THE DEL AMO LAW BULLETIN Volume 1 Issue 6 March 15, 2021

Get to Know Us: Lorena Merlo

My name is Lorena Merlo, but everyone calls me "Lore."  This April, I am proud to announce that I will turn 40 years old.  I consider myself very fortunate to have a supportive family. I am happily married and the mother of two beautiful children.  They are one of my greatest blessings from God. All I can say is that I am very grateful to be around many incredible people in my life.   My life has always been full of changes, and God has guided me on different paths that only He knows the purpose. My life has not been exactly the easiest, but I can say that I consider myself a truly blessed person. When I was 32 weeks pregnant, I suffered paralysis, and, by God's mercy, I was able to complete my pregnancy and give birth to the most beautiful human being, my son Jay, my little miracle.    A few months after giving birth, in September 2008, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease in which the body's immune system attacks the nervous system. In the process, it damages the nerve fibers and the fatty substance that surrounds them. Some of my symptoms are numbness, depression, worsening lazy eye, and sometimes difficulty speaking and moving my left leg. These symptoms are unpredictable. After my diagnosis, my life changed completely. The constant fear of parting and leaving my little guys behind was always on my mind. However, God gave me strength, and I learned that everything happens for a reason and that something better will come for me.   In October 2004, I joined the Carlos del Amo, P.A. team. I started working at Carlos del Amo, P.A., without having any knowledge in real estate transactions. My boss and my coworkers guided me and allowed me to prove that I could fulfill anything required of me. I gained knowledge and the skill in the real estate industry.    When I started at Carlos del Amo, P.A., I was completing my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Miami-Dade College. My passion has always been to help people in need. Over the past sixteen years, Del Amo Law has provided me with patient instruction to improve professionally. I am grateful to my boss, who has always encouraged me and made me feel like part of his family.   I consider myself a naturally curious person with the need to learn something new all the time. In 2010, while working for the family of Carlos del Amo, P.A., I took a medical assistant course. One of my many dreams was to study nursing. After my diagnosis, I wanted to learn more about the anatomy of human beings. I am currently finishing my major in Criminal Justice. I am doing so to show my children that there is no impediment in achieving goals and it is never too late to fulfill your dreams.

I am proud of the personal and professional goals I have achieved. I have learned that the best medicine for the soul is to have God in your heart. With Him, you will always have a reason to feel happy.  My motto is always to give your best to others, and that will fill you with delight. I genuinely believe that a positive attitude always makes a difference. So never forget that all it takes is to be yourself. I could take my last breath tomorrow, but I can say that I never stopped fighting for dreams. I have learned that you must be open to all opportunities. All I can say from the bottom of my heart is that I am very grateful for the opportunity to share what I love every day with the people I love under God's blessing. Text Link

A little something to brighten your day!

Masaka Kids Africana Dancing To Jerusalema By Master KG Feat Nomcebo & Burna Boy

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month revolves around the International Women’s Day, celebrated since 1911 on the 8th of March. However, it wasn’t until 1977 that the UN General Assembly formalized the day, and two years later the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is adopted. This year’s theme for Women’s Day is “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”, with a campaign theme: #ChooseToChallege in order to call out gender bias and inequality. It is important to be informed and aware of the fight for equality; thus, we bring to you a selection of sources. Books: ·        My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor ·        Women Don’t Ask by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever ·        Asking for it by Kate Harding Netflix: ·        Malcolm and Marie ·        Enola Holmes ·        Moxie Events: ·        Women Run Wynwood 5K Run – March 7th ·        Screenings at Soundscape Park at the New World Center – every Wednesday

Recognizing Female Entrepreneurs Helping to Create Our Future

The following is a selection of women included in a Crunchbase list of female entrepreneurs that everyone should know (https://about.crunchbase.com/blog/50-female-entrepreneurs-list/).  They are each innovators and leaders that are influencing our future. Mariam Naficy, CEO & Founder of Minted Minted uses technology to allow consumers to discover creative talent, making Minted a place where artists can learn, gain exposure, and build their business. Naficy was named one of the 25 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company.

