Historic First: Broward County Bar Association Elects Diana Castrillon First Hispanic Female President
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — [May, 2026] — The Broward County Bar Association (BCBA) has made history with the election of Attorney Diana I. Castrillon, a Nova Law alum (2001) as its first Hispanic female president in its 100-year history. This milestone marks a defining moment in South Florida’s legal community.
A respected leader and seasoned Workers’ Compensation attorney who has been representing injured workers in Florida for over 25 years, Castrillon has long championed initiatives aimed at expanding access to justice, mentoring young attorneys, and strengthening collaboration between the legal profession and the communities it serves.
Her presidency represents both a personal achievement and a collective step forward for representation in the legal field.
“This moment is about so much more than just me—it’s about carving out new paths through representation and opening doors for others who never saw themselves reflected in leadership,” said President-Elect Castrillon. “The Broward County Bar Association is always leading the way by evolving to reflect the community it serves—vibrant, diverse, and united in purpose.”
Under her leadership as President of the BCBA, the organization aims to expand professional development programs, advance technological innovation in the legal sector, and deepen its community outreach efforts across Broward County’s multicultural landscape.
Founded in 1925, the BCBA is one of Florida’s most active and influential voluntary bar associations, serving thousands of attorneys, judges, and legal professionals. The installation of President Castrillon marks a new chapter in the organization’s long-standing commitment to progress, professionalism, and public service.
“We are proud to celebrate this historic milestone,” said Braulio Rosa, BCBA Executive Director. “Her leadership exemplifies the future of the legal profession—dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking.”
Ms. Castrillon will be formally installed as President at the BCBA’s upcoming Annual Installation Gala on Saturday, June 13, 2026, hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover this landmark event.
About the Diana Castrillon, Esquire
Ms. Castrillon was born in New Jersey to a Cuban mother and Italian-Irish father and moved to South Florida at a very young age. Diana obtained her Bachelor’s degree cum laude at the University of Florida in 1997 and later attended law school at Nova Southeastern University where she was a Goodwin Scholar and graduated with her Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2001. She became licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Florida in 2001.
Castrillon is currently a Partner at the Your Advocates law firm where she manages their Workers’ Compensation department. In addition to her service to the Broward County Bar Association for well over a decade, Diana serves on the Executive Council for the Florida Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section, is a Master of the Bench for the Richard A Sicking American Inns of Court, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Workers’ Advocates. In addition to her advocacy for injured workers in the State of Florida for whom she fights with passion and dedication, she has served as a leader in creating educational programming for attorneys throughout the state.
Diana has been married to her high school sweetheart, Juan Castrillon, since 1999 and they share two sons, Nicholas and Matthew. Family is Ms. Castrillon’s driving force and greatest strength.
About the Broward County Bar Association
The Broward County Bar Association (BCBA) is dedicated to promoting excellence in the legal profession, fostering community service, and facilitating professional growth among its members. With a mission to connect, support, and advance Broward County’s legal community, BCBA remains a driving force in upholding justice and equity across South Florida.
