Lawyers Assn. to mark 15th anniversary at convention in October

Puerto Rico Lawyers Association President Ramón Rosario Cortés (Facebook via Ramón Rosario-Cortés)

By The Star Staff

The Puerto Rico Lawyers Association (AAPR by its initials in Spanish) is preparing to hold its annual convention, an event that marks a milestone of 15 years of continuous growth, academic excellence and strengthening of the legal practice.

The convention will be held Oct. 23-26 at the prestigious Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort.

AAPR President Ramón Rosario Cortés emphasized the magnitude of the upcoming edition of the convention.

“This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our Association with a very special Annual Convention,” he said this week in a written statement. “It is an occasion to honor our growth, academic excellence and the unwavering camaraderie that distinguishes us as a guild.”

This year’s agenda promises to be one of the most comprehensive and memorable to date, Rosario Cortés noted. It will offer 17 hours of continuing legal education at no cost to members, including the six professional ethics credits, in compliance with the AAPR’s new rules.

As a novelty, the AAPR will pay tribute to its first president, Judge Efraín Rivera Pérez, with a golf tournament in his memory. The special event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tournament registrations are $250 per player and can be made by emailing membership@prlawyersassociation.com.

The convention will feature the participation of distinguished legal professionals, including associate justices of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court and experts in various areas.