Tina Sharkey, CEO & Co-Founder of Brandless Brandless’ mission is to make high-quality products at simple and fair prices. The e-commerce company manufactures and sells food, beauty, and personal care products, adding value for the consumer by selling merchandise without a “brand tax.” Brandless raised a $240 million Series C from SoftBank Vision Fund in July of 2018.

Nicky Goulimis, COO & Co-Founder of Nova Credit Nova Credit is a cross-border credit reporting agency. Nova is working to create a global platform for financial identity so immigrants don’t have to start from scratch when they move to a new country.

Food Drive Covid Every Wednesday Homestead Air Reserve Park: 27401 SW 127th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33032 Every Thursday Amelia Earhart Park: 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013 Every Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 Street, Miami, FL 33165 Saturday, Feb. 20 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33135 Note: The food distribution event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30 has been canceled. Events are scheduled to take place once a month. Tuesday at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami

Inspirational Moment

How CONFIDENCE can Change a Woman's Life - Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Funny Moments

Quote of the Month “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” –Margaret Thatcher

Notable Birthdays  Famous people born in February March 1, 1935 - Robert Conrad, actor March 1, 1954 - Ron Howard, actor, director, "Opie" on TV series "Andy Griffith" March 1, 1974 - Mark-Paul Gosselaar, actor, "Zack" on TV series "Saved by the Bell" March 1, 1994 - Justin Bieber, Canadian singer-songwriter, dancer March 2, 1779 - Joel Roberts Poinsett, American Ambassador to Mexico brought Poinsettias to America. March 2, 1904 - Theodore Seuss Geisel, "Dr. Seuss" March 2, 1917 - Desi Arnaz- "Ricky Ricardo" on "I Love Lucy" March 2, 1931 - Mikhail Gorbachev, Leader of USSR March 2, 1962 - Jon Bon Jovi, singer, actor March 3, 1847 - Alexander Graham Bell, invented the telephone March 3, 1962 - Jackie Joiner-Kersee, Olympic gold medalist March 4, 1888 - Knute Rockne, Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish" football coach March 5, 1958 - Andy Gibb, member of "Beegees" band March 5, 1989 - Jake Lloyd, actor "Anakin Skywalker" in "Star Wars: Phantom Menace" March 6, 1475 - Michelangelo, Renaissance painter March 6, 1926 - Alan Greenspan, Chairman of Federal Reserve March 6, 1972 - Shaquille O'Neal, NBA star March 12, 1881 - Kemmel Ataturk, Turkish leader March 14, 1879 - Albert Einstein, physicist March 15, 1767 - Andrew Jackson, 7th U.S. President(1829-1837), hero of the War of 1812 March 16, 1751 - James Madison, 4th U.S President(1809-1817) March 17, 1919 - Nat "King" Cole, singer March 18, 1869 - Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister March 18, 1970 - Queen Latifah, rap singer, actress March 19, 1589 -William Bradford, Pilgrim/Governor of Plymouth Colony March 19, 1813 - David Livingstone, physician, explorer March 19, 1848 - Wyatt Earp, Wild West lawman March 20, 1811 - Napoleon Bonaparte II, Emperor of France and King of Rome March 20, 1957 - Spike Lee, director, filmmaker March 21, 1685 - Johann Sebastian Bach, German musical composer March 22, 1931 - William Shatner, actor James T. Kirk, on Star Trek March 24, 1855 - Andrew Mellon, financier, industrialist March 24, 1874 - Harry Houdini, magician March 25, 1965 - Sarah Jessica Parker, actress March 25, 1982 - Danica Patrick, American NASCAR race car driver March 26, 1874 - Robert Frost, poet March 26, 1911 - Tennessee Williams, playwright March 27, 1970 - Mariah Carey, American singer and actress March 28, 1899 - August Anheuser Busch Jr., Beer baron March 28, 1981 - Julia Stiles, actress March 29, 1867 - Cy Young, baseball pitcher

Our Family   Karen Mautner and Yaumara Moreno

Other very important people to us Martina Martinez, Mario Montero, Victor Ramos, Kelsie Delgado, Aura Gutierrez, Guillermo Escobar, Vivian Patino, Jose Lovo-Campos, Maria Gipson, Katrina Toles, Anthony Suarez, Maria Portilla, Nelson Macias, Edith Bennett, Maribel Cipran, Edilfredo Medina, Mario Hidalgo, Joanna Carballo, Anabel Del Socorro Vallencillo, Ruben Arenas, Vitelma Cianci, Lucy Guiza, Digna Silva, Maria Quintero, Conrado Melendez, Maria Bancalari, Felix Gonzalez

Calendar of events

March 1, 1781 - Formal ratification of the Articles of Confederation was announced by Congress. Under the Articles, Congress was the sole governing body of the new American national government, consisting of the 13 original states. The Articles remained in effect through the Revolutionary War until 1789, when the current U.S. Constitution was adopted March 3, 1913 - A women's suffrage march in Washington D.C. was attacked by angry onlookers while police stood by. The march occurred the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration. Many of the 5,000 women participating were spat upon and struck in the face as a near riot ensued. Secretary of War Henry Stimson then ordered soldiers from Fort Myer to restore order. March 5, 1868 - The U.S. Senate convened as a court to hear charges against President Andrew Johnson during impeachment proceedings. The House of Representatives had already voted to impeach the President. The vote followed bitter opposition by the Radical Republicans in Congress to Johnson's reconstruction policies in the South. However, the effort to remove him failed in the Senate by just one vote and he remained in office. March 11, 1918 - The 'Spanish' influenza first reached America as 107 soldiers become sick at Fort Riley, Kansas. One quarter of the U.S. population eventually became ill from the deadly virus, resulting in 500,000 deaths. The death toll worldwide approached 22 million by the end of 1920. March 17th - Celebrated as Saint Patrick's Day commemorating the patron saint of Ireland. March 22, 1972 - The Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Senate and then sent to the states for ratification. The ERA, as it became known, prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender, stating, "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex," and that "the Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article." Although 22 of the required 38 states quickly ratified the Amendment, opposition arose over concerns that women would be subject to the draft and combat duty, along with other legal concerns. The ERA eventually failed (by 3 states) to achieve ratification despite an extension of the deadline to June 1982. March 31, 1933 - The Civilian Conservation Corps, the CCC, was founded. Unemployed men and youths were organized into quasi-military formations and worked outdoors in national parks and forests.

Easter Events EASTER ESCAPE WEEKEND - Fri, Apr 2 – Mon, Apr 5 AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL Kiddos Magazine Spring and Easter Fun! - Sat, Mar 20, 10 AM – 4 PM Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL Easter Event Drive-Thru Celebration! Sat, Mar 27, 1 – 3 PM Shops at Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL Outdoor Photos with the Easter Bunny - Mar 17 – 28 Downtown Doral Sales and Welcome Center, 8551 NW 53rd St, Doral, FL Traditional Easter Sunday Egg Hunt & Dinner - Sun, April 4 - 12 – 4 PM American Czech-Slovak Cultural Club, 13325 Arch Creek Rd, North Miami, FL Easter Drive-in Service - Fri, April 2 , 7:30 – 8:30 PM Miami Vineyard Community Church, 12727 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL Your Buddy and the Bunny - Mar 22 – 29 Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL Egg Hunt at The Little Farm - Sat, April 3, 2 – 9 PM 13401 SW 224th St, Miami, FL Easter at Granada Church - Sun, April 4, 9 – 10 AM Granada Church, 950 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL City of Homestead Easter Drive-Thru - Sat, Mar 27, 10 AM - 1 PM JD Redd Park, 550 N Homestead Blvd, Hemestead, FL 33030

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