Brigid F. Cech Samole serves as Board Chair of Chapman Partnership, bringing over two decades of legal expertise and a passion for community service to the role. She is co-chair of the Miami Litigation Practice and chair of the Miami Appeals & Legal Issues Group at Greenberg Traurig, P.A., where she has earned national recognition as an appellate advocate. Her extensive legal experience includes representing clients in hundreds of appeals across federal and state courts, including the United States Supreme Court and federal Courts of Appeals.

Brigid has been a dedicated member of the Chapman Partnership Board of Trustees since 2015. She has led impactful initiatives such as co-chairing Chapman Partnership’s Take A Walk In Her Shoes Luncheon from 2016 to 2021, supporting women and children experiencing homelessness, and co-chairing the women’s philanthropy group formerly known as Womenade, a group dedicated to increasing awareness and support for Chapman Partnership’s mission. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to addressing homelessness in Miami-Dade County and empowering vulnerable populations.

In addition to her work with Chapman Partnership, Brigid co-chairs Greenberg Traurig’s Global Women’s Initiative, advancing the inclusion and empowerment of women in the legal profession. She also serves as co-chair of Legal Services of Greater Miami’s Leadership Committee, championing access to justice for underserved communities. Her vision and dedication are instrumental in driving Chapman Partnership’s mission to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and create lasting change in the community.