Entries by Gretchen Rodriguez

AVILA Celebrates Continued Recognition in Chambers and Partners

Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) is proud to announce the firm’s recognition in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 Guide in the Banking and Finance category. This marks the sixth consecutive year, since 2019, that the firm has been honored in this category for the State of Florida.    AVILA is also delighted to […]

AVILA Named Miami Boutique Business Law Firm of the Year by New World Report

Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena and Garro LLP (AVILA), a leading Miami-based corporate and finance law firm, is proud to announce it has been named Miami’s 2024 Boutique Business Law Firm of the Year by New World Report. The Legal Elite Awards recognize the most respected and established law firms and individuals within the industry. Award […]

AVILA Announces the Appointment of Two New Partners and Launch of Intellectual Property Practice

Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) is excited to announce the expansion of its services with the addition of a dedicated Intellectual Property practice, led by new partners William Trueba and Darlene Barron, who bring decades of experience in intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, and copyright disputes, as well as transactional matters. […]

Can I Protect Something That I Created Using Artificial Intelligence?

The U.S. Copyright Office has also published information about current technologies and their impact on copyrighted works and is conducting a study regarding copyright issues raised by AI. Based on public information through December 2023, the office will evaluate areas for potential congressional action. With all the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence, common questions keep being […]

Unlocking Business Opportunities in the U.S.

The U.S. legal landscape can be seem impossible to navigate for foreign business leaders looking to expand their operations into its complex market.    Rooted in historical ties, cultural affinity, and linguistic connections, Spain remains among Miami’s top foreign investors – just look at the City of Coral Gables. These deep relationships forge a reliable foundation […]

Asnardo ‘Nardy’ Garro Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Banking and Finance Law

Best Lawyers® has named Banking Practice Co-Leader Asnardo ‘Nardy’ Garro “Lawyer of the Year” in the Banking & Finance category, the highest distinction bestowed upon individual attorneys for their achievement in a specific practice area and geographic region.   Asnardo Garro, partner and co-leader of AVILA’s Banking and Corporate practices, earned the distinction of Lawyer of […]

15 AVILA Attorneys Recognized in the List of Best Lawyers® in America 2024

Fifteen attorneys at Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) were recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers® list.   Since 2006, several partners have been listed in various categories, including every key practice area at the firm: Banking & Finance; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions; Immigration; and Real Estate, Zoning & Land […]

Florida Banking Brief: All the Notable Compliance Updates in Q2 2023

In this Expert Analysis series, attorneys provide quarterly recaps discussing the biggest developments in Florida banking regulation and policymaking. Constant regulatory changes in Florida continue to add pressure to banks’ and financial institutions’ compliance departments. As we leave behind the second quarter of 2023, there are three significant developments in Florida law affecting the banking […]

AVILA Named Best Boutique Business Law Firm 2023 – Miami

B2B Publication New World Report Reveals Winners of the 2023 Legal Elite Awards  New World Report, a leading B2B business publication, announced the winners of this year’s highly anticipated Legal Elite Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of legal professionals to the industry.   In today’s interconnected world, legal professionals play a vital role in the […]