The annual event brought together South Florida’s federal legal community to recognize contributions to the bench and bar and celebrate the Chapter’s incoming leadership.

The FBA South Florida Chapter works to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by supporting federal practitioners, the judiciary, and the communities they serve.

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The panel will explore how tribunals and practitioners navigate differing approaches to document production in cross-border arbitration and balance disclosure, efficiency, cost, and fairness.

Jorge 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.

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Lawdragon states that lawyers honored here have one thing in common: “They excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges, and other decision-makers on behalf of their clients.”

The Leading Litigators in America were selected based on journalistic research, submissions, and vetting.

Click here to read the full guide.

Rivero Mestre lawyers were featured in the practice areas listed below:

Andrés Rivero

• Commercial Litigation
• White Collar

Jorge A. Mestre

• Commercial Litigation

Amanda L. Fernandez

• Complex Business Litigation
• Securities
• Cross-Border Disputes

Robert J. Kuntz Jr.

• Complex Business Litigation

Ana C. Malavé

• Commercial Litigation
• Cross-Border (Latin America)

Alan H. Rolnick

• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Class Action

Sylmarie Trujillo 

• Cross-Border Litigation
• Investigations

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The Retreat brought together members of Florida’s business law community for committee meetings, continuing legal education, professional networking, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

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.

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Best Lawyers awards a “Lawyer of the Year” honor to the lawyer who receives the highest peer feedback in a specific practice area and metropolitan region, with only one lawyer selected per specialty and location each year.

Andrés’ practice focuses exclusively on complex commercial litigation, including international arbitration and litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Andrés is a skilled trial lawyer with 40 years of experience in representing corporations and entrepreneurs in cross-border disputes, antitrust and securities claims, and partnership and shareholder controversies.

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Congratulations to Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, Robert J. Kuntz, Jr., Ana C. Malavé, Julio Eduardo Paez, and Alan H. Rolnick for being featured in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Sylmarie Trujillo, Taylor Diaz, and Hugo A. Montero were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Best Lawyers is a sophisticated peer-review process that surveys leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues in the same geographic and legal practice areas.

Rivero Mestre lawyers were featured in the practice areas listed below:

Andrés Rivero

• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Litigation – Securities

Jorge A. Mestre

• Commercial Litigation
• International Arbitration – Commercial
• International Trade and Finance Law
• Litigation – Securities

Robert J. Kuntz Jr. 

• Commercial Litigation 

Ana C. Malavé

• Commercial Litigation
• International Arbitration – Commercial

Julio Eduardo Paez

• Commercial Litigation

Alan H. Rolnick 

• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation – Banking and Finance
• Litigation – Securities
• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Sylmarie Trujillo

• Commercial Litigation 

Taylor Diaz 

• Commercial Litigation

Hugo A. Montero 

• Commercial Litigation

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During his remarks, Jorge addressed the 32 high school students and legal professionals in attendance, reflecting on the weight of the profession: “Law isn’t just a career; it’s a responsibility, a sacred responsibility.” He continued: “The law needs your courage, the law needs your voice, the law needs your conviction, the law needs each and every one of you.”

The HNBF is an independent 501(c)(3) organization focused on transforming the legal profession by increasing representation through education, empowerment, and greater access to opportunities for students from high school to law school.

Jorge 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. Since joining the board in 2011, Jorge has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the HNBF’s mission.

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The article also discusses the growing number of Title III claims, with Andrés noting, “The phone hasn’t stopped ringing,” as more property owners and families seek to pursue claims under the Helms-Burton Act.

Andrés’ practice focuses exclusively on complex commercial litigation, including international arbitration and litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Andrés is a skilled trial lawyer with 40 years of experience in representing corporations and entrepreneurs in cross-border disputes, antitrust and securities claims, and partnership and shareholder controversies.

Read the full article here. 

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Amanda was recognized for her longstanding commitment to the legal community. Her leadership as Immediate Past President of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), President of the CABA Foundation, and a member of the CABA Pro Bono Board, together with her successful effort to name Miami-Dade’s new civil courthouse after Osvaldo Soto—the first courthouse in Florida named after a Hispanic individual—demonstrates her lasting impact on the legal profession and the South Florida community.

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.

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Amanda L. Fernandez, Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek, Taylor Diaz, and Hugo A. Montero are named Rising Stars in the Business Litigation category, and Sylmarie Trujillo is named a Rising Star in the International Litigation category.

Super Lawyers honors attorneys who have obtained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement within their practice area. The Rising Stars list is composed of attorneys who are 40 years old or younger and have been in practice for ten years or less. Only up to five percent of lawyers in Florida can be recognized as Super Lawyers, while less than three percent are named Rising Stars. Both Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are selected based on a patented selection process, including nominations by clients or firms, extensive research on the candidates, and peer reviews.

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