Holland & Knight - Women's Initiative Newsletter - Summer 2022

WOMEN’S INITIATIVE NEWSLETTER Women Lawyers, Women Leaders

Remembering Partner Bonni Kaufman

Partner Bonni Kaufman (WAS), an environmental law attorney and member of Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation Group, passed away on August 26 following a brief illness. Bonni spent the past 17 years at the firm, where her devotion to clients, her support of colleagues, and her collegiality and humor in adversarial situations earned her the respect of all who had the good fortune to know her.

“Bonni was an active member of the Washington, D.C., Women’s Initiative,” said Partner Christy Shiker (WAS). “She was an excellent attorney and mentor to other women and was always willing to help and attend our events.”

“As a member of Holland & Knight’s Rising Star class of 2007, Bonni was an exemplary classmate, encouraging and inspiring others to go out of their comfort zones to progress in their careers,” said Partner Deb Barnard (BOS). “She was also an active alumna of the program who led by example in addition to helping others advance in whatever way she could.”

“Bonni was a special friend and colleague,” added Partner Janis Schiff (WAS). “She had great judgement, a wonderful sense of humor and was a great judge of people. Bonni had the ability to make everyone feel comfortable. She also had a great family and loved them completely.”

Bonni represented industrial, transportation, real estate, consumer products and manufacturing clients in a

wide variety of matters relating to environmental laws, focusing on regulatory enforcement and compliance, product regulation, litigation and environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. She counseled clients with respect to compliance with environmental regulatory requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and state laws, and successfully resolved enforcement actions and litigation related to violations of environmental regulations and migration of contamination. According to her environmental colleagues, Bonni made a long-lasting impact on the practice of environmental law

Highlights in This Issue

Remembering Partner Bonni Kaufman ................. 1

Firm Earns Mansfield Certified Plus Status for 5th Straight Year

3 Firm Recognized Among 50 Best Law Firms for Women

3 Courtney Worcester Honored at NAWL Annual Meeting

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Attorneys Attend Diversity Summits in Dallas and D.C. 4

MothersEsquire Seeks to Achieve Greater Equity in Legal Profession 5

Law Students Spend Their Summers at Holland & Knight

Challenging Hollywood’s Views on Women Attorneys

3 Holland & Knight Attorneys Honored as 2022 Law360 Rising Stars

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10 Moms Groups Manage the Practice of Law with Motherhood

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NOTE FROM THE HOLLAND & KNIGHT WOMEN’S INITIATIVE CHAIR

This issue of Women Lawyers, Women Leaders is dedicated to Partner Bonni Kaufman (WAS), who passed unexpectedly in August. Bonni, a Holland & Knight Rising Star alum, epitomized many qualities that reflect the firm’s culture and the spirit of our Women’s Initiative. She was an expert in her field of practice, provided excellent client service and served as a mentor to so many. She will be missed. Please keep her family in your prayers.

The firm had a busy spring and summer with many achievements to celebrate. We moved up in the rankings of Seramount’s Best Law Firms for Women survey and achieved Mansfield Certified Plus status for the fifth consecutive year. Our women participated in two of CenterForce’s Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summits in Washington, D.C., Dallas and Atlanta. Partner Kristi Soppet (HOU) attended a unique conference hosted by MothersEsquire, where working mothers were encouraged to bring their children. The summer also brought us more than 45 female summer associates, along with many networking events and outings. Several of the summer associates share their favorite experiences and fun facts about themselves in this issue.

In August, we also heard from best-selling author and film critic Elizabeth Weitzman, who shared a fascinating look at how women in law have been depicted in film and television for the past century. Our summer associates were all provided with copies of her book, Renegade Women in Hollywood. We also closed out August with Women’s Equality Day, celebrating 101 years of our most powerful tool for change – the right to vote. Please exercise it in your local and upcoming midterm elections!

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and most notably on the nation’s approach to addressing equitable allocations for historic contamination concerns under CERCLA.

Bonni also represented developers, lenders and bond issuers in connection with military housing privatization projects around the country. She advised clients in connection with the purchase, sale and development of environmentally impacted properties and brownfields development, and advised public companies with respect to environmental and climate change disclosures.

“Bonni was not only our partner, she was our friend,” said Government Section Leader Karen Walker (TAL/WAS). “She was an exceptional lawyer who was adored by her clients and her colleagues. Perhaps her greatest gift was her limitless enthusiasm for mentoring, a gift to the firm that we will carry with her memory.”

Throughout her career, Bonni was active in the legal community, serving in various leadership roles for the American Bar Association (ABA) and District of Columbia Bar. She also earned recognition from The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA in Environmental Law and was a Holland & Knight Rising Star in 2007. In 2022, Bonni was named a Client Service All-Star by The BTI Consulting Group. Her D.C. environmental team shared that this was the award she was most proud of and, in their opinion, was the most fitting award for Bonni’s exemplary history, consistency and close relationships with her clients, several of whom she worked with for more than 30 years, and all of whom considered her a friend.

Bonni earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984 and a B.A. from Emory University in 1981.

“Bonni was an exceptional environmental lawyer, trusted mentor and close friend to many in the firm,” said Managing Partner Steven Sonberg (MIA). “Please keep Bonni’s husband Rob, their children and other family members in your thoughts and prayers.”

If you are interested in making a donation in Bonni’s memory, please consider the American Kidney Fund. Bonni was an advocate for and a supporter of this organization, having received a kidney transplant at a young age.

Firm Earns Mansfield Certified Plus Status for 5th Straight Year

Firm Recognized Among 50 Best Law Firms for Women

Seramount, now part of EAB, has once again named Holland & Knight among the 50 Best Law Firms for Women. The annual list by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) recognizes firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting and developing women lawyers.

For the fifth year in a row, Holland & Knight has achieved “Mansfield Certified Plus” status from Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law. The Mansfield Rule initiative aims to increase the number of women, minority, LGBTQ+ and disabled lawyers in leadership and governance roles at law firms.

The Mansfield Rule Certification process measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered at least 30 percent women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, Chambers USA nomination, senior lateral positions and administrative chair positions.

Holland & Knight also belongs to a smaller subset of firms achieving “Mansfield Certified Plus” designation. This category recognizes that, in addition to meeting or exceeding the baseline certification requirements, underrepresented lawyers represent at least 30 percent of a significant number of firm leadership roles.

“As an inaugural Mansfield Rule participant firm, we have witnessed the benefits of our partnership with Diversity Lab firsthand,” said Partner and Directors Committee Chair Kelly-Ann Cartwright (MIA). “Not only has it strengthened our resolve to support an even more inclusive workplace at our firm, it also has enhanced our relationships and led to additional business opportunities with clients who share our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Seramount’s 2022 Best Law Firms for Women application included more than 300 questions about attorney demographics at different levels, schedule flexibility, paid time off and parental leaves, and development and retention of women. Questions also included the ability to work from home some of the time, family-friendly benefits and mentoring and sponsorship participation.

Highlights of the 2022 Best Law Firms for Women include:

• The percentage of women managing partners (or equivalent prominent leader and spokesperson for the firm, other than the chairperson or equivalent) increased to 43 percent, up from 34 percent in 2021.

• Critical assignments went to women, further leveling the playing field: 38 percent of members of the firms’ management committees were women (vs. 35 percent last year); 38 percent of those deciding promotions to equity partner were women (vs. 34 percent last year); and 36 percent of those determining compensation were women (vs. 34 percent last year).

• There are more multicultural women (MCW) at every level: 29 percent of all women lawyers were MCW (vs. 27 percent last year); 36 percent of women associates were MCW (vs. 34 percent last year); 18 percent of women equity partners were MCW (vs. 16 percent last year); and 22 percent of women equity partners promoted were MCW (vs. 18 percent last year).

• As hiring and retention became more competitive, law firms stepped up their family-friendly benefits: the average fully paid gender-neutral parental leave for associates increased to 16 weeks (vs. 13 weeks last year); 67 percent of firms now cover in vitro fertilization (vs. 52 percent last year); and 80 percent of firms are now hybrid workplaces.

“As we emerge from the pandemic and the legal profession adapts to a hybrid work environment, this recognition takes on more significance and reflects our firm’s continuing commitment to our women attorneys and professionals,” said Partner and Women’s Initiative Chair Judy Nemsick (NYC).

Courtney Worcester Honored at NAWL Annual Meeting

In addition, attendees gathered to recognize and honor leading lawyers who have made a significant impact to improve and diversify the legal profession, as well as NAWL members who, through their time and effort, have made exceptional contributions to fulfilling NAWL’s mission. Courtney received the Virginia S. Mueller Outstanding Member Award in honor of her transformative work as co-executive editor for the organization’s Women Lawyers Journal, as well as her dedication to elevating and expanding the voices of women in law.

Attorneys Attend Diversity Summits in Dallas and D.C.

Holland & Knight sponsored and had a notable presence at CenterForce’s Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summits in Dallas and Washington, D.C.

Partner Jessica Farmer, Senior Counsel June Marshall, Senior Policy Advisor Shawna Watley and Associate Dariya Golubkova (all WAS) attended the Washington, D.C., event on June 8. Shawna participated in the panel titled “Cultivating Allies and Change Agents.”

Partners Renee Lewis, Maria Metropulos (both CHI) and Courtney Worcester (BOS), along with Summer Associate Elizabeth Gaskins (CHI), attended the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Annual Meeting in Chicago on July 21. The firm is a sustaining sponsor of the organization.

This year marked NAWL’s first in-person conference since the pandemic. Attendees participated in interesting substantive programming and networking opportunities, all focused on the theme, “Metamorphosis: Reemerge Transformed.” The opening session included tips to develop resilience skills to rise stronger through struggles and how to embrace vulnerability to ultimately transform to live more authentic and courageous lives. Morning panels focused on recent, major shifts in the workplace, as well as how to address the legal process and challenges in supporting a business launch and incorporation. Speakers also shared how they’ve advanced their careers, overcome challenges and the choices that have shaped their success. The afternoon focused on the power of nonverbal communication, both personally and professionally; data privacy in a post-Roe world; and a panel discussion on voting rights.

“The conference provided a safe space in which to have an open and honest dialogue about the challenges facing equity and inclusion for women attorneys, particularly diverse attorneys,” said June. “The panelists and fellow attendees provided practical solutions and strategies in order to continue to move the needle for diversity in a positive direction, which was very encouraging to me.”

Partners Tricia DeLeon and Catherine Rowsey (both DAL) attended the Dallas event on June 16. Former Partner Nadia Haghighatian moderated a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) panel on creating a culture of inclusion, and Catherine led a general counsel roundtable discussion on nurturing the next generation in the legal profession.

“I was impressed by how many in-house leaders attended this conference,” said Tricia. “The main theme I heard from these leaders is to be intentional about reaching out to your team to ensure that they are receiving challenging work, feel included in the firm/company and ask what they need from you to succeed.”

The summits – part of CenterForce’s Diversity in Law Series – explored the “new normal” after COVID-19 and the effect that it will have on the career paths of women and underrepresented professionals in legal and corporate America. Topics discussed included how leadership is evolving to meet the challenges of the post-pandemic world, should companies be doing more to create a culture of inclusion that goes beyond metrics, and the best strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse talent. The conference also affords women attorneys the opportunity to network in person again with influential in-house counsel who share a commitment to DEI efforts in the legal profession.

MothersEsquire Seeks to Achieve Greater Equity in Legal Profession

Have you ever considered the networking opportunities commonly available to lawyer moms as they build their careers? Happy hours during daycare pick-up time. Dinner meetings that run past bedtime. Conferences without breastfeeding accommodations. Unpaid speaking engagements. In 2022, a group of lawyer moms is proving there is another way.

Partner Kristi Soppet (HOU) represented Holland & Knight at the MothersEsquire inaugural conference, held on May 13 in Louisville, Kentucky. MothersEsquire is devoted to achieving greater equity within the legal profession for women lawyers with children by recognizing and working to remove the obstacles that contribute to a much higher attrition rate among women than men. Kristi, a mom to three kids under five years old, is an active member of the nonprofit organization.

The conference, themed “Together We Rise,” was truly the first of its kind and was designed to remove as many of the common barriers that make conference attendance challenging for women lawyers with children, especially young ones. True to this mission, its first conference modeled how others can and should accommodate these obstacles in the setting of a professional conference. Specifically, MothersEsquire paid each of its speakers, provided on-site childcare and provided nursing/pumping rooms with livestreaming of each continuing legal education (CLE) session so that nursing and pumping moms were able to remain fully involved in the conference. These accommodations allowed Kristi and other lawyer moms to travel to the conference with children in tow.

In addition, MothersEsquire curated CLE content perfectly aimed at its audience. Presentations included Paulette Brown, the first black woman president of the American Bar Association (ABA), who spoke on the ABA’s efforts to combat the “caregiver penalty” and COVID-19’s exacerbation thereof; Jeena Cho, a litigator who trains lawyers on using mindfulness to avoid burnout; Rachel Bailey, a psychologist who shared parenting lessons specifically for lawyer parents; and Amy Pardieck, a female jury consultant who shared her research regarding how jurors perceive lawyer moms. The afternoon break for cupcakes and champagne did not miss the mark, either. One takeaway worth sharing? If you’re looking to delegate some weekend chores to make time for an extra trip to the park, check out the app SudShare for a delivery-ondemand laundry service available in more than 300 cities!

Law Students Spend Their Summers at Holland & Knight

More than 75 law students joined Holland & Knight offices across the U.S. to gain valuable hands-on legal experience as summer associates, in addition to taking time to get to know each other and making meaningful connections and memories

Meet some of our women summer associates as they share their thoughts on what attracted them to the firm, their most memorable experience and – just for fun – an interesting fact about them.

Erica Adams (MIA): University of Miami School of Law

I engaged in a thorough due diligence period prior to interviewing with Holland & Knight, which included scouring the internet to learn anything I could, but more importantly, it involved talking to every lawyer I knew to get their take on the firm. Across the board, Miami attorneys said the same thing about Holland & Knight – impressive lawyers and an unmatched culture. I didn’t understand quite what that meant until I spoke with the people here – not just the attorneys but also the recruitment team. I realized that of all the impressive law firms in Miami, Holland & Knight was the place I could grow alongside not only extraordinary attorneys but also kind, generous and quality people.

It’s almost impossible to choose just one favorite experience, but during the last week of the program, it started to settle in that we had only a few days left, and quite unanimously, no one wanted it to end. We joked about walking into [the office] on the very first day and the nerves that we were each hiding. We were strangers back then, but fast-forward 10 short weeks and we became a big-law version of “The Breakfast Club.” The sentiment in the room was gratitude for the experience and enthusiasm for the future.

Fun fact: When I’m not in law school, I spend my free time building an app that I’ve been wanting to develop for years. Last year, I mustered up the courage to pursue it, and pretty soon we’ll be entering the “beta testing” phase. Fingers crossed that it all works out, because I think everyone at Holland & Knight would enjoy using it.

Lane Carson (MIA): St. Thomas University School of Law

In addition to the outstanding reputation that Holland & Knight holds in the legal community, it was the people that attracted me to the firm. During the process of obtaining a summer associate internship, the Holland & Knight attorneys I met on my interview – and those I reached out to in preparation of my interview –stood out among the masses. Their genuinely positive opinions of the firm and the culture at Holland & Knight painted a picture of a supportive group that resembled a family more than colleagues, and I wanted to be a part of that. In the world of “big law,” it’s a well-known fact it will require hard work and long hours to succeed, but that was not my concern; rather, who I would be spending those hours with. From the start, the Holland & Knight community made me feel comfortable and included, and that first impression was only confirmed throughout my summer.

My favorite memories are the events with the fellow summers! Through those events, I gained 14 new best friends [throughout South Florida].

Fun fact: I recently overcame my biggest fear – swimming with sharks!

Alexandra Duplin (BOS): Suffolk University Law School

I was initially drawn to the firm by the variety of practice groups and commitment to minority initiatives like the Women’s Initiative, but my interviewers sealed the deal. I could instantly tell that Holland & Knight’s culture and atmosphere were something I wanted to be a part of.

My favorite social experience this summer was attending Partner Michael Manthei’s rooftop party. The food, view, music and conversations were all-around excellent. My favorite professional experience was being trusted with high-level assignments from day 1. I felt valued and respected, which motivated me to produce a great work product.

Fun fact: I’m a published author. My submission for the book, Not Quite What I Was Planning: And Other Six Word Memoirs, was chosen when I was in high school. My memoir is: Hockey Is Not Just For Boys

I was drawn to Holland & Knight immediately. Throughout my interviews and networking, attorneys consistently framed conversations around growth and nurturing. I could tell the firm was interested in who I am as a person and what I can uniquely bring to the table.

My favorite experience as a summer associate was our rooftop party at the Envoy hotel. While there were so many amazing experiences this summer, this event featured a large number of attorneys, and it was a beautiful setting.

Fun fact: I participated in the running of the interns outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018! I ran the travel ban decision from the court clerk’s office to the cameras stationed outside.

Malorie Eisenbrei (PHL): Temple University School of Law

I had a good feeling about Holland & Knight after the interview process because I felt I connected with the attorneys I spoke to. Everyone struck me as very down-to-earth and enthusiastic about their work. I was excited to work at the firm’s Philadelphia office in particular because it is a relatively new location that is quickly expanding. I like the idea of being part of a firm that is growing in the local area – and hopefully contributing to that growth in the future!

I greatly enjoyed the pro bono projects I participated in this summer. I had the privilege of working on an educational workshop for small business owners in the Philadelphia area. This project allowed me to meet and collaborate with clients and nonprofit partners from outside the firm.

Fun fact: I know how to play the mountain dulcimer! I learned when I was in middle school, and then picked it up again in college. I’d like to start practicing again in the future.

Sanaa Ghanim (DAL): Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

The people. The attorneys at Holland & Knight whom I’ve had the opportunity to learn from and work with have shown

Jamie Ehrlich (BOS): Boston College Law School

me that this is a firm that will meaningfully invest in my personal and professional development.

My favorite experience as a summer associate was attending the Women’s Initiative Coffee Chats on Thursday mornings. The Coffee Chats always served as an opportunity to learn about the experiences of women in the firm who have paved the way.

Fun fact: I have my favorite poem (Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116) memorized.

Sam Ladines (NYC): Pace University School of Law

The sense of community interested me in Holland & Knight. The Women’s Initiative meetings and events always felt like a time when I was able to speak candidly to other women about how to navigate the field of law as a woman.

