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REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Representation of BioNitrogen Holdings Corp. in a Chapter 11 protection matter Representation of an ad hoc committee of construction lien claimants in the Fontainebleau Las Vegas bankruptcy case. Successfully argued for priming liens in excess of $300 million over the priority of nearly $1 billion in existing bank debt before the Nevada Supreme Court and the two federal…

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Lead trial counsel for industry-leading medical software company in multi-week federal jury trial resulting in $19.5 million unanimous verdict against competitor. Lead trial counsel in $1 million contract dispute resulting in successful bench trial verdict. Co-trial counsel in connection with $3.5 million partnership dispute resulting in successful bench trial verdict. Representation of $50 million private equity fund in…

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Represented clients in the sale, purchase, and refinance of commercial and residential properties. Represented distressed investors and opportunity funds in acquiring note and title to properties. Represented clients in restructuring real estate loan agreements. Represented clients in administrating their estates. Represented major lending institutions in multimillion dollar foreclosure actions. Regularly advised clients in commercial lease disputes, zoning and…

PUBLICATIONS Are Bankruptcy Courts Loosening Standards for Student Loan Discharge? ABI Committee Newsletter, Commercial Fraud, January 2019. A Warning to Serial Bankruptcy Filers and a New Remedy for Creditors, Daily Business Review, August 1, 2018. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Represented Florida Gaming Corp., former owner of Miami Jai-Alai, in its chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Through the bankruptcy, Florida Gaming sold its assets for…

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS St. Thomas University, School of Law: CALI Excellence for the Future, Book Award in Business Associations PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Digital Currency Task Force Member, Florida Bar Business Law Section Committee Member, Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter Committee Member, Cuban American Bar Association Leadership Miami (40th Class) EDUCATION J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law B.A., Florida…

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Book Awards in Corporations, Property, Advanced Problems in Bankruptcy, Legal Drafting, and Trial Practice The Florida Law Review Outstanding Editor Award PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Member, Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida Member, American Bar Association, Business Bankruptcy Committee Member, Florida Bar Business Law Section Member, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation Member, Dade…