María Mateo elected president of Queens County Latino Bar Association

Dominican attorney María Mateo has been sworn in as the new president of the Queens County Latino Bar Association. The appointment took place during the organization’s 29th annual gala held at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens.

Mateo, the founder of the law firm María Mateo P.C., specializes in immigration, matrimonial, and family law, with a professional focus on immigrant rights and access to justice. Judge Carmen R. Velásquez administered the oath of office to Mateo and the incoming executive board, directors, and advisory council.

The event featured several prominent members of the New York legal community, including Associate Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, who delivered the keynote address. Other honorees included Ali Najmi, recipient of the Amigo Award, and Milton H. Flores, named Latino Lawyer of the Year. The gala also included the presentation of Salvador Cheda scholarships to support future legal professionals preparing for the bar exam.