My favorite experience as a summer associate was being able to see how the law worked in “real life.” I would get so excited when I could assist on an assignment that dealt with an issue or law I read and learned about from my case books and professors.

Fun fact: In my free time, I edit screenplays. The last screenplay I edited was about a vampire romance.

Cristina Salazar (DEN): University of Wyoming College of Law

Holland & Knight’s robust practice groups interested me the most. I also appreciated that the firm could provide me with a unique kind of support and mentorship through their Affinity Groups.

I enjoyed interacting with the clients and learning from experienced litigators during a week-long trial. I also enjoyed attending a professional soccer game with the office and interacting with everyone outside of the office. The team environment in both capacities affirmed this is a firm where I can grow into the attorney I want to be.

Fun fact: I played Division I soccer at the University of Wyoming, which is why I enjoyed the soccer game so much!

Nisa Sheikh (DAL): The University of Texas School of Law

The people are what drew me to Holland & Knight. The culture felt like the right fit for me, and that was reiterated during the summer program this year.

I really enjoyed the Eataly cooking class with the real estate group this summer! It was so much fun cooking with everyone and getting to know the group better.

Fun fact: I went to 13 different schools before graduating high school and have lived all over the world!

Emily Vest (DAL): Louisiana State University Law Center

The thing that interested me in Holland & Knight was the people and the atmosphere. Holland & Knight didn’t live up to the “horror stories” you hear about big law. Instead, it’s more like a big family. That’s one thing that fueled my interest in the firm.

My favorite experience was the cooking class at Eataly where we got to learn how to make ravioli and enjoy wine, charcuterie and Italian desserts.

Fun fact: I studied British Politics in the United Kingdom for about a month. It is one of my fondest memories and an experience that I will never forget.

Keiana Wilkerson (TAL): Florida State University College of Law

I was interested in Holland & Knight’s wide array of practice groups, its national presence and its reputation for handling complex cases and putting out good results. I wanted to be in a work environment where I would be challenged and exposed to interesting issues. After meeting Holland & Knight lawyers in my interview and summer associateship, I also came to really like the people and the culture. Big law gets a bad reputation, but my summer taught me that Holland & Knight doesn’t fall into that narrative.

My favorite memory was seeing everyone at the escape room summer social event. It was funny to see a bunch of lawyers do an escape room, and the room was also very engaging. I had a good time getting to know everyone in the Tallahassee office. I also enjoyed all the observational

opportunities to attend depositions, a hearing and a mediation.

Fun fact: I play video games in my spare time.

The following women also served as summer associates:

Caroline Barber (TPA): The Ohio State University College of Law

Julia Bennett (WAS): University of California, Berkeley School of Law

Irene Bourlatski (MIA): University of Miami School of Law

Isabelle Carbajales (MIA): University of Miami School of Law

Jean Donohue (PHL): Temple University School of Law

Emily Earnshaw (DAL): Texas A&M University School of Law

Brittney Falcon (WPB): University of Miami School of Law

Hollie Forst (JAX): University of Florida Levin College of Law

Elizabeth Gaskins (CHI): Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Reid Guerriero (DAL): Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Isabella Granucci (SFO): University of California Hastings College of the Law

Flora Ho (NYC): Brooklyn Law School

Summer Johnson (DAL): Texas Tech University School of Law

Kayla Joyce (NYC): Fordham University School of Law

Katia Leiva (HOU): Tulane University Law School

Dayle Lower (ORL): Stetson University College of Law

Roshni Mahendru (HOU): The University of Texas School of Law

Amy Marino (HOU): University of Houston Law Center

Christie Masanka (BOS): Boston University School of Law

Sadie Mlika (BOS): Northeastern University School of Law

Kylee Neeranjan (FTL): University of Florida Levin College of Law

Taylor Oglesby (TYS): William & Mary Law School

Lindsay Parish (DAL): Texas Tech University School of Law

Melissa Pereira (BOS): Boston University School of Law

Bianca Poehailos (SCT): University of Connecticut School of Law

Jenna Rackerby (NYC): Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Meredith Rasmussen (LAX): University of Southern California Gould School of Law

Stephanie Sanchez (MIA): University of Miami School of Law

Abigail Schultz (DAL): Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Fay Shaulson (MIA): University of Miami School of Law

Amanda Siciliano (MIA): University of Florida Levin College of Law

Brittany Smith (ORL): Florida State University College of Law

Michelle Wanamaker (ORL): Florida A&M University College of Law

Alex Welfringer (LAX): Southwestern University School of Law

Ellen Wiah (PHL): University of Iowa College of Law

Wanqian Zhang (WAS): Georgetown University Law Center

Challenging Hollywood’s Views on Women Attorneys

Movies and TV shows are about entertainment, but thinking about those mediums only in that respect severely underestimates their impact on those who consume them.

That is the view of award-winning journalist, speaker and bestselling author Elizabeth Weitzman, who shared her research and thoughts on how women attorneys have been portrayed throughout the decades on the big and small screen in an August 16 webinar, “Hollywood on Trial: Images of Women in Law,” hosted by Partner and Women’s Initiative Chair Judy Nemsick (NYC).

“In addition to entertaining us, pop culture does one of two things: it either supports the status quo or it challenges the status quo,” said Weitzman, a former film critic for the New York Daily News who currently covers movies for The Wrap. “Our culture has focused on women in law recently, which is wonderful. But it has been a much longer and more complex road than most people realize.”

According to Weitzman, the first movie portrayal of a female lawyer occurred more than a century ago, in the 1916 silent film, “Where Are My Children?” It was directed by Lois Weber, whom Weitzman said, “specialized in pushing the envelope” and considered movies an alternative to journalism and a way for everyone to learn about the most important issues of the day.

“This is a great example of how essential representation is. Weber was the first mainstream filmmaker to attempt to normalize the notion of women as capable and intelligent enough to take responsibility for their own healthcare and also to succeed even in the most prestigious kind of work,” Weitzman said. “Because that is what representation does – it moves society forward.”

However, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the 1930s to 1950s, women’s onscreen professional passions often were subverted and replaced with more traditional societal roles. But there were exceptions, such as when Katherine Hepburn played a fiery attorney in the 1949 film “Adam’s Rib,” from which Weitzman shared a clip.

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For the next couple of decades, the vast majority of movie lawyer roles were filled by men. This was a reflection of society, considering that in 1960, only 3 percent of law students were women, and in 1970, it was 8 percent, Weitzman said. But by 1985, that percentage grew to 40, and Hollywood responded, albeit slowly.

“Even though women were portraying lawyers more than ever before, these movies often reflected a deep distrust or even a fear of female power,” she said. “’Jagged Edge,’ ‘Suspect,’ ‘Legal Eagles’ and ‘A Few Good Men’ were some of the mainstream movies that finally showed women in law as strong and capable, but none of them acknowledged professional women of color, and all of them undermined their heroines in the end in one way or another. It wasn’t until 1988 that we finally got a true culture changer with a movie called ‘The Accused.’”

The movie starred Kelly McGillis as a prosecutor involved with investigating the case of a rape victim played by Jodie Foster. Weitzman played the trailer, which, like the film, leads with a then-mainstream view of sexual assault before challenging that status quo at the end. She rounded out her presentation by examining how women lawyers have been depicted on TV in the past 25 years – not always positively, such as the namesake character played by Calista Flockhart in the 1997-2002 series “Ally McBeal.”

“She was a hugely iconic and influential figure, which was great. But when you watch scenes from the first episode, notice all the ways that Ally’s power is already being subtly undermined. She’s always being interrupted, or she’s trying to catch up, both literally and figuratively, which means that our first and most important impression is of a woman who is never on solid ground,” said Weitzman, who contrasted that depiction with Viola Davis’ lead character in “How to Get Away with Murder.”

Debuting in 2014, the latter show featured a Black criminal defense attorney and law school professor, Annalise Keating, a character who “obviously wasn’t written to be unthreatening – she was written to be respected,” Weitzman said. “Annalise is flawed because she’s human. But instead of constantly apologizing, she’s introduced to us as being unapologetically confident and as an undisputed leader. She’s also responsible for a generation of notably diverse students who look to her as a role model.”

Davis won an Emmy for playing Annalise, a role that Weitzman said, “rewrote our communal view of women in law.”

The Ultimate Gatekeepers

In the end, Weitzman said, female viewers should be reminded of their power as gatekeepers by “actively insisting on elevating perspectives that we haven’t seen before or that we haven’t seen enough.”

“We all get to choose which representations we reject and which ones we embrace,” she added. “And the more we think about and challenge the images that we see and the stories that we are told, the more progress we will make not only in popular culture but in real life as well.”

3 Holland & Knight Attorneys Honored as 2022 Law360 Rising Stars

Three Holland & Knight attorneys have been selected as 2022 “Rising Stars” by Law360. The honor recognizes the top lawyers under age 40 in the country in 36 practice areas.

Law360 reviewed more than 1,350 submissions for the 2022 “Rising Stars” distinction. A total of 176 winners were

selected based on their career accomplishments in their respective practice areas.

Partner Tory Koob (LON) was selected in the Transportation category. According to her Law360 feature, she is skilled in cross-border asset finance and leasing arrangements, with a particular focus on major aircraft acquisitions and sales, finance lease transactions, operating leases, aircraft financing and delivery arrangements and fleet purchasing contracts. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, there were hundreds of aircraft grounded and huge uncertainty about when flying could return. The number of airlines facing difficulties was significant, and this impacted all of the top leasing companies in the world. Tory helped numerous lessors protect their assets, restructure and/or renegotiate their leasing arrangements with various airlines to deal with the tough economic conditions, including advising lessors with respect to four different Chapter 11 proceedings and other local insolvency-related restructurings.

Partner Anjuli Woods (DEN/LAX) was selected in the Media & Entertainment category. She focuses her practice on complex, high-value business disputes covering a variety of industries, including real estate, commercial retail and healthcare. She has significant courtroom experience, including handling several long-cause trials. Anjuli’s Law360 profile features her work navigating the legal saga that followed the sudden death in 2020 of Tony Hsieh, the CEO and founder of Zappos. She is part of a multi-office, multi-practice team defending the deceased billionaire’s estate against more than $130 million in claims and clarifying ownership rights of his media and entertainment business. In addition, she led a team that resolved claims around the sale of Hsieh’s stake in the “Life is Beautiful” music festival, clearing the way for its purchase by an iconic buyer.

Associate Meaghan Colligan (WAS) was selected in the Environmental category. She advises on the environmental aspects of real estate and corporate acquisitions, manages environmental, health and safety compliance programs, and provides litigation and enforcement defense at Superfund sites, including one of the most expensive sites in the program’s 30-plus year history. In her Law360 feature, Meaghan was recognized for leading the firm’s efforts to advise the chemicals industry on a national regulatory framework for recycling and other key developments. She serves as a key adviser to the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in an international effort to create a circular economy for plastics by using

advanced technology. With her assistance, the ACC recently issued an action plan that asks Congress to require all plastic packaging to include at least 30 percent recycled plastic by 2030, create an enabling federal regulatory system, strengthen existing recycling systems and incentivize private industry in its innovative technological advancements.

Moms Groups Manage the Practice of Law with Motherhood

Did you know that Holland & Knight has several Moms Groups that operate as an extension of the Women’s Initiative?

By way of example, the Texas New and Expecting Moms Group, which includes mothers across the firm’s Texas offices, began as a way for mothers of little ones to come together and discuss tips and tricks for managing the practice of law and the practice of motherhood. The group, which is coordinated by Associate Dina McKenney (DAL), holds quarterly lunches for participants to discuss how to navigate unique challenges for working moms. At their most recent lunch, they welcomed a new member to the group and discussed the firm’s parental leave policy, as well as their experiences with different types of childcare.

The Moms Groups also share knowledge and resources across regions. Earlier this year, the Texas New and

Expecting Moms Group met virtually with Boston’s Moms & Friends Group. The Boston group, which is coordinated by Associate Maria de la Motte (BOS), generally meets monthly and alternates every other meeting between Parents & Friends, which includes dads too. The Boston group invites “friends” to emphasize that all are welcome, including anyone thinking about becoming a parent, allies or those who are simply curious about what it’s like to lawyer while parenting. During the joint meeting, the Texas and Boston groups discussed parental leave, caregivers and parenting while working remotely.

Earlier this year, the Washington, D.C., Moms Group, coordinated by Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco (WAS), held a kickoff meeting where Chief Professional Development and Human Resources Officer Carrie Weintraub (OPC) discussed benefits that are specific to moms. The group has been a great resource for moms across the office to ask questions and share stories. Parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic was hard, and the creation of this group has brought along a sense of community that was needed.

If you are interested in becoming involved with an existing Moms (or Moms & Friends) Group in your office, or if you are interested in organizing a similar group in your office, please reach out to your local Women’s Initiative coordinator

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Associate Laura Lewis (NYC) and Paralegal Maria Martinez (SFO) helped advise Investec during its closing of a $40 million debt facility with U.S.-based private investment firm Corrum Capital Management and aircraft lessor Icelease. The funding will finance the acquisition of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft with stub leases to WestJet Airlines.

A large, multi-office and multi-practice Holland & Knight team – led in part by Associates Anush Yegyazarian (SCT), Hanna Habtewold and Melissa Goldberg (both PHL) – advised Swire Pacific Limited on the carve-out sale to Tidewater Inc. of its equity interests in its wholly owned subsidiary, Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited, a Singapore-headquartered worldwide offshore support vessels owner and operator servicing the oil and gas industry in major offshore production and exploration regions. The team also included Partners Robin Feiner (NYC), Antonia Tzinova (WAS), Betsy Burkhard and Kerry Kehoe (both BOS), along with Associates Jiyeon Barta (ORL) and Marina O’Brien (WAS).

A team from Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation (PP&R) Group, including Senior Policy Advisor Marci Rubensohn (ATL), successfully secured a $42 million water infrastructure grant for Georgia’s Walton County.

Partner Chris Schwing (JAX) led a litigation team to obtain summary judgment for firm client AvMed Inc. on multimillion-dollar trade secret claims asserted by HealthPlan CRM LLC (d/b/a Cavulus) after defending the case for three years. Paralegal Anna Brinker and Practice Assistant Cathy Luke (both JAX) assisted on the matter.

Partners Liz Schartz and Neely Munnerlyn (both DAL) were part of a team that advised the owners of Lure Outdoor LLC on an agreement to sell their equity interests in the company to Pearl Media Holdings LLC.

Partners Isabel Diaz (MIA) and Missy Turra (JAX/MIA) helped represent Miami Freedom Park LLC in negotiating a 99-year lease agreement with the City of Miami that will provide a permanent home for the Inter Miami CF Major League Soccer (MLS) team.

Partner Kathryn Goldberger (WPB/MIA), along with Associates Kazarae Lowe and Lauren Swanson (both MIA), helped represent joint ventures between Angelo, Gordon & Co. and Andover Properties LLC in the $405 million sale and recapitalization of 25 self-storage facilities in 10 states to a joint venture between Blackstone and Andover Properties LLC.

A team led by Partner Ilene Pabian (MIA) secured a victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for firm client JPMorgan Chase Bank in a case involving a lease dispute over the frequency of base rent increases.

Several members of the Virtual Currency, Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Team are advising Peter Love Rex and his various commercial real estate and technology companies, including Partners Hilary Lane (TPA), Kwamina Williford (WAS), Jennifer Duplissey (DAL) and Tara Vance (NYC); Senior Counsel Kendel Drew (ATL); Associates Jessica Kramer, Allison Mangan (both TPA) and Mary Ellen Stanley (DAL); Senior Policy Advisor Beth Vecchioli (TAL) and Paralegal Marcia Godinho (FTL).

Partner Antonia Tzinova and Associate Mackenzie Zales (both WAS) were part of a team that assisted United Help Ukraine apply for and secure an expedited export license that will allow the grassroots volunteer-based organization to ship bulletproof helmets and vests to Ukraine to aid in the war against Russia.

Partner Kerry Halpern (PHL/NYC) helped lead a team that assisted London-based international law firm Ashurst in advising an affiliate of global private equity firm Sun Capital Partners Inc. on the sale of C&K, a manufacturer of electromechanical switches, to Littelfuse Inc. The team also included Associate Stephanie Merabet (NYC).

Partner Judi Kreitzer and Paralegal Maria Martella (both FTL) were part of a team that represented the purchaser of a waterfront development site in Miami’s Brickell district that sold for a record price of $363 million.

Partner Jennifer Duplissey, along with Associates Emily Nguyen, Rachel Nipper, Karla Pizarro and Ashley Jo Zaccagnini (all DAL), helped advised a joint venture between Farallon Capital Management LLC and Raider Hill Advisors in connection with a $306 million acquisition of five retail portfolio projects from ShopCore, a Blackstone portfolio company. Paralegals Peggy Jones, Theresa Lee (both DAL), Shannon Starr (CLT) and Holly Reagan (TPA) provided additional support.

Partner Caitlin Saladrigas and Associate Kayla Pragid (both WPB) led the team in assisting a victim of a horrific domestic violence incident to obtain a no contact order against her attacker, then unexpectedly provided key support in the client’s criminal trial victory as well. Caitlin and Kayla also worked with the firm’s Veterans Group to help the client apply for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits as well as apply for money from Florida’s victim compensation fund.

Senior Policy Advisors Shawna Watley and Miranda Franco, along with Senior Public Affairs Advisor Ashley Lawrence (all WAS), helped launch the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance, a new coalition that aims to address health disparities for low-income, minority and underserved populations across the United States through digital health technologies.

Associate Sheila Shen (LAX) was part of a team that secured a key victory for Anholt Services Inc., a wholly owned affiliate of a philanthropic trust, at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which reversed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and denied an investor’s application for deposition and document discovery in its entirety.

A multi-office team successfully represented Newsmatics – the publisher of EIN Presswire, the world’s leading press release distribution service – in a First Amendment civil rights suit. Partner Marisa Terrenzi (TYS) introduced the client to Holland & Knight, and Associate Sophie Kletzien (NYC) assisted in the briefing.

Associates Maria De Bedout and Julia de la Parra (both NYC) assisted a team that advised BofA Securities Inc. and BCP Securities Inc. as dealer managers on an exchange offer for 9.75 percent senior notes due 2022 of Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A., the largest electricity distribution company in Argentina. The debt refinanced was allocated in accordance with social bond guidelines.

