Miami, FL– Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced that Lori Lustrin, Associate in the firm's Litigation Group, was appointed to serve as the newest and youngest member of the Executive Board of Miami-Dade County Special Olympics. As a member of the Executive Board, Ms. Lustrin's responsibilities include general administration for the organization, including setting goals for, planning, organizing and executing all fundraising events.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Justin B. Shapiro Joins Leesfield & Partners, P.A.
MIAMI – September 26, 2011 – Florida-based trial law firm Leesfield & Partners, P.A. announces that Justin B. Shapiro has joined the firm as an associate. The main concentration of his practice will be serious personal injury, wrongful death, and resort torts.
Mr. Shapiro joins the Firm after recently earning his Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Central Florida. During law school, Mr. Shapiro served as editor of the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Andrea I. Gonzalez Joins Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Andrea I. Gonzalez has joined the firm as an associate in the Miami office. Gonzalez is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Latin America Practices, and her areas of practice include complex commercial litigation and business disputes.
Prior to joining Foley, Gonzalez worked on a trial team of a prominent local figure in a business dispute involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty and trademark infringement claims.
Gonzalez received her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Harvard University and her Juris Doctorate from Duke University. She is a member of the board of Catholic Charities Legal Services in Miami.
LEVINE KELLOGG LEHMAN SCHNEIDER + GROSSMAN ADD TWO
MIAMI (Sept. 19 2011) – Brandon M. Thompson and Andrew S. Brown have joined the law firm of Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP (LKLSG) as associates, announced Jeff Schneider, managing partner of the Miami-based commercial law firm.
Fowler White Boggs Recognized as one of Tampa Bay’s Healthiest Employers
The Tampa Bay Business Journal named Fowler White Boggs the Healthiest Employer among companies of its size in the Tampa Bay area for the second consecutive year. As a Firm at the forefront of employee wellness, Fowler White Boggs has created innovative programs that support employees in making decisions towards a healthy and balanced lifestyle both in and out of the office.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Attorney at Law magazine 12 TO WATCH IN 2012
Attorney at Law magazine® Greater Miami Edition is searching high and low for the
12 top lawyers to watch in 2012. We are now accepting nominations. The
requirements are: The Attorney must be a member of the Florida Bar for a minimum
of five years, practice law in Miami-Dade, and must be in good standing. You can nominate yourself.
DEADLINE: October 1,
2011
We need the following information:
- Name of Attorney
- Name of Firm
- Greatest accomplishment(s) of 2011 and why you think the attorney is one of the 12 to watch in 2012.
Please include your contact information.
PLEASE E-MAIL OR FAX ALL NOMINATIONS TO: rleon@attorneyatlawmagazine.com
Fax: 877.863.9529
South Florida Legal Events - Sept 20 - Oct 22, 2011 CLE, Networking & Charity
NOW Color Coded!!
Broward - Miami-Dade - Palm Beach
Tue Sep 20, 2011
11:45am Miami Beach Bar
Association Monthly Luncheon
Contact: Call (305)
575-2400
5:30pm MIAMI-DADE LEGAL
SUPPORT ASSOCIATION: What Do Law Firms Look for When Hiring?
Where: Courtyard by Marriott
Downtown- Royal 2 Room 200 SE 2nd Ave, Miami ,
FL 33131
Description: SPEAKER: Jackie Fleites, Esq., Director of Human Resources, Bilzin
Sunberg TOPIC: “What Do Law Firms Look for When
Hiring”
Sonya Jacobson, Director of Dress for Success Miami TOPIC: “Dress for Success”
Cost:$25 Members, $30 Non-members
6pm Solo/Small
Networking Dinner
Where: Dave & Busters 3000 Oakwood Blvd. Hollywood , FL
Cost: $35 members of
BCBA, $50 non-members, $5 Additional w/ no rsvp
Rsvp: http://goo.gl/uYkZQ
Wed Sep 21, 2011
11:30am Economic
Forum: Meet and Mingle luncheon with William N. Shepherd, former Florida Statewide
Prosecutor
Where: The Kravis Center ,
Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. ,
West Palm Beach
Cost: $40 members and
guests, $55 nonmembers Contact: (561) 373-5488
11:45am Coral Gables Bar
Association Monthly Luncheon
Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. , Coral
Gables
Cost: $20 students, $30
members, $40 nonmembers, free for judges.
