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Dan Roe

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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November 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

A Force for Change: Robert Grey Has Always Been a Proponent of Progress

From his earliest days, Robert Grey, a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, has been a tenacious advocate for equality.

By Dan Roe

8 minute read

November 23, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Civil Rights Lawyer Joins Plaintiffs Firm Behind McDonald's Discrimination Litigation

Daryl Parks, whose clients have included the families of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin, has joined the Ferraro Law Firm, helping to lead its discrimination lawsuits against McDonald's. 

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

November 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: Big Law Seeks Labor and Employment Leaders as Demand Stays High

Blank Rome, Dentons, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck and Ogletree Deakins all made new hires in their L&E practices this week, as companies grapple with workforce issues during the pandemic.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Mass Tort Litigator Jumps to Greenberg Traurig

Enjoliqué Aytch Lett, who was the lead attorney for Akerman's medical device group, said some clients are joining her at Greenberg.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

November 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Fake Lawyer Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison for Fraud, Identity Theft

Tampa woman Roberta Guedes set up two fake law firms and pretended to be an attorney.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

November 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

As Renewable Energy Work Ramps Up, Holland & Knight Adds 2 M&A Partners

The new partners, including a former practice leader at DLA Piper, will help the firm meet continued demand for project financing and M&A in renewable energy, oil and gas and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and Latin America.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Adds Former State Insurance Regulator As Industry Grapples With Uncertainty

Former Holland & Knight attorney Beth Vecchioli, a former regulator in the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and most recently the senior director of government consulting at Carlton Fields, returned to the firm as partner and senior policy adviser.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review

University of Miami Law Professor Says He Was Fired Over Tweets. The University Disagrees.

Ravicher has not been terminated or removed from his startup law courses, the university said in a statement.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read

November 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Porter Wright Withdraws From Pennsylvania Election Case Amid Public Scrutiny

Late Thursday, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur withdrew from a federal lawsuit that alleged 'irregularities' in Pennsylvania's election procedure. It has also been involved in state court cases over the election.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Why You Saw Even More Morgan & Morgan Ads This Year

When the pandemic caused cash-strapped companies to pull TV and radio ads, the personal injury firm swooped in to renegotiate deals, expanding its advertising footprint and bringing in more cases, founder John Morgan said in an interview.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read