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]]>The Meenu Sasser Family Scholarship, established in memory of the late Judge Meenu Sasser, who was Palm Beach County’s first Asian American judge, supports exceptional law students who demonstrate a passion for justice and a strong commitment to family and community.
APABA is a non-profit organization supporting Asian Pacific Islander American attorneys and law students through mentorship, community programs, and career support across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Srimayi is a second-year student at the University of Miami School of Law, where she serves as President of the Asian Pacific-American Law Student Association and participates in the Startup Clinic and International Moot Court Program.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Rivero Mestre Attorneys Attended MDFAWL’s 45th Annual Installation & Awards Reception appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>The annual event celebrated the installation of MDFAWL’s incoming board and recognized the Honorable Nushin G. Sayfie with the Mattie Belle Davis Award.
MDFAWL is a voluntary bar association dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession, expanding leadership opportunities available to its members, and advocating in support of women’s rights.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Amanda L. Fernandez Named to the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>Lawdragon states, “This guide is caught in a moment in which the focus on law firms has never been more intense, with headline debate on the purpose, profit, and prospects of the nation’s most high-profile corporate law firms.”
The Managing Partners were selected based on journalistic research, submissions, and vetting.
Amanda is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries. She understands her clients come to her when the stakes are high and aggressively defends claims brought against them or pursues claims on their behalf.
Click here to read the full guide.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Rivero Mestre Wins $29.8 Million Judgment in First-Ever Helms-Burton Jury Trial appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>“This is a major victory not only for our client, but also for the broader community of Cuban-Americans whose property was wrongfully taken and has been exploited by U.S. companies in partnership with the Cuban communist dictatorship,” Andrés Rivero said. “We are proud to have played a role in securing justice under a law that had never before been tested before a jury.”
The Act also provides for treble damages against a defendant that received prior notice of the claim and did not stop its trafficking or compensate the owners of the confiscated property. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs, awarding $9,950,000 in trebled damages against each defendant, resulting in a total judgment of $29,850,000 against each of them.
Media coverage includes:
Univision – Cubanoamericano gana multimillonaria demanda a Expedia bajo la ley Helms-Burton
Latin America News – US Court to experted for profit with confiscated properties in Cuba
Martí Noticias – Expedia deberá pagar casi $30 millones a cubanoamericano bajo ley Helms-Burton
Miami Herald – Miami man wins $30M verdict against Expedia over confiscated property in Cuba
Daily Business Review – Florida Jury Returns $117.6M Against Expedia Over Confiscated Cuban Island
Law360 – Fla. Jury Hits Expedia With $30M Helms-Burton Verdict
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Jorge A. Mestre Appointed to serve on the ABA International Law Section’s International Arbitration and Latin America and Caribbean Committees appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>The International Arbitration Committee promotes and improves international arbitration for resolving cross-border commercial and treaty disputes through programs, publications, policy, and dialogue. The Latin America and Caribbean Committee studies legal trends, addresses economic integration, and focuses on issues impacting lawyers, judges, regulators, and legislators, serving as a platform for member collaboration.
Jorge A. Mestre engages exclusively in commercial litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Taylor Diaz Selected for the L.E.A.D. with CABA Program appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>CABA is a non-profit voluntary bar association founded in 1974 by lawyers of Cuban descent. CABA’s members include judges, lawyers, and law students of all backgrounds interested in issues affecting the Cuban community, as well as broader legal and human rights issues impacting minority communities as a whole.
Taylor focuses her practice on commercial litigation.
Click here to learn more about the program.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Rivero Mestre Co-sponsored ABA Event: From Immigrant to Ethnic – Examining the Evolving Changes for Hispanic Legal Rights appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>Alejandro Portes and Patricia S. Abril discussed how the immigrant experience influences education, employment, civic engagement, and other aspects of American life. This program was one of several regional events discussing the ABA Hispanic Commission’s recent report, “Latinos in the United States: Overcoming Legal Obstacles, Engaging in Civic Life.” Recently, Jorge A. Mestre, a member of the Hispanic Commission, discussed the report’s findings at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago.
The ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities focuses on developing and supporting initiatives and research to educate lawyers on how best to serve, promote civic responsibility within, and address the key legal challenges facing the Latino community in the United States.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Srimayi Chaturvedula Recognized by the University of Miami for Her Role as a Law Clerk at Rivero Mestre appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>“My law clerk experience has strengthened my interest in litigation practice,” Srimayi shared. “Working alongside attorneys who are leaders in the Miami legal community has fueled my aspiration to pave a unique path in business law practice.”
Srimayi is the President of the Asian Pacific-American Law Student Association and a participant in Miami Law’s Startup Clinic and International Moot Court Program.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Daniela Acosta Featured in News@TheU for Her Work as a Law Clerk at Rivero Mestre appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>“My involvement in the International Moot Court Program and the Spanish for Lawyers course has been essential in my work at the firm,” Daniela shared. “With many international disputes and arbitration cases, my Spanish skills and knowledge of international law have been valuable. I’m thankful to the entire Rivero Mestre team for the opportunity, and I truly enjoy the firm’s amazing culture.”
Click here to read the full article.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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]]>The post Amanda L. Fernandez Sworn in as President of the Cuban American Bar Association appeared first on RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law | Commercial Litigation.
]]>As president, Amanda aims to strengthen partnerships with other bar associations and expand mentorship and leadership opportunities for young lawyers and law students.
CABA is a non-profit voluntary bar association founded in 1974 by lawyers of Cuban descent. CABA’s members include judges, lawyers, and law students of all backgrounds interested in issues affecting the Cuban community, as well as broader legal and human rights issues impacting minority communities as a whole.
Amanda is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries. She understands her clients come to her when the stakes are high and aggressively defends claims brought against them or pursues claims on their behalf.
About Rivero Mestre LLP
Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, antitrust matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
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