Who We Are
A community of South Asian attorneys, law students, legal academics, judges, and other legal professionals dedicated to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and career growth. We bring together experienced attorneys and aspiring lawyers to build meaningful connections and advance the legal profession.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders through exclusive events, roundtables, and online forums. Whether you’re seeking collaboration, referrals, or career guidance, our network opens doors to valuable relationships that propel your practice forward.
Continuous Learning
Access cutting-edge CLE programs, workshops, and seminars led by top legal experts. From emerging practice areas to practical skills development, we provide the resources you need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Join Our Community
SABA is open to attorneys, law students, legal academics, judges, and other legal professionals. Our organization offers the connections and knowledge you need to thrive. Whether you’re building your practice or preparing to enter the profession, become part of a community that invests in your success.
About SABA Florida
The South Asian Bar Association of Florida (SABA Florida) was founded in South Florida by attorneys Rahul Ranadive, Kamlesh Oza, Manju Kalidindi, and Saif Ishoof to support the professional needs and aspirations of South Asian lawyers across the state. Today, SABA Florida is a dynamic, volunteer-driven legal community empowering South Asian American legal professionals and law students.
We serve as a bridge between the South Asian legal community and the broader legal profession, fostering networking, mentoring, and community service. The South Asian Bar Association of Florida (SABA Florida) is an active local chapter of the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA North America), the national organization for South Asian legal professionals and law students. Membership in SABA Florida automatically includes membership in SABA North America, and the two organizations regularly collaborate, with past SABA Florida leadership also serving in national roles. SABA Florida is a voluntary bar association for attorneys in good standing and law students in Florida, and we work closely with The Florida Bar to serve as a bridge to Florida’s South Asian community through events, forums, and educational programs. Being a member our local chapter is automatically a member of the South Asian Bar Association of North America.
Our Mission
We advance the careers and leadership of South Asian lawyers by providing:
Networking
Opportunities
Exclusive events connecting attorneys, law students, and legal leaders
Community
Engagement
A platform for service, outreach, and cultural impact
Knowledge
Sharing
Forums to discuss legal trends, challenges, and opportunities affecting the South Asian community
Professional
Development
CLE programs, mentorship, and career advancement resources
Building Bridges
SABA Florida serves as a vital link between the Florida Bar and the state’s vibrant and growing South Asian legal community. Whether you’re an experienced attorney, a new lawyer, building your practice, a judge, are in legal academics, a legal professional, or a law student preprating for your career, we provide the connections and the resources to help you succeed.
Join Us
Membership is open to all attorneys in good standing, current law students, legal academics, judges, and other legal professionals who share our commitment to excellence, diversity, and community. Grow your network, advance your career, and make a lasting impact—become part of SABA Florida today. Any member of a local SABA chapter is automatically a member of the South Asian Bar Association of North America.
Get Involved
SABA Florida offers many ways to get involved in the legal community. Sponsors can showcase their business or services to attorneys, judges, law students, legal professionals, and academia across Florida through event support and branded opportunities. Throughout the year, we host cultural celebrations reflecting the diversity of South Asian communities, coffee meetups, holiday gatherings, and local networking events around the state. We also advocate on campus at universities, mentor law students, and invite lawyers and professors to speak on panels, webinars, and CLE programs. If you are interested in sponsoring an event, volunteering, or serving as a speaker or mentor, we would be happy to connect with you.
Events & Highlights
SABA Florida has hosted a series of engaging events that brought together members of the South Asian legal community across the state.
Join Us For Holi
United Voices
Mindfulness with Saba
Meet the Board
SABA Florida’s Directors is made up of dedicated leaders who advance the organization’s mission and support the South Asian legal community statewide.
They work together to drive initiatives, create impactful programs, and promote inclusivity within the profession and beyond.
Krishan Thakker
Board of Directors
President & Director
Kiran Garcia
Board of Directors
Treasurer & Director | Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Manju Kalidindi
Board of Directors
VP Programming & Director
Harsh Arora
Board of Directors
Director
Kamlesh Oza
Board of Directors
Director
Ruchi Kapadia
Officer / Board Member
Membership Chair |
President Elect
Payal Mathur
Officer / Board Member
VP Recruitment
Shobha Lizaso
Officer / Board Member
VP South Florida
Sarah Gulati
Officer / Board Member
VP Orlando
Nisha Waranch
Officer / Board Member
Corporate Secretary
Fawzia Safdari
Board Advisor
Marketing and Communications
Subhashree Sukhu
Board Advisor
Digital Media and Communications
Anahat Singh
Board Advisor
Communications and
Social Media
Brhea D'Mello
Board Advisor & Member
Law School Ambassador
Kevin Hinchman
Board Advisor
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Contact Us
communications@sabaflorida.org
Physical Address:
479 Montgomery Place
Altamonte Spring, FL 32714
Response Time:
We respond to all inquiries within five to seven business days. Your information is kept confidential and will not be shared for marketing purposes.