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Jany Martínez-Ward (born June 1, 1987) is a Cuban-American attorney, businesswoman and advocate for displaced immigrants.

Early Life and Education

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Martínez-Ward graduated from Barbara Goleman Senior High School. She completed dual Bachelor's degrees in psychology and Spanish literature from University of Florida.[citation needed] Martínez-Ward pursued her Juris Doctor at Nova Southeastern University School of Law, graduating in 2012.[1][2]

Career

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After graduating in 2012, Martínez-Ward, alongside her husband, established The Ward Law Group.[3] The firm practices personal injury law and specifically assists the Hispanic community.[4][5][6] In 2018, The National Trial Lawyers Association recognized Jany as one of the top attorneys in the state and among the top 40 under 40 attorneys.[7]

Social and Charitable Contributions

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In 2022, she joined the board of the I Have a Dream Foundation, providing funds for college scholarships.[8] Martínez-Ward also supported The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's fundraising program.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Jany Martinez-Ward, Miami Lakes Florida Attorney on Lawyer Legion". lawyers.lawyerlegion.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  2. ^ "Jany Martinez-Ward - Florida (Southeast) - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100". The National Trial lawyers. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  3. ^ "JANY MARTÍNEZ-WARD — FOUNDER MANAGING PARTNER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER". 4 October 2023.
  4. ^ UNIVISION (12 August 2019). "These are the benefits for Florida if it gave driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants".
  5. ^ "EL SENADOR RICK SCOTT PROPONE LEY CON DISPOSITIVOS QUE DETENDRÍA A LOS VEHÍCULOS CON CONDUCTORES EBRIOS". Negocios Magazine (in Spanish). 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  6. ^ "SFBJ's 2022 Best Places to Work honorees". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  7. ^ "Jany Martinez-Ward - Personal Injury Law - Lawyers of Distinction". www.thelawyersofdistinction.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  8. ^ Tice, Carol (June 21, 2023). "Living the Dream". Super Lawyers.
  9. ^ "Welcome to Jany Martinez-Ward's MWOY Fundraising Page!". pages.lls.org. Retrieved 2024-02-12.

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