Akerman Senterfitt
Industry: Law firm
DescriptionAkerman LLP is a law firm based in Miami, Florida that was founded in 1920. David I. Spector is the chairman and CEO. Andrew Smulian was chairman and CEO from 2008 - 2018. Headquarters: Miami, Florida, United States No. of attorneys: More than 700 Founder: John Moses Cheney Founded: 1920 Number of offices: 24 Subsidiaries: Wickwire Gavin, P.C., Akerman Senterfitt, Asset Management Arm
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Akerman Senterfitt Employees
Siemens Energy, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Siemens Energy, Inc. January 2009 - October 2013
Akerman Senterfitt September 2002 - January 2009
Akerman Senterfitt May 2001 - August 2001
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor
University of Central Florida 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
TiMedLaw Firm, PA January 2008 - Present
Florin Roebig, PA May 2003 - December 2007
Akerman Senterfitt June 2002 - August 2002
Fowler White 2001 - 2001
Mayo Clinic July 1993 - June 1994
Skills
Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death
Education
Harvard Law School 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine 1984 — 1988
MD
Washington University in St. Louis 1981 — 1984
BA, Biology
VeriStor Systems December 2014 - September 2015
VeriStor Systems June 2014 - December 2014
Aerotek December 2013 - February 2014
Telerep April 2012 - November 2013
Akerman Senterfitt February 2008 - August 2009
Justice Research Center August 2007 - April 2008
The Axcess Group July 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Research, Advertising, Editing, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Access, Camera, Photoshop, Commercials, Outlook, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, New Business Development
Education
Florida State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
Florida State University - College of Business 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Finance
Maumee Valley Country Day School 2006 — 2007
High School
Spencer Fane December 2014 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt May 2011 - November 2014
Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. March 2008 - May 2011
Dezen & Pollin Law Offices 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Litigation Support, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Trials, Family Law, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Appeals
Education
Argosy University 2004 — 2006
Associates, Paralegal
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2000 — 2004
B.S., Business Management
360i July 2015 - Present
360i August 2014 - July 2015
Nebo Agency June 2013 - August 2014
Solar and Energy Loan Fund May 2012 - May 2013
John Carroll High School July 2011 - June 2012
Pier 1 Imports June 2011 - December 2011
Florida State University Psychology Department January 2010 - July 2011
Florida State University May 2010 - December 2010
Pi Beta Phi Sorority January 2010 - December 2010
Akerman Senterfitt June 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Energy Efficiency, Customer Service, Market Research, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Fundraising, Research, Facebook, Event Management, Social Networking, Non-profits, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, Budgets, Digital Marketing, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Time Management, Online Marketing, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Newsletters
Education
Florida State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Child Development
Milton High School 2004 — 2007
Clarfield, Okon, Salomone & Pincus October 2013 - Present
Greenspoon Marder, P.A. June 2013 - October 2013
Law Offices of Elizabeth R. Wellborn, P.A. February 2011 - June 2013
Law Offices of Marshall C. Watson, P.A. July 2010 - February 2011
Gladstone Law Group, PA April 2009 - July 2010
Billing Cochran March 2006 - April 2009
Akerman Senterfitt 1998 - 2005
Ullman & Ullman, P.A. 1996 - 1998
Skills
Real Estate, Mortgage Lending, Foreclosures, Title Insurance, Litigation
Education
Florida State University
Nova Southeastern University
Denver City Council January 2015 - Present
Uniform Law Commission January 2013 - Present
McGihon & Associates, LLC November 2009 - Present
Tilden Strategies Group, LLC August 2010 - December 2013
Akerman Senterfitt February 2009 - October 2009
State of Colorado January 2003 - March 2009
Holland & Hart LLP 1987 - 1993
K&L Gates January 1987 - November 1989
Skills
Policy, Legislation, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Healthcare, Grassroots Organizing, Public Health, Politics, Public Speaking, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, State Government, Political Consulting, Employee Benefits, Economic Development, Research, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Government, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Political Communication, Litigation, Grants, Fundraising, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Legislative Research, Corporate Law, Appeals
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1982 — 1984
J.D., Law with Honors
Florida State University School of Social Work 1979 — 1980
Master Social Work, Psychology and Social Work
McGill University 1975 — 1978
BA, Psychology
National Cathedral School 1969 — 1975
Waste Management February 2015 - Present
Boscan & Associates, LLC July 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt January 2008 - June 2009
Walt Disney World September 2001 - December 2007
Florida Governor's Office, Governor Jeb Bush January 1999 - August 2001
Florida Department of Agriculture April 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Government Relations, Community Relations, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Legislative, Issues Management, Government Affairs, Public Relations, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Coalition Building, Economic Development, Corporate Communications, Non-profits, Media Relations, Event Planning, Government Liaison, Strategic Planning, State Government, Political Campaigns, Issue Advocacy, Legislative Analysis, Legislative Advocacy, Legislation, Political Consulting, Public Administration, International Relations, External Affairs, Message Development, Appropriations, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Federal Government, Communications Strategy, Writing, Internal Communications, Coalitions, Community Development, Crisis Communications, Foreign Policy, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Relations, Lobbying, Nonprofits, Political Science, Grassroots
Education
Florida State University 1990 — 1992
B.S., International Affairs
Kipp Heartwood Academy June 2015 - Present
Teach For America June 2014 - Present
Alpha Blanca Alvarado Middle School July 2014 - July 2015
City Year July 2013 - June 2014
Akerman Senterfitt January 2013 - July 2013
WVFS Tallahassee 89.7 FM August 2009 - July 2013
Florida State University Union Productions August 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Teaching, Radio Broadcasting, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Youth Mentoring, Academic Tutoring, Education, Youth Empowerment, Legislative Affairs, Leadership Development, State Government, Team Building, Media Production, Music Production, Studio Recording, Adult CPR, Broadcast, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Media, Research
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2014 — 2015
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Urban Education
Florida State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology & Environmental Policy
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. April 2015 - Present
Greenstein & Associates September 2013 - March 2015
Greenstein & Associates March 2013 - September 2013
Investor Rights Clinic August 2012 - December 2012
Nearing Law Firm May 2012 - December 2012
11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida May 2012 - July 2012
City of Coral Gables, City Attorney's Office August 2011 - December 2011
Precise Advisory Group June 2011 - August 2011
Florida State University August 2009 - August 2010
Akerman Senterfitt 2009 - 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Research, Public Speaking, Legal Issues, Securities Market, Arbitration, Securities Regulation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Motions, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Courts, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Westlaw
Education
University of Miami School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Florida State University 2007 — 2010
B.S, Political Science
Florida State University Summer for Undergraduates Law Program 2008 — 2008
Certificate of Completion, Law
Flagler Palm Coast High School 2003 — 2007
di Santo Law November 2012 - Present
Greenberg Traurig 2009 - 2012
Akerman Senterfitt 2006 - 2009
Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP 1999 - 2006
Pircher Nichols & Meeks 1987 - 1993
Skills
Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Joint Ventures, Business Transactions, Private Equity
Education
Fordham University
BA, International Relations
New York University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
Raymond James Financial, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Florida Supreme Court January 2015 - April 2015
Bankers Financial Corporation September 2014 - December 2014
13th Judicial Circuit May 2014 - June 2014
Anidjar and Levine PA May 2013 - August 2013
