Entries by Gretchen Rodriguez

April 08, 2014

AVILA was proud to be a sponsor of the Third Annual “CABA 5K Lawyers on the Run” event benefitting the Cuban American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Project which took place this past Saturday, April 5.

April 04, 2014

Marco Ferri, a partner in AVILA’s Corporate Practice, attended the Spring Meeting of the ABA Section of International Law in New York City. This meeting was one of the most important gatherings of international lawyers, with over 1,500 attendees from over 80 countries. Mr. Ferri’s practice focuses on cross-border transactions, including finance, M&A and corporate […]

April 01, 2014

Latin Lawyer magazine selected the $882.8 million acquisition of City National Bank of Florida by Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (Bci), represented by AVILA, as Latin Lawyer’s 2013 “Deal of the Year” for Outbound Investment. AVILA’s representation of Bci in the transaction was led by Alcides I. Avila of AVILA’s Banking and Finance Practice along […]

April 01, 2014

Marco Ferri, a partner in AVILA’s Corporate Practice, was a speaker at the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA) Corporate Transactions panel on the topic “How to Stand Apart From the Crowd: Strategic Growth in M&A” as part of the 2014 HNBA’s Corporate Counsel meeting in Orlando, Florida. AVILA Litigation partner Dan Mena was a speaker […]

March 13, 2014

AVILA is grateful to everyone who attended the fundraiser on March 13, 2014 to support the re-election of Judge Sarah Zabel. We also thank Judge Zabel for her continuing service.

March 10, 2014

Congratulations to Martha R. Mora, a partner in AVILA’s Litigation Practice, who was appointed to the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA) Commission on Latinas in the Legal Profession for 2014. The Latina Commission implements programs that couple education, mentorship and sponsorship to open doors and create opportunities for Latina lawyers. Ms. Mora also serves on […]

March 03, 2014

AVILA is proud to be a sponsor of the Second Annual 5K Walk: “Step out to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls” hosted by the Miami Chapter of the United States National Committee for United Nations Women (USNC/UN Women) on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10251 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL. This event benefits the […]

February 28, 2014

Alcides I. Avila of AVILA’s Banking Practice served as the moderator of the panel on “The Merger of Tax, M&A and Banking Law” at the Dade County Bar Association’s 2014 Bench and Bar Conference on February 28, 2014. Marco Ferri of AVILA’s Corporate Practice attended the 2014 International Business Transactions Conference of the Florida Bar’s […]

February 26, 2014

Manny Rodriguez and Eric Muelle of AVILA’s Corporate Practice attended the Gold Coast Venture Capital Association’s Inaugural Expo in Boca Raton. AVILA thanks the GCVCA and its president, Bob Fitts, for the resources they provide to South Florida’s entrepreneurial community.

February 20, 2014

Marco Ferri of AVILA’s Corporate Practice will be a speaker at a roundtable lunch on “The Role of Brazil in the Globalization of Law and the Legal Profession” on February 26, 2014 at the FIU College of Law. Download Flyer