16th Annual Heart of Giving Celebration & Judicial Reception
Over 450 leaders from Miami’s legal, business, and civic communities gathered at the Rubell Museum to honor "Champions of Justice," who are outstanding individuals exemplifying fairness, integrity, and a commitment to equal access to justice.


Over 450 leaders from Miami’s legal, business, and civic communities gathered at the Rubell Museum on for the 16th Annual Heart of Giving Celebration and Judicial Reception. The evening honored outstanding individuals who exemplify fairness, integrity, and a commitment to equal access to justice.
The 2025 Equal Justice Judicial Leadership Award was presented to The Honorable Robert N. Scola, Jr., Senior U.S. District Court Judge, recognizing his decades of service and dedication to judicial excellence. Tiffani Lee, Deputy Managing Partner at Holland & Knight, received the 2025 Equal Justice Leadership Award for her impactful pro bono work and advocacy.
In a moving tribute, the Equal Justice Legacy Award was awarded In Memoriam to Judge A. Jay Cristol, former Chief Judge Emeritus of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Special thanks to our incredible Event Chair, Lilly Ann Sanchez, as well as our Master of Ceremonies, Glenna Milberg, for making the evening truly unforgettable.
We also thank our title sponsors: Ryder, Charles Schwab Bank, and Lauri Waldman Ross, our exclusive liquor sponsor, Bacardi, and all our amazing sponsors and supporters who helped make the event a success.