Cocktails Under the Stars
Held at the breathtaking Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the evening raised more than $75,000 in support of free civil legal services for low-income individuals and families across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
Nearly 300 distinguished guests from the banking, real estate, and legal communities gathered for the fourth annual Cocktails Under the Stars, continuing to grow as Legal Services of Greater Miami’s (Legal Services) next standout fundraising event, celebrating community, compassion, and commitment to justice. Held at the breathtaking Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the evening raised more than $75,000 in support of free civil legal services for low-income individuals and families across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
Since its debut, Cocktails Under the Stars has grown from a promising idea into one of Miami’s most anticipated charitable gatherings—expanding in attendance, energy, and impact each year. Guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening of live music, cocktails, and vibrant conversation, all while bidding on unique auction items and participating in a wine pull, designed to give back in a meaningful way.
“This event has truly become a celebration of what’s possible when our community comes together for justice,” said Monica Vigues-Pitan, CEO of Legal Services. “Every year, the support grows—we’re deeply grateful to our presenting sponsor, corporate partners, and host committee for making this night shine brighter than ever.”
The event’s success was powered by the continued generosity of the presenting sponsor, Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management, along with an outstanding group of corporate sponsors and a passionate host committee, put together and led by Principal at Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management, Marcos Segrera, whose leadership and enthusiasm were central to the evening’s success.
Host Committee
Marcos Alvarez
Brian Barakat & Judge Michelle Barakat
Garrett Biondo
David Evensky
Steven & Nadine Foldes
Hon. Mary Jo Francis
Manuel Garcia-Linares
Matthew Gilbert
Frank Gonzalez Thomas Graham
Eric Gros Dubois
Jordi Guso
Andrea Guzman
Monique Hayes
John Kozyak & Barbara Silverman
Nicholas Landera
David & Jocelyne Macelloni
Eric Mausner
Patricia Melville Suarez
James Meyer
Elena Otero
Robert L. Parks
Alexander Peraza
Anthony Recio
Alejandro Ruiz
Luis Salazar
Daniela G. Sanchez
Gabriel M. Sanchez
Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr.
Jose & Elaine Segrera
Marcos Segrera & Shaefer Withers
Eduardo M. Soto
Luis Suarez
Avi Tryson
Gabriel Valdes
Chip Withers
Joshua Young
About Legal Services of Greater Miami
Legal Services of Greater Miami is the largest provider of broad-based civil legal services for the poor in Miami-Dade and Monroe and is recognized in the state and in the nation as a model legal services program. In any given year, Legal Services provides services which benefits almost 20,000 vulnerable members of our community who have nowhere else to turn for help – women, children, seniors, veterans returning from combat, people with disabilities, low wage workers and the homeless–who have problems in the areas of tenants’ rights, homeownership, health and income maintenance, employment, special education, tax and consumer rights. Funds raised will help Legal Services provide life-changing legal representation in areas such as housing stability, economic security, healthcare access, and community advocacy—ensuring that everyone, regardless of income, can have their voice heard and their rights protected.
