“I am truly grateful that I was pointed to CAVA and that the universe placed us together. Vanessa has always made me feel human in this process and I thank her for her patience and kindness throughout…you are very much appreciated.“
Team
Christina Vilaboa-Abel, Esq.
Founding member and partnerChristina Vilaboa-Abel is a founding partner of CAVA Law. She is a “Proud Panther,” having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, and thereafter, her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University. For over ten years, she has practiced in the areas of real estate litigation & transactions, bankruptcy, and financial advocacy, practicing in state and federal courts throughout the state of Florida. Christina is a member of the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Aside from practicing law, she is a Faculty Fellow at the Honors College at Florida International University, where she teaches undergraduate courses for the Honors College “pre-law track.” In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time her husband and daughters, reading, and taking Zumba classes.
ARTICLES & PRESS
- US News & World Report: Featured in How Spending Limits Can Help Partners Avoid Money Conflicts (Oct 2023)
- COVID Recovery Virtual Summit: Panelist, Discover if Filing for Bankruptcy Now is the Best Choice For YourBusiness (April 2020)
- “A Fondo with Pedro Sevcec” (AmericaTeve): Guest Panelist, segment discussing the process of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in response to the McClatchy (Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald) chapter 11 reorganizational bankruptcy filing (Feb 2020)
- “Ante Usted” (WLRN): Guest Panelist, segment to discuss the intricacies of the bankruptcy process (Jan 2024)
- “Reto Economía: La Voz de la Mañana” (Univision): Guest Panelist, segment discussing the process of consumer bankruptcy (Feb 2024)
- “Consultas con Cordero” (AmericaTeve): Regular Legal Contributor regarding topics in bankruptcy law and real estate law (2013-2015)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Recognition in 2017 and 2019 by the Southern District of Florida, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Pro-Bono Contributions to the community in bankruptcy matters
- Board Member, The Child Care Center, Inc., Riviera Presbyterian Church (2022-present)
- Faculty Fellow, Florida International University, The Honors College, professor for IDH1931, pre-law track (2019-current)
- Member, Ms. Esquire
- Member, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
- Member, Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA)
- Founding Member & 1st Vice President of Membership of Miami Moms in Business (2017-2021)
- President & Vice President of Business Networking International, “Celebration Chapter” (2015-2017)
HONORS & ACCOLADES
- Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Miami Dade Bar, Young Lawyers Section, 40 under 40 Award Recipient, 2024