Contact: (305) 446-1504 http://www.coralgablesbar.org/
12pm The Miami Jewish Legal Society
presents: Divorce and The "Get" Law
Where: Shutts & Bowen 201 S
Biscayne Blvd 15th Floor
Cost $25 and $18 For
Members - Credits and Lunch included
RSVP: http://goo.gl/rYiZX
1:30pm Underwater Bar
Association: Local dive
Where: Sea Experience, Bahia Mar, 801
Seabreeze Way , Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $65
Contact: kim@thedivebar.org
2pm Ethics in the
Wireless World ALA Webinar
Where: Broward County Bar
Association, 1051 SE 3rd Avenue ,
Fort Lauderdale
Description: 1 Free Florida Bar CLE Credit for BCBA Members
Contact: Victoria Allen
at victoria@rmzlaw.com
5:30pm Palm Beach County Bar
Association Membership Committee: Cocktail reception
Where: B.B. Kings, 550 S. Rosemary Ave. , West Palm Beach
Cost: Free for new
members, $20 members, free for judges.
Contact: (561)687-2800
6pm "Nuts &
Bolts of a Commercial Litigation Case and How this Area of Law has been
affected by Today's Economy" -Broward Chapter of the Paralegal Assn of Fl
Where: Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Boulevard
in Fort Lauderdale
Description: Jonathan S. Robbins,
Esquire of Akerman Senterfitt
Cost: Members $30
Non-Members $35
RSVP: Susan Sabra at ssabra@kahaneandassociates.com
with your choice of either "chicken" or "fish"
6pm WOMEN IN
E-DISCOVERY THE CLOUDY CRYSTAL BALL: The future of Cloud Computing and
E-Discovery
Where: Terremark Worldwide,
Inc. 50 NE 9th Street
Miami , Florida
Description: Cloud computing has
increased in popularity due to the low costs and minimal time associated
with its implementation and ongoing use. Cloud providers offer
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platforms-as-a-Service (PaaS) at an increasing
rate, requiring detailed diligence in the area of e-discovery planning.
Please join us in this highly interactive probe regarding the potential
evolution and future movement of electronic discovery.
RSVP: SouthFlorida@WomenInEDicovery.org
with:
1. Name of attendees including
yourself
2.Current Employer
3. How many will be
touring (including yourself)
Please note that,
for security purposes, this information MUST be provided in advance.
Thu Sep 22, 2011
Stephen R. Booher Inn
of Court Meeting
Where: Renaissance Hotel 1617 SE 17th Street
Causeway Fort Lauderdale , FL
Contact: tracilewis@bellsouth.net
11:30am Legal
Marketing Association South Florida City Group Advertising
Meeting: Planning an
advertising campaign on a limited budget
Where: Becker & Poliakoff, 3111 Stirling Road Fort Lauderdale , FL 33312
Cost: $20 for members, $40 for non-members
RSVP: Jennifer Clarin, jclarin@boardroompr.com
or http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y9YYF9R
11:30am YLS Luncheon:
Paula Black will present the topic "A Book of Business is...Power" http://goo.gl/uIFWS
Where: Tower Club located at 100 S.E. 3rd Avenue ,
28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale ,Florida 33394
Cost: $25
11:45am WEST BROWARD SECTION LUNCHEON SPEAKER: JUDGE JEFFREY LEVENSON
http://goo.gl/eAQEi
12:30pm "Heart/Lung
Presumptions in Workers Compensation Cases Involving Firefighters, Law Enforcement
and Correctional Officers."
5:30pm Association of South Florida Mediators & Arbitrators: Dinner with
Judge Linda Vitale
Where: Tropical Acres Restaurant,
2500 Griffin Road , Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $35 members, $40
nonmembers
Contact: asfma1@gmail.com
5:30pm Legal Aid Gift
Gathering Party http://goo.gl/3uaqm
Cost: $25 Minimum Contribution or
gift valued at $25 for Silent Auction for the10th Annual FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD
RSVP: Elizabeth G. Daugherty -954-767-6300 – esqegd@aol.com Sheryl A. Moore – 954-760-
5:30pm Palm Beach
Justice Assoc Meeting
Where: The Colony Hotel
Contact: Kate Baloga at kathyb@pbctla.org
6pm Greater Miami Region of ORT America
2011 Jurisprudence Awards
Where: Jungle Island • Treetop Ballroom
Description: A Tribute To:
The Honorable Rosemary
Barkett, United States Circuit Judge
The Honorable
Robert A. Mark, United States Bankruptcy Judge
The Honorable Joan A.
