Miami partner Victoria Méndez was recently nominated as a 2025 South Florida Woman of Impact by the American Heart Association (AHA).
This nomination recognizes Victoria's commitment to women's heart health. As part of this honor, she will participate in a dynamic 9-week competition, which began on February 7th—National Wear Red Day—and will continue through April 10th. The initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for advancing heart health research.
Throughout the competition, nominees like Victoria will lead teams, develop impactful campaigns, and engage the community to drive change. The nominee whose team achieves the greatest impact will be awarded the title of local Woman of Impact Award Winner.
The Go Red for Women Initiative, a global movement by the AHA, unites individuals worldwide in the fight against women’s cardiovascular disease. This initiative underscores the importance of collective action in improving heart health outcomes for women.
If you would like to support Victoria’s campaign and help her reach her goals, please click here to donate.
About Victoria Méndez
Victoria Méndez is a Partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Land Use & Zoning and Government Practice Groups. Victoria is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County & Local Government. Victoria is an experienced municipal lawyer with a wide range of capabilities in all phases of municipal operations, including general municipal law; land use and zoning; environmental law; election law; eminent domain; civil rights law; public finance; building and code enforcement; procurement law; utilities law; real estate; platting; and the litigation thereof. Victoria uses her vast experience advising local agencies on policy matters, statutes, rules and regulations, so that she can better advocate for and serve her clients’ strategic business interests.