ASPIRA and the Puerto Rican Bar Association of FL
President of PR's House of Representatives, Honorable Jennifer Gonzalez; Puerto Rico's Secretary of State, Honorable Kenneth McClintock; Puerto Rico's Senator, Honorable Eduardo Bhatia; former Mayor of the City of Miami, Honorable Maurice A. Ferre; Secretary for North American Relations, Senator Manuel Rodriguez Orellana; Professor of Law at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Antonio Fernos; Professor of Law at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Carlos I. Gorrin Peralta; Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, Angel Oquendo; Associate Dean & Professor of Law, Florida International University, Ediberto Roman; Professor of Law and Practicing Attorney, Celina Romany; Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, Blanca G. Silvestrini.
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The purpose of the event was to bring attention to and raise awareness for the issues related to the legal and political status of Puerto Rico, in the context of the American democratic system of government. The conference proved to be enlightening and educational.