Lenard, United States District Judge
RSVP: ortamerica.org/miamireception
Contact: Loren Krongold
305.416.7911 or lkrongold@ortamerica.org
6pm SOLO/Small Law
Firm Networking Group
Contact: Michael J.C.
Degnan at 561-353-1631 or michael@mjcdegnan.com
6pm The South Florida Association of Litigation Support
Professionals: CLE Dinner "To Native Review or Not"
Where: Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale ,
1825 Griffin Road ,
Dania Beach
Description:cPresented by Clayton
Morehead, Senior Project Manager of Ikon Office Solutions.
Cost: $30 members, $40
nonmembers
6pm Wilie D. Ferguson
Jr. Bar Association Fall Networking Mixer
Where: Mai Tardi 163 NE 39TH ST MIAMI ,
FL 33137
Description: Reduced annual
membership dues Drink specials Complimentary Tapas
Cost: Free admission
***Street Parking available. Valet $3.******
Fri Sep 23, 2011
7:30am Attorney
Breakfast Club Meeting
Where: www.abcfornetworking.com
Contact: Dina Aronfeld
dina@aronfeld.com
8:30am Advertising,
Metadata & Ethics: Your Professional Practice in the Electronic Age
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami 400 SE
Second Avenue Miami , Florida
11:30am Dade County
Bar Association General Membership Luncheon In Conjunction with the
Professionalism, Ethics and Diversity Seminar
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami 400 SE
Second Avenue Miami , Florida
Description: Guest Speaker Chief
Judge Charles Canady *If you are not attending the
Professionalism Seminar,
you are still welcome to join the General Membership Luncheon
Cost: $45 Member, $55
Non-Members -$60 at the door - if space permits.
11:45am Federal Bar
Association Palm Beach
Chapter Luncheon http://goo.gl/u3BlL
Where: The Colony Hotel 525 E Atlantic Ave Delray Beach , FL
Description: “Stetson Professor Michael P. Allen will discuss the Supreme
Court’s 2011
October Term, which will concern, among other matters, GPS tracking
devices and the 4th
Amendment, fleeting expletives and the 1st Amendment, union dues
and employment discrimination.” Check-in at11:45, with program beginning at
noon through 1:30
Cost: $35 FBAMembers advance registration; walk-ins/non-members
$40
RSVP: Peggy Stumhofer at PStumhofer@pm-law.com
Sat Sep 24, 2011
4:30pm Asian Pacific
American Bar Association of South Florida :
Mentoring social for attorneys and law students
Where: Lucky Strike Lanes, 1691 Michigan Ave. , Miami Beach
Cost: Free
Contact: (972) 890-6799
6pm CGBA Annual Gala
and Installation Dinner
Where: Coral Gables Country Club
Contact: Kayla Riera-Gomez
at krg@fowler-white.com
Friday, September 16, 2011
Kaye & Bender to Educate Community on Recent Cooperative, Condominium and Homeowner Association Law Changes
SOUTH FLORIDA –South
Florida community association law firm Kaye & Bender P.L. announces its fourth
annual series of free seminars in Broward and Palm Beach counties. During the seminars, Kaye & Bender
attorneys will introduce, review and explain the new changes to the laws recently
passed by the state legislature.
“House
Bill 1195, which in some aspects is viewed as a ‘glitch’ or correction bill,
became effective July 1, 2011, and addresses many of the confusing or
inconsistent legislation passed in recent years affecting condominium,
cooperative and homeowner associations,” said Robert Kaye, Managing Member of
Kaye & Bender. “The purpose of these
seminars is to make the effort to provide to the public as much clarity as
possible in the changes in the law, as well as answer any questions community
leaders have about the recent legislation, issues in their communities and
general hot topics.”
Monday, September 12, 2011
GRAYROBINSON'S JASON SEARL APPOINTED TO CITY OF ORLANDO MUNICIPAL PLANNING BOARD
Dan Marino Foundation 2012 WalkAbout Autism!
Online registration is now open for the
Dan Marino Foundation 2012 WalkAbout Autism!
