By Alexander Lugo | November 3, 2023
"The attorneys who are going to join us are the attorneys who want to bet on themselves. They know what they are worth, and they want to be able to have agency over their time and over the type of work that they deliver to their clients," said Concepción Global partner Christine Concepción.
By Alexander Lugo | October 26, 2023
Nationally, hiring was down by an average of 28% this year compared to 2022 for both partners and associates. But associates led the charge downward with a 32% decline while partners saw a 29% decrease. In Miami, both averages are down by more than double the national averages.
By Alexander Lugo | October 25, 2023
"It's really helping the M&A marketplace," said Jones Foster senior counsel Kevin Lamb. "I don't think it's going away anytime soon. In fact, I expect it to become more robust."
By Alexander Lugo | October 23, 2023
"ADR is becoming more vibrant," said Abbey Kaplan, leader of the new practice group. "The future of big-time trials for the younger lawyers is limited because most people now would prefer getting their cases resolved before trial. It's as simple as that."
By Alexander Lugo | October 20, 2023
"Associates are our most important asset," said Lawson Huck Gonzalez shareholder Jason Gonzalez, formerly the managing partner of Shutts & Bowen's Tallahassee office. "We're all busy as heck, and we have to have the highest quality associates to help us represent these clients."
By Alexander Lugo | October 19, 2023
A local private equity partner said the firm was never interested in attracting lateral partners in the region, and other market observers speculated that its high rates weren't realistic for established local attorneys.
By Alexander Lugo | October 18, 2023
Magda Rodriguez is part of the firm's plan "to continue to grow in South Florida with the right people," said Manuel Garcia-Linares, managing partner of Day Pitney's Florida offices.
By Alexander Lugo | October 16, 2023
"Now that we are growing our practice group, we have significantly more ability to be able to handle the work that I think we've had to turn down in the past," incoming Gunster counsel David Sawyer said.
By Alexander Lugo | October 12, 2023
Holland & Knight has been on the list for six years, and the firm was joined this year by Greenberg Traurig and Greenspoon Marder. But Akerman, certified last year, was absent.
By Alexander Lugo | October 11, 2023
"I don't want it to consume my life and I can see an overwhelming demand deteriorate my balance and mental health. It is hard and nearly impossible to say no as a junior associate so that makes it difficult to manage," said one anonymous respondent from Holland & Knight's Miami program, which echoes responses at many of the firms included in the survey.
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