1.
Jordi GusoTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 1990
College: Spring Hill College, B.S., 1987
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Insolvency; Creditors Rights
Membership: The Florida Bar (Member, Business Law Section); American Bankruptcy Institute; Bankruptcy Bar Association; Cuban-American Bar Association.
2.
Daniel LampertTitle: Partner
Law School: New York University School of Law, J.D.
College: Cornell University, Undergraduate
Admitted: New York University School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Business; Finance & Tax; Aviation; Corporate; Distressed M&A and Restructuring; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture Capital
Membership: •Member, American Bar Association
3.
Sasha Funk GranaiTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law (J.D., with honors; Certificate of Concentration in International Law); Book Awards for International Sales Law and Comparative Law
College: Florida State University, B.A., International Relations, with honors; Dean's List; Honorable Mention for Claimant's Brief in Vis International Moot Court Competition
Admitted: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law (J.D., with honors; Certificate of Concentration in International Law); Book Awards for International Sales Law and Comparative Law
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Complex Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
Membership: •Voting Member, Statewide Florida Bar Grievance Committee on Lawyer Advertising (2005-2008)
4.
Lara Escobio O'DonnellTitle: Associate
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D.; Environmental Law Review; Civil Rights Civil Liberties Law Journal
College: Emory University, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D.; Environmental Law Review; Civil Rights Civil Liberties Law Journal
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Appellate; Class Action Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Government Disputes; White Collar Criminal Defense & Special Investigations
Membership: •Adjunct Professor, Legal Writing, Miami Dade College Law Center (2012)
5.
Craig P. ThompsonTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D.
College: University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, B.S. J. Wayne Reitz Scholar; University of Florida, Hough Graduate School of Business, M.S.
Admitted: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Business; Finance & Tax; Corporate
Membership:
6.
Martin J. GenauerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., Editor and Business Manager, The University of Pennsylvania Law Review
College: University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance, B.S., cum laude
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., Editor and Business Manager, The University of Pennsylvania Law Review
Practice Area: Business; Finance & Tax; Corporate; International and Cross Border Transactions; Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate; Securities and Capital Markets
Membership: •Dade County Bar Association
7.
Etan MarkTitle: Partner
Law School: George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors Executive Notes Editor of the George Washington International Law Review
College: University of Michigan, B.A., Political Science/Religion, with distinction Certified Fraud Examiner
Admitted: George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors Executive Notes Editor of the George Washington International Law Review
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Complex Commercial Litigation; Complex Fraud and Securities Litigation; White Collar Criminal Defense & Special Investigations
Membership:
8.
Deborah B. TalenfeldTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Hofstra University School of Law, J.D.
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Psychology, cum laude
Admitted: Hofstra University School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Aviation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Membership:
9.
Matthew M. SpritzTitle: Associate
Law School: New York University School of Law, J.D. Moot Court Board
College: Emory University, B.A., magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa; Goodrich C. White Scholar; George P. Cuttino Fellow
Admitted: New York University School of Law, J.D. Moot Court Board
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Complex Fraud and Securities Litigation
Membership:
10.
S. Daniel PonceTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D.
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., Accounting, with Honors
Admitted: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Complex Commercial Litigation; Corporate
Membership: •Young Lawyers Section; Secretary (1981-1982)
11.
Javier L. VazquezTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude
College: Florida International University, B.S.
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Business; Finance & Tax; Government and Regulatory; Government Permitting and Licensing; Land Use & Zoning
Membership:
12.
Ilyse M. HomerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude; University of Miami Law Review and served as an Associate Editor
College: Brandeis University, B.S., cum laude; Member of the Order of the Coif
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude; University of Miami Law Review and served as an Associate Editor
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Appellate; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Complex Fraud and Securities Litigation
Membership: •Member of the Bankruptcy Bar Association, the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar, and the American Bar Association
13.
Phyllis S. BeanTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
College: Tufts University, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Corporate; Real Estate
Membership:
14.
Leigh-Ann A. BuchananTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2009; Articles Editor, Race and Social Justice Law Review; Vice-President, Black Law Students Association
College: Bethune-Cookman University, B.A., International Studies, summa cum laude, 2005 All American Collegiate Scholar; President's List; National Dean's List; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Moot Court Board; Mock Trial Team; Society of Bar & Gavel
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2009; Articles Editor, Race and Social Justice Law Review; Vice-President, Black Law Students Association
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation; White Collar Criminal Defense & Special Investigations
Membership:
15.
Christopher A. JarvinenTitle: Partner
Law School: Boston College Law School, J.D.
College: Brown University, A.B., Economics; Harvard University, M.T.S.; Yale University, M.A.; Getulio Vargas Foundation, Graduate School of Business Administration - Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, Global Executive M.B.A.
Admitted: Boston College Law School, J.D.
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Distressed M&A and Corporate Restructuring
Membership:
16.
Debi Evans GallerTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; Member of the University of Miami Law Review
College: American University, B.A., International Relations Omicron Delta Kappa; Member, Order of the Coif
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; Member of the University of Miami Law Review
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Business; Finance & Tax; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Real Estate
Membership:
17.
