLBAR, now a prominent organization at both St. Thomas University Law and the University of Miami Law. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Secretary of the Colombian American Bar Association, showcasing her ongoing commitment to legal communities. Beyond her official roles, Tiffany also serves as a legal advisor for the Florida chapter of the International Entrepreneur Chamber of Commerce, exemplifying her dedication to diverse aspects of the legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Beltran Brito Casamayor LLP<\/strong>
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MIAMI, FL – (786) 614-5611<\/a>
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Adriana P. Santiesteban, Esq.<\/strong><\/a>
\nTreasurer and Immediate Past President<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

Adriana P. Santiesteban, Esq., es una experimentada abogada litigante civil con m\u00e1s de veinte a\u00f1os de experiencia en el campo legal. Naci\u00f3 en Urrao, Colombia, S.A., y con la ayuda y sacrificios de su abuela materna, su familia emigr\u00f3 a los Estados Unidos cuando ella ten\u00eda dos a\u00f1os. La Sra. Santiesteban se cri\u00f3 en Brooklyn, NY y vivi\u00f3 en East Stroudsburg, PA, durante algunos a\u00f1os antes de mudarse permanentemente a la soleada Miami, FL en 1989.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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ADRIANA P. SANTIESTEBAN, P. A.<\/strong>
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MIAMI, FL – (305) 202-4171<\/a>
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Alexander Lian, originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, is well known for his legal acumen and ability to handle intricate and complex matters. Noteworthy achievements include his 2011 selection as a finalist for the Daily Business Review<\/em>\u2019s Most Effective Lawyer in South Florida, Real Estate Litigation. Mr. Lian\u2019s clients include the largest Fortune 100 company headquartered in South Florida, national religious organizations, as well members of South Florida\u2019s business community. A Vanderbilt University Graduate and Law School alumnus, he authored a renowned study on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., which Cambridge University Press published internationally in 2020. Mr. Lian is also a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator and past president of COLBAR (2021).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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ALEXANDER LIAN, P. A.<\/strong>
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Frederick Woodbridge, Jr. Esq., handles international commercial and corporate matters. He graduated magna cum laude from Yale University and holds additional degrees from Middlebury College, the Sorbonne and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, along with an American J.D. law degree from the University of Cincinnati. He spent over 12 years in the Republic of Cameroon, West Africa, as a teacher and state secondary school principal. He is fluent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Mr. Woodbridge has lectured on international arbitration in Brazil for the U.S. Information Agency and shared insights on U.S. law to practitioners various countries. Actively involved in the Colombian American Bar Association for many years, he is a past president and secretary and currently holds a position on the board of directors.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Frederick Woodbridge, Jr., P.A.<\/strong>
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CORAL GABLES, FL – (305) 358-9414<\/a>
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Maria T. Sallato, Esq.<\/strong><\/a>
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With over 25 years of experience, Maria T. Sallato is a highly regarded family law specialist based in Florida. Born in Colombia and a Florida resident since 1974, Ms. Sallato has earned Board Certification in Matrimonial and Family Law, showcasing her exceptional skills and ethical standards. Recognized for her expertise in complex international custody cases, including Hague convention matters, she actively contributes to the Florida Bar\u2019s Family Law Section. Martindale-Hubbell rates her highly for legal ability and ethical standards. Ms. Sallato focuses on guiding clients through diverse family matters, from divorces to adoptions and probate cases.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Sallato & Associates, P.A.<\/strong>
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MIAMI, FL – (305) 598-9600<\/a>
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