Isabela Delgado is an attorney practicing in Miami-Dade County, Florida. She has been a partner with Carlos Angulo, who has represented many high profile people, among them the President of Mexico, and his wife. However, when it comes to the matter of marriage, or the possibility of a divorce, neither the lawyers has ever resolved this issue, thus leading some to believe that the decision whether or not to keep going is solely based on the Partner’s age and nationality (Mexican nationality). There are those who believe that the Partner is Latino because they themselves are Latino; yet others base their judgment on the height difference between the Partner and the Plaintiff (Defendant), and the length of time since they have been married.
It is important to note that the Hispanic Nationality Clauses contained in the question posed in the complaint do not explicitly refer to gender. Indeed, it is possible that the question did not intend to imply that there was a distinction between male and female lawyers, but instead meant to infer that the Nationality of the Partner is immaterial. If so, then the conclusion that could be drawn is that both lawyers may have been Latino, but the plaintiff is not Latino and therefore does not enjoy the same benefits accorded to the Hispanic Nationality Clause of a contract such as a marriage contract. As a result, this would mean that there is no gender discrimination at play here, despite the mere fact that the lawyers are of the same gender and, therefore, could arguably benefit from a case handled by the Plaintiffs’ Nationality.
In sum, it is important to appreciate the differences between marital status, nationality, or ethnic origin, and the legal profession in this case. The argument that race or nationality was irrelevant in this case, while legally correct, overlooks the distinctions that legal professionals like to make on a day-to-day basis. While being Latino is irrelevant to a case such as this, being a Cuban national is irrelevant for a lawyer to handle, as is being a Black American. Being Filipino is irrelevant, as is being a Japanese American. It is all about professionalism and ensuring that cases are handled appropriately and fairly regardless of nationality or ethnicity.