Sharon L. KegerreisTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Columbia University School of Law, J.D. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
College: Yale College, B.A., History
Admitted: Columbia University School of Law, J.D. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Complex Commercial Litigation; Complex Fraud and Securities Litigation; White Collar Criminal Defense & Special Investigations
Membership: •Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law
18.
Franklin H. CaplanTitle: Partner
Law School: Western New England College School of Law, J.D.; Law Review; Former President of Law Alumni Association
College: McDaniel College, B.S., Honors
Admitted: Western New England College School of Law, J.D.; Law Review; Former President of Law Alumni Association
Practice Area: Business; Finance & Tax; Corporate; Hospitality & Leisure; Real Estate
Membership: •Leadership Miami Class of 1992
19.
James C. Cunningham, Jr.Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D.
College: University of Florida, B.A.
Admitted: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Class Action Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Labor and Employment; Real Estate Litigation
Membership: •Served on the Boards of Directors of GableStage (a professional theatre); Florida Foster Care Review Project, Inc. (former chair); Children's Home Society of South Florida, Inc.; and as Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Priorities Committee
20.
Fred GoldbergTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Suffolk University, J.D., 1987
College: Brandeis University, B.A., with honors, 1983
Admitted: Suffolk University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; International Law; Insurance Law; Appellate Practice
Membership: Massachusetts and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
21.
Howard J. BerlinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
College: George Washington University, B.A.; Circuit Court Mediation Training
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Aviation; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Membership: •The City of Bal Harbour, Florida, Mayor 2001-2003, 2007-2009, Councilman 2003-2005 and Assistant Mayor 2005-2007.
22.
David K. BlackTitle: Associate
Law School: Boston University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Rutgers University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Boston University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area:
Membership:
23.
Nancy K. WatkinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.; University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. in Estate Planning
College: University of Florida, B.A., Mathematics; University of Miami, Graduate Studies in Mathematics
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.; University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. in Estate Planning
Practice Area: Business; Finance & Tax; Taxation; Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning
Membership: •Dade County Bar Association
24.
Daniel H. Aronson, (P.A.)Title: Shareholder
Law School: New York University, J.D., 1983
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979
Admitted: New York University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Corporate Law(20%); Securities Law(20%); Public and Private Securities Offerings(20%); Mergers and Acquisitions(20%); Venture Capital(20%)
Membership:
25.
Gavin GaukrogerTitle: Attorney
Law School: George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2006
College: University of Washington, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, B.A., 2001
Admitted: George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Antitrust; Consumer Protection; Litigation; Dispute Resolution
Membership:
26.
Alisa Paige MasonTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; Associate Editor, Inter-American Law Review
College: Tulane University, B.S.M., Legal Studies in Business, magna cum laude National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Mortar Board; Order of the Coif; The Society of Bar & Gavel; Phi Delta Phi; HOPE Outstanding 2L Volunteer of the Year; 1L Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; Associate Editor, Inter-American Law Review
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Complex Commercial Litigation; Hospitality & Leisure; Officer/Director Litigation & Partnership Disputes
Membership: •Active participation in pro bono representation associated with Cannonball (formerly known as LegalArt)
27.
Isaac M. MarcushamerTitle: Partner
Law School: Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Citation of Excellence in Bankruptcy Law Course; Black and Latin American Law Student Associations Certificate of Achievement; Member Hofstra Law Review
College: University of Toronto, Hon. B.A.
Admitted: Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Citation of Excellence in Bankruptcy Law Course; Black and Latin American Law Student Associations Certificate of Achievement; Member Hofstra Law Review
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Complex Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Co-Chair, NextGen Committee (2011-Present)
28.
Kristopher E. AungstTitle: Associate
Law School: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Grand Valley State University, B.S. 1999
Admitted: The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Bankruptcy
Membership: Alabama State Bar; The Florida Bar; American Bankruptcy Institute.
29.
Monica F. RossbachTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 2005
College: University of Miami, B.S.C., cum laude, 2002
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Complex Litigation(100%)
Membership: The Florida Bar; Miami-Dade County Bar Association.
30.
Michel O. WeiszTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
College: State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A., Economics/Philosophy
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Dispute Resolution; Class Action Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Complex Fraud and Securities Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
Membership:
31.
Samuel C. CozzoTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 2004
College: University of Florida, B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation
Membership: The Florida Bar.
32.
David L. GayTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude; University of Florida Association for Law & Business, Co-founder and Vice President
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., Finance; Moot Court Board
Admitted: University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude; University of Florida Association for Law & Business, Co-founder and Vice President
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Dispute Resolution; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Complex Commercial Litigation; Construction & Design; Officer/Director Litigation & Partnership Disputes
Membership: •Coach/Judge - Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition
33.
James D. GassenheimerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude Editor, Business Law Journal, Order of the Coif
College: Brown University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude Editor, Business Law Journal, Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Business Reorganization; Dispute Resolution; Bankruptcy-Related Litigation; Class Action Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Hospitality & Leisure
Membership: •The Dade County Bar Association
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Berger Singerman LLP. The number of lawyers in Berger Singerman LLP is 70.