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ASSOCIATES 8 students who hope to eventually attend university. Th e association complements other community groups that emphasize the importance of higher education, says Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa. Sousa, a former president of the Federa- tion of Portuguese Canadian Business & Professionals, believes the lawyers' school visits can make a diff erence. As students start to decide if they want to stay in school, "they may think back and refl ect upon some of what these lawyers have said to them." Maria Amélia Paiva, the consul gener- al of Portugal in Toronto, also praises the association. Th e lawyers "set a very good example for young kids that don't know exactly what to do with their future . . . professional life." Th e association also off ers support to Portuguese-Canadian law students, who can join for free, participate in mentor- ship programs, and get job tips. It also off ers referrals and engages in advocacy. Th e group recognizes "how important it is to be a resource base," says Sousa. Cidalia Faria is an assistant Crown at- torney. While studying at law school and articling, she didn't know any lawyers of Portuguese descent. Today, 165 law- yers belong to the Portuguese Canadian Lawyers Association. Faria, a founder and vice-president of the association, says those numbers show "there are lots of families promoting education." Members of the association range from sole practitioners to lawyers in small fi rms, in-house legal departments, the public sector, and on Bay Street. Th e association holds networking events for members to meet, runs mock job inter- views, and helps plan meetings, social events, and school visits. Machado volunteers about six hours a week. She believes her volunteer work has made her a stronger lawyer. "When you feel like you've got a more balanced life, you do a better job." She also enjoys learning photography and doing yoga. Volunteering can also be a way to gen- erate new business. On top of making new contacts, Machado is listed in the association's online directory of Portu- guese-Canadian lawyers. Machado fi nds her day job intellectually fulfi lling, but her volunteer work "is soul- fulfi lling," she says. "You feel like you are doing something bigger than yourself or bigger than any fi le or any one client." Machado's passion and commitment are admired by others. "She goes out of her way to do things for the communi- ty," Sousa says. Faria praises Machado's energy and dedication. "As a young in- sightful, intelligent, astute professional in a fi eld that is very demanding to add to the mix a commitment to community service really makes her a shining star," Faria says. "She's such an asset to our community, to the legal community and to her fi rm." 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