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year from the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay ! Pretty sure I made three trips back to their table ( sorry , not sorry !). The Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association also wowed everyone with their cuisine , coming in second for best grub . Our local non-profits also showed up big , with The Spring of Tampa Bay satisfying our sweet tooth and winning best sweets and treats , and Bay Area Legal Services with their Batman theme and delicious Venezuelan food .
All of the participants showed so much spirit for their companies and firms , and the HCBA is appreciative of such great participation this year . Until next year !
And finally , please make sure you take a look at the Pro Bono Service Award Winners that will be featured in the upcoming summer issue . There are so many individuals and firms whose commitment to pro bono service is unwavering . I hope they inspire everyone to participate in or support pro bono efforts in our legal community .
The next month is busy with several events before we take a little bit of a summer break . Mark your calendars for the June 15th swearingin of new HCBA officers and directors and the June 16th State Court Trial Seminar and Happy Hour put on by our Young Lawyers Division .
Thank you for your continued support of the HCBA ! n
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