Ninth Circuit Judiciary member, Judge Gisela Laurent, received the inaugural Torchbearer Award from the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. The Torchbearer Award is given to a member of the judiciary who demonstrates leadership in the legal field and a legacy of service in the Central Florida community. She is recognized for her regular involvement in local student competitions, such as mock trials and moot courts, and also for her role in mentoring young attorneys.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Judge Laurent!