Akerman Senterfitt June 2012 - May 2013
Ruby Tuesday May 2010 - August 2012
North Florida Financial Corporation January 2012 - April 2012
Kerr & Downs Research May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Time Management, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Relations, Negotiating, Customer Service, Leadership, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Training, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Social Networking, Editing, Facebook
Education
Stetson University College of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Florida State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance and Economics, Cum Laude
Jensen Beach High School 2005-2009 2005 — 2009
Wave Crest Group, Ltd. November 2011 - Present
FIS Global June 2008 - October 2011
Macquarie Mortgages USA, Inc. January 2008 - May 2008
Macquarie Bank January 2008 - May 2008
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP May 2006 - December 2007
Akerman Senterfitt May 2004 - May 2006
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida May 2003 - May 2004
Oglethorpe Power Corporation May 1996 - August 2000
Skills
Corporate Law, Payment Systems, Licensing, Legal Compliance, Electronic Payments, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Due Diligence, Mediation, Civil Litigation, AML, Financial Regulation, Payment Card Processing, Debit Cards, Strategic Partnerships, Private Equity, Finance, Payments, Negotiation, Financial Services, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Litigation, Risk Management, Arbitration, Mobile Payments
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2000 — 2003
J.D., Law
Bucerius Law School - Hamburg, Germany 2002 — 2002
Law
The University of Georgia 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science
Front of the House July 2011 - Present
Burger King Corporation June 2005 - December 2010
WORLD OFFICE PRODUCTS August 2002 - May 2005
Akerman Senterfitt February 2002 - July 2002
LEVITZ FURNITURE INC May 1999 - October 2001
SUNGLASS HUT INTERNATIONAL January 1992 - May 1999
MARSHALL H. BERKSON April 1991 - January 1992
Skills
Outlook, Recruiting, Training, Marketing, Management, Operations Management, Time Management, Event Planning, Administrative..., Merchandising, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Miami Dade College 1966 — 1967
AA, Business
North Miami Senior High 1964 — 1966
The Opus Project October 2013 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt May 2012 - December 2013
Champion Briefs February 2012 - August 2013
Summit Debate June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Education, Speech Writing, Politics, Economics, Business Strategy, Editing, Social Media
Education
Florida State University 2011 — 2015
Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. October 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2008 - 2009
Smith Hulsey & Busey 2006 - 2008
Education
Stetson University College of Law 1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Florida State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies
Johnson Real Estate Law, PA February 2014 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt February 2013 - February 2014
Clark & Albaugh, LLP 2012 - 2013
Michael Collard Properties, Inc. September 2008 - October 2011
Graham, Builder, Jones, Pratt & Marks, LLP June 2006 - September 2008
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 2004 - 2005
Abel Band, Chartered June 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Estate Planning, Real Estate, Land Use, Zoning, Leases, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Development, Property Law, Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Property, Disposition, Investors
Education
Florida State University College of Law 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
Florida State University 1991 — 1996
BS, Political Science
Sunoco Logistics October 2013 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives June 2010 - January 2013
Akerman Senterfitt May 2009 - September 2009
Indiana University of Pennsylvania December 2008 - May 2009
US Navy August 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Communication, Oil/Gas, Marcellus Shale, Pipelines
Education
Waynesburg University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Energy Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Alvarez, Arrieta & DIaz-Silveira LLP March 2014 - Present
Global Legal and Compliance Executive April 2012 - March 2014
Aspira of Florida, Inc. July 2011 - April 2012
Brightstar Corp February 2010 - September 2010
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. January 2005 - March 2010
BellSouth International, Inc. January 2004 - January 2005
Akerman Senterfitt 1982 - 2003
AHI Healthcare Systems, Inc. 1995 - 1997
Skills
Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Mergers, Licensing, Joint Ventures, Employment Law, Legal Research, Securities Regulation, Privacy Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, International Law, Mediation, Legal Compliance, Litigation Management, Competition Law, Arbitration, Private Equity, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Trademarks, Courts, Securities, Alternative Dispute..., Internal Investigations, Fraud, Trade Secrets, Bankruptcy, Copyright Law, Appeals, Product Liability, Litigation Support, Cross-border..., FCPA, Legal Issues, Contract Law, Banking Law, International..., Administrative Law, Insurance Law, Trials, Class Actions, Cyberlaw
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1973 — 1976
Juris Doctor, Law
Fordham University 1969 — 1973
B.A., Political Science/Latin American Studies
Mater Christi HS
Mater Christi HS
Palm Law Partners, P.A. October 2012 - Present
Schwartz White & Oberweger August 2011 - October 2012
Schwartz Lewis February 2011 - August 2011
Sadaka Law Group, PLC. June 2010 - February 2011
Seiden Alder & Matthewman March 2008 - July 2010
CJO Moon January 2003 - March 2008
Juris Edge August 2007 - December 2007
US Federal Defender January 2007 - June 2007
Akerman Senterfitt April 2006 - August 2006
Nova Southeastern University 2004 - 2006
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Document Review, Arbitration, Capital Markets, Complex Litigation, Start-ups, Business Transactions, Transactional Law, Contractual Agreements, Banking, Securities, Commercial Lending, Fixed Assets, Bonds, Debt, Litigation Support, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Personal Injury..., Courts, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Torts, Trial Practice, Class Actions, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Hearings, Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Trials, Legal Research, Bankruptcy, Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, International Law, Securities Regulation, Licensing, Contract Law, Criminal Defense, Copyright Law, Legal Advice, Cyberlaw
Education
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law 2004 — 2006
J.D, Law
Rhodes 1987 — 1988
High School, High School
Boyd & Durant, P.L. June 2006 - Present
Blackacre Development, LLC January 2005 - June 2006
Akerman Senterfitt September 2003 - January 2005
Education
Florida State University College of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Magna Cum Laude
Florida State University 1996 — 1999
B.S., Political Science
Akerman Senterfitt August 2010 - Present
Tabas, Freedman, Soloff, Miller & Brown, P.A. February 2010 - August 2010
Steel Hector & Davis, LLP 1997 - 2003
Skills
Spanish, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Collections, Bankruptcy, Trust Management, Client Billing, Legal Research, Human Resources, Legal Writing, Invoicing, Administrative..., Accounting, Notary Public, Tax
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Holland & Knight LLP June 2006 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt September 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Media Law
Education
Florida State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations
U.S. Department of State May 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State January 2013 - May 2014
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at U.S. Department of State January 2012 - January 2013
U.S. Department of State September 2011 - December 2011
Akerman Senterfitt May 2011 - August 2011
Simon, Schindler, and Sandberg, LLP February 2010 - December 2010
University of Miami March 2008 - September 2010
AIPAC 2007 - 2010
Yes Institute August 2009 - December 2009
University of Miami May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Spanish, Research, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Political Science, Editing, Fundraising, Politics, Microsoft Office, Human Rights, International Relations, Policy, Leadership, Analysis, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Government, Nonprofits
Education
George Mason University 2011 — 2012
MS, Conflict Resolution
Lebanese American University 2010 — 2010
Arabic
University of Miami 2007 — 2010
BA, International Studies and Political Science
St. Thomas Aquinas High School 2003 — 2007
Duane Morris LLP January 2008 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2003 - 2007
ING Barings 1997 - 2000
Skills
Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Securities Litigation, Arbitration, Class Actions, Securities Regulation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, SEC, FINRA, Competition Law, Corporate Governance
Education
New York University School of Law 2001 — 2003
J.D.