Visit www.dmfwalkaboutautism.org,
start a team, and sign up today!Remember what a fun, inspiring day we enjoyed at last year's event?
Together, we raised almost $475,000 for the Dan Marino Foundation,
UM NSU CARD, FAU CARD and the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties! Over $35,000 was donated back to schools across Miami Dade and Broward Counties for their ESE programs and services.
Your efforts brought significant change to our community, and continue to make a difference for thousands of families in South Florida through education, leisure programming, advocacy, and grants.
The 2012 Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism promises to be bigger, better, and more impactful for our South Florida Autism community!
Thank you for your continued support. Please help us spread the word. Tell your family, friends, and schools that they should register online to participate, too!Dan Marino Foundation 2012 WalkAbout Autism!
Visit www.dmfwalkaboutautism.org,
start a team, and sign up today!Remember what a fun, inspiring day we enjoyed at last year's event?
Together, we raised almost $475,000 for the Dan Marino Foundation,
UM NSU CARD, FAU CARD and the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties! Over $35,000 was donated back to schools across Miami Dade and Broward Counties for their ESE programs and services.
Your efforts brought significant change to our community, and continue to make a difference for thousands of families in South Florida through education, leisure programming, advocacy, and grants.
The 2012 Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism promises to be bigger, better, and more impactful for our South Florida Autism community!
We look forward to seeing you in 2012!Dan Marino Foundation
DAN MARINO FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL AUTISM AGENCIES FOR THE ANNUAL DAN MARINO FOUNDATION WALKABOUT AUTISM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:
September 2, 2011 Rixys Alfonso
954.530.5511 or 305.558.8877
rixys@danmarinofoundation.org
DAN MARINO FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL AUTISM AGENCIES FOR THE ANNUAL DAN MARINO FOUNDATION WALKABOUT AUTISM
Event to take place at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, on Saturday, January 28, 2012
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – The Dan Marino Foundation has once again teamed up with local South Florida autism agencies to celebrate the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism, benefiting the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) and the Dan Marino Foundation. . This exciting and unique event will take place on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins.
Driven by individuals with autism, their families and friends, this historic fundraising effort generates crucial funds for the autism community of South Florida. Corporate sponsorships are available, and corporate teams are encouraged to join the fun. All proceeds raised through this event will stay in our local community and benefit autism services, and awareness. Participating South Florida schools will receive 25% of the money raised by their teams to support special needs programming in their school. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 110 children in the United States have autism.
“As parents of children with autism, my wife Rachel and I are thrilled to be a part of the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism,” noted Jeff Ireland, General Manager of the Miami Dolphins. “We know first hand the importance of support services for children and adults with autism and this event will raise money specifically for those services right here in South Florida. Having the event at Sun Life Stadium where Dan played his Hall of Fame career for the Miami Dolphins seemed like the perfect choice.”
Celebrity walk attendees include:
Dan Marino: Legendary Hall of Fame & Miami Dolphins Quarterback
Rachel & Jeff Ireland, Miami Dolphins General Manager
Alumni Miami Dolphins Players
Miami-Dade and Broward County Elected Officials
Local Celebrities as well as Local News and Television Anchors
September 2, 2011 Rixys Alfonso
954.530.5511 or 305.558.8877
rixys@danmarinofoundation.org
DAN MARINO FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL AUTISM AGENCIES FOR THE ANNUAL DAN MARINO FOUNDATION WALKABOUT AUTISM
Event to take place at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, on Saturday, January 28, 2012
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – The Dan Marino Foundation has once again teamed up with local South Florida autism agencies to celebrate the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism, benefiting the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) and the Dan Marino Foundation. . This exciting and unique event will take place on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins.
Driven by individuals with autism, their families and friends, this historic fundraising effort generates crucial funds for the autism community of South Florida. Corporate sponsorships are available, and corporate teams are encouraged to join the fun. All proceeds raised through this event will stay in our local community and benefit autism services, and awareness. Participating South Florida schools will receive 25% of the money raised by their teams to support special needs programming in their school. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 110 children in the United States have autism.
“As parents of children with autism, my wife Rachel and I are thrilled to be a part of the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism,” noted Jeff Ireland, General Manager of the Miami Dolphins. “We know first hand the importance of support services for children and adults with autism and this event will raise money specifically for those services right here in South Florida. Having the event at Sun Life Stadium where Dan played his Hall of Fame career for the Miami Dolphins seemed like the perfect choice.”
