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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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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

June 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Sanctions Work and Bank Compliance is Keeping Miami Lawyers Busy

While Miami is known as a common storage space for sanctioned assets, lawyers in the region are finding fresh opportunities in bank compliance and even helping clients navigate sanctions in countries like Canada.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Holland & Knight Hires Team From Loeb & Loeb in Los Angeles, Signaling Finance Team Expansion

The three new partners include Paul Severin, who until recently served as Loeb & Loeb's vice chair.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Foley & Lardner Hires Former SoftBank GC in San Francisco, Eyeing Fund Formation Opportunities

Brian Wheeler built a team of 40 lawyers managing more than $130 billion in investments at SoftBank Investment Advisors. Most recently, he was general counsel for HENI, an art services and technology company.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Taft Stettinius & Hollister Continues Expansion With 6 Lawyers From Ice Miller

"We're trying to become one of the dominant firms in the middle market in the United States, and today we're well on our way," Taft chair and managing partner Robert Hicks said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read