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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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March 16, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Baker & Hostetler Adds Strength to Insurance M&A Practice in Atlanta and D.C.

The eight-attorney team, led by three partners, joins from Morris, Manning & Martin.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Berger Singerman Grows in Florida, Eyeing Big Law as Recruiting Tool

The firm has added four partners this year, and it's looking to tap lawyers disillusioned with their experience at the large firms descending on the Sunshine State.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

March 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Support Meant the World to Me': South Florida Female Partners on how they Climbed the Ladder

Large firms remain committed to formal DEI initiatives, even if they're now under fire, but women already at the top credit informal networks for their success.

By Alexander Lugo

7 minute read

March 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Charting Growth With Holland & Knight's Steven Sonberg

A conversation with the firm's leader on their rapid expansion.

By Alexander Lugo

12 minute read

March 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

White & Case Continues Global M&A Push With Cahill Duo

In hiring Cahill's former M&A co-chair Kimberly Petillo-Décossard along with partner Ross Sturman, the firm is betting on a rebound in dealmaking.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

March 10, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Nelson Mullins Reports Revenue Gains Amid a Year of Expansion Into 'Underserved' Markets

"When you put everything into the punchbowl, it looks like a pretty good year, particularly given the investments that we think will pay off into the future," said Nelson Mullins managing partner Jim Lehman.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

March 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Nears Double Digit Growth in Year Sandwiched Between Major Mergers

The firm combined with Thompson & Knight in 2021 and finalized a tie up with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis earlier this year.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

March 07, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Kilpatrick Townsend Expands Into Chicago, Phoenix With 14 Attorneys

The firm has absorbed the offices of Chicago-based L&G Law Group in both cities, and it is also adding one partner from Chicago's Walker Morton.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

March 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Ogletree Deakins Grows Revenue 2.7%, While Investments Prompt Profit Dip

"We had a very good second half of last year. We're off to a very strong start this year, so we feel like we're well positioned in the market," said Ogletree Deakins managing shareholder Matt Keen.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Are Economic Trends Pointing to a Busy Year for South Florida Bankruptcy Work?

The foreign investors who've helped juice the state's economy are particularly wary of what could happen if their investments go belly up.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read