The Hispanic National Bar Foundation is pleased to introduce the 2025 HNBF’s Law Firm Leadership honoree. Please join us as we honor Ruben Cruz for his outstanding achievements and his dedication to empowering Latino youth through education, leadership development and scholarships.
Ruben Cruz, founder and principal of Cruz & Associates, has dedicated his career to advocating for the rights of the injured in Georgia and Arizona. With over 35 years of experience in workers’ compensation and personal injury law, he holds bar licenses in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona and actively practices in Georgia and Arizona.
In 1989, Ruben J. Cruz, the son of Cuban immigrants, recognized the growth of the Hispanic community in Atlanta and decided to open Cruz & Associates to serve families who, like his own, lacked the language skills to understand and protect their rights. He later saw a similar need in Phoenix and opened the Arizona office with a fully bilingual staff.
Ruben is deeply dedicated to empowering Latino youth through education and leadership development. His commitment to the community earned him a place in the 2024 Hall of Fame class of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia after being recognized among this distinguished group for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, and 2021). He serves on boards, including HoPe (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education) and the Latin American Association’s CEO Roundtable.
Ruben is also the visionary behind the Alcanzando Un Sueño Scholarship Program, which has invested over half a million dollars in first-year scholarships for aspiring college students from Latino communities in Georgia and Arizona. This program has positively impacted over 50 first-generation college students by providing essential financial support for their studies.
In addition to his involvement in the scholarship program, Ruben donates his time and resources to several community organizations, including the Be a Leader Foundation, Kid’s Chance, Habitat for Humanity, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank among others.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning his Bachelor of Science in industrial management. He then went on to simultaneously earn an MBA and Juris Doctorate at Georgia State University.
Ruben lives in Atlanta with his wife and children. He enjoys indulging his passion for tennis, skiing, and water sports. Ruben Cruz’s remarkable journey is one of unwavering dedication to justice, education, and community service. His profound impact on the lives of countless individuals, especially within the Latino community, is a testament to his extraordinary character and enduring commitment.
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