Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Event: "Is Miami Still the Gateway to the Americas?"

By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid

It has long been said that the city of Miami is the “Gateway to the Americas”—a city where cultures, languages, businesses, cross-border legal matters, international crime, and more collide. In our more interconnected global world, is it still?

The District's Hispanic Heritage Event this year will explore that question through the views of younger practitioners. Panelists will discuss what brought them to the United States, the factors that prompted their move, and the influence those experiences have had on their careers. We will hopefully get more insight on how Miami can regain, maintain, or redefine our unique position.

More information on the event and how to RSVP can be found in the flyer below. As a member of the committee that helps plan this, I hope that you can join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the Ceremonial Courtroom (13-3) at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse. The food at these events is always exceptional.

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