Stony Brook University 1993 — 1997
BA, Economics, with Honors, Cum Laude
The Perry Law Group LLC 2006 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2001 - 2006
Skills
Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Trial Practice, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Trusts
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1997 — 2001
J.D., Law
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business 1990 — 1994
B.S., Finance
Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP February 2010 - Present
Hogan Lovells US LLP 2006 - 2010
Akerman Senterfitt 2002 - 2006
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D., Law, Cum Laude
Northwestern University 1993 — 1997
BS, Journalism
Watson Realty Corp. February 2013 - Present
Drake Batchelder Esq. January 2013 - February 2013
Katz Barron Squitero Faust August 2010 - February 2013
Akerman Senterfitt February 1999 - July 2010
Skills
Real Estate, Foreclosures, Negotiating Leases, Construction Loans, Permanent Loans, Note Sales, Loans, Sales, Sellers, Lease Negotiations, Mortgage Lending, Land Acquisition, Property Law, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Financing
Education
University of Florida 1968 — 1969
JD with honors, Law
Fordham Law School 1967 — 1968
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Akerman Senterfitt May 2013 - Present
Greenberg Traurig May 2013 - May 2013
Dean Mead 2006 - 2009
Isleworth Golf and Country Club (Tavistock) 2004 - 2006
Cabaniss Smith Toole & Wiggins PL 2001 - 2003
Isleworth Golf & Country Club 1997 - 2003
Miller South & Milhausen & Carr, PA 1999 - 2001
Marlowe, Appleton, Weatherford & Salzman 1996 - 1999
Various Law Firms November 1991 - March 1996
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Notary Public, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Wordperfect, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Document Review, Trial Exhibits, Summation iBlaze, CT Summation, TimeMap, DocuMatrix, Document Coding, ESI Processing, Depositions
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
Bachelors
Career Training Institute 1991 — 1993
Paralegal
Illinois State University 1988 — 1989
Akerman Senterfitt January 2012 - Present
Palmer, Lombardi & Donohue, LLP September 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Securities Arbitration, FINRA, Arbitration
Education
New York Law School 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
Elizabeth Morgan & Associates, LLP November 2014 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt February 2013 - November 2014
Law Offices of Joe B. Cox August 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Estate Planning, Estate Tax Planning, Tax, Corporate Law, Trusts, Legal Assistance, Residency Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Wills
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 1989 — 1992
J.D., Law
Hillsdale College 1981 — 1985
B.A., Business Administration
The Florida Bar 1982 - Present
The Tennessee Bar 1999 - Present
FisherBroyles, LLP November 2014 - Present
MyLooks Inc. November 2012 - November 2014
U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc. April 2008 - October 2012
Boca Raton Community Hospital March 2003 - December 2007
BRCH Corporation March 2003 - December 2007
BRCH Foundation, Inc. March 2003 - December 2007
Akerman Senterfitt June 2002 - March 2003
PlanetRx.com November 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Healthcare, Dispute Resolution, Health, Health Law, Mediation, Corporate Governance, Hospitals, Public Policy, Professional Liability, Medical Malpractice, Managed Care, Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Management, HIPAA, Licensing, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Litigation Management, Trials, Privacy Law, Start-ups, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Health Policy, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 1979 — 1982
Juris Doctor, Law
Jacksonville University 1975 — 1978
BA, History and English
Duncan U. Fletcher High School 1972 — 1975
SUGARMAN June 2014 - Present
Sheff Law Offices, P.C. February 2013 - June 2014
American Tower November 2012 - December 2012
Suffolk University Law School January 2011 - May 2012
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts May 2011 - July 2011
The Law Firm of Bove & Langa February 2011 - July 2011
Akerman Senterfitt 2011 - 2011
Vail Resorts November 2008 - April 2009
Akerman Senterfitt January 2008 - November 2008
Gloucester Daily Times May 2007 - August 2007
Education
Suffolk Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D., Summa Cum Laude, Intellectual Property Law Concentration (with distinction)
Lunds universitet / Lund University 2010 — 2010
Summer Law Program, International Contracts, International Negotiations
University of New Hampshire 2003 — 2007
B.A., Dual Major: Journalism, Justice Studies
Miguel A. Olivella, Jr. LLC November 2007 - Present
BaselineShots Photography December 2004 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt February 1997 - November 2007
Skills
Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Lightroom, Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Litigation, Claims Management, Sports, Negotiation, Dispute, Portrait Photography, Magazines, Photos
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1975 — 1977
JD
Van Ness Feldman LLP March 2012 - Present
Legal Placements, Inc August 2010 - March 2012
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP March 2008 - September 2009
Akerman Senterfitt January 2007 - January 2008
Dombroff & Gilmore June 2006 - December 2006
Dailey & Associates, Chtd. May 2001 - November 2005
Skills
Courts, Legal Writing, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Pleadings, Legal Research, Document Review, Civil Litigation
Education
Mayfield High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Paralegal Studies, 3.3
Miami PSPI, LLC 1998 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2002 - 2006
Gaebe, Murphy, Mullen, Antonelli, et al. n/k/a Gaebe, Mullen, Antonelli, et al. 2000 - 2002
Law Office of Max Goldfarb 1996 - 2000
Skills
Litigation, Trial Preparation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Courts, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Trials, Medical Malpractice, Torts, Product Liability, Depositions, Legal Documents, Personal Injury..., Document Review, Legal Writing, Pleadings, Appeals, Arbitration, Corporate Law
Education
Florida International University
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Studies & Psychology
Miami Dade College
Associate's in Arts degree, Law
Miami Dade College
Associate in Science degree, Paralegal
Rodan + Fields June 2011 - Present
Polish Your Style, Inc. 2004 - 2010
Akerman Senterfitt 1992 - 2004
Skills
Acne, Skin Care, Recruiter, Entrepreneur, Team Leadership, Direct Sales, Coaching, Team Building, New Business Development, Mentoring, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Small Business, Sales Management, Fundraising, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing, Negotiation, Training, Sales, Healthcare, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Budgets, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Human Resources, Time Management, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Start-ups, Business Development, Account Management, Management, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Organizational..., Consulting, Event Management, Selling, Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media, Retail, Management Consulting
Education
Harrisburg Area Community College 1982 — 1984
Associate, Business Administration and Management, General
Gray-Robinson, P.A. July 2010 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt August 2006 - July 2010
Stiles Corporation 1988 - 2006
Skills
Leases, Real Estate, Tenant, Landlord, Legal Writing, Tenant Representation, Real Estate Transactions, Landlords, Corporate Law, Real Estate Development, Lease Negotiations, Disposition, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Land Acquisition, Shopping Centers, Dispositions
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Paralegal Program
Georgetown University Law Center
Advanced Course Work in Commercial Lease Negotiations
Hunton & Williams 2005 - Present
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 2005 - 2005
Akerman Senterfitt 1992 - 2004
White & Case 1989 - 1992
Skills
Litigation Support, Document Review, Litigation, Trials, Commercial Litigation, IPRO, Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Westlaw, Legal Research, CaseMap, Lexis, LiveNote, Legal Assistance, Depositions, Employment Law, Product Liability, Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Legal Documents, Bankruptcy, PACER, Courts, Creditors' Rights, Intellectual Property, Relativity, Arbitration, Toxic Tort, Appeals, Trial Practice, Litigation Management, Torts, Hearings, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, CT Summation, Securities Regulation, Patent Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Privacy Law, Data Privacy
Education
Nova Southeastern University
B.S., Professional Business Management
Brendan C. Flanagan, P.C. July 2015 - Present
Wood & Craig July 2014 - August 2015
Law & Moran August 2013 - February 2014
Morgan and Morgan llc May 2012 - August 2012
United States Senate July 2011 - August 2011
Superior Court of Fulton County May 2011 - July 2011
Akerman Senterfitt July 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Courts, Trials, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Public Liability, Litigation, Mediation, Insurance, Criminal Law, Contract Negotiation, Immigration Law, Automobile Accidents, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Claims Resolution, Negotiation, Alternative Dispute..., Spinal Cord Injury, Premises Liability...
Education
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate
Florida State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Political Science, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
New York State Department of Health February 2015 - Present
Self-employed November 2013 - Present
Stratford Theatre, Art, & Music Program Supporters (STAMPS) 2012 - Present
H&M May 2014 - February 2015
Ellis Penn, Inc. August 2013 - October 2013
Akerman Senterfitt January 2013 - May 2013
MU Policy Debate Team September 2011 - May 2013
Political Science Club September 2009 - January 2013
Monmouth University September 2011 - August 2012
Artists for Change September 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Photography, Debate, Political Science, Leadership, Customer Service, Electronics, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Writing, Politics, Research
Education
Monmouth University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
The Washington Center 2013 — 2013
Political Leadership Program
Regent's American College in London 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad Program
Sterling High School 2005 — 2009
Akerman LLP February 2014 - Present
Office of the Public Defender April 2011 - January 2014
Office of the Public Defender December 2010 - March 2011
Akerman Senterfitt May 2009 - August 2009
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D., Law
Pensacola High School
Troy University
M.S., Counseling and Psychology
University of Florida
B.A., Sociology
Greenspoon Marder, P.A. May 2013 - Present
Louis Reinstein, Candidate for Florida State House, District 98 2010 - 2012
