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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February 07, 2025 | Legaltech News

With AI, What Changes Can Midsize Firms Expect?

Leaders at midsize firms Hinckley Allen and Taft Stettinius & Hollister are expecting a big shift in how law firms function once AI tools are introduced to their law firms. For now, both firms are testing tools and evaluating what those changes will look like.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

February 07, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Saul Ewing Loses Two Partners to Fox Rothschild, Marking Four Fla. Partner Exits in Last 13 Months

After over seven years at Saul Ewing, Franklin Zemel and Alan Poppe are leaving for Fox Rothschild in South Florida, which promises more resources for the pair's growing litigation practice.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

February 07, 2025 | Pro Mid Market

With AI Expected to Be a Focus This Year, What Changes Can Midsize Firms Expect?

Leaders at midsize firms Hinckley Allen and Taft Stettinius & Hollister are expecting a big shift in how law firms function once AI tools are introduced to their law firms. For now, both firms are testing tools and evaluating what those changes will look like.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

February 06, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Florida Law Schools Are Seeing a Bump in Applications for 2025, After Recent Declines at Flagship Schools

After some of Florida's top schools saw declines in law school applications over the last two years, data points to a reversal in fortune for fall 2025.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

February 04, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Expands Corporate Practice in Texas With Former Greenberg Traurig Partner

Ronald Kloss joins as a partner in Austin to boost the firm's corporate group in Texas, a major market since the 2021 merger with Dallas-based Thompson & Knight.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

February 03, 2025 | Daily Report Online

King & Spalding Snags Restructuring Duo From Alston & Bird

Eric Wise and Matt Kelsey, both based in New York, have also worked together at Gibson Dunn, Kramer Levin and Weil. 

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 31, 2025 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Real Estate Lawyers See More Deals Flow, But Concerns Linger

Although real estate deals have picked up, lawyers in the space remain worried about price pressures, even as Florida developers have been more active than those in other major markets.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

January 28, 2025 | Pro Mid Market

Law Firms Report Wide Growth, Successful Billing Rate Increases and Less Merger Interest

Midsize law firms made up the largest share of respondents in ALM's managing partner survey, which found that while many firms are growing in head count and revenue thanks to billing rate increases, many aren't opting to grow by merging.

By Amanda O'Brien and Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

January 28, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Debuts Defense Industry Group Amid High Demand

The Am Law 50 firm is creating a new practice group dedicated to working within the U.S. defense industry following an uptick in opportunities connected to that sector.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 27, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland & Ellis Taps Former Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Digital Infrastructure Practice

Greenberg Traurig consolidated its digital infrastructure practice with its real estate practice just last week.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read