Partner Ashley Plemons (ATL) helped lead the firm’s representation of Signal Point Systems Inc. in its agreement to be acquired by Mobilitie.

Associates Meredith Clarke (ORL) and Nicole Martini (PHL) were part of a team that advised the management of NSM Insurance Group, a division of financial services holding company White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd., in NSM’s sale to global investment firm The Carlyle Group. Paralegal Leslie McGuire (TPA) provided assistance.

Partner Meital Stavinsky (MIA/WAS) and Senior Public Affairs Advisor Kathleen Nicholas (WAS) helped represent 3D printing company Stratasys Inc. in securing $31 million through the U.S. Air Force for additive manufacturing to assist with airframe/aircraft sustainment. The goal was to fund the Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office in order to procure Stratasys 3D printers to print parts needed for aircraft operations.

Partner Amy Curtis (DAL) co-led the firm’s representation of Dallas-based investment firm Grey Rock Investment Partners in a $1.3 billion business combination with Executive Network Partnering Corp., a special purpose acquisition entity, resulting in the formation of new publicly traded company Granite Ridge Resources Inc. The team also included Partners Kerry Halpern (PHL/NYC) and Ashley Phillips (AUS), along with Associates Anna Boyer (HOU) and Leslie Reynolds (AUS).

Partner Amy Leder (NYC) co-led the firm’s representation of The Scripps Research Institute, an independent nonprofit biomedical research institute, in the sale of its Florida campus and Florida-related assets to the University of Florida. Partner Isabel Diaz and Paralegal Yandra Ng (both MIA), with input from Partners Rita Dattola (NYC) and Barbara Yadley (TPA), assisted with real estate matters. Employment law support was provided by Partner Christine Gay (MIA) and Senior Counsel Lori Atkin (PHL). Partner Tara Vance (NYC) handled immigration matters.

Partner Amy Leder (NYC) co-led a team that advised leading global shareholder engagement and governance advisory firm Morrow Sodali on the sale of a majority stake in the company to TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG. The team included Partner Christine Gay (MIA) and Associates Brittany Cangelosi (NYC) and Nicole Martini (PHL).

Partner Judi Kreitzer, Associate Alexandra Briesemeister and Paralegal Maria Martella (all FTL) were part of a team that helped Mattamy Homes finalize the recent acquisition of 3,400 acres in Martin County, Florida, for residential and commercial use.

Associates Gabrielle Engel (MIA) and Anna Honig (BOS) helped represent San Francisco-based private equity firm SkyKnight Capital on its purchase of a stake in Dermatologists of Central States from Sheridan Capital Partners.

Associate Marina O’Brien (WAS) assisted a U.S. Navy veteran to upgrade her discharge characterization, which made her eligible for VA benefits.

Partners Kate Joffe (FTL) and Ilene Pabian (MIA), Associate Suzanne Busser (FTL), Paralegal Jacqueline Ritchie (JAX) and Practice Assistants Patricia Kearns, Carmen Ramsey and Michelle Arias (all FTL) helped firm client Waste Management to a long-awaited victory in a six-year court battle against South Florida philanthropist and developer Ron Bergeron, who sued the company for $81 million.

Partners Courtney Worcester and Lynne Xerras (both BOS) successfully prevented a private asset management company from forcing the firm’s client, Robert Graham, to be personally liable for repayment of debt financing issued to BlackRidge Technology, a distressed company he helped lead.

Associate Allison Kernisky (MIA) assisted a pro bono client in a total victory in an SSDI hearing – a ruling that the client has waited on for years after she was faced with losing her SSDI despite a disabling mental illness. Paralegal Dede Hayes and Practice Assistant Angel Barber (both MIA) provided assistance.

Associate Sara Klock (WAS), Paralegal Denise Perlich (MIA), and Practice Assistants Christy Gill (BOS) and Marianne Trana (WAS) were part of a pro bono team that helped a disabled veteran to receive an increase of more than 1,000 percent in monthly benefits, in addition to significant back payments.

Partners Barbara Martinez and Ilene Pabian, along with Associate Sydney Alexander (all MIA), secured the dismissal of an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit contesting an award of attorney and professional fees in the Temporary Receivership of South Aviation Inc.

Associate Lauren Becker (DAL) spearheaded a pro bono team’s efforts to assist a client with changing their name and gender/sex identifier. Associate Lauren Thomas (DAL) assisted by conducting preliminary research about the process.

Partner Amy Leder and Associate Brittany Cangelosi (both NYC) advised the U.S. subsidiaries of Future PLC, the global platform for specialist media, on its acquisition of Who What Wear, a leading digital-only women’s lifestyle publisher and fashion company, from Clique Brands Inc. The team included Partner Christine Gay (MIA), Senior Counsel Ashley Thomas (WAS) and Associate Allia Howard (DAL).

Associates Sheila Shen (LAX) and Sophie Kletzien (NYC) helped secure a voluntary dismissal of a putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of NYP Holdings Inc. (the New York Post) and its parent company News Corp.

Partner Christine Gay, along with Associates Gabrielle Engel (both MIA), Nicole Martini (PHL) and Jiyeon Barta (ORL), assisted a multi-office team in advising Joby Aviation Inc. on its acquisition of Avionyx.

Holland & Knight represented PVP Advanced EO Systems Inc. in its acquisition by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Partner Antonia Tzinova (WAS) and Associate Libby Bloxom (DAL) handled the year-long effort to obtain Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) approval.

Partner Audrey Sung (SFO) in collaboration with Associates Danielle Santucci (SFO), Laura Lewis (NYC) and Mary Gong (LON), along with Consultant Nana Prempeh (NYC), advised Vx Capital Partners in its sale of 30 Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft to World Star Aviation. The firm acted as lead counsel, advising on all aspects of the transaction.

Associate Cindy Gierhart and Practice Assistant Nina Crump (both WAS) assisted a team that won a motion for summary judgment on behalf of firm client Bliss Nutraceuticals in a trademark case filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The court denied the plaintiff’s cross-motion for summary judgment.

Paralegal Courtney Steele and Practice Assistant Laura Ratliff (both ATL) helped draft the key briefs.

During the 2022 Florida legislative session, Senior Policy Advisor Kimberly Case (TAL) successfully advocated on behalf of firm client ZooTampa for funds to benefit the zoo’s work in manatee rehabilitation. Kim’s legislative success this year builds upon her work for ZooTampa’s manatee hospital in previous years, when she was able to secure $3 million in state funds for the construction of a new water filtration system that supports the manatee recovery pools at the hospital.

Partners Megan Mocho (TYS) and Marie Larsen (NYC), along with Associate Sheila Shen (LAX), were part of a team that obtained a summary judgment dismissal of a profits interest member’s multimillion-dollar claim against DMRJ Group – a solvent subsidiary of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP.

Associate María Valenzuela (MTY) was part of a team that advised client BHP Group in a merger with Woodside Energy Group Ltd. that forms a global top 10 independent energy company by production and the largest energy company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) led a team that represented Bulgarian luxury accessory brand By Far in connection with its ad campaign for the company’s new fragrance launch featuring Kendall Jenner. Associate Lisa Kpor (CHI) provided assistance.

Associates Lauren Thomas (DAL) and Lindsey Grubbs (JAX) were part of a team that advised the New York branch of Natixis as sole arranger, administrative and collateral agent, and as an issuing bank in connection with the establishment and financial closing of a syndicated, uncommitted, secured letter of credit facility worth up to $350 million for New Fortress Energy Inc., a global integrated gas-to-power infrastructure company.

Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation (PP&R) Group played a large role in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which passed the Senate on August 7. Team members who worked on the legislation’s energy issues included Partners Liz Craddock and Taite McDonald; Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola; Partner Nicole Elliott worked on tax issues; and various client efforts were supported by Senior Public Affairs Advisors Reese Goldsmith, Isabel Lane and Kathleen Nicholas, as well as Public Affairs Advisor Hannah Coulter (all WAS). In addition, the PP&R Group compiled an in-depth summary of the legislation for the firm’s clients in an alert published on August 8. Authors included Nicole, Beth, Reese, Isabel, Kathleen and Hannah, along with Associate Kayla Gebeck Carroll, Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco and Legislative Assistant Camryn Towle (all WAS).

Associate Adrianne Waddell (AUS/HOU) helped obtain dismissal of a claim for lack of jurisdiction on behalf of firm client Post Oak Clean Green Inc., an environmentally focused waste company, in a suit brought by the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District seeking to stop the construction and operation of a municipal solid waste landfill. The decision by the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals sets an important precedent concerning the jurisdiction and authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which joined Post Oak as an appellant.

Associate Diana Andrade (TYS) helped represent BuildingLink, a worldwide leader in operations and resident engagement software for luxury residential properties, in connection with a strategic investment from private equity firm Bregal Sagemount.

Partner Alexandra Aguirre (MIA/NYC) and Associate Pri Sterenberg (MIA) led the firm’s representation of Panama-based Mediam Group, Google’s official media representative in Central America, in the sale of a minority stake to Aleph Group Inc., a leading global enabler of digital advertising in emerging countries.

Partner Wendy Kottmeier (OCM) helped lead the representation of Street Media LLC in its acquisition of media publications and related marketing assets in Houston, Dallas and Charlotte from MVR Publishing LLC, McElvy Vasquez LLC and Charlotte Media Group LLC.

Partners Christine Gay (MIA), Dawn Rudenko (SCT), Letitia Moore and Marne Sussman (both SFO) helped represent Endeavour Capital as it acquired a controlling interest in Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co. LLC, a leading manufacturer of large, nonstandard anchor bolts and construction fasteners. The team included Associates Chloe Farrar (DAL), Leonie Huang (NYC), Jiyeon Barta (ORL), and Emily Warfield (SFO), along with Digital Solutions Manager Erin Vassalotti (PHL).

Partners Linda Allderdice (CCC/SFO), Ari Alvarez (FTL), Nili Yolin (NYC) and Wendy Kottmeier (OCM) helped represent Integrative Sports and Spine Inc., a Californiabased national physiatry practice, in its sale to Integrated Rehab Consultants, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners.

Partner Wendy Kottmeier (OCM) and Associate Lauren Thomas (DAL) helped represent Valta Energy in connection with a strategic investment by Longroad Energy, a U.S. developer, owner and asset manager.

Partner Judy Mercier (ORL) helped lead a team that obtained a dismissal with prejudice for Beachline South Residential LLC in Orange County. The first-of-its-kind lawsuit was based on the idea that nature has legal rights.

Associates Kate Minnich, Emily Smith (both DAL) and Kelsie Knight (HOU) helped advise Bonsai Capital LLC, a search fund backed by a prominent group of family offices, in the formation and funding of Sunbelt Group Holdings LLC in connection with its acquisition of DC Logistics LLC.

Partners Francesca Morris and Christine Walz (both NYC), along with Associate Kristen Ricci (PHL), assisted The Butch Clothing Co., a LGBTQ-owned, United Kingdom-based company, in responding to fallout from a homophobic cyberattack during LGBTQ Pride Month.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Kathleen Nicholas and Senior Strategic Communications Advisor Audrey Young (both WAS) helped defend Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. in a disinformation campaign.

Associate Kathleen St. John (BOS) and Paralegal Shannan Whalen (BOS) helped lead Piaggio America through the Chapter 11 process – from the initial filing of the petition for bankruptcy through the successful confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan of liquidation.

Associate Sophie Kletzien (NYC) helped a team of data privacy and litigation attorneys as they won their motion to dismiss a putative class action brought by an individual whose information was allegedly compromised in a ransomware attack against The Paradies Shops LLC, a business that runs airport newsstands, shops and restaurants.

Associate Kendall Wilson (TPA) helped represent Helios Technologies Inc. in its acquisition of Taimi R&D Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of innovative hydraulic components. The deal closed for 8.5 million Canadian dollars (approximately $6.5 million).

Associate Courtney Oakes (FTL) was part of a pro bono team that joined with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County for a decisive trial win and punitive damages for a single mother who was evicted from her apartment due to alleged sexual harassment from her landlord.

Partner Tammy Knight (FTL) led a team in advising Celsius Holdings Inc., maker of leading fitness energy drink Celsius, on its definitive agreement to forge a longterm strategic distribution arrangement with PepsiCo. The team included Partner Gloria Skigen (SCT) and Associate Caitlin Simkins (MIA).

Partner Shari Levitan (BOS) and Private Wealth Family Fiduciary Services Director Briahnna Skinner (DEN/ BOS) played a key role in the nomination of Bijan Sabet to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic. The team worked closely with the Sabet’s Washington, D.C., counsel and family office professionals to supply detailed information about his family trusts, limited liability company (LLC) structures, and his other powers and authorities to satisfy numerous inquiries by the U.S. Department of State.

Partner Katharine Menendez de la Cuesta (MIA) was part of a team that advised affiliates of Proman AG on the closing of a cross-border natural gas supply agreement with affiliates of Mexico’s public energy utility, the Comisión Federal de Electricidad. The 15-year agreement will bring low-cost natural gas from the U.S. to Proman’s $1.3 billion ammonia plant being developed in Topolobampo, Mexico.

Partners Alyse Latour, Barbara Yadley (both TPA), Ari Alvarez (FTL) and Elizabeth Burkhard (BOS), Of Counsel Stacy Watson May (JAX), Associates Meredith Clarke (ORL) and Maria Cortes (PHL), Law Clerk Elizabeth Barrett and Paralegal Leslie McGuire (both TPA) are representing MarineMax Inc., the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, on its acquisition of Island Global Yachting LLC, which owns an international network of luxury marina assets and a comprehensive yacht management platform.

Partners Victoria Zerjav (SCT/NYC) and Antonia Tzinova (WAS), along with Associates Dariya Golubkova and Mackenzie Zales (both WAS), helped represent MEAG, acting as the asset management arm for entities of Munich Re, in its $300 million equity investment in Longroad Energy, a Boston-based renewable energy company.

Associates Kendall Wilson (TPA), Meredith Clarke (ORL) and Melissa Goldberg (PHL), along with Paralegal Leslie McGuire (TPA), are leading a team in advising Solenis, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, in its acquisition of Clearon Corp., with the end goal of combining businesses and enabling Solenis to expand its portfolio for the residential and commercial pool water and spa treatment markets. They are supported by lawyers across 13 additional practice areas, including Partner Marcy Hart (PHL) and Kara Ariail (TYS), Senior Counsel Ashley Thomas (WAS) and Associates Olufunke Leroy, Maria Cortes, Nicole Martini (all PHL), Lauren Becker, Allia Howard (both DAL), Libby Bloxom (WAS) and Katie Bennett (ATL).

Events

The Women’s Initiative in the Portland office hosted a client development event at Top Golf on August 10. Associates Annie Banks (POR) and Jacqueline Harvey (POR/SFO) coordinated the event. They were joined by Partners Shannon Armstrong and Kristin Asai, along with Associate Sarah Molinoff (all POR), as well as general counsel from firm clients Fortior Solutions, Planar, Triple Oak Power and A-dec. The evening featured food, fun, fellowship and friendly competition, and a great time was had by all.

The Houston office held a Diversity Reception for its summer associates that furthered their exposure to the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and Women’s Initiative efforts while they enjoyed an array of ethnic handheld foods, including eggrolls, empanadas, samosas and Hawaiian musubi. The July 21 event provided an overview of the firm’s local DEI efforts. Presenters included Partners and Houston Diversity Co-Chairs Megan Schmid and Anna Sankaran, who shared the goals of the Houston Diversity Committee, and Partner Julia Haines (all HOU), who spoke about the purpose of the Houston Women’s Initiative and her experiences as a co-chair. Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Nichole Olajuwon (HOU) also discussed the importance of Holland & Knight’s DEI initiatives and how they are embedded within the fabric of the firm.

The women of Holland & Knight’s Los Angeles, Century City and Orange County offices hosted professional men and women from across the region for an “Evening of Art and Apps.” Partner Tina Tellado (LAX/PHL), along with Associates Lydia Lockett (LAX) and Krystal Anderson (OCM), helped plan the August 2 event. More than 50 Holland & Knight attorneys and clients joined in a guided tour of The Broad contemporary art museum. Following the tour, attendees enjoyed refreshing drinks and delicious appetizers at Vespaio.

The New York Women’s Initiative hosted a custom perfume event on July 20 at Olfactory NYC. Each guest received 50 milliliters of their personalized custom fragrance as well as an exclusive Olfactory NYC gift.

In addition, throughout July, female summer associates in the New York office participated in weekly discussions with Partner and Local Women’s Initiative Coordinator Sarah Passeri (NYC) on the “Little Black Book: A Toolkit for Working Women.” They discussed specific sections of the book, career development strategies and how to put their ideas into action. At the end of the month, a partner panel consisting of Litigation Section Leader Chris Kelly, Partners Richard Furey and Renee Covitt (all NYC), Kathy Furey (SCT) and Ashley Shively (SFO) participated in a Q&A session with the summer associates using themes from the book.

The Diversity Committee of the Washington, D.C., office hosted a rooftop Summer Breezes happy hour on July 19, with approximately 40 attendees enjoying delicious food and drinks while networking and taking in beautiful views of the city. Partner Jessica Farmer and Senior Policy Advisor Shawna Watley (both WAS), who serve as local Diversity Committee co-chairs, coordinated the event, which gave summer associates and recent new hires the opportunity to meet colleagues and learn about several firmwide Affinity Groups, including the Women’s Initiative and LGBTQ Affinity Group. Food and libations were provided by To Your Taste Catering, which offered a mix of delicious foods from different countries of origin.

The Mexico City Women's Initiative hosted a brunch for the associates and women lawyers from their office on June 30. The event was organized by local coordinators Senior Counsels Selene Espinosa and Regina Legorreta (both MEX).

The Jacksonville Women’s Initiative held a candle-making event on June 27 at Wick: A Candle Bar in Jacksonville. Attendees included Partners Missy Turra, Jennifer Kifer, Jennifer Mansfield, Laura Renstrom and Chris Schwing, along with Of Counsel Stacy Watson May, Associates Eliona Jankulla, Emily McWey and Stacy Thomas, Staff Attorneys Genesa Eavenson and Elizabeth Schoonover, Bequest Revenue Professional Lauren Albert, Information Governance Department Operations Manager Rachel Dahl, Summer Associate Hollie Forst (all JAX) and Senior Attorney Recruiting Manager Susan Campbell (ATL). The women selected three scents – from more than 100 options – to create their own custom natural soy candles. They also enjoyed wine, charcuterie and other appetizers, and a fun evening of reconnecting with colleagues and friends.

