Dan Roe

I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.

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March 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Following Private Wealth Spending, Boutique Harper Meyer Hires Two Art Lawyers

Laura Reich and Clarissa Rodriguez joined Harper Meyer as partners in mid-February, filling gaps in the 17-lawyer firm's commercial litigation and international arbitration capabilities.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

March 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Fielding Emails From Kyiv, a Hungarian Lawyer and an Instagram Memelord Bring Big Law to Ukraine Legal Aid

Two Am Law firms have joined a legal aid effort led by Hungarian lawyer Oliver Koppany and Instagram account BigLawBoiz to field urgent requests from Ukrainians seeking asylum across Europe.

By Dan Roe

7 minute read

February 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Don't Get Left on Read: GrayRobinson Partner Uses Memes and Office Hours to Keep Her Young Associates

As the firm prioritizes succession planning, partner Valerie Haber says maintaining open, friendly communication with her associates is a key component to keeping them around.

By Dan Roe

6 minute read

February 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Partner Promotions Rebound at South Florida Law Firms After Dipping in 2021

An analysis of partner promotions at 32 law firms shows a return to pre-pandemic promoting levels.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

February 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Greenberg, Greenspoon and Carlton Fields Raid Los Angeles Firms

Seizing opportunities to compete with West Coast-based firms, several Florida law firms have expanded their Los Angeles offices with new hires this week.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

February 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder to Form Latin America Group as Leftism Fuels Inbound Investment

Ruben Gotlieb left GrayRobinson to spearhead a planned Latin America group. Two weeks ago, he joined Greenspoon Marder's international asset planning and trusts and estates practices.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

February 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Hires 11-Lawyer Real Estate Finance Group From Akerman

Randy Eckers, who previously led the real estate finance group at Akerman, said Reed Smith's ability to securitize the commercial real estate loans that his group originated would help him to grow the practice.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

February 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Pathman Lewis Taps Former Lewis Brisbois Litigation Partner

David Hawthorne ditched Big Law to join the nine-lawyer Pathman Lewis, citing the boutique's 'excellent reputation' in Miami real estate development, land use and zoning matters.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read