Nelson Bellido Elected Chairperson of the 2026-2028 Board of Directors of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms

September 22, 2025

ROIG Lawyers proudly announces that Nelson C. Bellido, Managing Partner of the Miami Office & Head of its Commercial Litigation and Products Liability Practice Group, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF).

NAMWOLF is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the legal profession by strengthening relationships between minority and women-owned law firms and private/public entities. 

Mr. Bellido has long been an advocate for advancing diverse legal talent and expanding opportunities of all lawyers. He has been involved in NAMWOLF since 2008 and a member of its Board of Directors since 2019. His election to this role is a testament to his leadership, dedication, and commitment to shaping a more inclusive legal industry.

As Chairperson, he will help lead NAMWOLF in its mission to foster stronger partnerships between diverse law firms and companies and driving innovation across the profession.

“We are extremely proud of my law partner Nelson and this well-deserved recognition of his leadership,” said Founding Partner Fernando Roig. “He is one of the most outstanding attorneys that I have ever known who is driven with a vision, commitment, and passion that will undoubtedly strengthen NAMWOLF and further its mission of empowering minority and women-owned law firms.”