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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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November 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Sidley Partner Relocates From D.C. to Miami as Firm Pursues Florida Growth

After ranking as Florida's fastest growing law firm last year, Sidley Austin wants to keep the momentum going as it brings in an M&A partner to help balance all its recent associate-level hires.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida-Based Big Law Donations to Harris Eclipse Trump's Haul in Key Pre-Election Stretch

Following the change atop the Democratic ticket, donations to the vice president from Florida-based personnel at large law firms accelerated, far exceeding donations to former president Trump from the same category of lawyers.

By Alexander Lugo

7 minute read

October 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Becker & Poliakoff Expands Leadership Roles, Attempting to Encourage Innovation and Mentorship

As succession planning needs arise and competition creeps up all over Florida, the firm is responding by rewarding some of its seasoned shareholders with new leadership positions.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

October 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Opening Doors to 'Where Decisions Are Made': Judge Ann Claire Williams

"I realized that what I was doing was similar to being a lawyer," said Williams, a 2024 American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement honoree. "Teachers teach and lawyers teach. Teachers have to persuade and lawyers have to persuade."

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

October 25, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Hodgson Russ Expects Double-Digit Growth This Year After Ranking First Among Mid-Market 50 Firms

Hodgson Russ is expecting double-digit growth in profits and income after last year's slump in both categories, coming from a boost in work within the firm's litigation and corporate practices.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Cannabis Lawyers Expect a Fight From DeSantis if Florida Voters Approve Recreational Pot

After pouring millions into Florida's upcoming ballot measure, operators and their counsel anticipate further hurdles during the implementation period if it passes.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings Plummeted After Congress Let Its Qualification Threshold Sunset

Lawyers are now faced with more expensive and time-consuming options for their midmarket clients, after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have kept the bankruptcy option's debt limit to $7.5 million.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Back-To-Back Hurricanes' Impact on Florida Legal Work Will Go Beyond Usual Suspects

Insurance and homeowners association practices will see increased demand in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but lobbying and even criminal and family law could be the subject of heightened interest.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

As Midsize Firms Seek Scale to Compete, Should They Choose Mergers or Grow With What They Have?

As midsize law firms seek growth, they are faced with the choice of growing by merging or by hiring lawyers as they become available. Two firms have different approaches and they're both finding success in their visions.

By Alexander Lugo | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

October 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyers Beat Other Local Sectors, Attorneys Elsewhere in Office Usage

Leasing activity is down for commercial real estate across the country, but law firm personnel are going back into the office at a higher rate than other industries, according to a new report.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read