The two-day convention featured CLEs, networking opportunities, and a special proclamation from the Miami-Dade County Commissioners officially designating August 8 as ‘CABA Day.’

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.

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Congratulations to Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, Christina Ceballos-Levy, Robert J. Kuntz, Jr., Ana C. Malavé, Maria Sosa Marquez, Julio Eduardo Paez, and Alan H. Rolnick for being featured in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Sylmarie Trujillo, Taylor Diaz, Allison Henry, Hugo A. Montero, and Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek 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

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

Christina Ceballos- Levy 

• Commercial Litigation

Robert J. Kuntz Jr. 

• Commercial Litigation 

Ana C. Malavé

• Commercial Litigation 

Maria Sosa Marquez 

• Commercial Litigation

Julio Eduardo Paez

• Commercial Litigation

Alan H. Rolnick 

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

Sylmarie Trujillo

• Commercial Litigation 
• Litigation – Securities  

Taylor Diaz 

• Commercial Litigation

Allison Henry 

• Commercial Litigation

Hugo A. Montero 

• Commercial Litigation

Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek

• Commercial Litigation

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Amanda L. Fernandez, Allison Henry, 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.

Three Rivero Mestre attorneys were recognized for the first time, with over 85% of our team ranked this year.

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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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.

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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.

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Congratulations to Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, Christina Ceballos-Levy, Robert J. Kuntz, Jr., Ana C. Malavé, Maria Sosa Marquez, Julio Eduardo Paez, and Alan H. Rolnick for being featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

Amanda L. Fernandez, Brandon Cruz, Taylor Diaz, Patricija Gegznaite, Allison Henry, Angelica Mecias, Hugo A. Montero, Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek, and Sylmarie Trujillo 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

Christina Ceballos-Levy

– Commercial Litigation

Robert J. Kuntz, Jr.

– Commercial Litigation

Ana C. Malavé

– Commercial Litigation

Maria Sosa Marquez

– Commercial Litigation

Julio Eduardo Paez

– Commercial Litigation

Alan H. Rolnick

– Commercial Litigation

– Litigation – Banking and Finance

– Litigation – Securities

– Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Amanda L. Fernandez

– Commercial Litigation

Brandon Cruz

– Commercial Litigation

Taylor Diaz

– Commercial Litigation

Patricija Gegznaite

– Commercial Litigation

Allison Henry

– Commercial Litigation

Angelica Mecias

– Commercial Litigation

Hugo A. Montero

– Commercial Litigation

Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek

– Commercial Litigation

Sylmarie Trujillo

– Commercial Litigation

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Six Rivero Mestre attorneys were recognized for the first time and our firm has doubled the number of attorneys who were featured in last year’s edition.

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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Amanda L. Fernandez, Allison Henry, Sylmarie Trujillo, Angelica Mecias, Meagan Nicholson, Raquel Toral, and Joseph Donato were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Ten Rivero Mestre attorneys were recognized for the first time and our firm has more than doubled the number of attorneys who were featured in last year’s edition.

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

Alan H. Rolnick

– Commercial Litigation

– Litigation – Banking and Finance

– Litigation – Securities

– Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Robert J. Kuntz, Jr.

– Commercial Litigation

Ana C. Malavé

– Commercial Litigation

Erimar von der Osten

– Commercial Litigation

Julio Eduardo Paez

– Commercial Litigation

Maria Sosa Marquez

– Commercial Litigation

Amanda L. Fernandez

– Commercial Litigation

Allison Henry

– Commercial Litigation

Sylmarie Trujillo

– Commercial Litigation

Angelica Mecias

– Commercial Litigation

Meagan Nicholson

– Commercial Litigation

Raquel Toral

– Commercial Litigation

Joseph Donato

– Commercial Litigation

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South Florida Legal Guide is published annually and is a widely respected source of top legal firms and lawyers, by practice groups, in the South Florida region. Candidates are nominated and voted on by their peers, which South Florida Legal Guide takes into consideration when making selections for inclusion as “Top Lawyers.”

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“We are thrilled to have these two exceptional attorneys join our team,” said Jorge A. Mestre. “Their experience and commitment will further strengthen the firm.”

Fernandez is an experienced commercial litigator that focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries.

Henry is a commercial litigator who focuses on high-profile, high-stakes complex matters and cross border disputes. She represents multinational companies and individuals in a broad range of complex commercial disputes.

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