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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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December 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Kirkland & Ellis Is the Latest and Last Firm to Sign a Lease at Miami's Swanky 830 Brickell

With 115,000 feet on the sixth floor, Kirkland joins Sidley Austin, Winston & Strawn and Baker McKenzie in the highly anticipated tower, along with Citadel, Microsoft and Thoma Bravo.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Is a Recession Coming? 2 Florida Mainstays Proceed With Caution

Leaders at Becker & Poliakoff and Greenspoon Marder have yet to see evidence of a downturn. But they're aware every slump has novel characteristics.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Boies Schiller Targets 2 in Florida for Its 2023 Partner Promotions

In addition to elevating partners in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the firm also named a counsel in Miami. Managing partner Matthew Schwartz is confident the firm can continue competing in the increasingly competitive Florida market despite departures across the firm in recent years.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

As Layoffs Mount and Economic Worries Loom, Is South Florida's Place as a Tech Hub Secure?

The boom has been a boon to local tech lawyers, who predict that incentives to either move to the area or start a business are in no danger of disappearing.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

As South Florida's Tech Scene Expands, Lawyers Help Other Sectors Dip Into the Trend

Life sciences and health care, real estate and fashion are all benefiting from an influx of new ideas and capital.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

A Blind FIU Law School Graduate Hopes Her Experience Can Clear Misconceptions About the Profession

Dory Mancebo lost her vision as a teenager, but she's now on her way to becoming an immigration lawyer.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

From Teen Staffer to Crypto Fraud Litigator, While Starting a Family in the Middle

Vicky Ceballos went from working part time as a teenager at Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein to being a full-fledged investment and consumer fraud litigation attorney.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Retired US Ambassador Returns to Foley & Lardner's Miami Office to Help With International Clients

Manuel Rocha served as the top U.S. diplomat in Bolivia from 2000 to 2002 and previously worked at Foley from 2009 to 2012.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Readying for the 'Big Potential Gush of Money': How Firms Gear Up for an Infrastructure Boom

The federal government is increasing its funding of transportation projects, and South Florida is already benefiting. With more dollars expected to come the state's way, lawyers want to be as prepared as possible to capture work.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Disbarred Florida Lawyer Indicted on Racketeering Charges for Allegedly Defrauding NFL Clients

A founding partner at a Tallahassee law firm is accused of defrauding clients who were former NFL players.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read