Patel honored with St. Thomas Black Law Student Association’s MLK Award

Rev. Rafael Capó, from the left, v.p. for Mission and Ministry at St. Thomas University; David A. Armstrong, president of St. Thomas University; Tamara F. Lawson, dean of college of law;  Ricky Patel, senior partner at Farrell, Patel, Jomarron & Lopez and founder of ITS4THEKIDS;  Judge Tarlika Navarro; and McDaniel Olivier, Black Law Student Association president.

St. Thomas College of Law’s Black Law Student Association presented its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Award to alumnus and philanthropist Ricky Patel.

The MLK Award is given to someone who has continued to show dedication to serving and uplifting the Black community.