Alexander Lugo

October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"It's really helping the M&A marketplace," said Jones Foster senior counsel Kevin Lamb. "I don't think it's going away anytime soon. In fact, I expect it to become more robust."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"ADR is becoming more vibrant," said Abbey Kaplan, leader of the new practice group. "The future of big-time trials for the younger lawyers is limited because most people now would prefer getting their cases resolved before trial. It's as simple as that."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"Associates are our most important asset," said Lawson Huck Gonzalez shareholder Jason Gonzalez, formerly the managing partner of Shutts & Bowen's Tallahassee office. "We're all busy as heck, and we have to have the highest quality associates to help us represent these clients."

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

A local private equity partner said the firm was never interested in attracting lateral partners in the region, and other market observers speculated that its high rates weren't realistic for established local attorneys.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

October 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Magda Rodriguez is part of the firm's plan "to continue to grow in South Florida with the right people," said Manuel Garcia-Linares, managing partner of Day Pitney's Florida offices.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

October 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"Now that we are growing our practice group, we have significantly more ability to be able to handle the work that I think we've had to turn down in the past," incoming Gunster counsel David Sawyer said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight has been on the list for six years, and the firm was joined this year by Greenberg Traurig and Greenspoon Marder. But Akerman, certified last year, was absent.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

October 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"I don't want it to consume my life and I can see an overwhelming demand deteriorate my balance and mental health. It is hard and nearly impossible to say no as a junior associate so that makes it difficult to manage," said one anonymous respondent from Holland & Knight's Miami program, which echoes responses at many of the firms included in the survey.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas, focused solely on high net-worth family law matters, is already in West Palm Beach and New York.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"The issue that's so egregious is that the number has only increased by about 0.5% in 15 years," said Jill Lynch Cruz, a coach for young lawyers and researcher in career development for Latinas in law.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read