Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand oversees the Daily Business Review as ALM's Florida Bureau Chief. Email Melea at [email protected] or follow her on her Twitter or Facebook pages.

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December 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Practice Area Results in Managing Partner Survey Mirror Economic Trends and Historical Patterns

In the Daily Business Review's 2023 Managing Partner Survey, South Florida law firms reported notable shifts in practice areas.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

December 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's CRE Market Will Continue to Grapple With Insurance Crisis in the New Year

"We need to get our arms around global warming and the cost of that on the insurance market. We haven't been able to predict it very well. Every year, we just increase rates," Oscar Seikaly, CEO of NSI Insurance Group.

By Melea VanOstrand

4 minute read

December 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Embracing Change: A Narrative of Adoption, Resilience, and Professional Evolution

As I bid farewell to my esteemed position as bureau chief, I reflect on a journey marked by resilience, adaptability, and the courage to embrace change—a journey that, in many ways, mirrors the dynamic world of law. My story is one of unique beginnings, shaped by the remarkable convergence of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

By Melea VanOstrand

9 minute read

December 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The Daily Business Review Is Going Digital. Here's What You Need To Know

The Daily Business Review will stop producing a print product starting Dec. 21. Here is a list of frequently asked questions that have all the information…

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

December 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

2024 Florida Legal Awards Nominations Close December 15

Time is running out to submit your nominations for the 2024 Florida Legal Awards presented by the Daily Business Review. These awards…

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

December 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Off-Market Deal Signals Boom in Self-Storage Sector Amid Continued Population Influx

As an increasing number of individuals and families flock to South Florida, the demand for housing has soared, triggering a domino effect that's proving advantageous for both the self-storage and multifamily sectors.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

November 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Last Chance: The DBR's Managing Partner Survey Closes This Week

The Daily Business Review has launched a Managing Partner Survey, aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of what's happening in our shared legal…

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

November 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Hinshaw & Culbertson Commits to a New Chapter: Inking a Lease at The Plaza in Coral Gables

As firms across South Florida find new ways to encourage employees to come back to the office, one AM Law 200 firm is getting a fresh start by securing…

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

November 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Nine Minutes Well Spent: The DBR's Managing Partner Survey Is Still Open

Completing the survey takes nine minutes on average... the time it takes to have a cup of coffee, maybe less. Responses are CONFIDENTIAL.

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Balancing Law, Leadership, and Parenthood: Brigid Cech Samole, Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Miami Appeals Group

This year, Cech Samole and her team reversed a Palm Beach County trial court order denying The Palm Beach Post access to Florida grand jury materials involving Jeffrey Epstein.

By Melea VanOstrand

6 minute read

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