Law Offices of David J. Stern, P.A. September 2006 - October 2010
Law Office Larry J Behar September 2005 - September 2006
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. June 2005 - August 2005
Akerman Senterfitt March 2004 - May 2005
Rosenberg and Rosenberg, P.A June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Bankruptcy, Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Foreclosure Defense, Westlaw, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Immigration Law
Education
Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Lake Forest College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Biology Minor: Psychology
Eric P. Stein, P.A. April 2015 - Present
Guaranteed Florida Title, Inc. March 2014 - March 2015
Law Offices of Eric P. Stein, P.A. September 2011 - March 2014
The Duboff Law Firm April 2011 - September 2011
Eric P. Stein, P.A. May 2010 - December 2010
Akerman Senterfitt September 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Contract Law, Trials, Property Law, Corporate Law, Courts, Legal Assistance, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Issues, Banking Law, Litigation
Education
Florida International University - College of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
Florida State University 2004 — 2007
BS, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP 2012 - Present
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1997 - 2011
Akerman Senterfitt 1993 - 1995
Dykema Gossett PLLC 1983 - 1993
Skills
Business and..., Federal Tax, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability..., Partnership Taxation, Tax Law, Tax, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Business Planning, Civil Litigation, Start-ups
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 1976 — 1979
Juris Doctor, Law
Michigan State University 1971 — 1976
BA, Pre-Law
Allegheny County Bar Association September 2011 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2000 - 2004
Akerman Senterfitt 1999 - 2000
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1996 - 1999
Baker & McKenzie 1993 - 1996
Skills
Program Management, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Fluent in Spanish, Diversity & Inclusion, Negotiation, Gender Equality, Leadership Development
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1990 — 1993
JD
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1986 — 1990
BS in Economics, Finance
Holland & Knight LLP 2011 - January 2015
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. 2004 - 2011
Akerman Senterfitt 1998 - 2004
Fleming O'Bryan & Fleming 1973 - 1998
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Appeals, Personal Injury, Class Actions, Courts, Legal Research, Arbitration, Appellate Practice, Trials, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Family Law, Wrongful Death, Construction Law, Legal Writing, Medical Malpractice, Depositions, Trade Secrets, Torts, Toxic Tort, Personal Injury..., Alternative Dispute..., White Collar Criminal..., Hearings, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Breach Of Contract, Mediation, Corporate Law
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 1969 — 1972
J.D., Law
Florida State University 1965 — 1969
BA, International Affairs and Government
DLA Piper January 2012 - Present
DLA Piper June 2006 - January 2012
Akerman Senterfitt September 2005 - June 2006
American Bar Association 2001 - 2005
Axis Solutions Group•Led e-commerce B2B website development team serving distribution network of in December 2000 - November 2001
Marketing Insights November 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Process..., Pricing Strategy, Business Integration, International..., International Business, Project Planning, International Project..., Presentation Development, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Change Management, Cost Benefit, Start-ups, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Management, Analysis, Project Management, Business Planning, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Finance, Business Process, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Joint Ventures
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2010
MBA, Majors: Management & Strategy, Managerial Economics, Analytical Consulting
University of Illinois at Chicago 1993 — 1997
B.S., Business Management
Hunton & Williams LLP 2006 - 2011
Shook, Hardy & Bacon 2001 - 2005
Akerman Senterfitt 1999 - 2001
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A 1998 - 1999
Kubicki Draper 1994 - 1998
Fine, Jacobson, Schwartz, Nash & Block, P.A. 1993 - 1994
Fowler White Burnett 1989 - 1993
Skills
Document Review, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Records Management, Civil Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Administrative Work, Outlook, Filing, Legal Documents, Westlaw, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Document Management, Trials, Employment Law, Litigation Management, Spreadsheets, Lotus Notes, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Access, Human Resources, Lexis, Intellectual Property, Retention Management, File Archiving, Invoicing, Wordperfect, Leadership, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Interviews, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Control, Office Services, Facility Manager, Scanning, File Releases, Compliance, LegalKey
Education
Miami Dade College
Holland and Knight May 2013 - Present
Baker Hostetler April 2006 - May 2013
Akerman Senterfitt December 2004 - April 2006
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. October 2001 - November 2004
Skills
Land Development, Problem Solving, Land Use, Contractual Agreements, Land Use Law, Project Coordination, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Negotiation, Land Use Planning, Client Representation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Entitlements, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Tra, Zoning, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Westlaw, Appeals, Legal Writing, Creditors' Rights, Courts
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
Florida State University 1995 — 1998
BS, Economics / Finance
Florida State University - College of Business 1995 — 1998
BS, Economics
Akerman Senterfitt March 1997 - Present
Skills
Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Chapter 11, Business Litigation, Trials, Trial Practice, Mediation, Legal Writing
Education
Harvard Law School
JD
University of Florida
Bachelor's degree, Political Science
Sheraton August 2013 - Present
Sheraton September 2012 - Present
Destination Hotels & Resorts July 2012 - September 2012
Crestline Hotels & Resorts April 2011 - July 2012
ARAMARK January 2010 - December 2010
Akerman Senterfitt January 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Catering, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Hospitality, Banquets, Menu Development, Trade Shows, Restaurants, Social Media, Hospitality Industry, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Social Media Marketing, Meeting Planning, Culinary Skills, Microsoft Office, Restaurant Management, Marketing Communications, Sales, Corporate Events
Education
Florida International University 2006 — 2009
MS, Hospitality Management
The College of William and Mary 1998 — 2002
BS, Psychology
Costa Farms February 2006 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 1998 - 2004
Skills
Business Transactions, Private Equity, Business Formation, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property
Education
Harvard Law School 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Miami - School of Business 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Kubicki Draper October 2013 - Present
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel September 2011 - October 2013
Akerman Senterfitt September 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Certificate in..., Logistics, Frequent Speaker, Trucking, Cargo and..., Claim, Negotiation, Insurance Law, Management, Litigation, Mediation, Risk Management, Commercial Litigation, Torts, Subrogation, Civil Litigation, Freight Forwarding, Finance, Liability, Legal Writing, Litigation Management, Personal Injury, Freight, Arbitration, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Appeals, Medical Malpractice, Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury..., Maritime Law, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Valparaiso University 1983 — 1986
Juris Doctor, Law and Business
Indiana University Bloomington 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Business and Political Policy
Akerman Senterfitt July 1990 - Present
Steven E.M. Hartz, P.A. July 1982 - July 1990
United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida August 1979 - July 1982
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton 1974 - 1979
Education
University of Chicago Law School 1971 — 1974
J.D.
Harvard University 1966 — 1970
A.B.
Ring Bender McKown & Castillo LLLP January 2014 - Present
The Bailey Law Group PLLC July 1999 - December 2013
Del Monte Fresh Produce Company/Bailey Law Group 1999 - December 2011
Akerman Senterfitt 1996 - 1999
Gunster Yoakley 1994 - 1996
Valdes-Fauli, Rodriguez, et. al. 1993 - 1994
Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Litigation, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Issues, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Negotiation, Courts, Immigration Law, Employment Law, Leadership, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mergers, Legal Assistance, Management, Immigration Issues
Education
University of Miami School of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D., Law
Florida State University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language/Literature
Florida State University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Latin American and Caribbean Studies
O'Hare Parnagian LLP November 2014 - Present
Zaroff & Zaroff LLP 2011 - 2014
Akerman Senterfitt 2009 - 2010
Mayer Brown 1999 - 2009
Nixon Peabody 1994 - 1998
Phillips Lytle LLP 1992 - 1994
Shea & Gould 1990 - 1992
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Securities Litigation, Appellate Litigation, Complex Litigation, International Law, Commercial Disputes, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Research, E-Discovery Consulting, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Document Review
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1987 — 1990
J.D., Law
Harvard University 1982 — 1986
A.B., American History
Horace Mann School 1975 — 1982
HS Diploma
Akerman Senterfitt July 2007 - Present
Cozen O'Connor March 2005 - July 2008
Fischbein Badillo 1996 - 2005
Fischbein Badillo Wagner & Harding 1996 - 2005
Dreyer and Traub 1983 - 1996
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Business Torts, Complex Litigation, Contract Disputes, Business Disputes, Torts, Dispute Resolution, Courts, Business, Arbitration, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Patents, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Alternative Dispute..., Trials, Privacy Law, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Breach Of Contract, White Collar Criminal..., Entertainment Law, Securities Regulation, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Non-compete Agreements, Insurance Law, Securities Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Dispute
Education
