The event welcoming FIFA, at the Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman office in Coral Gables. Courtesy photo FIFA Takes the Field in Debut With Miami's Legal Community
"We are organizing the Club World Cup here," said Emilio Garcia Silvero, chief legal and compliance officer at FIFA. "So, we need legal advice for all these kinds of matters."
October 30, 2024 at 06:04 PM
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FIFA officially made its debut in the Miami legal community at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman's office in Coral Gables.
Fabio Giallanza, a partner at Weiss Serota and a member of the international law section, had the event idea. Weiss Serota began focusing on the 2026 World Cup as early as last year, establishing a dedicated focus group that includes Giallanza.
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