Legal Roundup
FL Governor Appoints Alumna to U.S. Senate Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he will appoint Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody LL.M. ’10 to the United States Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been chosen to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.
Greenberg Traurig represents Avance Investment Management in Sale of Majority Ownership in UniVista
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Avance Investment Management (Avance) in the sale of its majority ownership interest in UniVista Insurance (UniVista).
AG Moody Supports Thin Blue Line Act and Continues to Fight for the Safety of Law Enforcement Officers
Attorney General Ashley Moody released a statement of support for the Thin Blue Line Act.
FSU Law welcomes Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson for Human Rights Lecture
The Florida State University College of Law will host Mary Robinson — Ireland’s first female president, renowned climate justice advocate and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights — as the 2025 speaker for the D’Alemberte & Palmer Lecture in International Human Rights.
Reed Smith announces new office managing partners and practice group leaders
International law firm Reed Smith has announced the appointments of several new office managing partners and practice group leaders, effective Jan. 3, 2025.
Buchanan Expands its Real Estate Practice Group with New Counsel in Tampa
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues its strategic growth with the addition of Jessica Gordon in its Tampa office.
Greenberg Traurig Attorney, Practices Shortlisted for 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Awards
One attorney and several practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are shortlisted for the 2025 Benchmark Litigation US Awards.
AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Charge Five Crime Ring Members for Stealing More Than $400,000 in Organized Retail Theft Scheme
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution, working with Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, is charging five members of a crime ring with organized retail theft.
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association to Receive Statewide Pro Bono Award
The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association is the recipient of the 2025 Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award, which will be presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz in a Jan. 16 ceremony streamed live by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Littler Names Lori Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is thrilled to announce Lori Brown as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1.
Young Lawyer Amber Kornreich of Miami to Be Honored for Pro Bono Service
Amber Kornreich is the recipient of the 2025 Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award.
Holland & Knight Advises The Apollo Group on Growth Investment from Oaktree Capital
Holland & Knight advised The Apollo Group, the leading provider of full-service hospitality management services to the cruise industry, on a significant growth investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. The deal was announced on January 7.
Holland & Knight Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
For the 10th consecutive year, Holland & Knight earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
AG Moody Announces Promising Progress in Fight to End Opioid Crisis in Florida and Commends Law Enforcement Efforts to Save Lives
Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass today in Lake County released the latest Florida Medical Examiners Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report, showing a drastic drop in opioid-related deaths and a promising trend.
Greenberg Traurig Prevails for Telecommunications, Big Tech Companies in Lawsuit Setting Precedent for Sovereign Submerged Lands in Florida
A team of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. litigators prevailed on behalf of GlobeNet Cabos Submarinos America, Inc., Caribbean Crossing, LTD, and several big tech companies in a Palm Beach County Circuit Court case that sets a precedent for future cases involving sovereign submerged lands in Florida.
Lawdragon Inducts Shook Environmental Partner to Hall of Fame
Shook Partner John Barkett has been inducted into the 2025 Lawdragon Hall of Fame.
Craig E. Rothburd P.a. To Receive Commendation for Pro Bono Work
Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.— a Tampa-based law firm that has made pro bono service an integral part of the firm’s ethos — will receive the 2025 Law Firm Commendation from Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz at the annual Pro Bono Awards ceremony Jan. 16 at the Supreme Court of Florida.
Rusty Melges Joins ULI 2025 Leadership Institute Cohort
Nelson Mullins Boca Raton partner Rusty Melges was selected for the Urban Land Institute’s 2025 Leadership Institute Cohort.
Tampa Mergers & Acquisitions Happy Hour on January 14, 2025
GT Tampa will be hosting it's second Mergers & Acquisitions Happy Hour. This will provide an excellent opportunity for GT Shareholders along with Associates to engage and network with private equity firms, corporate executives, and investors representing a variety of Tampa Bay industries.
Applicants sought for nonattorney vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Nonattorney of the public are invited to volunteer to be considered for nomination for one vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.