Partner Dayna Hutchins (BOS) hosted the Boston Women's Initiative annual summer associate event on June 21. Approximately 25 attorneys and paralegals attended, along with the office's five female summer associates. It was the group's first in-person Women's Initiative event since 2020. All food and beverages were sourced from wholly or partially female-owned and/or minority-owned businesses, and locally where possible. It was a great summer evening to reconnect, mingle with colleagues and get to know the summer associates in a more relaxed setting. The event also provided the opportunity for the summer associates to connect with people they may not have had a chance to meet in the office.

Partner Tory Koob, Associates Noelle Boyce and Mary Gong, and Trainee Solicitor Lukwasa Namposya (all LON) hosted a dinner on June 23 at the award-winning East Room restaurant in County Limerick, Ireland. They were joined by professional women in the aviation industry, all of whom are based on the West Coast of Ireland. Clients represented included AerCap Holdings, Nordic Aviation Capital, ELFC and VMO Aircraft Leasing.

The Denver Women's Initiative coordinated a visit to two art exhibitions – Modern Women/Modern Vision and Georgia O'Keefe's photography – at the Denver Art Museum on June 15. Associates Kensye Wood, Anna Day and Lacey Croy, along with Summer Associate Cristina Salazar (all DEN), were among the attendees.

Women from the Houston office were treated to a private docent tour of the “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg” exhibition on June 15 at the Houston Holocaust Museum. Attorney Recruiting Coordinator Emelyn Boan organized the event. Attendees included Partners Anna Sankaran, Megan Schmid and Kristi Soppet, as well as Associates Reem El-Mehalawi, Kelsie Knight, Caroline Sage, Brooke Sizer, Francie Trimble and Parker Young. They were joined by Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Nichole Olajuwon and Summer Associates Katia Leiva, Roshni Mahendru and Amy Marino (all HOU).

Attorney Recruiting Assistant Margaret Hamm (DAL) and the Dallas Women’s Initiative hosted a networking event for summer associates on June 8. Attendees enjoyed the wine and cheese pairing event at Scardello.

The Stamford office held a Women’s Spa Event at their newly renovated office on June 9. Thirty attendees, including attorneys, professionals and clients, relaxed and recharged during an evening of self-care as they were treated to massages, hand treatments, hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

The Fort Lauderdale office hosted a private Women of Color Leadership Roundtable on June 2. Together with the South Florida Business Journal, Diversity Partner Tiffani Lee (MIA) assembled an impressive group of South Florida women business executives for a discussion on the intersection of race and gender and its impact on career paths and professional success. Attorneys and staff in attendance included Directors Committee Chair KellyAnn Cartwright (MIA), Partner and Women’s Initiative Chair Judy Nemsick (NYC), Partner Ari Alvarez (FTL), Public Relations Manager Olivia Hoch (FTL) and Area Development Manager Sarah Doss (MIA).

Going above and beyond to help domestic violence victims on Mother’s Day has become a tradition for the Women’s Initiative in Holland & Knight’s Stamford office. Several volunteers – including Partners Lindsay Sheehy, Gloria Skigen, Dawn Rudenko and Victoria Zerjav (SCT/NYC), Senior Counsel Marybeth O’Keefe, Associate Anush Yegyazarian, Practice Assistant Mary-Anne Larson, Assistant Director of Business Development Elizabeth Garrett, Receptionist Karen Hickey and Office Services Specialist Susan Brandi (all SCT) – donated personal care items and packed 18 gift bags to brighten the moms’ day. Anush, who helped organize the effort, then delivered the bags to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, which helps those experiencing domestic violence on any level. Services include housing and financial advocacy, legal advocacy, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, and emergency safe housing – all free of charge.

The Dallas office was a host sponsor of the 12th annual Law in the City event on May 5. Law in the City was created by Attorneys Serving the Community to connect in-house female leaders with women lawyers at the most prominent law firms in Dallas. Approximately 150 women attended this year's event, including Partners Tricia DeLeon and Lee Meyercord, along with Associates Emily Fitzgerald, Brittany Fox and Brittney Edwards (all DAL). Sina Faizy and Ceijenia Cornelius – former summer associates at the firm who will join the Dallas office as firstyear associates in the fall – also participated, as well as a number of Holland & Knight clients. The evening began with a Cinco de Mayo-themed cocktail hour, followed by a handbag and jewelry raffle. During dinner, attendees received tips on female leadership in a male-dominated industry from two women general counsel at construction companies.

Awards and Accolades

Chambers USA

Holland & Knight has been named one of the nation’s premier law firms, earning top rankings in multiple practice areas and markets in 2022 from Chambers USA:

America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The directory lists 191 Holland & Knight attorneys among the nation’s preeminent practitioners, including the following women:

Nationwide

Mary McNulty – Tax: Controversy

Anita Mosner – Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory

Judy Nemsick – Transportation: Aviation: Litigation

Senior Statespeople

Emily Parker – Tax: Controversy

Up and Coming

Allison McCarthy – Leisure & Hospitality

California

Susan Booth – Real Estate (Southern)

Jennifer Hernandez – Environment; Real Estate: Zoning/ Land Use

Tamsen Plume – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Up and Coming

Chelsea Maclean – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Connecticut

Gloria Skigen – Corporate M&A

District of Columbia

Amy Edwards – Environment

Tara Scanlon – Real Estate

Janis Schiff – Real Estate

Christy Shiker – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Florida

Sara Bernard – Real Estate (North & Central)

Maria Currier – Healthcare

Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz – Real Estate (South)

Shannon Hartsfield – Healthcare

Tracy Nichols – Litigation: General Commercial

Debbie Orshefsky – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (South)

Lara Rios – Energy & Natural Resources

Chris Schwing – Energy & Natural Resources

Melissa Turra – Real Estate (North & Central)

Barbara Yadley – Banking & Finance: Transactional

Georgia

Cindy Brazell – Banking & Finance

Kendel Drew – Banking & Finance

Massachusetts

Gina Fonte – Construction

Diane McDermott – Real Estate

Miriam McKendall – Labor & Employment

Dianne Phillips – Environment

Melissa Wong – Healthcare

Lynne Xerras – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

New York

Glynna Christian – Technology

Nili Yolin – Healthcare

Oregon

Shannon Armstrong – Litigation: General Commercial

Up and Coming

Kristin Asai – Litigation: General Commercial

Pennsylvania

Sara Begley – Labor & Employment

Carolyn Short – Litigation: General Commercial (Philadelphia & Surrounds)

Texas

Jessica Magee – Litigation: Securities; White Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Mary McNulty – Tax: Litigation

Ashley Phillips – Environment

Jennifer Rangel – Healthcare

Senior Statespeople

Emily Parker – Tax: Litigation

Virginia

Michelle Rosati – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Northern)

Marisa Terrenzi – Corporate/M&A (Northern)

Chambers High Net Worth

Twenty-one Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2022 guide. In addition, the firm’s Private Wealth Services Group and Asset Finance Group received several Band 1, 2 and 3 rankings. The following women attorneys were recognized:

Private Wealth Law

Shari Levitan (BOS) – Massachusetts, Band 1; Eastern Region USA, Band 4

Meredeth Beers (BOS) – Massachusetts, Band 3

Private Wealth Disputes

Vivian Thoreen (LAX/SFO) – California, Band 1; USA, Band 1

Stacie Nelson (SFO/LAX) – California, Band 2

The Legal 500 United States

Holland & Knight has earned top rankings in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 United States guide. The firm is recommended in 24 practice categories, and 101 individual attorneys are recognized in the guide, including the following women:

Leading Lawyers

Mary McNulty: Tax – U.S. Taxes: Contentious

Anita Mosner: Transport: Aviation and Air Travel –Litigation and Regulation

Next Generation Partners

Margot Mendelson Hammond: Real Estate

Lee Meyercord: Tax – U.S. Taxes: Contentious

Rising Star

Laura Lewis: Transport: Aviation and Air Travel – Finance

Individual Recommendations

Linda Auerbach Allderdice: Transport: Rail and Road –Litigation and Regulation

Lynn Calkins: Labor and Employment – ERISA Litigation

Lindsey Camp: Labor and Employment – ERISA Litigation

Maria Currier: Healthcare: Service Providers

Andrea Darling de Cortes: Tax – U.S. Taxes: NonContentious

Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz: Real Estate; Real Estate –Land Use/Zoning

Nicole Elliott: Tax – U.S. Taxes: Non-Contentious

Julia Haines: Transport: Shipping – Litigation and Regulation

Jennifer Hernandez: Real Estate – Land Use/Zoning

Marie Larsen: Transport: Shipping – Litigation and Regulation

Kathryn Lehman: Government Relations

Jen Lowndes: Real Estate – Construction (including Construction Litigation)

Chelsea MacLean: Real Estate – Land Use/Zoning

Marisa Marinelli: Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas

Mia McKown: Healthcare: Service Providers

Judy Nemsick: Transport: Aviation and Air Travel –Litigation and Regulation

Sarah Passeri: Transport: Aviation and Air Travel –Litigation and Regulation

Christine Shiker: Real Estate – Land Use/Zoning

Audrey Sung: Transport: Aviation and Air Travel – Finance

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers has named 55 attorneys in Holland & Knight’s Florida offices “Super Lawyers” and 28 “Rising Stars” for 2022, including the following women:

Super Lawyers

Stacy Blank (TPA): Appellate

Kelly-Ann Cartwright (MIA): Employment & Labor

Maria Currier (MIA): Healthcare

Frances De La Guardia (MIA): Appellate

Suzanne Gilbert (ORL): Business Litigation; Orlando Top 50

Shannon Hartsfield (TAL): Healthcare

Sandra Heller (WPB): Insurance Coverage

Marilyn Holifield (MIA): Employment Litigation: Defense

Tiffani Lee (MIA): Business Litigation

Judith Mercier (ORL): Business Litigation

Jaime Moses (ORL): Appellate; Top 50 Women; Orlando Top 50

Tracy Nichols (MIA): Securities Litigation

Cristina Papanikos (MIA): Estate & Trust Litigation

Karen Walker (TAL/WAS): Government Contracts

Rising Stars

Julie Blackmore (FTL): Mergers & Acquisitions

Eliona Jankulla (JAX): Business/Corporate Shaina Kamen (MIA/NYC): Estate & Probate

Lauren Klein (MIA): Tax

Amanda Naldjieff (MIA): Land Use & Zoning

Kayla Pragid (WPB): Healthcare Laura Renstrom (JAX): Civil Litigation: Defense Tiffany Roddenberry (TAL): Appellate

Caitlin Saladrigas (WPB): Healthcare Stacy Thomas (JAX): Securities & Corporate Finance Kendall Wilson (TPA): Mergers & Acquisitions

Super Lawyers has named 11 attorneys in Holland & Knight’s California offices “Super Lawyers” and 13 “Rising Stars” for 2022, including the following women:

Super Lawyers

Linda Auerbach Allderdice (CCC/SFO): Employment Litigation

Susan Booth (LAX): Real Estate

Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC): Environmental Stacie Nelson (SFO/LAX): Estate & Trust Litigation

Tamsen Plume (SFO): Land Use/Zoning Vivian Thoreen (LAX/SFO): Estate & Trust Litigation

Rising Stars

Anna Ayar (CCC): Real Estate Rebecca Freed (SFO): Real Estate Leizl Hinajon (SFO): Real Estate Emily Lieban (SFO): Environmental Lydia Lockett (LAX): Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate Ariel Robinson (CCC): Real Estate

Anjuli Woods (DEN/LAX)

Genna Yarkin (SFO): Land Use/Zoning

The Best Lawyers in America

The firm announced that 450 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2023. Twenty-one of the attorneys were named “Lawyers of the Year,” including the following women:

Stacy Blank (TPA): Antitrust Law

Tammy Knight (FTL): Mergers and Acquisitions Law Jessica Laughlin (SFO): Native American Law Stacie Nelson (SFO/LAX): Litigation - Trusts and Estates Karen Walker (TAL/WAS): Government Relations Practice

In addition, 78 were named “Ones to Watch” in their respective practices, including the following women:

Elena Aidova (MIA): Real Estate Law

Anna Ayar (LAX): Real Estate Law

Kyla Baker (ORL): Real Estate Law

Annie Banks (POR): Commercial Litigation

Catherine Barbaree (DAL): Litigation - Labor & Employment

Julie Blackmore (FTL): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Jill Bustamante (CLT): Real Estate Law

Meaghan Colligan (WAS): Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice

Rachel Deming (DAL): Trusts and Estates

Brittney Edwards (DAL): Criminal Defense - White-Collar

Jessica Farmer (WAS): Commercial Litigation

Dana Feinstein (PHL): Litigation - Labor and Employment

Emily Fitzgerald (DAL): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation

Amy Fuentes (TYS): Government Relations Practice

Erin Goodman (NYC): Real Estate Law

Monica Hart (DAL): Real Estate Law

Kelsie Knight (HOU): Corporate Governance & Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Lisa Kpor (CHI): Commercial Litigation

Olufunke Leroy (PHL): Real Estate Law

Kazarae Lowe (NYC): Real Estate Law

Jessica MacAllister (ATL): Real Estate Law

Grace Mann (ATL): Real Estate Law

Sarah Marks (DAL): Trusts and Estates

Emily Lieban (SFO): Land Use and Zoning Law

Dina McKenney (DAL): Commercial Litigation

Sarah Molinoff (POR): Commercial Litigation

Denise Mudigere (DAL): Tax Law

Nneka Obiokoye (DEN): Corporate Law, Project Finance Law

Natalie Parker (DAL): Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law

Paloma Perez-McEvoy (LAX): Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law

Kayla Pragid (WPB): Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law

Rachel Provencher (WAS): Administrative/Regulatory Law

Laura Renstrom (JAX): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation

Tiffany Roddenberry (TAL): Administrative/Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice

Catherine Rowsey (DAL): Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law

Cara Santoro (BOS): Tax Law

Sara Staha (DAL): Labor and Employment LawManagement, Litigation - Labor and Employment

Ashley Thomas (WAS): Privacy and Data Security

Alexandra Ward (WAS): Land Use and Zoning Law

Lindsey Williamson (ATL): Administrative/Regulatory Law, Energy Law

Kendall Wilson (TPA): Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities Regulation

Ariel Wossené (RIC): Commercial Litigation

The following women also are recognized among The Best Lawyers in America 2023: Atlanta

Cindy Brazell: Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law

Cynthia Burnside: Commercial Litigation

Kendel Drew: Banking and Finance Law

Allison Dyer: Public Finance Law

Bess Hinson: Privacy and Data Security Law

Nellie Sullivan: Real Estate

Caroline Tanner: Litigation – Intellectual Property

Austin

Debbie Alsup: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation

Melissa Andrews: Appellate Practice

Ashley Phillips: Environmental Law

Jennifer Rangel: Health Care Law

Boston

Meredeth Beers: Trusts and Estates

Allison Driscoll: Real Estate Law

Nancy Hegarty: Trusts and Estates

Shari Levitan: Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates

Diane McDermott: Real Estate Law

Miriam McKendall: Education Law, Employment Law –Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment

Dianne Phillips: Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental

Lynne Xerras: Litigation – Bankruptcy

Dallas

Kelly Bagnall: Real Estate Law

Amy Curtis: Corporate Law

Jolisa Dobbs: Energy Law, Oil and Gas Law

Barbara Ferguson: Tax Law, Trusts and Estates

Shelley Glazer: Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance

Martha Harris: Real Estate Law

Mary McNulty: Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law

Lee Meyercord: Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law

Emily Parker: Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Tax Law

Liz Schartz: Employment Law – Management, Labor Law

– Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment

Debra Villarreal: Energy Law, Oil and Gas Law

Fort Lauderdale

Tammy Knight: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions

Judi Kreitzer: Real Estate Law

Allison McCarthy: Real Estate Law

Debbie Orshefsky: Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law

Fort Worth

Susan Coleman: Real Estate Law

Houston Stacy Brown: Oil and Gas Law

Julie Haines: Admiralty and Maritime Law

Jennifer Sickler: Patent Law

Jacksonville Chris Schwing: Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants

Missy Turra: Leisure and Hospitality Law, Real Estate Law

Stacy Watson May: Environmental Law, Litigation –Environmental

Los Angeles

Linda Allderdice: Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment

Alexis Alonzo: Real Estate Law

Susan Booth: Real Estate Law

Terry Middlebrook: Trademark Law

Stephanie Silvers: Real Estate Law

Vivian Thoreen: Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates

Jennifer White: Real Estate Law

Miami

Kelly-Ann Cartwright: Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment

Maria Currier: Health Care Law

Frances De La Guardia: Appellate Practice, Litigation –Land Use and Zoning

Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz: Real Estate

Annie Gamez: Litigation – Real Estate

Alaine Greenberg: Commercial Litigation

Marilyn Holifield: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment

Tracy Nichols: Commercial Litigation, Litigation –Securities

Ilene Pabian: Commercial Litigation

Danielle Price: Venture Capital Law

Nichole Scott: Trusts and Estates

New York

Marion Bachrach: Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Lauren Margiano: Real Estate Law

Tara Vance: Immigration Law

Nili Yolin: Health Care Law

Orlando

Sara Bernard: Real Estate Law

Suzanne Gilbert: Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation –Real Estate

Jen Lowndes: Construction Law, Litigation – Construction

Judy Mercier: Commercial Litigation, Media Law

Jamie Moses: Appellate Practice, Mediation

Kathryn Oberto: Real Estate Law

Philadelphia

Sara Begley: Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment

Kerry Halpern: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Carolyn Short: Commercial Litigation

Portland

Kristin Asai: Commercial Litigation

San Francisco

Jennifer Hernandez: Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning

Jessica Laughlin: Native American Law

Chelsea Maclean: Land Use and Zoning Law

Letitia Moore: Environmental Law

Stacie Nelson: Litigation – Trusts and Estates

Tamsen Plume: Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law

Audrey Sung: Equipment Finance Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Marne Sussman: Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental

Tallahassee

Shannon Hartsfield: Health Care Law, Insurance Law

Mia McKown: Administrative/Regulatory Law, Health Care Law

Karen Walker: Administrative/Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Government Contracts, Government Relations Practice

Tampa

Stacy Blank: Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation

Barbara Yadley: Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Real Estate Law

Tysons

Michelle Rosati: Litigation – Land Use and Zoning

Marisa Terrenzi: Corporate Law

Washington, D.C.