New York University School of Law 1969 — 1972
JD, Law
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1965 — 1969
BA, Political Science
Winstead PC July 2012 - Present
Red Rock Developments September 2008 - July 2012
KB HOME March 2006 - April 2008
Simon Property Group January 2002 - February 2006
ClubCorp July 2000 - July 2002
The College Network 2000 - 2000
Akerman Senterfitt 1999 - 2000
Gunster Yoakley 1998 - 1999
RCI August 1984 - February 1997
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Bankruptcy, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, Contract Management, Customer Service, Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Public Speaking, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft CRM, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Due Diligence, Human Resources, Legal Writing, Management
Education
Boston University 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Paralegal Certificate Program
Indiana Wesleyan University 1990 — 1992
B.S., Business
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1984 — 1989
Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Program
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles August 2015 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw LLP May 2013 - Present
UBS Investment Bank (Consultant) September 2006 - June 2011
Epstein, Becker & Green January 2001 - January 2006
Akerman Senterfitt January 1997 - January 1999
Proskauer Rose January 1993 - January 1997
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager & Flom January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Employment Law, Employment..., Arbitration, Litigation, Negotiation, Human Resources, Employment Contracts
Education
Loyola Law School
J.D
Georgetown University 1983 — 1987
B.A., International Relations/Psychology
Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) February 2010 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt August 1999 - February 2010
Skills
Litigation, Litigation Management, Trials, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Title Insurance, Foreclosures, Joint Ventures, Insurance, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Bankruptcy, Mediation
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD)
Marymount University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
David Lancz January 2005 - Present
Florida House of Representatives, District 113 November 2014 - September 2015
Senator Gwen Margolis June 2012 - March 2014
PowerScore January 2005 - March 2013
Florida House of Representatives, District 106 November 2011 - May 2012
Florida International University College of Law August 2009 - May 2011
The Honorable Judge Shelby Highsmith April 2004 - September 2008
Akerman Senterfitt 2000 - 2002
Morgan Lewis September 1999 - September 2000
AmeriCorps for Math and Literacy August 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Curriculum Development, Editing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Social Media, Teaching, Tutoring
Education
Harvard Law School 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Florida 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Bilzin Sumberg September 2012 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP December 2008 - August 2012
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC March 2005 - December 2008
Steel Hector & Davis LLP March 2004 - March 2005
Robert D. Slewett, P.A. December 2002 - March 2005
Akerman Senterfitt March 2000 - December 2002
Broad and Cassel March 1996 - March 2000
Akerman Senterfitt October 1991 - March 1996
Perez-Abreu & Zamora, P.A. October 1987 - October 1991
Skills
Trusts, Wills, Estate Law, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Legal Documents, Florida Notary, Tax, Estate Tax Planning, Pleadings, Corporate Law, Document Review, Probate, Tax, Trusts,..., Domestic and Foreign..., Probate Litigation, Due Diligence &..., Family Law, IRS FATCA Compliance
Education
Florida National College-Main Campus 1988 — 1990
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal studies
Hialeah High School 1984 — 1987
High School Degree, General Studies
Williams Mullen June 2015 - Present
William & Mary Law School January 2014 - Present
William & Mary Law School November 2012 - January 2014
Barry University School of Law December 2007 - November 2012
Akerman Senterfitt August 2005 - December 2007
Criminal Defense Firm 2004 - 2004
NeighborCare Long-Term Care Pharmacy 1997 - 2001
Universal Studios 1996 - 1997
Skills
Professional..., Strategy, Recruiting, Personal Branding, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Training & Development, Program Management, Career Development, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Business Process, Diversity & Inclusion, Alumni Relations, Job Search, Time Management, Interviewing Skills, Group Presentations, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Student Affairs, Cover Letters, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Management, Career Counseling, Event Planning, Project Management, Leadership Development
Education
University of Dayton School of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Florida State University 1991 — 1994
BFA
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers August 2012 - March 2013
Gunster Yoakley January 2012 - July 2012
Akerman Senterfitt July 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, News Writing, Administrative Support, Travel Planning, Legislative Tracking, Event Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Sports, Cpr Certified, Pharmacy Technicians, Cash Register, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Fundraising, Marketing, CrossFit, Data Entry, Forklift Operator, Databases, Sports Coaching, Sports Writing, Inventory Management, Cash Handling Experience, Event Planning, Facebook
Education
Shenandoah University 2014 — 2017
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist
Florida State University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Sport Management
Indian River State College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts, Business
Praxis3 May 2015 - Present
Affiniti Architects, PA May 2014 - August 2014
Akerman Senterfitt October 2011 - June 2013
Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea August 2011 - October 2011
City of Miami, Department of Planning and Zoning June 2011 - October 2011
University of Miami January 2011 - May 2011
University of Miami August 2010 - December 2010
Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County July 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Urban Planning, Land Use, Zoning Approvals, Rhino, GIS, Historic Preservation, Community Development, Urban, Land Use Planning
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2013 — 2016
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
University of Miami 2010 — 2011
Master of Urban Design
University of Virginia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's of Urban & Environmental Planning, Urban & Environmental Planning, Spanish
Raymond James Financial Inc. August 2012 - Present
MIHI Advisory Group, Inc. November 2008 - August 2012
The Sembler Co. September 2005 - November 2008
Akerman Senterfitt July 2004 - September 2005
Federal Bureau of Investigation May 1995 - July 2004
6th Judicial Circuit, Florida May 1994 - May 1995
Skills
Private Investigations, Security Management, Fraud, Executive Protection, Physical Security, Workplace Violence, Security, Business Continuity, Criminal Investigations, Crisis Management, Corporate Security, Security Audits, Protection, Supply Chain Security, Counterintelligence, Investigation, Global Operations, Access Control, Risk Assessment, Surveillance, Policy, Security Awareness
Education
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctorate (JD)
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Florida State University
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation December 2014 — March 2016
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering October 2011 — November 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers July 2009 — October 2011
Florida Department of Transportation September 2007 — July 2009
Akerman Senterfitt May 2006 — January 2007
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation June 1993 — May 2006
Florida Department of Revenue April 2016 — Present
Education
Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center 1990 — 1992
J.D., Law
Florida State University 1986 — 1990
B.S., Political Science/Social Science
GPS Hospitality June 2015 - Present
SunTrust Bank July 2014 - June 2015
RaceTrac Petroleum September 2012 - June 2014
The Wendy's Company July 2011 - September 2012
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. September 2008 - July 2011
Arby's Restaurant Group January 2006 - September 2008
Hartman, Simons, Spielman & Wood 2003 - 2005
Akerman Senterfitt 2001 - 2003
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Leases, Disposition, Negotiation, Land Acquisition, Commercial Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lease Negotiations, Lease Administration, Franchising, Location Intelligence, Corporate Real Estate, Property Management
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1998 — 2001
JD
Mercer University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson LLP May 2015 - Present
Kolodny & Pressman December 2014 - June 2015
Shutts & Bowen LLP June 2009 - July 2014
Akerman Senterfitt April 2007 - May 2009
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP 1998 - 2004
Trivest Partners 1993 - 1995
Fried Frank 1986 - 1989
Skills
Legal Assistance, Real Estate, Corporate, Tax, Administrative Work, Handle Confidential..., Corporate Law, Application Support, Technical Support, Microsoft Office, Document Review, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Microsoft Word, Outlook
Education
Los Angeles City College 1973 — 1974
Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA 1971 — 1973
Akerman Senterfitt April 2010 - Present
Akerman LLP April 2010 - Present
Shook, Hardy & Bacon July 2000 - March 2010
Adams and Reese LLP May 1981 - June 2000
Skills
Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Complex Litigation, Civil Litigation, International Business, International..., Arbitration, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Employment Litigation, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Contract Disputes, Business Disputes, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Negotiating Contracts, International Law, Courts, Disputes, Legal Advice, Cross-border..., Commercial Disputes, Legal Services, Business Torts, Negotiation, Trials, Trial Practice, Dispute, Legal Assistance, Torts
Education
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law 1978 — 1981
JD, Civil Law
Loyola University New Orleans 1975 — 1978
BBS, Finance, cum laude
Colegio San Ignacio 1969 — 1975
Legally Pink Law February 2010 - Present
Morgan & Morgan LLC February 2007 - February 2010
Akerman Senterfitt January 2001 - February 2007
Anheuser-Busch 1982 - 1987
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Courts, Personal Injury, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Mediation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Business Litigation, Trials, Insurance Law, Trade Secrets, Litigation Support
Education
University of Toledo College of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D.
