time is of the essence
Ricky Patel is a distinguished attorney and philanthropist making a difference in the world wherever he goes.
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time is of the essence
Ricky Patel is a distinguished attorney and philanthropist making a difference in the world wherever he goes.
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time is of the essence
Legal Life
In his capacity as an attorney practicing law at Akerman LLP, Ricky boasts an extensive background in Class Action and commercial litigation, earning recognition from both local and major news outlets, including CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX and USA. Ricky also wears the hat of a dedicated philanthropist, being the founder of the ITS4THEKIDS Foundation, a global initiative committed to aiding and empowering underprivileged children across the globe.
Ricky is an entrepreneurial visionary who sees the potential for his experience and education to contribute to the betterment of society. For more insights into his legal expertise, feel free to explore his profile. For more insights into his legal expertise, feel free to explore his profile.
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charity foundation
Established by Ricky Patel in 2013, ITS4THEKIDS is a charitable organization dedicated to helping children all over the world by providing them with basic needs such as food and everyday items. The organization is built up of volunteers and donations from individuals who want to make a difference. They work directly with various children-oriented organizations in order to ensure that all of their efforts are having an impact on the lives of those who need it most.
charity foundation
Established in 2013, ITS4THEKIDS is a charitable organization dedicated to helping children all over the world by providing them with basic needs such as food and everyday items. The organization is built up of volunteers and donations from individuals who want to make a difference. We work directly with various children-oriented organizations in order to ensure that all of our efforts are having an impact on the lives of those who need it most.
Childrens books
Co-authored with his daughter, The Beautiful Caterpillar was developed as an education tool for children to learn about the awareness related to bullying and “stranger danger.”
Believe is an inspirational story for children to believe in themselves when aspiring to become what they dream of as they grow up, even if it seems impossible. Co-authored with Judge Tarlika Nunez-Navarro.
These special books are available for purchase in both digital format and paperback, and all proceeds go towards the Its4TheKids charity.
Available in English and Spanish.
MEDIA
Ricky Patel has been featured in the media announcing the efforts he always makes in the legal and charitable world.
Slide the articles below to learn more about his achievements.
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ST. THOMAS LAW GRADUATES SCORE BIG COURT WIN IN FSU BATTERY CASE
– STU News
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ST. THOMAS LAW GRADUATES SCORE BIG COURT WIN IN FSU BATTERY CASE
– STU News
Related Articles
- USA Sports - FSU's Dalvin Cook found not guilty of misdemeanor battery, reinstated
- First Cost News - Dalvin Cook not guilty, suspension lifted
- Tomahawk Nation - FSU's Dalvin Cook found not guilty of misdemeanor battery, reinstated
- Bleacher Report - Dalvin Cook Found Not Guilty of Misdemeanor Battery
- ABC7 Chicago - Lawyer for Seminoles RB Dalvin Cook refutes allegations
- DailyMail - Florida State player found not guilty of charges he punched woman outside bar and told her to 'Google him'
- CBS - Lawyer: Trial for FSU RB Dalvin Cook could be over in one day
- SportsIllustrated - No easy answers in Dalvin Cook's trial as FSU RB is found not guilty
- Wavy News 10 Tampa Bay - New witness comes forward in Dalvin Cook's case
- Florida State RB Dalvin Cook's lawyer refutes allegations
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Help for Haiti: Volunteers in Doral fill drum-sized barrels with food to be sent to orphanages
– 7 News Miami
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) – Hundreds of volunteers came together in Doral to provide help for Haiti, one barrel at a time.
More than 300 children and adults joined Its4TheKids Foundation to pack drum-sized barrels with food, Saturday.
The barrels were also decorated with messages before being filled to be shipped to orphanages in Haiti, including Gracious Hands in Gressier.
“With everything going on Haiti, we realized, we just can’t send food to our kids, so we decided to send food to hundreds of children to get through what is going in Haiti currently,” said Ricky Patel, CEO and founder of Its4TheKids Foundation.
The organization Drums of Hope will ensure 100 barrels reach hundreds of orphans in Haiti.