Lynn Calkins: Commercial Litigation

Amy Edwards: Environmental Law, Litigation –Environmental

Nicole Elliott: Tax Law

Anita Mosner: Aviation Law

Sella Perri: Public Finance Law, Tax Law

Tara Scanlon: Real Estate Law

Janis Schiff: Real Estate Law

Christy Shiker: Land Use and Zoning Law

Additional Awards

Holland & Knight’s 2021 Pro Bono All-Stars include 429 employees who met the firm’s 50-hour challenge in 2021. Giving back to those in need is the firm’s highest tradition, and our attorneys and professionals once again found a way to deliver countless hours of service despite heavy workloads and ongoing challenges in our communities.

Partner Anna Sankaran (HOU) was named an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal, part of the magazine’s 2022 Diversity in Business Awards. The annual awards honor Houston companies, organizations and business leaders showing an exceptional commitment to embracing and promoting inclusion and equality across all areas of diversity. Anna also has been recognized as a Texas Legal Awards “Diversity and Inclusion Champion.” She was honored at a celebration event on September 14 and will be profiled in an upcoming issue of Texas Lawyer.

Partner Jessica MacAllister (ATL) was recognized as an up-and-coming attorney in the Daily Report’s Georgia Legal Awards in the “On the Rise” category. As part of this recognition, she was profiled with other honorees in an article in the publication on June 15.

International Financial Law Review (IFLR) magazine recognized Holland & Knight for its advisory role in Chile Electricity’s $489 million tariff receivables securitization, the first of its kind in Latin America, naming the transaction the Structured Finance and Securitization Deal of the Year at an awards ceremony on May 19. Associate Julia de la Parra (NYC) was part of the team that represented PEC Management, SpA, the issuing administrator to state-owned Chile Electricity PEC, as well as TMF Chile Asesorias Empresariales Limitada as verification agent and services provider, in the transaction.

Partner Juliana Saa (BOG) was one of 15 Holland & Knight attorneys who was recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers Latin America. She was listed in the Colombia Banking & Finance (Up and Coming) category.

Florida Trend named 22 of the firm’s attorneys to its 2022 edition of Legal Elite. Partner Suzanne Gilbert (ORL) was named to the Hall of Fame in the Commercial Litigation section. Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) was listed in the Business Law category, and Partner Jamie Moses (ORL) was listed in the Appellate Practice category. Staff Attorney Andrea Ramos (FTL) was named an Up & Comer in the Insurance section.

Partner Tiffani Lee (MIA) was inducted into Florida Blue Key, the oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary in the state of Florida. Members are recognized for their leadership, professional excellence and commitment to public service.

Associate Ashley Hart (BOS) was named a co-chair of Holland & Knight’s DiverseAbility Affinity Group. She joins Staff Attorney and Group Founder Michelle DeVos (MIA) and Partner Dan Sylvester (CHI) as co-chairs.

Partner Suzanne Gilbert (ORL) has been reappointed by American Bar Association (ABA) President Deborah Enix-Ross to serve another three-year term on the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary. Suzanne, who was first appointed in 2019, will again represent the federal courts in the Eleventh Circuit, which includes Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

Partner Laura Renstrom (JAX) was named to the 2022 class of Women of Influence by the Jacksonville Business Journal

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) was named a Best Mentor by the Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards. She was featured in a law.com article about the honor on May 9.

Partner Nasim Fussell (WAS) was named one of Washingtonian magazine’s 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy. The list includes experts and advocates outside of government who are helping shape policy in 19 key areas. Nasim is listed in the Trade category.

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) was elevated to president of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL). APRL is the nation’s largest legal ethics bar organization. She had served as the APRL’s presidentelect since 2021 and as secretary before that.

Partner Janene Jackson (WAS) was named a legal trailblazer and featured in the May/June 2022 issue of the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Lawyer Magazine

Associate Krystal Anderson (OCM) appeared on the cover of the August edition of Orange County Lawyer magazine, a publication of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Krystal is president of the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (OCCDL), which was honored as a Community Partner.

Partner Tamsen Plume (SFO) has been elected to membership in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), a leading organization of U.S. real estate lawyers. ACREL’s distinguished, nationally known lawyers are selected for their outstanding legal ability, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law.

Partner Jolisa Dobbs (DAL) has been selected as the next president of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly known as the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation). Jolisa started as vice president in July and then will assume the presidency next summer for a total two-year term. The foundation, the largest and one of the most respected energy legal foundations in the country, has deep connections and a growing presence in Canada and Latin America as well.

Partner Susan Booth (LAX) was named a 2022 Visionary in Los Angeles County Commercial Real Estate: Trends, Updates & Visionaries, a magazine produced by the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing Division. Susan also was recognized in 2021. The magazine spotlights professionals within the commercial real estate sector nominated by readers to honor their successes and accomplishments during the past 24 months, as well as their leadership within their organizations and communities across Southern California.

Partner Courtney Worcester (BOS) was named to the local board of directors for the Gift of Adoption Fund, a national charity that provides grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children. Courtney will help Gift of Adoption’s Massachusetts Chapter raise funds and expand its presence across the state, uniting vulnerable children with their forever families.

Holland & Knight was honored at the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022. Partners Deborah Barnard (BOS) and Janis Schiff (WAS) were recognized in the Outstanding Contribution (Private Practice) category, and the firm was honored in the Veterans Advancement: Outstanding Firm USA (Private Practice) category.

Partner Nasim Fussell (WAS) was elected to the board of directors of the Washington International Trade Association (WITA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides a neutral forum for discussion of international trade policy and related issues. WITA is considered D.C.’s premier trade forum and the largest membership organization for international trade professionals in the world, including trade leaders in business, law, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), embassies and the U.S. government.

Associate Andrea James (HOU) completed Leadership Houston’s 10-month program through Houston’s economy, history and growth plans. Leadership Houston provides participants with deep insight into the city’s major community issues and a unique opportunity to discover and develop the capacity to be an extraordinary, transformational leader in one’s current organization and in the larger community for years to come.

Partner Melissa Wong (BOS) was named a Go To Lawyer for Healthcare/Life Sciences by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Honorees were nominated by colleagues and then chosen by a panel from the publication.

Associate Sarah Tremer (OCM) was recognized as a “Top Young Diverse Lawyer of OC” by Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (OCCDL).

Associate Talis Trevino (ATL) was appointed chair of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Women in the Profession (WIP) Section. The WIP Section is dedicated to furthering the practice and perception of law, with a focus on issues unique to women in the practice.

Partner Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta (MIA) has been appointed by the British Virgin Islands’ International Arbitration Centre to serve on a new 22-member arbitration committee. Members of the committee are from the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Partner Lara Rios (MIA) has been selected as a “Rising Star” Finalist for Euromoney’s 2022 Americas Women in Business Law Awards.

Holland & Knight’s Litigation Section welcomed the inaugural class of The John Hogan Trial Academy on May 11-13. Partners Barbara Martinez (MIA), Tracy Quinn and Carolyn Short (both PHL) were among the faculty, and participants included Associates Suzanne Aldahan (FTL), Chiara Kalogjera-Sackellares (NYC), Emily Robey-Phillips (BOS), Maddie Tansey (HOU), Kathryn Isted (TAL), Allison Kernisky (MIA), Lisa Kohring (WPB), Victoria LeCates, Katie Princivalle (both PHL) and Sarah Molinoff (POR).

Partners Missy Turra (JAX/MIA) and Tara Scanlon (WAS) were recognized as 2022 “Women of Influence” in commercial real estate by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, a leading industry publication. Honorees were selected based on their career achievements, community outreach and mentorship within the industry.

Senior Counsel June Marshall (WAS) was appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia to become a member of the District of Columbia Green Building Advisory Council (GBAC) within the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The GBAC monitors DC’s compliance with relevant green building requirements and makes recommendations on green building policies.

Associate Olufunke Leroy (PHL) has been named to the board of advisors of the Black Commercial Real Estate Network. The network’s mission is to provide a community to connect, share ideas and offer mentorship and support to the Black members of the commercial real estate industry and to increase awareness of the field and provide professional opportunities within the industry to Black youth.

The sale of Liberty IT Solutions LLC, a leading information technology and services firm, to Booz Allen Hamilton for $725 million was named the USA Deal of the Year at the M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. Partner Ashley Plemons (ATL) helped represent Liberty IT in the deal.

Renovus Capital Partners’ acquisition of leading digital consulting firm LeapPoint LLC was named the USA Business IT & Services Deals of the Year at the M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. Partner Lauren Benny (TYS/LAX) helped represent LeapPoint in the transaction.

Partner Judy Mercier (ORL) was recognized as a winner in the Outstanding Head of Diversity category of the Orlando Business Journal’s 2022 Diversity in Business Awards. The awards honor Central Florida companies, organizations and business leaders who have gone above and beyond in embracing inclusion and equality across all areas of diversity.

Partners Sara Begley and Carolyn Short (both PHL) were named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and Partners Shannon Armstrong and Kristin Asai (both POR) were named to Oregon Super Lawyers

Partner Laura Renstrom (JAX) was named chairperson of The Players Championship, only the fourth female chairperson in the history of the golf tournament. She will help lead the volunteer leadership team and oversee the Volunteer Services division in preparation for the March 9-12, 2023, tournament.

Partner Mary McNulty (DAL) was named an Outstanding Texas Tax Lawyer by the State Bar of Texas’ Tax Section.

Associate Maria Cortes (PHL) has been selected to serve in the 2022-2024 Fellows Program established by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Real Property Trust and Estate Law (RPTE). The goal of the program is to give young lawyers an opportunity to become involved in the substantive work of the RPTE Section, which has more than 25,000 members, while helping them develop into future leaders.

Newsworthy Networking

Partner Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta (MIA) spoke at a domestic and international arbitration event hosted by New York University and Columbia University on August 26. Her topic was titled “Roundtable on Current Challenges to Domestic Arbitration.”

Partner Shaina Kamen (MIA/NYC) and Senior Counsel Cristina Papanikos (MIA) spoke at the 40th Annual Attorney/Trust Officer Liaison Conference on August 19, leading a discussion called “Live Like a Rock Star (But Don’t Die Like One).” They covered domicile planning, heirs, holographic wills, business succession planning and special asset considerations using examples from some of the biggest rock stars.

Associate Olufunke Leroy (PHL) participated in an American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law webinar, “Leasing Basics,” on August 18. She discussed the basic information and terms required for a binding lease agreement, such as proper description of premises, defining the lease term and extensions, discussing issues related to security deposits and issues relating to use clauses, as well as the need and purpose for the most basic lease terms.

Associate Meaghan Colligan (WAS) spoke at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Brownfields Training Conference on August 16. Her presentation, “Legal Considerations of Brownfields Redevelopment,” focused on how to avoid the federal and state legal landmines associated with the redevelopment process, including applicable federal and state environmental laws, quantifying environmental costs and constraints, environmental insurance strategies and more.

Associates Cate Reynolds and Lauren Becker (both DAL) spoke at Dallas Startup Week. Cate was a copresenter of “Protecting Your Creations: Intellectual Property Basics for Business Owners,” held on August 10. Lauren was a co-presenter of the session, “Building Your Team: Employment Law Basics Every Manager Should Know,” on August 11.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL) answered questions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Fort Worth Regional Office Director on August 10. Topics included the director’s background and pathway to leadership, the SEC’s role and recent activities in this region and beyond, and what may lie ahead.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) was a panelist at the 34th Annual Texas Environmental Superconference hosted by the State Bar of Texas - Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section (ENRLS) on August 5. Her panel, “ESG and Climate Disclosure,” explored environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and climaterelated disclosures for public companies.

Associate Mackenzie Zales (WAS) co-presented at a Dcode event to discuss key issues facing startups operating in the national security space on August 4. The presentation, “Deep Dive: Startups in National Security,” covered best practices when working with classified contracts, issues related to foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and export controls.

Partner Bess Hinson (ATL) participated in a Law.com virtual event, “Staying a Step Ahead: Strategies for Cybersecurity Compliance in Financial Services,” on August 2. She provided critical insights on regulatory and enforcement activity, commonly overlooked areas that put companies at risk of noncompliance, developing a mature compliance framework and more.

Partner Juliana Saa (BOG) was a panelist for “Sustainable Finance in Colombia: Regulatory and Market Trends” at The Legal 500’s GC Summit Colombia 2022. The July 28 discussion covered why Colombian companies should evaluate the potential risks and rewards associated with sustainable financing, in addition to the future of sustainability in Colombia.

Partner Sara Staha (DAL) was a presenter at the Holland & Knight webinar, “Developing a Metaverse Strategy,” on July 28. She helped explore high-level core strategic issues for metaverse engagement in the newest frontier of the digital age.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) participated in a virtual event held by the Latin American Mining Law Network on July 28. Her presentation, “Colombia Chapter: Environmental and Social Sustainability of Mining Projects” focused on the social and environmental challenges of illegal mining in Colombia.

Associate Alessandria San Roman (MIA) participated in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School on July 21. She spoke on the panel, “What to Expect When Being Inspected,” and explained what regulated facilities need to know about compliance inspections and how to effectively prepare for them.

Partner Amy Edwards (WAS) spoke during a American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) virtual event on July 21. Her session was titled “Climate Change Considerations in Transactional Due Diligence.”

Partner Shannon Armstrong and Associate Sarah Molinoff (both POR) presented a continuing legal education (CLE) program to Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Oregon members on July 20. Their presentation was titled, “The U.S. Supreme Court Docket: What In-House Counsel Need to Know.”

Associate Talis Trevino (ATL) co-presented the Holland & Knight webinar, “HR Toolkit Series - Part 2: Considerations for Implementing and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants,” on July 19. She shared best practices for helping companies implement and enforce restrictive covenant agreements.

Associate Krystal Anderson (OCM) gave a virtual Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) on July 19, “California Depositions Part I: Procedures for Noticing and Responding to a Deposition,” in partnership with the Iranian American Bar Association.

Partner Lee Meyercord (DAL) participated in a University of Texas School of Law Office of Continuing Legal Education event on July 15. In her presentation, “IRS Audits of Private Equity and Investment Funds,” she spoke about the audit rules introduced under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, current partnership audit rules and analyzed expectations for partnership audits to increase and the IRS’s increased focus on partnership audits and more funding.

Partner Antonia Tzinova (WAS) and Associate Erin Goodman (NYC) helped present the Holland & Knight webinar, “Sanctions and Seizures: Federal Investigations of Oligarchs, Real Estate, Banks and More,” on July 14. They gave an update on Russian sanctions and government seizure of assets, discussed legal and factual grounds for seizure warrants and offered best practices, among other topics.

Partner Tamsen Plume, along with Associates Genna Yarkin and Deborah Brundy (all SFO), co-presented the Holland & Knight webinar, “Use It or Lose It: California’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element a Powerful Tool for Expediting Housing Project Approvals,” on July 13. They addressed the Housing Element update as a necessary and powerful tool in the fight to approve housing, particularly when coupled with recent housing litigation wins and other housing laws.

Partner Antonia Tzinova (WAS) presented the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Mid-Atlantic webinar, “U.S. Sanctions on the Provision of Accounting, Trust and Corporate Formation, and Management Consulting Services to Persons Located in Russia. What You Need to Know?” on July 6.

Partner Letitia Moore (SFO) organized a reception for the California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Environmental Law Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program. The July 6 event celebrated six law students who were selected as 2022 fellows. Through the fellowship program, each participant receives a $6,500 stipend and is placed at a governmental agency or public interest organization and matched with a mentor who practices in the field. Letitia is a member of the CLA’s Environmental Law Section and Diversity Fellowship Committee.

Staff Attorney Laura Zielinski (MEX) moderated a virtual discussion, “Can We Arbitrate Space Collision Cases?” on July 6. Speakers looked at the current increase in space activity and explored topics, including problems caused by space debris, related policy and legal questions, and available dispute resolution mechanisms.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) was a co-presenter at the Holland & Knight webinar, “Preocupaciones actuales de la inversión forzosa del 1%,” on June 29. She shared the current legal challenges facing Colombia’s forced investment of 1 percent, the concerns it represents for different sectors and the positions that the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has documented after the issuance of Article 321 of Law 1955.

Associate Lisa Kpor (CHI) served as a panelist at the session, “Building Disability DEI in the Bar: Lessons from the Federal Bar Association,” part of the 2022 Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy’s Conference on June 27. As the vice chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, she provided insights on how the Bar can continue to improve on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for individuals with disabilities.

Partner Isabel Diaz (MIA) and Associate Sheila Shen (LAX) spoke at the 2022 NACUA Annual Conference, held June 26-29. Sheila’s session, “Lessons Learned from Motion Practice in COVID-19 Student Fee Refund Class Action Cases” focused on legal theories in student tuition/ fee refund cases. Isabel hosted the discussion group, “Real Property and Construction Forum,” where attendees asked questions about, discussed and shared approaches to current and emerging real estate and construction issues affecting colleges and universities.

Partner Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta (MIA), along with six other alumni of Comillas Universidad Pontificia, a leading Spanish university, founded Comillas Alumni International Arbitration Club. The club’s inaugural event launched on June 24 in Madrid with the lecture “Arbitration and War” given by Juan Fernández-Armesto, a worldrenowned arbitrator and the honorary club president. Katharine provided opening remarks and introduced the club to the Spanish legal community for the first time.

Associate Jaime Herren (SFO) spoke at an American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law’s webinar, “Estate Planning with Intellectual Property,” on June 23. She shared techniques used to pass interests in patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, royalties, domain names and rights of publicity, and explained federal and state laws governing the transfer of intellectual property and issues for trustees when administering a trust.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) spoke at the 2022 Luxury Law Summit in London on June 22. Her topic was titled, “How to Manage the Wild World of Working with Influencers and Celebrities.”

Partner Jennifer Kifer (JAX) moderated the Holland & Knight program, “Beyond the Pride Flag - Breaking Barriers as an Openly Gay Executive,” on June 22. She led a conversation with Vice President of Individual Giving at Habitat for Humanity International Jeremy Kraut-Ordover, who shared his experiences as an openly gay and Jewish high-ranking executive at a Christian organization, the challenges he overcame to get to where he is today and the importance of being an advocate or ally.

