ROIG Lawyers Managing Partner Appointed to Miami-Dade Fair & Exposition Board of Directors

Nelson C. Bellido, managing partner of the Miami office of ROIG Lawyers, has been re-elected to a two-year term to the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Board of Directors and was elected Incoming Chairperson of the Dade County Fair & Exposition.

By joining the Board of Directors, Nelson will be helping thousands achieve volunteer work and access to higher levels of education. “It is an honor to join the BOD of such an organization that has given me so much in the past,” said Nelson.

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing youth achievements, granting scholarships to students who seek higher education. Through sporting events, agricultural programs, community service, exhibits, and more, The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition has, to date, been awarded well over $10 million in fundraising and now attracts over 600,000 people to the fair. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition will commence March 17th, 2016, and will end April 10th, 2016.

Nelson has been involved in the Fair since submitting exhibits at age 9. He was a recipient of The Youth Fair’s Scholarship program from 1985 to 1992. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.