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- NBC - ‘Drums of Hope' Event To Send 140,000 Servings of Food To Orphanages in Haiti
- 7 News Miami - Help for Haiti: Volunteers in Doral fill drum-sized barrels with food to be sent to orphanages
- Its4TheKids Hosts 'Drums of Hope' to Provide 140,000 Servings of Nourishing Foods to Children's Orphanage in Haiti
- NBC - ‘Drums of Hope' Event To Send 140,000 Servings of Food To Orphanages in Haiti
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Miami Community News - Its4TheKids Hosts ‘Drums of Hope’ to Provide 140,000 Servings of Nourishing Foods to Children’s Orphanage in Haiti
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Help for Haiti: Volunteers in Doral fill drum-sized barrels with food to be sent to orphanages
– 7 News Miami
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) – Hundreds of volunteers came together in Doral to provide help for Haiti, one barrel at a time.
More than 300 children and adults joined Its4TheKids Foundation to pack drum-sized barrels with food, Saturday.
The barrels were also decorated with messages before being filled to be shipped to orphanages in Haiti, including Gracious Hands in Gressier.
“With everything going on Haiti, we realized, we just can’t send food to our kids, so we decided to send food to hundreds of children to get through what is going in Haiti currently,” said Ricky Patel, CEO and founder of Its4TheKids Foundation.
The organization Drums of Hope will ensure 100 barrels reach hundreds of orphans in Haiti.
Related Articles
- NBC - ‘Drums of Hope' Event To Send 140,000 Servings of Food To Orphanages in Haiti
- 7 News Miami - Help for Haiti: Volunteers in Doral fill drum-sized barrels with food to be sent to orphanages
- Its4TheKids Hosts 'Drums of Hope' to Provide 140,000 Servings of Nourishing Foods to Children's Orphanage in Haiti
- NBC - ‘Drums of Hope' Event To Send 140,000 Servings of Food To Orphanages in Haiti
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Miami Community News - Its4TheKids Hosts ‘Drums of Hope’ to Provide 140,000 Servings of Nourishing Foods to Children’s Orphanage in Haiti
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Patel honored with St. Thomas Black Law Student Association's MLK Award.
– The Florida Bar
St. Thomas College of Law’s Black Law Student Association presented its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Award to alumnus and philanthropist Ricky Patel.
The MLK Award is given to someone who has continued to show dedication to serving and uplifting the Black community.
Judge Tarlika Navarro presented Patel the award, in recognition of his efforts for helping the African American community. In 2019, Patel established ITS4THEKIDS with the intention of making a larger direct impact in underprivileged communities. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020, ITS4THEKIDS developed Bridge The Gap, a program in which the organization collects items and donates them to police departments in Miami for its officers to hand-deliver to underserved communities where they work in an effort to forge better relations between police officers and civilians in those communities.
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- Prominent Miami Lawyer and Foundation Board Chair Ricky Patel Donates 25,000 Masks To Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
- Social Miami - 6th Annual Fashion Gives Back
- Fashion Gives Back raised funds for Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital Appreciation
- MCYA 5th Annual Fashion Gives Back
- Social Miami - 5th Annual Fashion Gives Back
- Social Miami - 6th Annual Fashion Gives Back
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Patel honored with St. Thomas Black Law Student Association's MLK Award.
– The Florida Bar
St. Thomas College of Law’s Black Law Student Association presented its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Award to alumnus and philanthropist Ricky Patel.
The MLK Award is given to someone who has continued to show dedication to serving and uplifting the Black community.
Judge Tarlika Navarro presented Patel the award, in recognition of his efforts for helping the African American community. In 2019, Patel established ITS4THEKIDS with the intention of making a larger direct impact in underprivileged communities. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020, ITS4THEKIDS developed Bridge The Gap, a program in which the organization collects items and donates them to police departments in Miami for its officers to hand-deliver to underserved communities where they work in an effort to forge better relations between police officers and civilians in those communities.
Related Articles
- Philanthropist Ricky Patel Announces New Initiative: Pays Law Students to Give Back
- Prominent Miami Lawyer and Foundation Board Chair Ricky Patel Donates 25,000 Masks To Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
- Social Miami - 6th Annual Fashion Gives Back
- Fashion Gives Back raised funds for Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital Appreciation
- MCYA 5th Annual Fashion Gives Back
- Social Miami - 5th Annual Fashion Gives Back
- Social Miami - 6th Annual Fashion Gives Back
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Ricky Patel Receives US Patent
Fort integrates all necessary features from various different products into one convenient package, making it easy to use. It uses Internet of Things ideology to allow for seamless connections between these individual yet separate devices; not only does this lead to an easier life but it also results in more efficiency.