RumbergerKirk Sponsors YMCA of South Florida’s 12th Annual Veterans Day Salute
RumbergerKirk Sponsors YMCA of South Florida’s 12th Annual Veterans Day Salute
Miami attorneys join community leaders to honor veterans and support military families.
MIAMI, FL – RumbergerKirk proudly sponsored the YMCA of South Florida’s 12th Annual Veterans Day Salute, joining veterans, community leaders and supporters on November 6 at the Bonaventure Town Center Club in Weston, Florida.
RumbergerKirk Miami associates Malina Lapenes, Serena Correia, Katherine Becerra and Thomas Webb attended the annual breakfast, which brought together approximately 500 veterans and community members to recognize the courage, service and sacrifices of military personnel and their families.
The event featured a keynote address by Captain Charlie Plumb, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot who spent nearly six years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. His powerful account of perseverance and resilience offered attendees a moving perspective on the experiences and sacrifices of those who serve.
The RK team also had the opportunity to connect with Madeline Martinez, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management for the YMCA of South Florida.
RumbergerKirk’s sponsorship reflects the firm’s commitment to community involvement and its continued support of the YMCA’s charitable initiatives. Miami attorney Suzanne Singer, whose practice includes labor and employment litigation, governmental defense and education law, has maintained an ongoing relationship with the organization through her involvement in its charitable endeavors.
Led by President and CEO Sheryl A. Woods, the YMCA of South Florida provides programs and resources that strengthen individuals and families throughout the region. Proceeds from the Veterans Day Salute support veterans and military families through YMCA memberships, programming and other essential resources.
RumbergerKirk is proud to support the YMCA of South Florida’s mission and recognize the men and women whose service and sacrifice continue to inspire our communities.
For more information about the YMCA of South Florida and its Veterans Day Salute, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/veterans-day-salute.
About Our Attorneys
Suzanne A. Singer is a partner in RumbergerKirk’s Miami office with more than three decades of legal experience focusing on employment and labor law, casualty litigation and governmental and educational institution defense. She represents public and private employers in state and federal litigation and administrative proceedings and remains actively involved in charitable initiatives supporting the South Florida community.
Malina C. Lapenes is an associate in RumbergerKirk’s Miami office whose practice focuses on insurance coverage and bad faith matters. She represents businesses and insurers in insurance-related disputes and earned her law degree from Florida International University College of Law in 2026.
Serena Correia is a Miami associate focusing on casualty litigation, particularly matters involving the insurance industry. She earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law, where she participated in moot court and received recognition for her pro bono service.
Katherine Becerra is a Miami associate whose practice focuses on construction and casualty litigation. She represents contractors, developers and design professionals in construction disputes, as well as clients in personal injury and premises liability matters. She also serves as a director of the Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section.
Thomas C. Webb is a Miami associate whose practice encompasses commercial litigation, appellate matters, employment and labor, construction disputes and casualty litigation. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law and was recognized among the Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section’s 2026 40 Under 40.
About RumbergerKirk
RumbergerKirk represents businesses and organizations in complex litigation and provides counsel on legal and regulatory matters affecting their operations. With offices in Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Tallahassee, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama, the firm serves clients across a broad range of industries and practice areas. For more information, visit rumberger.com.