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Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo is a business of law reporter based in Miami who is focused on covering law firms in South Florida.

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December 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Boutique Haber Law Absorbs Smaller Firm, Expanding Into Niche Condo Practice

"You can organically grow, which is very painful," said Haber Law managing partner David Haber. "Alternatively, you can join forces with someone else that already has that infrastructure."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

McDermott Welcomes Back Litigation Partner Following Stint With Miami-Dade County

Audrey Pumariega gained hands-on experience with the county handling personal injury cases.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida's Talent Pool is Changing, Welcoming More Ivy League Recruits Even As Local Schools Rise in Appeal

"There's a mass migration going on of highly educated people," said Thomas Hanlon, a legal recruiter at Buchanan Law. "No doubt about it."

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Boies Schiller Flexner Names Matthew Schwartz as Chair-Elect

Schwartz, who has served as co-managing partner of the firm for three years, will replace David Boies starting in 2025.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

December 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Law Firm Leaders Approach 2024 with Guarded Optimism

"I've been doing this a long time, and we're used to cycles in all directions. But this is a very unique time in the world, and I think it's a mistake to forget all of the uncertainty that exists," said Richard Rosenbaum, executive chairman of Greenberg Traurig.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

December 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Squire Patton Boggs Elevates Miami-Based Partner to Serve on Global Board

"The next four years are about the betterment of the firm and using my abilities and what I bring to the table to help the firm and continue the upward trajectory of the firm and its strategic vision," litigator Digna French said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Foley & Lardner Adviser Charged With Acting As Cuban Agent

Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, rejoined the firm in December 2022. According to federal prosecutors, he met in 2022 and 2023 with an undercover FBI agent and admitted to "40 years" of work on behalf of Cuba.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 04, 2023 | The American Lawyer

How Nelson Mullins Got Ahead of Miami's Boom by Moving in Via Merger

"By virtue of that combination, Nelson Mullins had connectivity throughout the state immediately, had productive lawyers producing and a profitable day one," said Miami partner John Haley.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Expands Health Care Practice With Brownstein Hyatt Team

While Erin Eiselein and Anna-Liisa Mullis are joining aboard as shareholders after over six years at Brownstein Hyatt, Ishra Solieman is joining as counsel. The team expands the firm's health care and FDA practice out of Denver and Phoenix.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

December 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Eye-Popping IP Prowess: IP Litigation Department of the Year Winner WilmerHale

Wilmer represented major companies, like Apple, Gilead and Cisco, in their biggest and riskiest IP matters, bringing to bear big-time results.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read