Celebrity walk attendees include:
Dan Marino: Legendary Hall of Fame & Miami Dolphins Quarterback
Rachel & Jeff Ireland, Miami Dolphins General Manager
Alumni Miami Dolphins Players
Miami-Dade and Broward County Elected Officials
Local Celebrities as well as Local News and Television Anchors
8 Associates Join Carlton Fields
Miami, Fla. – September 12, 2011 – Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that eight associates joined the firm in its Orlando, Miami and Tampa, Florida offices.
Orlando -Mary Katherine Tinsley
Miami - Christopher E. Cheek, Christopher Corts & Veronica de Zayas
Tampa - Anthony J. Glover, Audrey K. Rierson, Lauren Sembler & Brian B. Vavra
Orlando -Mary Katherine Tinsley
Miami - Christopher E. Cheek, Christopher Corts & Veronica de Zayas
Tampa - Anthony J. Glover, Audrey K. Rierson, Lauren Sembler & Brian B. Vavra
South Florida Legal Events - Sept 12 - Oct 15, 2011 CLE, Networking & Charity
NOW Color
Coded!!
Broward -
Miami-Dade - Palm
Beach
Mon Sep 12, 2011
11:45am Attorney general’s
office special prosecutor Dave Aronberg: “Florida ’s Prescription Drug
Crisis”
Where: The Grill, 2101 W. Cypress Creek Road , Fort Lauderdale
Description: North Broward Bar
Association: Monthly luncheon
Cost: :Members $17, nonmembers:
$20
Email:
stevenson2@bellsouth.net
11:45am Judicial
Luncheon "Voir Dire" (PBBA members only) http://goo.gl/qIROQ
Where: Palm Beach Main
Courthouse, North end of cafeteria
Cost: $40
Tue Sep 13, 2011
Where: Riverside Hotel, 620 E.
Las Olas Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale
rsvp: BCJA@att.net or
954-522-1662
8:30am Significant
Attorney's Fees Issues 2009-11 Speaker James C. Hauser, Esq.
Where: Bankers Club Two South Biscayne Blvd. ,
14th Fl, Miami , Florida
11:45am South Palm
Beach Bar Membership Lunch
Where: Boca Raton Marriot
Description: For more information,
please contact Stephanie Ginsburg (561) 482-3838 or southcounty@southpalmbeachbar.org
6pm War Zone or Crime
Scene? Walking the Tightrope of Justice: A Look Back 10 Years After September
11, 2001
Where: The Bankers Club of Miami One Biscayne Tower ,
14th Floor Miami , Florida
Description: Speakers: Hon. Wilfredo Ferrer , U.S. Attorney, Southern District of
Florida
Jeffrey Henry
Sloman, Former U.S.
Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2009-2010
Dean R. Alexander Acosta,
Former U.S.
Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2005-2009
Marcos Daniel Jimenez,
Former U.S.
Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2002-2005
Guy A. Lewis, Former U.S.
Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2000-2002
Michael Caruso, Chief
Assistant Public Defender
Neal R.Sonnett,
Esq.(moderator)
Contact: aloza@orshanlaw.com or 305-858-0220.
.
Friday, September 9, 2011
HALLEY J. PETERS JOINS HARKE CLASBY & BUSHMAN LLP
MIAMI - Harke Clasby & Bushman LLP (www.harkeclasby.com) is proud to announce the addition of Halley J. Peters to its legal team. Halley will be joining the boutique litigation firm as an associate and will concentrate her practice in the areas of commercial litigation and consumer class action law.
“We are very pleased to have Halley join our firm,” said Lance A. Harke, Founding Partner of Harke Clasby & Bushman LLP. “Her superior academic performance at the University of Miami as well as her strong commitment to public service makes her a perfect fit for our public-interest oriented practice.”
Carlton Fields Shareholder Benjamine Reid Appointed Co-Chair of ABA Legal Services Committee
Miami, Fla. – September 8, 2011 – Benjamine Reid, a Miami shareholder with Carlton Fields, was recently appointed co-chair of the Legal Services Training Committee of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association (ABA). Reid will serve a one-year term.
