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Political Experience

Mery Lopez-Palma is a passionate Republican involved in the party since high school. Her family's escape from Cuba and their journey to the US inspired her to become a Republican and fight for the freedoms granted by the US Constitution. She has served the Republican Party in various roles, including as a delegate in the 2000 Presidential race, Vice President of the Republican club at the University of Central Florida, and a Florida lawyer. Mery's passion for the law and the Constitution has motivated her to educate children about their constitutional rights through her community involvement with 917society.org. She is married to Armando Palma, and they have four children, who are all active in community affairs with her.

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Mery is a Florida Founder of 917society.org, where she collaborates with a team of volunteers to distribute constitutions to schools during constitutional week. She planned and hosted the first Broward fundraiser for 917society.org, raising money to print and distribute constitutions to 8th-grade students in the county. Mery has also served as the Southwest Ranches Precinct Committeewomen for the Broward Republican Party for 2.5 years and is the Chairwomen of all events for the party. She also serves as the CFC Christian Family Coalition Broward Director, which puts together a Christian voter guide after a candidate interview process lasting months and delivers it to over 150 churches in Broward.


Mery has helped over 25 candidates in Broward through in-kind contributions, financial contributions, legal pro-bono consultation, food donations, drink donations, volunteering as Master of Ceremonies, meet and greets, donating silent auction items, door knocking, Led Truck ads, telephone calls, raising money for candidates, and many other candidate engagement and development efforts.

Professional Experience

Mery Lopez-Palma, Esq. is a visionary entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience as the founder and CEO of the Law Offices of Mery Lopez-Palma. She also owns the Vicky Bakery Franchise in Weston/Sunrise, FL, and is the CEO of Palma Vida Foods & Mery's Tropical Fruit Spreads. With her exceptional management skills, she has successfully overseen all aspects of the operations of her law firm and other profitable companies. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in property acquisition, lender negotiations, evictions, HR hiring, PR, and other areas crucial for her company's growth. She is a respected community leader serving South Florida since 1999. Her dedication to excellence and commitment to serving the community have earned her a reputation as a trusted and reliable regional business leader. 


2023- Present CEO /Owner of Vicky Bakery Franchise Owner Weston/Sunrise


2018- CEO- Palma Foods Corp/Mery’s Tropical Fruit Spread


2003- Present – Owner/ Managing Lawyer at Law Office of Mery Lopez, P.A.

Other Experience:

  • Florida Bar member in good standing since February 2003
  • Licensed as a Realtor in the State of Florida since 2000
  • Underwrite Title Insurance with the Fund/Attorneys Title since 2015
  • Hispanic Outreach through Coalitions of Christian Conservatives
  • Community Leadership, and legal roles with various Non-Profits & Organizations

LANGUAGE: Fluent in English and Spanish

EDUCATION:

  • Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, J.D., Dec 1999
  • University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida,
  • B.S. in Business Management/Human Resources, 1994

Licenses & Memberships

  • Florida Bar- February 2003
  • Realtor License –January 2000
  • Florida Mortgage Broker – September 2007
  • Florida Real Estate Broker – September 2007
  • State of Florida Notary License- June 2003
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Community Leadership & Awards

  • RNLA - Republican National Lawyers Association Member (2003 to Present)
  • Republican Amigos /Legal Counsel/Board of Director (2023 to Present)
  • 917-Society Florida Founder/ Constitution Distribution (2022 to Present)
  • Vice President of Public Relations/Family Playland (2023 to Present)
  • Advisor Of Broward Republican Teens (2022 to Present)
  • Cuban Orthodox Miami Org. Attorney Board of Directors (2002 to Present)
  • Precinct Republican Chair of Southwest Ranches (2022 to Present)
  • Missing Children Global Network – President (2017 to Present)
  • Broward Republican Executive Committee (2021 to Present)
  • Girl Scouts of America Co-Chair Cookie Sales/SF leader (2012 to Present)
  • Founders Board - Mount Sinai Hospital (2008 to Present)
  • BNI - Business Networking International/Ambassador (2008 to 2020)
  • Transition Team: Attorney General Bill McCollum (2007 to 2008)
  • Delegate - Presidency 4 Presidential Debate (2007)
  • Presidential Lamar Alexander Campaign Team (1999 to 2000)
  • Governor Jeb Bush Campaign Team (1997 to 2000)
  • Board Member - Celebrity Charitable Events (1998 to 2001)
  • Delegate - Victory 2000 Presidential Race, Orlando, FL (1999)
  • Nominee - Jacksonville Top 50 Finest People Award (1998 to 1999)
  • Student Founder Award - Florida Coastal School of Law (1999 to 2000)
  • President Walker Bush – VP College Republican (1991 to 1994)

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