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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 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Virtual Work is Convenient and Omnipresent. Is it Stunting Young Lawyers' Development?

Some rising attorneys are struggling to adapt when work takes them beyond a computer screen and into an actual courtroom.

By Alexander Lugo

7 minute read

March 15, 2024 | The Recorder

As Law Firms Keep Scaling, Leader Exits Are Seemingly Becoming More Common and Filling Those Roles Is an Increasing Challenge

Davis Wright Tremaine managing partner Scott MacCormack's abrupt resignation from his leadership role illustrates the growing pressures on what one observer called "easily the most difficult job at the firm."

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Attorney of the Year Finalist John Yanchunis Fights For the 'Most Violated Human Right'

After watching tech evolve for the past 20 years, the Morgan & Morgan attorney has found himself on the edge of what he sees as harmful technology trends that put consumers' privacy at risk.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Reports Double Digit Revenue Growth Amid Merger, Leadership Transition

The early 2023 merger with Nashville-based Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis helped push the firm over $1.8 billion in revenue, marking the addition of over $800 million to the top line since 2019.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | The Recorder

Davis Wright Tremaine's Managing Partner Suddenly Steps Down

Scott MacCormack, elected firmwide managing partner in April 2021, will immediately be replaced by Seattle partner-in-charge Pete Johnson as interim managing partner while the firm looks to identify its next managing partner.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

March 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Midsize Law Firms Are Testing Different AI Approaches to Compete With Big Law

Law firms are mostly quiet on their experiments with generative AI. But some midsize firms see the technology as an opportunity to get ahead of the competition by testing different vendors or creating their own AI programs.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Legislature Tweaks Affordable Housing Law After Pushback, Helping Developers Feel More Secure

"I can tell you personally I'm already receiving numerous calls by clients and prospective clients that are wanting to move forward with development options," said Berger Singerman partner Javier Vazquez.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Law Firms Have Been Giving Clients Discounts, But Those Reduced Rates Might Be Swelling Faster Than Standard Rates

Because of the large gap between standard and agreed rates, some firms have been able to raise rates for clients quietly. Now, there's seemingly pushback.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

March 08, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Roundup: Mid-Atlantic Firms Look Beyond Home State, Trial Boutique Nets Federal Prosecutors

From regional to national expansion, midsize firms in the mid-Atlantic region are growing their footprints. Meanwhile, trial boutique MoloLamken hires a federal prosecutor attracted to the adaptiveness of mid-market firms.

By ALM Regional Managing Editors

5 minute read

March 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

FisherBroyles Spinoff Pierson Ferdinand Adds 25 New Partners in Second Month of Existence

The hires, including 16 attorneys from FisherBroyles, bring the head count at the new firm into alignment with the 130 "commitments" touted by co-chairman Michael Pierson and Joel Ferdinand at the time of launch.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read