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Pepperdine University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Akerman Senterfitt January 2008 - Present
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. November 2000 - November 2001
Blank Rome LLP 1998 - 2000
Skills
Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Unfair Competition, Licensing, Trade Secrets
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
New York University 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell 2012 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2011 - 2012
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 2006 - 2011
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)
Berger Singerman LLP July 2013 - Present
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP February 2012 - July 2013
Akerman Senterfitt 2011 - 2012
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 2005 - 2011
Education
Boston University School of Law 1971 — 1974
JD
Harvard College 1967 — 1971
AB, Political Science and Government
Phillips Exeter Academy 1963 — 1967
Hogan Lovells May 2013 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt April 2011 - April 2013
Mayer Brown September 2008 - March 2011
United States District Court August 2007 - September 2008
NASD (now FINRA) September 2006 - December 2006
Education
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University 2004 — 2007
JD
Western University 1999 — 2003
BA
Burr & Forman LLP September 2013 - Present
First District Court of Appeals January 2013 - April 2013
Akerman Senterfitt May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Securities Litigation, Legal Compliance, Research, Public Speaking, LexisNexis, Microsoft Excel
Education
Florida State University College of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum laude
University of Florida 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology
PJPII
Bryant Miller Olive February 2014 - Present
Foyt Ralston & Associates, LLC December 2010 - February 2014
Fearington Smith & Ralston, LLC 2005 - 2010
State of Florida 2004 - 2005
State Technology Office 2002 - 2005
Morgan Stanley 2001 - 2003
Ander Crenshaw for Congress 2000 - 2001
Florida Senate Majority Office 1998 - 2000
Akerman Senterfitt 1996 - 1998
Florida Hospital Association 1994 - 1996
Skills
Government, Legislative Relations, Politics, Fundraising, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Governmental Affairs, Crisis Communications, Policy, Federal Government, State Government, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Relations, Economic Development, Contract Negotiation, Public Administration, Political Consulting, Local Government, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Research, Analysis, Strategy, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Media Relations, Executive Management, Business Development, Speech Writing, Management, Community Outreach, Crisis Management, Community Development, Campaigns, Alternative Energy, Government Procurement, Corporate Realations, Political Communication, Public Finance, Message Development, Legislative Research, Energy Policy, Environmental Policy
Education
Florida State University 1987 — 1991
BS
Robert E. Lee 1984 — 1986
Edwards Neils PLLC May 2011 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt April 2008 - April 2011
Sughrue Mion PLLC January 1997 - April 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademarks, Patents, Legal Opinions, Copyright Law, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Litigation Support
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
The Catholic University of America
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Flaster/Greenberg P.C. January 2012 - Present
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC January 2009 - January 2012
Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich, PC January 2008 - January 2009
Akerman Senterfitt January 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, FileSite, Notary Public, Time Matters, Worldox, Legal Administration, RainMaker, Best Case, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing
Education
Montgomery County Community College
Marger Johnson & McCollom November 2012 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt November 2010 - February 2012
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2008 - November 2010
A1 Scuba and Travel Center, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Greenberg Traurig, LLP September 2007 - March 2008
Greenberg Traurig, LLP June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Trade Secrets, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Trademarks, Appeals, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Licensing, Patentability, Prosecution, Litigation Support, Trials
Education
NYU School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Colorado at Boulder 1998 — 2003
BS, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Bloomberg LP June 2012 - Present
EU-China Trade Project June 2014 - June 2014
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2010 - July 2012
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Financial Services May 2011 - May 2012
Akerman Senterfitt 2008 - 2009
Greenberg Traurig 2006 - 2008
Skills
Capital Markets, Derivatives, Securities, Structured Finance, Fixed Income, Securitization, Mergers, Private Equity, Banking, Dodd-Frank, Commodity, Government, Policy, Politics, Financial Regulation, Public Policy, International Law, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Markets, Hedge Funds, Legislative Relations, Finance, Corporate Governance, Strategy, Equities, Trading, Securities Regulation
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M. National Security Law, With Distinction
Florida State University College of Law
J.D., Cum Laude
University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business
M.B.A., Corporate Finance
University of Connecticut 1995 — 1999
B.S., Finance
Akerman Senterfitt March 2012 - Present
Urbieta Oil Inc. October 2005 - October 2012
Education
Miami Dade College
Associate's degree
Messer Caparello, P.A. 2004 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt October 2000 - December 2003
Steel Hector & Davis LLP June 1999 - September 2000
Hon. Joseph W. Hatchett, Chief Judge 1998 - 1999
Education
Stetson University College of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
Northwestern University 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
@properties September 2014 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Koenig Rubloff Realty Group April 2014 - September 2014
Prudential Rubloff 2009 - September 2014
Prudential Rubloff Properties September 2004 - September 2014
Akerman, Senterfitt 1994 - 1996
Stagg, Hardy, Ferguson, Murnaghan & Mathews 1990 - 1994
Skills
Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Single Family Homes, Condos, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Investment Properties, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Referrals, Buyers, Property, Residential Homes, ABR, Sales
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1987 — 1990
JD
Stetson University 1983 — 1987
BA, Political Science, Liberal Arts
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati June 2014 - August 2014
Miller, Matthias & Hull LLP January 2012 - September 2012
Edwards Neils PLLC April 2011 - September 2011
Akerman Senterfitt January 2011 - April 2011
Metabasis Therapeutics March 2001 - May 2009
The Scripps Research Institute January 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Patents, Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Discovery, Mechanical Arts, Gas Turbines, Dental Implants
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Michigan State University 1993 — 1998
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Peking University 1990 — 1993
M.S., Physical Chemistry
Peking University 1986 — 1990
B.S., Chemistry
Gunster Yoakley November 2010 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt December 2005 - October 2010
Florida Public Service Commission 1994 - 2005
Skills
Policy Analysis, Arbitration, Telecommunications, Appeals, Administrative Law, Litigation, Public Policy, Policy, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Courts, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law
Education
Florida State University 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
The University of Southern Mississippi
BA, Political Science/History
Baez Law Group, P.A. May 2010 - October 2011
Akerman Senterfitt October 2009 - April 2010
Holland & Knight, LLP January 2006 - September 2009
Florida Public Service Commission August 2000 - January 2006
Leibowitz & Associates, PA July 1998 - August 2000
Florida Public Service Commission August 1994 - July 1998
Skills
Government
Education
Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center 1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor
Florida International University - College of Business 1983 — 1988
BBA
Belen Jesuit Prep 1976 — 1982
Leadership Florida
Kforce October 2012 - Present
Kforce Inc. January 2012 - October 2012
Kforce Inc. February 2011 - January 2012
Kforce Inc. September 2010 - February 2011
Kforce Inc. November 2009 - September 2010
Insurance Administrative Solutions, LLC September 2009 - November 2009
101 Restaurant and Mint Lounge July 2008 - August 2009
Akerman Senterfitt June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Onboarding, Hiring, Marketing, Career Development, Public Relations, Interviews, Screening, Executive Search, Talent Management
Education
Florida State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, English Literature
Akerman Senterfitt October 2011 - Present
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A. July 2010 - October 2011
Buchanan Ingersoll May 2009 - July 2010
Buchanan Ingersoll December 2008 - May 2009
Beltran Brito LLP February 2007 - April 2008
Miami-Dade County September 2006 - December 2007
Bratter Krieger Law Group May 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Tax, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust...
Education
University of Miami School of Law 2008 — 2009
LL.M., Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Loyola University New Orleans 2002 — 2005
B.A., English & Writing
Jeb 2016 Campaign July 2015 - Present
Republican Party of Florida July 2014 - Present
The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners August 2014 - June 2015
The Children's Campaign February 2014 - July 2014
Florida State University August 2009 - 2014
U.S. House of Representatives May 2012 - August 2012
Akerman Senterfitt September 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Public Policy, Political Science, Politics, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Intranet Quorum, Campaign Strategies, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Speech Writing, Leadership, Courts, Campaigns, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Research, Microsoft Excel
Education
Florida State University 2009 — 2013
Political Science and Urban Planning and Development, Political Science and Government
Rappaport Osborne Rappaport & Kiem, PL October 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt September 2006 - October 2009
U.S. Bankruptcy Court August 2004 - August 2006
Deloitte June 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Restructuring, Legal Writing, Courts, Chapter 11, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2000 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Law
Florida International University 1995 — 2000
Masters, Business Administration · Accounting
Shutts & Bowen March 2012 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt September 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation, Trials, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Legal Compliance
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
University of Pennsylvania 2001 — 2005
B.A., Sociology and Political Science
Carlton Fields February 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2007 - 2009
Apple Inc. 1986 - 1995
Education
New York University School of Law 1976 — 1979
Akerman Senterfitt January 2013 - Present
Lewis and Roca LLP February 2006 - January 2013
Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders September 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Insurance coverage..., Consumer finance and...
