The Dominican Bar Association (DBA) held its 14th Annual Scholarship Gala at Battery Gardens on Tuesday.

The 2017 honorees are Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Manuel Mendez, at left, Lourdes Ventura, partner at Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, second from left, and Robinson Iglesias of the Law Office of Robinson Iglesias, at right. The honorees were recognized for their leadership, giving back to the community, and empowering other Latinos.