Partner Stacie Nelson (SFO/LAX) participated in the Sacramento County Bar Association Probate and Estate Planning Law Section’s webinar, “Dude, I Inherited a Pot Farm, Man! Considerations for Marijuana-Related Business for T&E Lawyers,” on June 21. She examined federal and California laws regulating marijuana-related businesses and described the procedure for transferring a decedent’s interest in a marijuana-related business to a personal representative.

Partner Amy Edwards (WAS) led the Climate Change Briefing to the President of the American Bar Association (ABA) on June 21. She spoke on behalf of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) Climate Task Force and the SEER Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Ecosystems Committee on the implementation of ABA House of Delegates Resolution 111 on Climate Change.

Partner Sarah Marks (DAL) participated in the Texas Bar Tax Section’s 2022 Leadership Academy program on June 17. Her presentation was titled, “Basic Estate Planning.”

Partner Tiffani Lee (MIA) and Associate Lisa Kpor (CHI) participated in the Holland & Knight program, “The Art of the Spiritual,” on June 17. The firm’s Diversity Council organized the program to help attendees learn about Negro spirituals – the soulful, often religious songs initially used by enslaved persons to communicate with and encourage one another.

Senior Counsel Monika Jain (NYC) joined an episode of Fischer Stralem Advisors’ Wealth in a Changing World podcast series to talk about revocable trusts on June 16. During the two-part discussion, she explained the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts as well as the three main benefits of having a revocable trust, especially for high-net-worth clients.

Partner Melissa Wong (BOS) spoke during an American Health Law Association webinar, “Managing Your Interactions with Managed Care Plans,” on June 14. The session featured an interactive discussion on legal, regulatory and compliance issues relevant to any interaction with managed care plans, focusing on common risks, pitfalls and best practices for a wide variety of downstream and contracted entities.

Partner Nasim Fussell (WAS) presented at the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)/AAEI’s 101st Annual Conference and Expo on June 14. Her topic was titled, “Trade Policy Developments - Insights from the Washington Insiders.”

Partner Missy Turra (JAX/MIA) competed in and took the gold medal at the Florida Sunshine State games in North Florida on June 10-12, qualifying for the Florida Sunshine State Championships to be held in December. During the height of the COVID pandemic, Missy – an avid tennis player – discovered pickleball and quickly became a regular on the courts around Jacksonville. Missy began playing in tournaments this summer and is having a great time competing, exercising and enjoying a healthy lifestyle.

Partner Robin Feiner (NYC) spoke at the 37th Midyear SEC Reporting & FASB Forum on June 9. She led the talk, “Update on Management Discussion and Analysis,” that reviewed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Disclosure Modernization Final Rule, key focus areas impacting management discussion and analysis (MD&A), Brexit, cybersecurity and more.

Partner Antonia Tzinova (WAS) participated in a Strafford webinar, “Impact of FIRRMA on Real Estate Transactions: Concerns for Developers, Lessors, Lenders and Fund Managers,” on June 9, 2022. She discussed what constitutes “critical infrastructure” and “proximity,” and the steps that should be taken to comply with the law, as well as concerns and issues fund managers must consider when soliciting or vetting foreign investors.

Partner Melissa Wong (BOS) presented the webinar, “American Health Law Association - Health Law Week: Hot Topics in Managed Care,” on June 9.

Staff Attorney Laura Zielinski (MEX) was a co-presenter during the June 7 webinar, “Arbitration and Space,” sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Brazil Branch. Her presentation focused on space arbitration and what Brazilian companies need to know about it.

Partner Lee Meyercord (DAL) spoke about partnership audits at the annual Gem State Tax Symposium on June 3. The event brought top national and Idaho speakers to Boise State University to discuss current tax issues, law changes and policy issues professionals are facing.

Partner Melissa Wong was a speaker and Associate Emily Robey-Philips (both BOS) was the moderator for the Women’s Bar Association (WBA) of Massachusetts seminar on “How to Be a Good Manager – Best Practices for Supporting Your Colleagues and Improving Efficiency,” on June 1. Topics discussed ranged from the role of managers in supporting their employees’ well-being and reducing stress in the profession to best practices for clear communication, building trust and providing an inclusive, flexible and efficient workplace.

Partner Shannon Hartsfield (TAL) presented at a virtual event hosted by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) on June 1. Her topic, “The Financial Implications of a Data Breach: How to Prevent Beaches,” covered what the industry needs to know about the legal and financial implications of a breach, including relevant laws and contract considerations related to data security.

Associate Kelsey Hayes (TYS) was a co-presenter at the National Federal Development Association’s webinar, “Government Contract Labor Standards in Policy Initiatives,” on June 1. She addressed the federal minimum wage and how this can affect General Service Administration (GSA) landlords, developers and service providers, the new rules governing Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and how those can affect new and existing GSA leases.

Staff Attorney Laura Zielinski (MEX) discussed the evolution of space disputes during a virtual program hosted by the Young Arbitrators Forum of the International Chamber of Commerce on May 26. Her presentation, “Robots on Mars & Billionaires in Space - What’s Next for Space Disputes?” addressed how the promotion of civil exploration and use of outer space could increase regulations and whether arbitration is the preferred method of dispute resolution to address space disputes.

Associate Catalina Mandujano (MEX) participated in a Thomson Reuters webinar, “Tax Fraud Crime in Intercompany Operations,” on May 26. She discussed relevant issues regarding intra-group operations in Mexico from technical and legal perspectives.

Partner Taite McDonald (WAS) was a co-presenter of the Holland & Knight webinar, “A Discussion with the U.S. Export-Import Bank on Green Finance and its New Domestic Financing Program,” on May 25. The speakers discussed climate finance opportunities and the ExportImport Bank of the United States (EXIM) new domestic financing program.

Partner Anita Mosner (WAS) moderated a panel, “Masterclass: How Airlines Navigate the Winds of Change,” at the CAPA Americas Aviation and LCCs Summit in Puerto Rico on May 25. The session provided insider tips for effective responses to events like Brexit or the pandemic that can prevent smooth flying for the industry.

Partner Melissa Wong (BOS) moderated the Holland & Knight program, “DEI in Law and Business: A Client Perspective for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,” on May 23. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the speakers shared how we all can promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our organizations, whether in law firms or legal departments.

Partner Kathleen Furey (SCT/NYC) presented at the American Bar Association’s 31st Annual Conference on May 21. Her topic was “Utilizing Condominium Regimes in LIHTC Transactions.”

Partner Antonia Tzinova (WAS) and Associate Erin Goodman (NYC) were two of the presenters at the Holland & Knight webinar, “Sanctions and Seizures: Federal Investigations of Oligarchs, Real Estate, Banks and More,” on May 19. The speakers provided an overview of legal principles and discussed proactive measures to help safeguard against getting blindsided and unwelcome consequences as a result of Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Partner Glynna Christian (CHI/NYC) was a panelist at the Holland & Knight program, “Why Every Company Is Now a Technology Company,” on May 18. The panelists discussed how their companies are increasingly focused on and invested in data-deriving technology and using the knowledge and insights gained from that data to make business decisions, as well as related legal issues that general counsels are faced with today.

Associate Genna Yarkin (SFO) moderated Part I of a three-part webinar series on “The Kelsey: Pioneering Disability-forward Housing Solutions with the Housing Design Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion,” on May 18. The presentation focused on the housing design standards for accessibility and inclusion, which The Kelsey has created in partnership with Mikiten Architecture and the Inclusive Design Council.

Staff Attorney Katelin Stephens and Associate Lisa Kohring (both WPB) teamed up to facilitate a half-day Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions event for students from the Academy for Positive Learning in West Palm Beach, Florida. The goals of the program are to teach civil discourse and decision-making skills, raise awareness of the potential consequences that can result from situations that students regularly encounter, humanize the justice system, and motivate students to willingly serve as jurors when called.

Partner Bess Hinson (ATL) was a panelist at the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) seminar, “Evaluating Cybersecurity Readiness and Liabilities for M&A Transactions and Why it Matters,” on May 18. The panelists explained how to evaluate cybersecurity readiness and liabilities associated with M&A transactions, plus shared their experiences integrating the cybersecurity programs of target companies and acquirers.

Associates Maria Camila Aponte and Estefanny Pardo (both BOG) were among the presenters of the Holland & Knight program, “Conversemos Sobre los Retos Jurídicos y Sociales de la Consulta Previa y las Audiencias Públicas Ambientales,” on May 17. They analyzed real cases and experiences of companies in relation to the effective management of socio-environmental participation mechanisms.

A team of attorneys, family members and friends from Holland & Knight’s Miami and Fort Lauderdale offices formed “Team Barbie and Mahmoud” to participate in and raise funds for the Ed Ansin Best Buddies Friendship Walk in downtown Miami on May 14. The team raised more than $21,300 – surpassing its $20,000 goal – and Practice Assistant Stefani Dailey (MIA) served as team captain.

Staff Attorney Laura Zielinski (MEX) participated in a virtual conference, “Space Arbitration. A reality,” hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Caracas, Venezuela. She focused her May 12 presentation on space arbitration.

Holland & Knight was a Blue Diamond Sponsor of the HeART of Giving Celebration and Judicial Reception on May 12. Partner Tiffani Lee (MIA) was a member of the Host Committee for this year’s event. More than 300 leaders from the legal, business and civic communities attended the 13th annual event that benefited Legal Services of Greater Miami.

Partner Melissa Wong (BOS) was a panelist at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) virtual Rx Drug Pricing Boot Camp on May 11. Her session, “Understanding the Mechanics of Medicare Part D,” helped participants understand Part D’s mechanics, subsidies, payment plans, reporting of rebates, administrative fees, logistics and accessing Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP) payment disputes.

Senior Counsel Wendy Robbins (BOS) spoke at BBC Studios’ Connect Women’s Strand Webinar on May 10. Her presentation was titled, “Let’s Talk About Loneliness Town Hall.”

The Austin office – including Associates Adrianne Waddell and Maya Frazier, Office Manager Amy Stork and Receptionist Kathleen Harman (all AUS), as well as family members and friends – participated in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Central Texas on May 7. Best Buddies International is a longtime firm charity partner that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Partner Jamie Moses (ORL) spoke at The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section’s Two Day CLE on Rule 9.130. The May 6 presentation focused on non-final appeals in family law matters.

Partner Elizabeth Leoty Craddock (WAS) spoke at the 28th Annual Factoring Conference about updates from the International Factoring Association (IFA) and the American Factoring Association (AFA). The presentation was held on May 5.

Partners Valarie Ney (TYS) and Antonia Tzinova (WAS) participated in an Association of Corporate Counsel, National Capital Region Roundtable, “Risks and Rewards of Corporate Activism - Russia and Beyond,” on May 3. The presenters reviewed the legal considerations for companies to note when engaging in corporate activism as well as the risks and rewards of doing so.

Partner Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz (MIA) delivered the commencement address on May 1 to graduates of Florida State University’s Colleges of Fine Arts, Communication & Information, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Social Work and Music. In her remarks, Vivian recounted her experience as the child of Cuban refugees. She said her parents brought her to Tallahassee so she could earn something that could never be taken from her – a worldclass education.

Associate Maria Camila Aponte (BOG) led a virtual course held by the Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure, “Environmental Law Updates: New Case Laws and Regulatory Trends,” throughout May 2022. She focused on environmental licensing and environmental permits for projects in Colombia’s infrastructure sector, as well as recent regulatory changes in criminal matters, prior consultation, public environmental hearings and third parties involved in environmental matters.

Associates Anna Hayes, Christine Thebaud, Cindy Gierhart and Madison Jaros (all WAS) as well as many others, including family members and friends, completed another successful year of providing home repairs to needy Washington, D.C.-area homeowners through Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria. Rebuilding Together is a free home repair community service program targeting low-income families, including veterans, elderly and disabled homeowners and select nonprofit community facilities.

New Hires

Alexandra Aguirre, Partner Miami | Corporate - South Florida

Rebekah Allison, Associate Miami | Private Wealth Services

Krystal Anderson, Associate Orange County | Litigation - West Coast

Anna Ayar, Associate Century City | Real Estate - West Coast

Gina Bulecza, Staff Attorney Jacksonville | Private Wealth Services

Gabriella Falcone, Associate Boston | Syndication

Nicole Fukuoka, Associate Orange County | Litigation - West Coast

Sarah Gilmartin, Associate Orange County | Litigation - West Coast

Jessica Gonzalez, Associate Houston | Financial Services

Abigail Gore, Associate Portland | Litigation - West Coast

Samantha Greenfield, Associate New York | Labor and Employment

Kathryn Hesman, Associate Charlotte | Corporate - South

Kathleen Hogaboom, Of Counsel Century City | Practice

Susan Imerman, Associate Washington, D.C. | Real Estate - West Coast

Angela Koerber, Of Counsel Century City | Real Estate - West Coast

Arielle Lewis, Staff Attorney Orlando | Litigation - Orlando

Kristine Little, Associate Washington, D.C. | Corporate - Trade Regulation

Morgan Moore, Associate Houston | Corporate - Texas

Lauren Moritz, Associate Los Angeles | Private Wealth Services

Adriana Pavon, Staff Attorney Miami | Litigation - South Florida

Wendy Qiu, Associate Los Angeles | Litigation - West Coast

Krithika Rajkumar, Associate Boston | Litigation - Boston

Kristen Ricci, Associate Philadelphia | Data Strategy, Security and Privacy

Ariel Robinson, Partner Century City | Real Estate - West Coast

Stephanie Silvers, Of Counsel Century City | Real Estate - West Coast

Marie Kym Smith, Associate Washington, D.C. | Corporate - Mid-Atlantic

María Natalia Suárez Martínez, Associate Bogotá | Corporate - Latin America

Nellie Sullivan, Partner Atlanta | Real Estate - Southeast

Kimberly Thibault, Partner New York | Corporate - South Florida

Wendy Thompson, Senior Counsel Chicago | Syndication

Stephanie Torres, Associate New York | Corporate - Northeast

Nathalia Vasquez, Associate Bogotá | Corporate - Latin America

Jennifer White, Partner Century City | Real Estate - West Coast

Published

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) co-authored an article for Law360 titled, “ABA Stance on Role of Nonlawyers Is Too Black and White,” on August 31.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) published an article in Lexir titled, “Aspectos a Resaltar de la Nueva Resolución Sobre Cambios Menores Dentro del Giro Ordinario de la Actividad en el Sector Hidrocarburos,” on August 30.

Partner Theresa Wanat and Associate Francie Trimble (both HOU) wrote an article for Law360 titled, “8 Key Factors That Influence COVID Commercial Lease Suits,” on August 25.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) co-authored a Law360 article titled, “Designer’s Indictment Shows Fashion Co. Compliance Risks,” on August 24.

Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco (WAS) wrote an article for Law360 titled, “Health Issues to Watch in Inflation Act, Other Policy Initiatives,” which published on August 24.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) authored an article for Lexir titled, “¿Nueva Ley de Formalización Minera Ayuda a Combatir la Extracción Ilícita de Minerales?” on August 22.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) wrote an article for Asuntos Legales, “Los Desafíos de la Minería Ilegal,” on August 20.

Partner Meital Stavinsky (MIA/WAS) authored an article for The Times of Israel titled, “The U.S. Climate Bill: New Opportunities for Israeli Tech,” on August 18.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA), Senior Counsel Julie Blackmore (FTL) and Associate Gabrielle Engel (MIA) contributed to an article for Luxury Law Alliance titled, “Luxury M&As: How Youth and Digitisation Are Driving Activity,” on August 17.

Associate Sydney Alexander (MIA) co-authored an article for Law360 titled, “GoDaddy TCPA Ruling Changes Class Certification Landscape,” on August 12.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) wrote an article for Asuntos Legales titled, “Las Alarmas de la Moratoria Minera,” on August 5.

Associate Arantxa Cuadrado (NYC) co-authored a post for the Kluwer Arbitration Blog titled, “NYIAC Grand Central Forum: Double-Hatting and the ICSIDUNCITRAL Draft Code of Conduct for Adjudicators in International Investment Disputes,” on August 2.

Partner Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC) authored an industry report in August for the California Center for Jobs & the Economy titled, “Anti-Housing CEQA Lawsuits Filed in 2020 Challenge Nearly 50% of California’s Annual Housing Production.” Associates Emily Warfield, Deborah Brundy, Emily Lieban (all SFO) and Melanie Chaewsky (CCC) also contributed to the report.

Associates Libby Bloxom (DAL) and Mackenzie Zales (WAS) co-authored an article for the August issue of Pratt’s Government Contracting Law Report titled, “White House Shares Guidance on Buy America Preference in Federal Infrastructure Projects.”

Partner Barbara Martinez (MIA) authored an article for the August issue of the National Association of Federal Equity Receiverships (NAFER) publication NAFER News titled, “Why Diversity Matters in Receiverships.”

Partner Shaina Kamen (MIA/NYC) wrote an article for the Summer issue of ActionLine, a publication of The Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, titled, “Don’t Lose Your Wallet! Five Things to Know About Estate Planning with Cryptocurrency.”

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) authored an article for the July/August issue of the CBA Record titled, “ARDC’s Annual Report Sheds Light on Illinois Legal Industry”.

Partner Barbara Martinez (MIA) and Associate Lindsay Enriquez (LAX) co-wrote an article for the June-August issue of ACAMS Today titled, “Increased Focus on Human Trafficking Calls for More Public-Private Collaboration.”

Partners Marisa Marinelli (NYC) and Katharine Menendez de la Cuesta (MIA) co-authored an article for Global Arbitration Review titled, “United States: Arbitration Hubs Thriving Thanks to Robust Judicial Support,” on July 29.

Associate Jaime Herren (SFO) authored a summary of the case Meiri v. Shamtoubi for the California Lawyers Association Trusts and Estates Section on July 25.

Partner Kwamina Williford and Summer Associate Wanqian Zhang (both WAS) co-wrote an article for Law360 titled, “FTC Report Signals Caution on AI Tools for Online Content,” on July 25.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) co-authored an article for The Texas Lawbook titled, “The Major Questions Doctrine Raises Major Questions for the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rule,” on July 21.

Summer Associate Julia Bennett (WAS) co-wrote a Westlaw Today article, “New Rules of the Road: FTC’s Proposed Changes to Car, Boat, Motorcycle and RV Sales Practices,” on July 20.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) authored an article for La República titled, “No Hay Que Cambiarlo Todo,” on July 16.