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2000 — 2003
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's of Science, Economics
Universal Parks & Resorts December 2010 - Present
HSN April 2008 - November 2010
Akerman Senterfitt September 2001 - April 2008
U.S. District Judge Maurice M. Paul August 2000 - August 2001
Education
Florida State University College of Law
J.D., Law
University of Florida
M.A., Political Science
The College of William and Mary
B.A., English & Government
Cox High School
Elementary and Middle School
Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer June 2014 - Present
Lydecker Diaz April 2011 - June 2014
A Legal Beagle Inc. April 2006 - March 2011
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. March 2005 - April 2006
Hightower & Partners July 2002 - February 2005
Akerman Senterfitt 2000 - 2002
Conroy Simberg Ganon April 1997 - August 2000
Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo & Jones July 1990 - April 1997
Skills
Depositions, Paralegals, Family Law, Wills, Class Actions, Document Review, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Administration, Alternative Dispute..., Wordperfect, Westlaw, Legal Discovery, Pleadings, Litigation, Summation iBlaze, Litigation Support, Intellectual Property, Insurance Law, Torts, Product Liability, Courts, Wrongful Death, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, Trials, Patent Litigation, Personal Injury..., Medical Malpractice, Document Drafting, PACER, Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Legal Compliance, Legal Documents, Appeals, Notary Public, Legal Issues, Lexis, Mediation, Litigation Management, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Hearings, CaseMap, Motions
Education
Rasmussen College 2015 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Rasmussen College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Miami Dade College 1983 — 1984
ÀS, Paralegal Studies
Duane Morris LLP January 2000 - Present
Latino Justice/PRLDEF September 2010 - Present
Audubon Florida January 2013 - Present
The Bass Museum of Art 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 1994 - 1999
Skills
Arbitration, Trials, Trade Secrets, Dispute Resolution, Torts, Civil Rights, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Spanish, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Courts, Legal Writing, Mediation, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Nonprofits, Copyright Law, Alternative Dispute..., Class Actions, Dispute, Public Policy
Education
New York University School of Law 1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Gillis Way & Campbell, LLP February 2013 - Present
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) - North Florida Chapter 2011 - 2013
Akerman Senterfitt 2005 - 2013
Florida Coastal School of Law 2002 - 2013
ACG Florida Capital Connection 2011 - 2012
Rogers Towers, P.A. 2002 - 2005
U.S. Tax Court 2000 - 2002
Council on State Taxation 1999 - 2000
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1999 — 2000
LLM, Taxation
Florida State University College of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
Jacksonville University 1991 — 1995
BA
Akerman Senterfitt 2012 - Present
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. January 2006 - April 2012
Quarles & Brady, LLP November 2003 - January 2006
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP December 1997 - October 2003
Kasowitz, Benson et al. 1993 - 1997
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 1988 - 1992
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Complex Litigation, Business Disputes
Education
Harvard Law School 1985 — 1988
JD
Yeshiva University 1981 — 1985
BA, History
Maimonides Day School
Maimonides Day School
Maimonides Day School
DC Associates LLC May 2008 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt January 2006 - April 2008
FEMA, Department of Homeland Security October 2002 - December 2005
US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA 2002 - 2005
U.S. House of Representatives February 1997 - October 2002
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD
Marquette University 1986 — 1990
Alexander Lian, P.A. July 2008 - Present
Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo, P.A. September 2006 - July 2008
Akerman Senterfitt January 2005 - September 2006
Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. June 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Real Property Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Litigation Support, Litigation, Trial Practice, Breach Of Contract, Courts, Dispute, Arbitration, Trials, Legal Research, Torts
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2000 — 2002
J.D.
University of Oregon 1999 — 2000
Vanderbilt University 1988 — 1992
Masters Degree/Ph.D. Candidate, American History (United States)
Loma Linda University 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/Religion
Airside International Business Park January 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2001 - 2005
Education
New York University School of Law 1993 — 1996
J.D.
Lehigh University 1988 — 1992
BA, Government
Staas & Halsey LLP January 2011 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt September 2010 - January 2011
Middle District of Florida September 2009 - September 2010
Staas & Halsey LLP January 2008 - May 2009
Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey LLP February 2006 - January 2008
United States Air Force May 1999 - January 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Courts
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2003 — 2006
MS, Technology Management
Washington State University 1996 — 1999
BS, Electrical Engineering
Carlton Fields Jorden Burt January 2014 - Present
Carlton Fields Jorden Burt February 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt February 2007 - February 2009
Baker & Hostetler LLP October 1995 - January 2007
Apple Computer 1986 - 1995
Skills
Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Cyberlaw, Dispute Resolution, Entertainment Law, Unfair Competition, Non-compete Agreements, Privacy Law, Alternative Dispute..., Business Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Patent Litigation
Education
New York University School of Law 1976 — 1979
HMY Yacht Sales September 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 2008 - 2009
Fairfield Residential LLC July 2003 - November 2008
Puga and Associates, Inc. 1998 - 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Real Estate, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Research, Editing, Project Planning, Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Time Management, Sales Management, Online Marketing, Logistics, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, New Business Development
Education
Miami Dade College
A.A.
Holland & Knight LLP March 2006 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt January 1994 - March 2006
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Bachelor’s Degree
Vilarello, Gonzalez & Associates 2012 - Present
The Law Office of Alejandro Vilarello P.A. 2005 - Present
Prestige Builders Partners 2005 - 2010
Akerman Senterfitt 2005 - 2006
City of Miami 1998 - 2004
City of Hialeah 1990 - 1998
Skills
Real Estate Closings, Title Searches, Zoning, Land Use, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Condominium Law, Governmental Affairs, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 1979 — 1982
Juris Doctor
University of South Florida 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American Studies
GE Healthcare June 2014 - Present
Westlake Law Office LLC 2013 - June 2014
Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. 2007 - 2013
Reznicsek, Fraser & Hastings, s.c. 2004 - 2007
Akerman Senterfitt 2000 - 2003
Everen Securities 1995 - 1997
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Mergers, Start-ups, Legal Writing, Private Equity, Licensing, Real Estate Financing, Securities, Commercial Finance, Legal Compliance, Secured Transactions, Contract Negotiation..., Securities and..., Milk and Dairy..., Investment Advisor..., IT Contracting, Non-profit Organizations, Project Management, Operational Planning
Education
Marquette University Law School 1997 — 2000
J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987 — 1991
B.S.
Akerman Senterfitt 1999 - Present
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1986 - 1998
U.S. District Court 1985 - 1986
University of Miami 1984 - 1985
Education
Harvard Law School 1981 — 1984
J.D.
University of Pennsylvania 1978 — 1980
A.M., English
Princeton University 1974 — 1978
A.B., English
Cherry Hill HS East
Starfield & Smith, PC January 2012 - Present
Cummings Properties, LLC June 2010 - November 2011
Akerman Senterfitt August 2006 - August 2009
Florida Department of Community Affairs January 2006 - May 2006
Oertel, Fernandez, Cole & Bryant, P.A. May 2005 - November 2005
Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar, P.A. May 2004 - August 2004
Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. July 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Finance, Commercial Lending, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mortgage Lending, Negotiation, Loans, Litigation
Education
Florida State University College of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D., Law
University of Florida 1998 — 2002
B.S., Zoology
Akerman Senterfitt AttorneyAkerman Senterfitt2003 - 2008
Akerman Senterfitt 2003 - 2008
Education
University of Miami School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D.
Lafayette College 1993 — 1997
B.A., Government/Law; Psychology
Horace Greeley High School 1989 — 1993
Medtronic September 2012 - Present
Holland & Knight LLP 2007 - August 2012
Akerman Senterfitt 2001 - 2007
Dwyer & Cambre January 1999 - December 1999
Education
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
University of Florida 1990 — 1994
B.S., Management
Walt Disney World April 2015 - Present
Gasdick Stanton Early, P.A. August 2011 - April 2015
Akerman Senterfitt May 2009 - August 2011
Akerman Senterfitt May 2006 - May 2009
Louisiana Department of Labor March 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
Conner Strong & Buckelew March 2014 - Present
Tishman Construction November 1994 - March 2014
City of New York, Office of the Mayor June 1993 - November 1994
Akerman Senterfitt February 1992 - June 1993
Skills
Construction, Contract Negotiation, Claim, Contract Management, Risk Management, Insurance, Strategic Planning, Construction Management, Pre-construction, Value Engineering, Ethics & Compliance, Litigation, Construction Law, Financial Risk, Contractors, Workers Compensation, Process Scheduler, CPM Scheduling, Enterprise Risk..., Property & Casualty..., Liability
Education
University of Miami School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD, Law
Manhattan College 1980 — 1984
bs, biology
Akerman Senterfitt November 2000 - Present
Columbia University School of Law January 2011 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt November 2000 - Present
Amstar Insurance Company April 1992 - September 2000
Dow Chemical Latin America June 1975 - March 1992
Skills
Managing Media Relations
Education
University of Miami 1970 — 1975
J.D.and B.A., Latin American Studies, B.A. Magna Cun Laude
Miami Dade College 1968 — 1970
Associate of Arts (A.A.), History
Burr & Forman LLP September 2009 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt February 1997 - September 2009
Baumer, Bradford & Walters, P.A. (now Smith Gambrel) May 1991 - January 1997
Skills
Creditors' Rights, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Receiverships, Trial Practice, Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Chapter 11, Trade Secrets, Breach Of Contract, Courts, Construction Law, Chapter 7, Alternative Dispute..., Non-compete Agreements, Torts, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Dispute, Trials, Mediation, Business Transactions, Business Formation, Legal Research, Class Actions, Unfair Competition, Litigation Support, Appellate Practice, Legal Writing, Commercial Real Estate
Education
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD, Law
Florida State University 1985 — 1986
B.S., Criminology
Brightstar Corp. March 2014 - Present
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP 2012 - 2014
Berger Singerman 2011 - 2011
