PARIS, FR — October 18, 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — South Florida immigration attorney Maribel A. Pizá received the “Honorable Mention for Person of the Year” from the Organización de Periodistas Iberoamericanos (OPI) during a prestigious ceremony held at the historic Sorbonne University in Paris, France, on October 16.

The award recognizes individuals who, through integrity, commitment, and humanity, contribute to building a more just and peaceful world. In presenting the honor, OPI praised Attorney Pizá as “a lawyer who has raised her voice for those who need it most, transforming lives through justice and empathy.”

During her acceptance speech, Pizá expressed deep gratitude and reaffirmed her lifelong commitment to immigrant rights. “This recognition is not just for a lawyer,” she said, “but for every voice that has been heard and every life transformed by compassion and justice.”

With more than 18 years of experience, Maribel A. Pizá has become a leading voice for immigrant advocacy in the United States. Through her radio program “Encontrando una Luz en su Caso” and her law practice Esperanza Law, she continues to empower and defend immigrant families with dedication, integrity, and hope.