Associate Maria Borrero (BOG) wrote an article for Asuntos Legales titled, “Transición Energética en la Financiación de los Proyectos,” on July 8.

Associate Jaime Herren (SFO) authored a summary of the case K.R. v. Superior Court of Napa County (Public Conservator) for the California Lawyers Association Trusts and Estates Section on July 5.

Staff Attorney Laura Zielinski (MEX) wrote a chapter of The Guide to Telecoms Arbitrations titled, “The Rise of Satellite Arbitrations,” which published in July.

Senior Counsel Nneka Obiokoye (DEN) authored an article in the July issue of The Center for American and International Law’s Energy Law Advisor titled, “Responding with Empathy: How You Can Support Your BIPOC Colleagues in the Wake of Racially Motivated Aggression.”

Partner Elissa McClure (DAL/OCM) co-wrote an article in the July issue of LexisNexis’ Practical Guidance titled, “Internal Investigations: Retaining and Working with Forensic Accountants Checklist.”

Associate Catalina Mandujano (MEX) co-wrote an article for the July issue of Revista Industria Legal titled, “Beneficiario Controlador”.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) authored an article titled, “Ley 2213 de 2022: Adopción Permanente del Decreto 806 de 2020,” for Lexir on June 28.

Partner Dianne Phillips (BOS) wrote an article titled, “What Do Climate Disclosures Have to Do with Due Diligence?” for the Summer issue of the EBA Journal

Partner Christine Walz (NYC) and Associate Caitlin Eberhardt (TYS) co-authored an article for Law360 titled, “Depp Verdict Shows Why Va. Is Ideal Defamation Claim Venue,” on June 21.

Associate Natalia Dávila (BOG) wrote an article for Asuntos Legales titled, “La Firma Electrónica,” on June 18.

Associate Arantxa Cuadrado (NYC) co-authored an article for ITA in Review titled, “Party Autonomy and Arbitrator’s Lack of Reasoning Bring Down Subway Award,” on June 15.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) co-authored a Daily Business Review article titled, “Hermès Case Gives Guidance on How Trademark Law Applies to NFTs,” on June 14.

Associate Ana Cabrales (BOG) wrote an article for Lexir titled, “La Prescripción de la Acción en Competencia Desleal: ¿El Fin de la Eterna Controversia?” on June 14.

Partner Elissa McClure (DAL/OCM) co-authored a Law360 article titled, “Working with Forensic Accountants in Internal Investigations,” on June 9.

Associate Isabella Díaz (BOG) wrote an article for Lexir titled, “Productos Defectuosos: ¿Basta con Una Simple Comunicación para Negar la Garantía?” on June 3.

Partner Barbra Parlin (NYC) co-authored a Law360 article titled, “SEC Reporting Guidance Poses Challenges for Crypto-Assets,” on June 2.

Associate Emily Risher (DAL) co-authored an article titled, “Taxing the Rich: A Discussion of Qualified Small Business Stock and Future of Code Sec. 1202,” which published in the June issue of Taxes—The Tax Magazine

Partner Lara Rios (MIA/NYC) co-authored an article for the June issue of The Banking Law Journal titled, “IFC Releases Guidelines for Blue Finance.”

Partner Tiffani Lee (MIA) wrote an article for Law360 titled, “ABA Isn’t Giving Up on Diversity Efforts by Ending CLE Rule,” on May 26.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) authored an article titled, “Política Ambiental para Gestión de Residuos Peligrosos 2022-2030,” for Asuntos Legales on May 24.

Partner Ashley Shively (SFO) co-wrote an article for Law360 titled, “Issues to Watch in Decentralized Autonomous Org Case,” on May 24.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Suzanne Joy (WAS) authored a Bloomberg Law article titled, “Post-Covid Telehealth Rules: What Providers Need to Know,” on May 19.

Partner Elissa McClure (DAL/OCM) wrote an article for LexisNexis’ Practical Guidance titled, “Internal Investigations: Retaining and Working with Forensic Accountants,” on May 18.

Associate Maria Pineda (BOG) authored a Lexir article titled, “Implementación de Programas Supersociedades,” on May 17.

Partner Nicole Elliott (WAS) co-wrote an article for Tax Notes titled, “Further Limiting the Deductibility of Interest Expense Is Bad Policy,” on May 9.

Associate Catalina Mandujano (MEX) co-authored an article for the May issue of Revista Industria Legal titled, “El ABC de los Controles Volumétricos”.

Partner Lara Rios (MIA/NYC) co-wrote an article for the May issue of Pratt’s Energy Law Report titled, “New York State Announces Nation-Leading Offshore Wind Investments.”

Partner Erin Estevez and Associate Kelsey Hayes (both TYS) co-authored an article for the May issue of Pratt’s Government Contracting Law Report titled, “Timing Is Everything: The Impact of Transactions on Pending Bids and Proposals.”

Partner Marisa Marinelli and Associate Arantxa Cuadrado (both NYC) wrote an article for the May issue of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc., publication The Arbitrator titled, “Federal Jurisdiction Limited When Confirming or Setting Aside Domestic Arbitration Awards.”

Quoted in the News

Several newspapers and magazines published articles in late August citing a report authored by Partner Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC) about the need for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reform, including the San Francisco Business Times, the San Bernardino County Sun, the Northern California Record and Reason

Partner Nellie Sullivan (ATL/CLT) was quoted in a Law360 article titled, “Port Of Savannah Growth Delivers Real Estate Boom,” on August 24.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Suzanne Joy (WAS) was quoted by Fierce Healthcare in an article titled, “Providers Score Wins in Rule Governing Out-of-Network Charge Disputes, Experts Say,” on August 23.

Partner Nicole Elliott and Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola (both WAS) were quoted in a Tax Notes article titled, “A New To-Do List for Energy Credit Guidance,” on August 22.

Partner Lisa Hawke (WAS) was quoted by the National Journal in an article titled, “Key Senate Health Committee Could Be Led by Paul, Sanders in 2023,” on August 22.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) was quoted in two El Colombiano articles, “Venezuela Entregaría el Gas que le Debe a Colombia” and “Nación Se Alista para Extraer los Siete Minerales de la Transición Energética,” on August 18 and August 16, respectively.

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) joined the Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar podcast for an episode titled, “Mass Shooting in Highland Park: An Interview with Mayor Nancy Rotering and Corporation Counsel Steve Elrod,” on August 17.

Partner Kelly-Ann Cartwright (MIA) was quoted by Bloomberg Law in an article titled, “’Stay Out of Politics’: Abortion Debate Tests Holland & Knight,” on August 15.

Associate Gabriela Tellez (BOG) participated in DirecTV Colombia Channel 129’s “Al Paredón con Jorge Hernán Peláez,” on August 12.

Partner Bess Hinson (ATL) was quoted by Corporate Counsel in an article titled, “’Cyber-Hygiene’ Can Help Companies Stay Ahead of Cybercriminals,” on August 12.

Associate Courtney Oakes (FTL) was featured in a Daily Business Review article titled, “’Small, Bad Decisions Sometimes Lead to Big Litigation’: Holland & Knight Teams with Legal Aid for Housing Act Win,” on August 12.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) was quoted by La Opinión in an article titled, “Los US$4.500 Millones que Hereda Petro de Duque en la Tarea Petrolera,” on August 7.

Senior Counsel Ashley Thomas (WAS) was quoted in a Healthcare Dive article titled, “No ‘Slam Dunk Fix’ in HIPAA Privacy Law to Protect Abortion Patients,” on August 5.

Partner Jen Lowndes (ORL/ATL) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “Summer Reads For Well-Read Real Estate, Construction Attys,” on August 4.

Partner Jennifer Rangel (AUS) was quoted in an ABA Journal article titled, “Attorneys Advocate for Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers Through Longtime ABA Project,” on August 1.

Partner Liz Craddock (WAS) was interviewed on an S&P Global Commodity Insights Capital Crude podcast episode titled, “To Declare, or Not to Declare, a Climate Emergency, That Is the Question,” on August 1.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Suzanne Joy (WAS) was quoted in a Part B News article titled, “New Model for MIPS Is Coming, While Advanced APMs Get a Tough Break,” on July 25.

Partner Shannon Hartsfield (TAL) was quoted in a Relias Media article titled, “Admissibility of ED Recordings Depends on Multiple Factors,” on July 21.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “Copyright & TM Cases to Watch in the Second Half of 2022,” on July 21.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) spoke with The Dialogue’s Latin American Advisor on July 18, about Colombia’s energy policy under Gustavo Petro

Partner Marisa Marinelli and Associate Arantxa Cuadrado (both NYC) were mentioned in an article in Insurance Marine News titled, “U.S. Discovery Processes Not Available for Private Foreign Arbitration Proceedings,” on July 18.

Partner Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “Calif. Real Estate Legislation to Watch in the Second Half,” on July 18.

Associate Annelise Del Rivero (MIA) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “Judge Rules for Fla. Hotel in Spat with Ex-Director,” on July 15.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) was quoted in a Law360 article, “The Biggest Trademark Rulings Of 2022: A Midyear Report,” on July 14.

Partner Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC) was quoted in an Associated Press article titled, “Wildfire Threat Becomes Tool to Fight Home Builders,” on July 14.

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) joined the Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar podcast for an episode titled, “Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: A Conversation with Michelle Wetzel General Counsel of Planned Parenthood of Illinois,” on July 14.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) was quoted in an article in The Texas Lawbook titled, “Fifth Circuit Invites Constitutional Challenges to SEC’s ‘No Admit, No Deny’ Policy,” on July 13.

Partner Ines Marrero-Priegues (MIA) was quoted by The Real Deal in an article titled, “’Forced and Contrived’: Fisher Brothers’ Wynwood Rental Project Strikes Out with Miami Board,” on July 13.

Partners Carolyn Short and Valerie Brown, along with Associate Dana Feinstein (all PHL), were mentioned by The Legal Intelligencer in an article titled, “Ex-Dechert Billing Manager Appeals Discrimination Loss to Third Circuit,” on July 12.

Partner Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “9th Circ. Told Community Needs Voice in Water Pipeline Fight,” on July 11.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) was quoted in two articles –“Cuatro Empresas Demandarían por Incumplimiento de Contratos de ‘Fracking’ en Colombia” on Vanguardia.com and “Fracking: 4 Empresas Demandarían por Incumplimiento de Contratos” in El Colombiano – on July 11 and July 9, respectively.

Associate María Borrero (BOG) participated in DirecTV Colombia Channel 129’s “Al Paredón con Jorge Hernán Peláez” on July 8.

Of Counsel Debbie Orshefsky (FTL) was quoted in a New Pelican article titled, “Developers Eye Topgolf, Publix for Casino Site,” on July 8.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) was featured in a Daily Business Review article titled, “Holland & Knight Takes on Multibillion-Dollar Chinese Fashion Retailer Shein in California Federal Court,” on July 1.

Partner Tiffani Lee (MIA) was mentioned in a South Florida Business Journal article titled, “Women of Color in Management: Paying It Forward,” on June 30.

Partner Nicole Elliott (WAS) was quoted in an article in Bloomberg Government titled, “Superfund Tax Questions Linger as Chemical Sector Braces to Pay,” on June 29.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) participated in DirecTV Colombia Channel 129’s “Al Paredón con Jorge Hernán Peláez” on June 29.

An MDPI Architecture article titled, “Exploring the Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Construction Industry in New York State,” published on June 29, cited a Holland & Knight alert co-authored by Gina Fonte (BOS).

Partners Renee Lewis, Betsy Perdue (both CHI) and Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) were mentioned in an article in The American Lawyer titled, “More Than 2,650 Women Partners from 190 Firms Issue Call to Action Post’Dobbs’,” on June 27.

Associate Ana Cabrales (BOG) joined DirecTV Colombia Channel 129’s “Al Paredón con Jorge Hernán Pelaéz” on June 24.

Partner Shannon Hartsfield (TAL) was quoted by TIME magazine in an article titled, “Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers Are Collecting Troves of Data That Could Be Weaponized Against Women,” on June 22.

Partner Lindsey Camp (WPB/ATL) was quoted in a Law360 article titled, “The Biggest Benefits Rulings from the 1st Half of 2022,” on June 17.

Senior Counsel Monika Jain (NYC) joined an episode of Fischer Stralem Advisors’ Wealth in a Changing World series for a two-part discussion of revocable trusts and titling accounts on June 16.

Partner Judy Mercier (ORL) was featured in an Orlando Business Journal article titled, “2022 Diversity in Business Awards: Judith Mercier Helps Mentor Younger Women Attorneys,” on June 10.

Partner Carolyn Short (PHL) was quoted in a Law360 article, “Dechert Beats Racial Bias Suit from Black Ex-Billing Manager,” and a Legal Intelligencer article, “Dechert Billing Manager’s Claims of Racism, Retaliation Fall Short, Judge Rules,” on June 10.

Partner Nicole Elliott (WAS) was quoted in a Propmodo article titled, “Opportunity Zones Aren’t Perfect, But New Reforms Should Help,” on June 7.

Partner Antonia Tzinova (WAS) was quoted by The Economist in an article titled, “Could Seizing Russian Assets Help Rebuild Ukraine?” on June 6.

Partner Kelly-Ann Cartwright (MIA) was quoted in a South Florida Business Journal article titled, “From Moment to Movement: Companies Propel DE&I,” on June 3.

Partner Janene Jackson (WAS) was featured as a trailblazer in the May/June issue of the Federal Bar Association’s The Federal Lawyer magazine in an article titled, “A Hidden Legal Trailblazer Coming into View” (profile is on page 27). The article was submitted by Associates Jasmine Armand and Lisa Kpor (both CHI).

Senior Counsel Jessica Laughlin (SFO) was quoted by Reason magazine in an article titled, “County Where It Took 50 Years to Approve Subdivision Bans New Airbnbs,” on May 31.

Associate Natalia Dávila (BOG) joined DirecTV Colombia Channel 129’s “Al Paredón con Jorge Hernán Peláez” on May 27.

Partner Aymee Valdivia (MIA) was quoted in a Daily Business Review article titled, “U.S. Companies Are Willing to Invest in Cuba, But Will Cuba Authorize U.S. Investment?” on May 26.

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) joined the Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar podcast for an episode titled, “War in Ukraine: Colonel Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman Discusses the Law of War,” on May 26.

Partner Jennifer Hernandez (SFO/CCC) was quoted by The Bakersfield Californian in an article titled, “Kern Oil Permitting Battle Plays Out in Court,” on May 26.

Senior Policy Advisor Beth Vecchioli (TAL) was quoted in an article in Law360 titled, “Property Insurance Bills Head to DeSantis’ Office,” on May 25.

Partner Katharine Menendez de la Cuesta (MIA) was featured in a Daily Business Review article titled, “Meet the Woman Helping Holland & Knight’s Global Arbitration Push,” on May 25.

Associate Annelise Del Rivero (MIA) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “Miami Hotel Operator Says Firing Was Revenge for Divorce,” on May 23.

Forbes cited a Holland & Knight alert co-authored by Partner Jessica Early (BOS) in an article titled, “Sixth Circuit Rules Low Income Housing Tax Credit Refusal Rights Are Special,” on May 21.

Partner Glynna Christian (CHI/NYC) was quoted in a Corporate Counsel article titled, “As Companies Process More and More Data, They Must Think Like a Tech Company,” on May 19.

Partner Laura Renstrom (JAX) was featured in a Jacksonville Business Journal article titled, “Women of Influence 2022: Laura Renstrom of Holland & Knight LLP,” on May 19.

Partner Aymee Valdivia (MIA) was quoted in a South Florida Sun-Sentinel article titled, “Expanded Travel, Money Flow to Cuba Will Roll Out Slowly, Analysts Say,” on May 18.

Associate Sophie Kletzien (NYC) was quoted in an Inc. magazine article titled, “Why All Employers Should Pay Attention to This New Employee Monitoring Law in New York,” on May 18.

Partner Trisha Rich (CHI/NYC) participated in an episode of the Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar podcast titled, “War in Ukraine: Immigration Attorney Andy Semotiuk Discusses the Humanitarian Crisis,” on May 18.

Partner Rachel Marmor (BOS) was quoted in a Law360 article titled, “Conn. Privacy Law Hikes Pressure on Congress to Set Rules,” on May 12.

Partner Elena Otero (MIA) was quoted by Law360 in an article titled, “Miami’s Latest Real Estate Boom May Indicate New Reality,” on May 12.

Partner Danielle Garno (MIA) was featured in a Daily Business Review article titled, “Best Mentors: Danielle Garno Gives Mentees Space to ‘Breathe, Grow and Make Mistakes’,” on May 9.

Partner Michelle Rosati (TYS) was quoted by the Fairfax County Times in an article titled, “American Legion 270 Wins BZA Appeal,” on May 6.

Partner Valerie Brown (PHL) was quoted by the Philadelphia Business Journal in an article titled, “The Flexibility Variant,” on May 5.

Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola and Partner Nicole Elliott (both WAS) participated in a Tax Notes Talk podcast episode titled, “Adjusting for Climate Change: Clean Energy Tax Proposals,” on May 2.

Featured Holland & Knight Alerts/ Blog Posts

Partner Megan Mocho (TYS) wrote a Government Contracts Blog post, False Claims Act Damages: D.C. Circuit Says Government Cannot Keep Going Back to the Well, on August 31.

Partner Liz Craddock (WAS) authored an alert, Methane Emissions: New Developments in the Inflation Reduction Act, on August 30.

Partner Kerry Halpern (PHL/NYC) co-wrote an Executive Compensation and Benefits Info Flash, SEC Adopts Final Pay vs. Performance Disclosure Rules, on August 30.

Senior Counsel Selene Espinosa (MEX) co-authored an alert, Creation Decree of the Decentralized Public Agency Litio para México Was Published, on August 29.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-wrote an alert, En Colombia se Promueve Proyecto de Ley para Crear Licencia Exclusiva para Padres, on August 29.

Partner Catherine Rowsey (DAL) co-authored an alert, Assessing Impact of Second Circuit’s Rio Tinto Decision on Scheme Liability, on August 25.

Partner Nili Yolin (NYC) wrote an alert, NYS DOH Publishes New Licensure Application for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies, on August 25.