The program is designed to offer intensive trial advocacy training, at no cost, to attorneys at clinics and legal services programs who do not typically have access to traditional continuing legal education trial skills programs.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell's Founding Partner, Thom Rumberger, Passes Away
The death, following complications from diabetes, was confirmed by Frank Sheppard, managing partner of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, "We were deeply saddened to hear that our friend and partner, Thom Rumberger, passed away. Throughout his life he served as an inspiration to all who knew him."
While Mr. Rumberger was known for his brilliant achievements in the courtroom and his leadership in building one of Florida's leading product liability law firms, it was his passion for preserving Florida's Everglades and his efforts on behalf of educational and political reforms that shape his legacy.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The Most Essential Part of Networking: The Follow-Up
New Technology Helps You Get Organized and Maintain Contact With Just One Click
By Charles Jones
Are you drowning in business cards? Have you ever needed to follow up with someone, but couldn’t find their information in the huge stack of cards on your desk?
How you handle follow-ups with new and established contacts will determine if you will be successful in cultivating relationships.
Schedule time to focus on business development activities. You want to create an image of being a valuable professional resource rather than a social acquaintance. One way to do this is to conduct follow-up activities during business hours.
By Charles Jones
Are you drowning in business cards? Have you ever needed to follow up with someone, but couldn’t find their information in the huge stack of cards on your desk?
How you handle follow-ups with new and established contacts will determine if you will be successful in cultivating relationships.
Schedule time to focus on business development activities. You want to create an image of being a valuable professional resource rather than a social acquaintance. One way to do this is to conduct follow-up activities during business hours.
David A. Kahn Joins Duane Morris' Miami Corporate Practice Group
MIAMI, September 7, 2011 – Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that David A. Kahn has joined the firm's Corporate Practice Group as an associate in its Miami office. Kahn’s arrival marks the latest addition to the firm’s growing South Florida presence, now comprising more than 30 lawyers in all of the firm's major practice areas. He joins Duane Morris from Holland & Knight.
Kahn practices in the area of corporate law, and is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, securities, compliance and other general corporate matters. He is a 2007 graduate of Emory University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Society, and a graduate of Union College. Prior to entering law school, Kahn worked as a corporate paralegal for two years at an international law firm.
South Florida Law Firms Merge: Atkinson Diner & Fowler Boggs
Fort Lauderdale/ Tampa, FL – The statewide Florida law firm of Fowler White Boggs (Fowler) and the Ft. Lauderdale-based firm of Atkinson, Diner, Stone, Mankuta & Ploucha P.A. (Atkinson) announced their plans to merge in the first half of 2012. This merger is a continuation of the dynamic expansion of the Ft. Lauderdale office of Fowler which will grow to nearly 30 attorneys in less than two years. The firm is meeting its goal of attracting quality lawyers through the addition of the highly-regarded and successful Atkinson attorneys.
The Atkinson firm has a long-standing history of excellence, community accomplishment, leadership in the legal profession, and a distinguished law practice for over 40 years. Fowler, established in 1943, has grown from its original roots on the west coast of Florida into a strong state wide presence.
Corporate & Commercial lawyer Randolph H. Fields joins the GrayRobinson, P.A.
ORLANDO, FL – September 07, 2011 – Randolph H. Fields has joined the Orlando office of GrayRobinson, P.A. Fields brings a wide range of experience in all phases of corporate and commercial law. Most recently, Fields was a shareholder in the Orlando office of Greenberg Traurig.
“Randy is a well-respected counselor in Central Florida and is dedicated to serving his clients and his community,” said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. "Biff" Marshall, Jr. “We welcome him to GrayRobinson and are excited for his new role at the firm.”
South Florida Legal Events - Sept 7 - Oct 6, 2011 CLE, Networking & Charity
NOW Color
Coded!!
