30 Sept 4th-Sept 10th, 2025 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | T he following content is sponsored by Rafi Law Group. When the lights dim and Arizona’s legal community gathers for the Los Abogados Gala at the Phoenix Art Museum on October 25, it will be more than just an evening of celebration. The purpose of the black-tie event is twofold. It’s definitely a celebration, one that recognizes diversity in the legal profession. But the festive evening also serves as a fundraiser that enables Los Abogados to provide various resources and education initiatives. Founded in 1976 by a group of visionary Latino lawyers, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association has spent nearly five decades developing, empow- ering and supporting the Latino commu- nity through the advancement of the legal profession. Its primary purpose is to promote education, diversity and advocacy within the legal profession and the greater community of the state of Arizona. At the heart of this commitment, Los Abogados offers a wide range of oppor- tunities for its members and the commu- nity at large, including CLE programming, social and family events, mentorship programs, judicial and career advance- ment tools and scholarship opportuni- ties for current and aspiring law students. The organization’s commit- ment to promoting diversity, education, and advocacy within Arizona’s Hispanic legal community creates a natural align- ment with Rafi Law Group’s own principles. “The Los Abogados Gala would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, whose commitment ensures that Los Abogados can continue advancing education, diversity, and advo- cacy within Arizona’s legal community,” says the gala committee. “[Our sponsors’] investment makes it possible for us to celebrate the achievements of Latino attorneys while also funding mentorship, scholarships, and pipeline programs that uplift future generations. We are deeply grateful for their partnership in making this vision a reality.” For the Rafi Law Group, which is supporting this prestigious gathering at the highest level of sponsorship, the evening isn’t about recognition or acco- lades, but about standing with an organi- zation that embodies the same values that drive Rafi’s daily mission. “As Arizona’s premier personal injury law firm, we serve many families in the Hispanic community, so standing along- side Los Abogados is both personal and purposeful,” explains the group’s leader- ship. “This connection runs deeper than professional networking. It reflects a shared understanding that access to justice should not be determined by language barriers, cultural differences, or economic circumstances.” Rafi Law Group’s multi-year support of Los Abogados and the annual gala reflects a philosophy that extends beyond courtroom victories. “The work Los Abogados is doing creates opportunities, uplifts future leaders, and ensures greater access to justice,” the firm notes. “These are values that are at the heart of what we do every day.” The partnership between Rafi Law Group and Los Abogados represents a model of community engagement that recognizes that the legal profession has a responsibility to nurture the next gener- ation of advocates, to break down barriers that have historically limited opportunities, and to ensure that all Arizonans have access to competent legal representation. As the gala continues its tradition of bringing together Arizona’s legal lumi- naries, the presence of firms like Rafi Law Group serves as a reminder that community healing extends beyond indi- vidual cases. It requires strengthening the legal profession, ensuring that future lawyers from all backgrounds have the resources and networks to serve their communities effectively and compassionately. Rafi Law Group proudly sponsors the Los Abogados Gala, supporting the mission to uplift Latino legal leaders in Arizona. Standing in service