Partners Rachel Marmor (BOS) and Ashley Shively (SFO) authored a Cybersecurity and Privacy Blog post, California AG Assesses First CCPA Penalty, Announces New Enforcement Examples, on August 25.

Partner Antonia Tzinova and Associate Mackenzie Zales (both WAS) co-authored an alert, CFIUS 2021 Annual Report: Considerations for Businesses, on August 23.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Suzanne Joy (WAS) wrote an alert, Highly Anticipated Third Interim Final Rule on Surprise Billing Released, on August 22.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) co-authored an alert, Minambiente Colombia Establece Guía de Planes Integrales de Gestión del Cambio Climático, on August 19.

Partner Francesca Morris (BOS) wrote a Retail and Commercial Development and Leasing Blog post, The Ongoing Effects of COVID-19 in Landlord-Tenant Law, on August 17.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Colombia Unifica Concepto de Ingreso Base para Trabajadores Independientes, on August 16.

Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco (WAS) authored an alert, With Inflation Reduction Act Signed, Other Health Policy Issues Ahead for Congress, on August 16.

Partners Lori Atkin (PHL) and Victoria Zerjav (SCT/NYC) co-wrote an alert, IRS Extends Deadlines to Adopt Plan Amendments for CARES Act, SECURE Act and More, on August 15.

Partner Anita Mosner (WAS) authored an Aviation Law Blog post, FAA Seeks Comments on Aircraft Seat Size, on August 15.

Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco (WAS) authored an alert, CMS Releases FY 2023 IPPS and LTCH Final Rule, on August 11.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Colombia Expide Lineamientos para Coexistencia de Proyectos del Minero Energéticos, on August 11.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-authored an alert, Proyectos de Ley en Colombia: Modificaciones al Código Sustantivo del Trabajo, on August 11.

Associate Maria Aponte (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Colombia Lista Cambios Menores para Proyectos de Energía Eléctrica, Presas y Represas, on August 10.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) co-authored an alert, Nueva Resolución de Minambiente en Colombia Sobre Cambios Menores en Hidrocarburos, on August 10.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Se reglamenta en Colombia Terminación de Procedimiento Sancionatorio Laboral por Mutuo Acuerdo, on August 10.

Associate Talis Trevino (ATL) co-authored a Retail and Commercial Development and Leasing Blog post, Guidelines for Seeking Damages in Dispossessory Actions in Georgia Magistrate Court, on August 10.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) co-authored an alert, Puntos Claves del Nuevo Programa de Sustitución Minera en Páramos en Colombia, on August 9.

Staff Attorney Laura Zielinski (MEX) co-wrote an alert, USMCA Deadline to File Legacy Investment Arbitrations Approaches, on August 9.

Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco and Senior Public Affairs Advisor Suzanne Joy (both WAS) wrote the Holland & Knight Health Dose issues on August 9, August 2, July 26, July 19, July 12, June 29, June 22, June 14, June 7, May 31, May 24, May 10 and May 3, and Miranda authored the May 17 issue.

Partner Courtney Batliner (BOS) co-wrote an IP/Decode Blog post, Commercializing Your Startup’s Big Secret Without Losing Its Value (Part 2), on August 9.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) co-authored two alerts, Colombia Reglamenta Requisitos para Exploración y Explotación de Recursos Geotérmicos and Gobierno de Colombia Reglamenta Proyectos Eólicos Offshore, on August 8.

Partner Liz Craddock and Associate Kayla Gebeck Carroll (both WAS) co-wrote an alert, Inflation Reduction Act Advances Stalled Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales, on August 8.

Partner Linda Allderdice (CCC/LAX) and Associate Kristine Little (WAS) co-authored a Transportation Blog post, Trucker Protest over California Independent Contractor Law Shuts Down Port of Oakland, on August 5.

Associate Mackenzie Zales (WAS) co-authored an alert, A Guide for Early-Stage Companies on Trade Compliance and Foreign Investment, on August 4.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Gobierno Colombiano Asigna Competencias para Incentivar el Uso del Hidrógeno, on August 4.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) co-authored an alert, Conozca los Aspectos Principales del Nuevo Decreto de Geotermia para Generación de Energía, on August 2.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Nueva Ley que Prohíbe los Plásticos de un Solo uso en Colombia, on August 2.

Associate Leonie Huang (NYC) contributed to Holland & Knight’s China Practice Newsletter: July-August 2022

Associate María Díaz (BOG) co-authored an alert, Federal Jurisdiction Limited When Confirming or Setting Aside Domestic Arbitration Awards, on July 29.

Associate Wynter Scott (DAL) co-wrote a SECond Opinions Blog post, SEC Continues Use of Data Analytics to Aid Enforcement Investigations, on July 29.

Associate Stephanie Merabet (BOS) co-wrote an alert, Massachusetts Enacts CROWN Act Banning Discrimination Based on Natural or Protective Hairstyles, on July 28.

Partner Nicole Elliott (WAS) co-authored a Native American Law Blog post, Treasury Department Announces Tribal Consistency Fund Allocation Methodology, on July 28.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Sentencia Declara Nulidad de Actos por Presunta Afectación de Humedal en Colombia, on July 27.

Associate Maddie Tansey (HOU) and Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) co-authored a SECond Opinions Blog post, Overblown? SEC’s Aggressive Enforcement of Rule 21F-17 for Whistleblower Protection, on July 27.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Suzanne Joy (WAS) authored an alert, CMS Issues 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, on July 26.

Partner Allison Lucier (BOS) wrote an IP/Decode Blog post, Questions Surround AI-Generated Art and Copyright Authorship, on July 26.

Partner Inés Vesga (BOG) wrote an alert, Colombia Publica Borrador para Licitar la Planta de Regasificación del Pacífico, on July 22.

Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco (WAS) authored an alert, CMS Releases CY 2023 Outpatient and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule, on July 21.

Senior Public Affairs Advisor Isabel Lane and Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola (both WAS) wrote an alert, President Biden Announces Executive Actions to Combat Climate Change, on July 20.

Partner Courtney Batliner (BOS) co-authored an IP/ Decode Blog post, Commercializing Your Startup’s Big Secret Without Losing Its Value, on July 19.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) co-authored an alert, Congreso de Colombia Expide Ley de Legalización y Formalización Minera, on July 18.

Partner Kwamina Williford (WAS) co-wrote an alert, FTC: Companies Should Use Caution When Relying on AI Tools to Curtail Online Harms, on July 14.

Partner Nasim Fussell and Associate Mackenzie Zales (both WAS) co-authored an alert, UFLPA Comes Into Effect; Task Force Publishes Its Enforcement Strategy, on July 13.

Associate Kristen Ricci (PHL), along with Partners Ashley Shively (SFO) and Rachel Marmor (BOS), cowrote a Cybersecurity and Privacy Blog post, Colorado AG Privacy Rulemaking Session Highlights Areas of Concern, on July 12.

Partner Ashley Shively (SFO) authored a Cybersecurity and Privacy Blog post, California Privacy Protection Agency Begins CCPA Rulemaking Process, on July 11.

Partner Ilenna Stein (BOS) co-wrote a Healthcare Blog post, Recent Medicare Advantage Plan Settlement Highlights Anti-Kickback Statute’s Breadth, on July 11.

Associates Sarah Parker and Katie Bennett (both ATL) co-wrote an alert, Recommendations to Manage Business Costs in Preparation for a Recession, on July 6.

Associate Libby Bloxom (DAL) and Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) co-authored a SECond Opinions Blog post, Red Flag Refresher: Broker-Dealers and the Importance of Strong AML Compliance, on July 6.

Partner Antonia Tzinova and Associate Mackenzie Zales (both WAS) co-authored an alert, 5 Key Takeaways from the 2022 Inaugural CFIUS Conference, on July 5.

Partner Liz Craddock and Associate Kayla Gebeck Carroll (both WAS) co-wrote an alert, Interior Releases Draft Program for New Offshore Leases; Future Uncertain, on July 5.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-authored an alert, Corte Constitucional Analiza Inconstitucionalidad de la Licencia de Paternidad en Colombia, on June 30.

Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola and Partner Amy Edwards (both WAS) co-wrote an alert, Supreme Court Limits Power of EPA, Regulatory Agencies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions, on June 30.

Associate Lisa Kohring (WPB) co-authored an alert, Employment Implications Arising from Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, on June 29.

Associate Jessica Brown (SFO) co-authored an alert, Big Changes on the Horizon for Alcohol Licensing in Alaska, on June 28.

Associate Sofia Alcantara (MEX) co-wrote an alert, Emite SJCN de México Jurisprudencia Sobre Permisos Otorgados por la CRE, on June 28.

Associate Ashley Hart (BOS) co-authored an alert, U.S. Department of Education Cautions Colleges and Universities on Program Arrangements, on June 27.

Associate Jaime Herren (SFO) co-wrote an alert, Let’s Talk Cryptocurrencies and “Digital Assets”: A Primer for Trust and Estate Lawyers, on June 24.

Associate Alessandria San Roman (MIA) co-authored an alert, Florida’s Sea Level Impact Project Study Requirement Takes Effect July 1, on June 23.

Associates Kristine Little (WAS) and Allison Skopec (NYC) co-wrote an alert, Beyond the Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Recent FMC Decisions and Settlement Implications, on June 22.

Partner Dianne Phillips (BOS) co-authored an alert, EPA Issues Health Advisories for PFOA PFOS GenX Chemicals and PFBS, on June 22.

Associate Katie Bennett (ATL) co-wrote an alert, A Movement to Best-in-Class Providers and the Emergence of Multi-Supplier Integrators, on June 21.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-authored an alert, Día de la Familia para el Primer Semestre del Año 2022 en Colombia, on June 21.

Associate Allia Howard (DAL) co-wrote an alert, Stopping the Inadvertent Spread of Mis/Disinformation Through Digital Advertising Technology, on June 21.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) authored a SECond Opinions Blog post, Senate Confirms New SEC Commissioners, on June 21.

Partner Nasim Fussell and Associate Mackenzie Zales (both WAS) co-authored an alert, CBP Issues Operational Guidance to Importers for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, on June 17.

Partners Linda Allderdice (CCC/SFO) and Tina Tellado (LAX/PHL), along with Associate Mary Vu (LAX), co-wrote an alert, U.S. Supreme Court Holds Individual PAGA Claims May Be Compelled to Arbitration, on June 17.

Partner Dianne Phillips (BOS) and Associate Emily Lieban (SFO) co-authored an alert, Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Revised Clean Water Act Regulation, on June 16.

Partner Caitlin Saladrigas (WPB) and Associate Emily McWey (JAX) co-wrote an alert, Employee Talent Wars Gain Unprecedented Ammunition from Changing Antitrust Landscape, on June 15.

Senior Counsel Lori Atkin (PHL) and Partner Victoria Zerjav (SCT/NYC) co-authored an Executive Compensation and Benefits Info Flash, IRS Announces Retirement Plan Compliance Pilot Program, on June 15.

Partner Marisa Marinelli and Associate Arantxa Cuadrado (both NYC) wrote an alert, Supreme Court Issues Ruling Regarding Section 1782, on June 15.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) co-authored an alert, Gobierno de Colombia Actualiza Norma que Regula Seguridad en Minería Subterránea, on June 14.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Conozca la Propuesta de Norma Sobre Sustitución Minera en Páramos en Colombia, on June 13.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-authored an alert, Colombia Analiza la permanencia de la Virtualidad en la Justicia, on June 10.

Partner Inés Vesga and Associate Estefanny Pardo (both BOG) co-wrote an alert, Gobierno de Colombia Expide Incentivos para Proyectos de Hidrógeno Verde y Azul, on June 8.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-authored an alert, Recuerde Hacer el Pago de la Prima Legal de Servicios en Colombia Antes del 30 de Junio, on June 8.

Associate Maddie Tansey (HOU) and Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) co-wrote a SECond Opinions Blog post, COVID-Related SEC Enforcement Actions Not a Thing of the Past, on June 8.

Associate Maria Aponte (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Colombia Implementa la Operación de la Comisión para el Desarrollo de los Mercados de Carbono, on June 7.

Partner Christine Walz (NYC) and Associate Caitlin Eberhardt (TYS) co-authored an alert, Virginia’s Not for Lovers: Why Virginia May See More Defamation Claims After Depp v. Heard, on June 7.

Senior Counsel June Marshall (WAS) wrote an alert, D.C. TOPA Ruling Has Ground Lease Implications for Multifamily Properties, on June 2.

Associates Allison Skopec (NYC) and Kristine Little (WAS) co-authored an alert, FMC Releases Final Fact Finding Recommendations, Stresses Mutually Enforceable Contracts, on June 2.

Partners Ashley Shively (SFO) and Rachel Marmor (BOS) wrote an alert, Early Draft of California Privacy Regulations Focuses on Opt-Out Rights, Disclosures, on June 1.

Partners Kerry Halpern (PHL/NYC), Meghan McCaig (DAL), Lara Rios (MIA/NYC) and Liz Schartz (DAL); Associates Libby Bloxom (DAL), Nicole Martini (PHL), Alexa Póo (MIA) and Mackenzie Zales (WAS); and Senior Policy Advisor Beth Viola (WAS) contributed to Holland & Knight’s China Practice Newsletter: MayJune 2022

Partner Antonia Tzinova and Associate Mackenzie Zales (both WAS) co-authored an alert, Commerce Department Proposes New Controls of Marine Toxins Exports, on May 31.

Associate Amy O’Brien and Partner Amy Edwards (both WAS) wrote an alert, Maryland’s Montgomery County Adopts New Building Energy Performance Standards, on May 26.

Associate Allison Kernisky (MIA) and Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) co-authored a SECond Opinions Blog post, SEC Enforcement to Defense Counsel: Stop Playing Games, Help Build Public Trust, on May 25.

Senior Counsel Selene Espinosa (MEX) co-authored an alert, Amendments to Mexican Mining Law Published in Federal Official Gazette, on May 24.

Senior Counsel Jessica Laughlin (SFO) co-wrote an alert, California Court Decries CEQA Abuse: “Something Is Very Wrong with This Picture,” on May 24.

Partner Linda Allderdice (CCC/SFO) co-authored an alert, California Supreme Court: Meal and Rest Period Premiums Are Wages Under State Law, on May 24.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Se Amplía la Caducidad Prevista en la Ley de Acoso Laboral en Colombia, on May 24.

Partner Antonia Tzinova, along with Associates Marina O’Brien and Mackenzie Zales (all WAS), co-authored an alert, China Task Force Has Concerns with Foreign Investments Outside Jurisdiction of CFIUS, on May 23.

Partner Aymee Valdivia (MIA) and Associate Dariya Golubkova (WAS) co-wrote an alert, Biden Administration Eases Some Trump-Era Cuba Restrictions, on May 20.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Se Aprueba en Colombia Ley de “Segundas Oportunidades,” on May 20.

Partner Allison Lucier (BOS) wrote a Section 101 Blog post, Patent Directed to Method of Payment Processing in Sales Transactions Found Abstract, on May 20.

Associate Margarita Solorza (BOG) co-authored an alert, Normalización de Tiempos de Respuesta a Derechos de Petición en Colombia, on May 19.

Partner Caitlin Saladrigas (WPB) co-authored an alert, DOJ, FTC Conclude Listening Forums with Technology Industry in the Crosshairs, on May 18.

Partner Jessica Early (BOS) co-wrote an alert, Sixth Circuit Gives Statutory Context to Affordable Housing ROFRs, on May 17.

Associate Kelly Williamson (BOS) co-authored an alert, The New Markets Tax Credit Program: An Underutilized Opportunity for Indian Country, on May 13.

Associate Maria Aponte (BOG) co-wrote an alert, En Marcha la Regulación para los Proyectos de Energía Eólica Costa Afuera en Colombia, on May 10.

Associate Libby Bloxom (DAL) co-authored an alert, Navigating Russian Sanctions in Corporate Jet Transactions, on May 10.

Partner Loren Higgins and Associate Katelyn Madar (both SFO) wrote a West Coast Real Estate and Land Use Blog post, California Revives De Minimis Lender License Exemption, on May 6.

Associate Maria Aponte (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Lista la Hoja de Ruta para el Despliegue de Energía Eólica Costa Afuera en Colombia, on May 4.

Partners Caitlin Saladrigas (WPB) and Christine Walz (NYC) co-authored an alert, Media and Entertainment Industry Gets a Turn in DOJ-FTC Antitrust Hot Seat, on May 4.

Associate Estefanny Pardo (BOG) co-wrote an alert, Revocan Fallo de Tutela que Anulaba Resolución Sobre Reservas Forestales en Colombia, on May 4.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) co-authored a SECond Opinions Blog post, Domino’s Fall for Former Executive Accused of Insider Trading, on May 4.

Partners Ashley Shively (SFO) and Rachel Marmor (BOS) authored an alert, Connecticut Poised to Enact Consumer Privacy Law, on May 3.

Associate Jimena Nieto (BOG) co-wrote an alert, El Ministerio del Trabajo Reglamenta la Modalidad de Trabajo en Casa en Colombia, on May 3.

Associate Sophie Kletzien (NYC) co-authored an alert, New York Law Requires Notice of Employees’ Electronic Monitoring Effective May 7, 2022, on May 3.

Partner Jessica Magee (DAL/FTW) wrote a SECond Opinions Blog post, SEC Relaunches and Adds Resources to Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, on May 3.

Associate Amy O’Brien and Partner Amy Edwards (WAS) wrote an alert, D.C. Proposes Penalties for Failure to Comply with New Building Energy Performance Standards, on May 2.

Partner Sella Perri (WAS) and Associate Caroline Sage (HOU) co-authored an alert, Jobs Act Directs Private Activity Bonds to Clean Energy, Carbon Capture, on May 2.

Partner Dianne Phillips (BOS) wrote an Energy and Natural Resources Blog post, EPA Updates NPDES Guidance on PFAS, on May 2.

Mission Statement

The Holland & Knight Women’s Initiative is dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women attorneys, and to sustaining a positive and supportive environment for the firm’s women attorneys. The main goals of our Women’s Initiative program are to enhance professional opportunities both in and outside the firm for women lawyers, and to encourage all of the firm’s attorneys to be active leaders in professional and civic organizations in the communities in which they live and work.

June Marshall Washington, D.C.

Christine Shiker Washington, D.C.

CONTRIBUTORS

Judy Nemsick New York

Nichole Olajuwon Houston

Tricia DeLeon Dallas

Kristi Soppet Houston

Courtney Worcester Boston