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.

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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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This recognition reflects Amanda’s dedication to the legal community, highlighted by her recent induction as president of the Cuban American Bar Association.

The Miami-Dade Bar Association serves as the voice for the county’s diverse legal community, providing support and advocacy for local lawyers and the broader public.

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.

Learn more about the event here: https://www.miamidadebar.org/calendar/#!event/2025/2/27/yls-2025-miami-nights?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

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Amanda’s presidency was featured in recent articles from the Daily Business Review (DBR) and the Florida Bar, highlighting her leadership at CABA, dedication to diversity and inclusion, and her unique perspective as a mother. 

“Being a mother, you learn so much,” Amanda told DBR. “I have three kids, and I’ve learned how to multitask, stay goal-oriented, and manage my time effectively. Moreover, I bring my passion for the organization and its mission.”

As president, Amanda aims to strengthen partnerships with other bar associations and expand mentorship and leadership opportunities for young lawyers and law students. 

Over a thousand lawyers, judges, and dignitaries will attend her official swearing-in ceremony at CABA’s annual Gala, raising funds for pro bono legal services and law student scholarships.

“This year’s theme, ‘El Próximo Paso,’ or ‘The Next Step,’ represents CABA’s forward-looking vision,” Amanda said. “It embodies my vision for CABA as we move forward, reflecting on the foundation built by past leaders and exploring how we can expand upon it in the future.”

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.

Read more here: https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2025/01/03/miami-litigator-to-rise-to-cuban-american-bar-association-president/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/amanda-l-fernandez-to-lead-caba/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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Benchmark Litigation provides law firm and lawyer rankings based on interviews with litigators and their clients, along with an analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments.

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Lawdragon states, “These lawyers win hundreds of millions—billions, even. They have the ability to change businesses and entire industries.”

The Leading Litigators 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

Christina Ceballos-Levy

– Complex Commercial Litigation

Amanda L. Fernandez

– Complex Business Litigation

– Securities

– Cross-Border Disputes

Alan H. Rolnick

– Complex Commercial Litigation

– Class Action

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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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Amanda and her panelists—Justice John D. Couriel of the Florida Supreme Court, Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr., partner at SMGQ Law and Florida Bar President, and Jorge L. Piedra, partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors—had an engaging discussion on principles and practices for maintaining high standards of conduct in the legal profession. 

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 the Cuban American Bar Association’s President-Elect. She 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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“My legal journey is intertwined with my family’s history. My grandparents left Cuba to escape an oppressive communist regime. Learning about the sacrifices my family made to build a better future instilled in me a profound appreciation for justice and individual rights,” Amanda told Legalink.

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.

Read the full interview here.

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“I got to where I am today by maintaining a strong and steady work ethic throughout my career, expanding my network through community involvement, and bettering myself by pursuing leadership roles within legal associations,” Amanda told Law.com

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.

Read the full interview here.

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