Akerman Senterfitt 2008 - 2011
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 2006 - 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Joint Ventures, Bankruptcy, Securities Regulation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice
Education
New York Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D., summa cum laude, Law
Yeshiva University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
Sophie-Charlotte
Sophie-Charlotte
Sophie-Charlotte
Akerman Senterfitt April 2005 - Present
Education
Georgia College and State University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business
Georgia College and State University 1998 — 2000
BA, Business, Computer Info Systems
Toccoa Falls College 1996 — 1998
AA, General Studies
Riot Games January 2014 - Present
Riot Games January 2013 - February 2014
Riot Games June 2012 - December 2012
AOL February 2010 - June 2012
Wilmer Hale/Update Legal September 2009 - June 2010
Dechert LLC/Update Legal March 2009 - July 2009
Shared Communications Services October 2008 - December 2008
Akerman Senterfitt July 2007 - June 2008
Cozen O'Connor May 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Writing, Research, Corporate Law, CMS, Web Content Management, Editorial Skills, Project Planning, Film Production, Online Video Production
Education
New York Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D., Contracts, Entertainment and Video Game law
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2005
BA, History
Keystone Advisors January 2007 - Present
NationsRent Companies September 1998 - December 2006
Akerman Senterfitt August 1995 - August 1998
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP September 1990 - July 1993
Education
Harvard Law School 1987 — 1990
JD
University at Albany, SUNY 1983 — 1987
BS, Business
Akerman Senterfitt November 1997 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt 1997 - Present
Akerman LLP 1997 - 2015
Akerman LLP 1997 - 2015
Maguire Voorhees and Wells January 1996 - October 1997
Skills
Real Estate, Land Use, Environmental Law, Entitlements, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Land Acquisition, Local Government, Comprehensive Planning, Zoning, Strategic Planning, Real Estate Due..., Quasi Judicial Hearings, Subdivisions, Site Plans, Incentives, Administrative Law, Mixed-use, Sustainable Development, Real Property, Land Use Law, Property Law, Economic Development, Government, Environmental Awareness, Dispute Resolution, Business Transactions, Redevelopment, Disposition, Leases, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Financing, Corporate Governance, Land Development, Appeals, Land Use Planning, Green Building, Shopping Centers, Eminent Domain, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Florida State University 1971 — 1973
Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning, Policy Planning
Florida State University 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History; Political Science
Weekley Schulte Valdes June 2015 - Present
Conroy Simberg Ganon October 2013 - May 2015
Florida Office of the Attorney General January 2013 - April 2013
Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar, P.A. May 2012 - August 2012
Florida Office of the Attorney General May 2011 - August 2011
Lexolution February 2010 - July 2010
Akerman Senterfitt September 2009 - February 2010
Office of Congressman Vern Buchanan, United States House of Representatives September 2008 - May 2009
Jamestown Associates 2009 - 2009
Education
Florida State University College of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude Honors; Dean's List
The George Washington University 2006 — 2009
BA, History, Geography, Magna Cum Laude Honors
Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC July 2014 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt January 2012 - January 2013
Dorsey & Whitney LLP September 2008 - December 2011
University of Virginia May 2006 - August 2006
Miami University May 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Motions, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Class Actions, Securities Litigation, Dispute Resolution
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor
Miami University 2000 — 2005
BS, Physics
Rosecrans High School 1996 — 2000
Akerman Senterfitt November 2010 - Present
Kightlinger & Gray, LLP June 2009 - November 2010
Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald and Hahn, LLP August 2006 - May 2009
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of Utah 1999 — 2002
BA, History, Spanish
Jewelry in Candles June 2014 - Present
Nulou Web Solutions LLC February 2014 - October 2014
Nulou Web Solutions LLC August 2013 - February 2014
China Visa Service Center May 2012 - April 2013
Market Hardware October 2010 - October 2011
Akerman Senterfitt August 2008 - January 2010
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) August 2006 - May 2008
Americana Community Center June 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Online Marketing, Public Policy, Courts, Customer Service, Program Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Human Resources, Document Review, Trials, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Legal Documents, Community Outreach, Community Development, Account Management, Receptionist Duties, Office Management, Microsoft Office, Case Management, Communication, Case Managment, Adobe Acrobat, Content Strategy, Education, Childcare, Children, SEO, Content Management, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Visas, Business Visas, Passport, Pleadings, Marketing, Management, Social Media, Nonprofits
Education
George Mason University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, 4.0
University of Louisville 2004 — 2006
Psychology, 4.0
Cross, Fernandez & Riley, LLP August 2013 - Present
Austin Colby, LLC 2011 - July 2013
Akerman Senterfitt March 2006 - June 2009
GrayRobinson, P.A. January 2001 - March 2006
Mateer & Harbert, P.A. November 1988 - January 2001
PricewaterhouseCoopers December 1976 - October 1988
PriceWaterhouseCoopers December 1976 - October 1988
Skills
Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Due Diligence, Recruiting, Mergers, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Management, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Finance, Contract Negotiation
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1971 — 1976
Bachelors of Science, Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1971 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Akerman Senterfitt September 2012 - Present
Akerman LLP September 2012 - Present
MyRapidMD Corp June 2006 - August 2011
Oxy September 2000 - August 2004
Hill Wynne 1990 - 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Privacy Law, Employment Law, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Mergers, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Litigation Management, Software Licensing
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1986 — 1989
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Brambles Limited January 2013 - Present
CHEP, a Brambles company May 2008 - December 2012
Akerman Senterfitt May 2004 - June 2008
King & Spalding August 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Logistics, Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Supply Chain, Bankruptcy, Risk Management
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration 1999 — 2002
MA, Real Estate
Florida State University 1995 — 1999
BS, Accounting
Baron & Budd, P.C. December 2011 - April 2012
Akerman Senterfitt October 2010 - May 2011
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. 2002 - 2010
Spence Payne 1990 - 1992
Slattery & Associates, Inc. 1984 - 1990
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Internet Research, Online Research, Legal Assistance, Product Liability, Pleadings, Trials, Legal Research, Courts, Medical Malpractice, Mediation, Depositions
Education
Miami Dade College
AA, Psychology
Holland & Hart LLP March 2014 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt April 2013 - March 2014
Kaiser Permanente April 2012 - April 2013
Holland & Hart LLP March 2003 - April 2012
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver 1984 — 1990
BA, Parks and Recreation Administration
Bryant Miller Olive January 2008 - Present
Denise Heekin 2005 - 2009
Akerman Senterfitt 2004 - 2007
Muller Mintz Kornreich Casey Crosland & Bramnick 1991 - 2004
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals
Education
Tulane University Law School 1988 — 1991
JD
Loyola University New Orleans 1983 — 1987
BBA, Economics, Finance
Millberg Gordon Stewart PLLC October 2007 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt July 2003 - January 2007
White & Case 1995 - July 2003
Education
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Akerman Senterfitt December 2012 - Present
Carlton Fields, P.A. April 2012 - December 2012
Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander September 2011 - April 2012
Ruden McClosky November 1993 - November 2011
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Litigation Support, Outlook, Legal Research
Education
Miami Dade College
Ruiz Enterprises November 2004 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt April 2007 - November 2007
Kerzner International November 2006 - April 2007
NationsRent October 1999 - February 2007
Office Depot Corporate Headquarters February 2002 - February 2005
Blockbuster International, Latin American Division March 1994 - October 1999
Blockbuster Entertainment/Viacom Corporate Headquarters September 1989 - March 1995
Education
Kean University
Tele-Town Hall LLC January 2012 - Present
Edwards Neils PLLC May 2011 - January 2012
Akerman Senterfitt February 2007 - May 2011
sanofi-aventis August 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Proficient in French..., Excellent oral and..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, International Relations, Foreign Policy
Education
Georgetown University 2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), History, 3.7
Georgetown University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Politics and International Security Studies
Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims April 2001 - Present
Law Offices of Gerardo Castiello April 1995 - April 2001
Akerman Senterfitt August 1992 - April 1995
Skills
Spanish-speaking
Education
Florida State University College of Law 1984 — 1987
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of Miami - School of Business 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Akerman Senterfitt January 2013 - Present
Education
Monmouth University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Akerman Senterfitt February 2002 - Present
Ernst & Young September 2000 - August 2001
Ernst & Young May 1999 - August 1999
PwC May 1998 - August 1998
Ernst & Young April 1996 - August 1997
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting January 1993 - April 1996
Education
University of Miami School of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 1991 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Professional Accounting
University of Arizona 1987 — 1988
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Akerman Senterfitt
Skills
Legal Research
Education
Miami Dade College
Fidelity National Title Group August 2013 - Present
Florida Coastal School of Law January 2006 - July 2013
Akerman Senterfitt September 2002 - December 2005
United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia September 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Higher Education, Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice, Appeals, Federal Court Practice, Criminal Procedure, Legal Education, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights Law
Education
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Florida 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Akerman LLP November 2011 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt July 2011 - November 2014
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP September 2004 - July 2011
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Courts, Class Actions, Securities Regulation
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Georgetown University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Government and Politics (United States)