Broward - Miami-Dade -
Palm Beach
Wed Sep 7, 2011
6:30pm Florida Muslim
Bar Association Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Reception
- Dade
Where: Garcia's Seafood Grill, 398 NW North River Drive , Miami , FL 33128
Description: No cost to judiciary and
members of the bar - Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks
RSVP to Carmen@wvmlawfirm.com
Thu Sep 8, 2011
11:45am Broward County
Hispanic Bar Association Lunch with US District Judge Adalberto Jordan
Where: The Tower Club, 100 Southeast 3rd Ave , Fort Lauderdale , Florida
33301
COST: $20 BCHBA
members/students, $25 non-members
RSVP: kkennedy@cwiplaw.com
12pm New Power of
Attorney Statute Guest Speaker David R. Carlisle, Esq. Partner Duane Morris LLP
Where: Lawson Thomas
Courthouse Center 175 NW 1st Avenue , 11th FloorConference
Room
Cost: $10 Members $20
Non-Members
5:30pm Palm Beach Young Lawyers
Sept Happy Hour http://goo.gl/RKZ8I
6pm Pre-Minority
Mentoring Picnic Reception
Where: Kozyak Tropin &
Throckmorton, 2525 Ponce de Leon, 9th Floor, Coral Gables , FL 33134
RSVP to mc@kttlaw.com
6:30pm Florida Muslim
Bar Association Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Reception
- Broward
Where: YOLO, 333 E Las Olas Blvd , Fort
Lauderdale , FL 33301
Description: No cost to judiciary and
members of the bar Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks
Please RSVP to Carmen@wvmlawfirm.com
Fri Sep 9, 2011
DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW:
A View From the Bench
Where: The Bankers Club
Miami One
Biscayne Tower ,
14th Floor Miami , FL 33131
Description: Morning and Afternoon
Programs
visit: http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/events.jsp
for details
Contact: Joanne Beaudry
at jbeaudry@alm.com or 305-347-6643
11:30amThe Broward County
Women Lawyers’ Association’s Annual Installation of Officers and Board of
Directors http://goo.gl/nAzKm
RSVP: rsvp@bcwla.com
12pm Investiture of
Dawn V. Denaro
Where: Dade County
Courthouse 73 West Flagler Street ,
Courtroom 6-1 Miami ,Florida 33130
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Mindy A. Mora Appointed Chair of Florida Bar, Business Law Section
Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced that Mindy Mora, a senior partner in the firm's Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group, has begun her term as Chair of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar. In this capacity, she oversees all substantive law, member benefit and pro bono committees of the Business Law Section, and is responsible for appointing all of the chairs and vice-chairs of these committees. She also represents the interests of the more than 5,000 business lawyers throughout the State of Florida in matters involving The Florida Bar.
ACLU GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER LAUNCHES “CIVIL LIBERTIES AND GOOD GOVERNMENT” SERIES
CONTACT: Alexandra Bassil, Greater Miami Chapter Board Member alexeb@the-beach.net
MIAMI, Fla. – Today the Greater Miami Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida announces the third in a free series of forums on “Civil Liberties and Good Government.” The third forum will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables.
After each event there will be a wine and cheese reception.
MIAMI, Fla. – Today the Greater Miami Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida announces the third in a free series of forums on “Civil Liberties and Good Government.” The third forum will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables.
After each event there will be a wine and cheese reception.
Colson Hicks' Julie Braman Kane elected parliamentarian of American Association for Justice
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2011) – Colson Hicks Eidson partner Julie Braman Kane has been elected as parliamentarian of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the world’s largest trial bar, at the organization’s annual convention.
Colson Hicks Eidson has a long history with the AAJ (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America); the firm’s co-founder, Bill Colson, served as president of the association from 1964-1965 and partner, Lewis S. “Mike” Eidson, served as president from 2006-2007.
Robin Taylor Symons Appointed Co-Managing Partner of Gordon & Rees’ Miami Office
MIAMI ---- Robin Taylor Symons has been appointed co-managing partner of Gordon & Rees’ Miami office. She will share the responsibility with current managing partner Robert M. Mayer.
Symons is a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment and Insurance practice groups. Her experience includes complex insurance coverage and employment-related disputes and trials. Additionally, she provides management-side legal counsel and advice to employers, and has served as counsel to the local state court on diversity training. She also developed and runs the subscriber interface of “the workplace HELPLINE®,” a national computer-based employment law hotline providing assistance to businesses and specialty groups.
GRAYROBINSON PROMOTES 13 ACROSS FLORIDA
FLORIDA – September 06, 2011 – Thirteen GrayRobinson attorneys across six offices, from Miami to Orlando, recently received promotions. These promotions are a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication these lawyers put into the firm on a daily basis.
“We have surrounded ourselves with talented attorneys, who provide our clients with exceptional legal counsel,” said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. “Biff” Marshall, Jr. “Through these promotions, we encourage them to continue expanding their knowledge and upholding our reputation as one of the leading firms in the state of Florida.”
The following attorneys were recently promoted:








