Meet Monica
Monica was born and raised in Miami, Florida of Cuban parents. She is the proud daughter of a former Police Lieutenant.
Monica attended Our Lady of Lourdes Academy (OLLA) and then went on to the University of Miami (UM) where she completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Communication in Broadcast Journalism and Criminology, with Magna Cum Laude distinction in 2002 (completing undergrad in three years). Monica went on to the University of Miami School of Law and graduated in 2005.
She has dedicated herself to civil practice working at several distinguished law firms, and has continued her career working in-house for an insurance carrier. Monica will also be an Adjunct Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law this summer and continue participating in the mentoring of young students by teaching Appellate Advocacy.
Monica also served as Special Master/ Magistrate for the Town of Miami Lakes for about four years. Given her vast dedication to the community, Monica is now ready with your support to become your next Circuit Court Judge.
In her time off, when she is not volunteering at various bar organizations or coaching students for moot court competitions, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young son. Monica is also an active participant at her Church.
Dedicated to Service
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
- Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
- The Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Miami-Dade Chapter
- The Federalist Society
- University of Miami Moot Court Alumni Advisory Board
- Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni Association
LEADERSHIP ROLES HELD
- Cuban American Bar Association (CABA): Committee Chair & Board Member
- The Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade Chapter: Executive Board Member, Treasurer and Committee Chair
- Professional Panel of the Eleventh Circuit: Chair
- National Center for State Courts: Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers’ Section
- The Florida Bar: Board of Governors Young Lawyers Division
- City of Coral Gables Park Advisory Board: Chair
PAST MEMBERSHIPS
- Dade County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
- Coral Gables Bar Association
- The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Daily Business Review: Rising Star 40 Under 40 Award, Inaugural Class – 2013
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Miami-Dade Chapter: President’s Award – 2013
- The International Women’s Leadership Association: Woman of Outstanding Leadership Award – 2013
- Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Star – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
- Worldwide Who’s Who: Who’s Who – 2012
- The Global Directory of Who’s Who Online: Who’s Who – 2010
- Florida Trend Legal Elite: Up & Coming Attorney – 2009
Contribute
To contribute by mail, please make checks payable to:
Monica Segura Campaign
c/o Carlos Trueba
2600 Douglas Road, #800
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Maximum allowed contribution is $1,000 per person or entity.
