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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June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The 2024 DBR 100: Ranked By Gross Revenue

Most Florida firms saw a notable surge in revenue in 2023 compared to the previous year.

By Alexander Lugo

1 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The 2024 DBR 100: Ranked By Headcount

Florida's 100 biggest law firms by full-time equivalent headcount saw a sudden acceleration in growth last year.

By Alexander Lugo

1 minute read

June 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Shutts & Bowen Rehires Tallahassee Partner Who Left in 2023 to Help Found Boutique

Amber Nunnally left last January to help launch Lawson Huck Gonzalez, a firm led by a former Florida Supreme Court justice, a former general counsel to Gov. Charlie Crist and the former managing partner at Shutts & Bowen's Tallahassee office.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

June 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Freeman Mathis & Gary Opens Office in Miami Weeks After Fort Lauderdale Launch

The Atlanta-headquartered Am Law 200 firm is acquiring all the lawyers from local civil defense boutique Klein Park & Lowe for its third Florida office.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

June 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

As Law Firms Embrace AI, Will Dedicated Executive Roles Give Them An Edge?

Firms are having to think about who should be tasked with the growth and implementation of generative AI at their firms, according to Carlos Pauling, executive director of Major, Lindsey & Africa's partner practice group.

By Alexander Lugo

7 minute read

June 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Settles Lawsuit From NY Recruiter Alleging the Firm Didn't Pay Fees

New York-based recruiter MacKay & Agents had claimed it was owed $73,000 for helping place an associate in the firm's Miami office.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

June 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Manatt Hires Crypto Partner in New York, Continuing Growth in Financial Services and Digital Assets

Michael Katz previously headed the legal department of crypto venture capital company Digital Currency Group.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

June 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright Lands a Dozen Attorneys From BCLP, Adding to Global Investigations Practice

Incoming partners Jeff Kalinowski and Eric Martin have been working together for about 25 years, while Laura Perlov and Jeff Ziesman have been part of the team for over a decade. Perlov is based in Denver, while the others are in St. Louis.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

June 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

SW Florida Boutique Accused of Wrongfully Firing Paralegal After 2 Weeks Maternity Leave

A former paralegal for a Cape Coral boutique is suing her old employer, alleging that it fired her wrongfully after it asked her to work during her maternity leave. Her lawsuit claims discrimination.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

June 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Was Sole Florida-Founded Am Law Firm to Significantly Reduce Office Space in 2023

Florida-founded Am Law 100 firms essentially kept their footprints intact, with the exception of Akerman, which said it has been shrinking its footprint as it embraces hybrid work and consolidates back-office operations.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read


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