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FOWLER WHITE BURNETT
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IRWIN P. RAID, PARTNER
O'MELVENY & MYERS LLP
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ABOUT FOWLER WHITE BURNETT
Traditional values. Innovative thinking. This is how we define ourselves at Fowler White
Burnett. More than seventy-five years ago, we opened our doors with those principles
and they continue to guide us as we move forward. We have the breadth of knowledge
and expertise necessary to meet the diverse needs of our clients, whether they are
ambitious start-up businesses or well- established Fortune 500 companies. Our proven
results have earned us a stellar reputation in the Florida legal community and our
consistent and exceptional client representation has served as the bedrock of our
business model. At almost 80 attorneys, Fowler is headquartered in Miami and has
additional Florida offices located in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
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The reputation of Fowler is built upon our commitment to the interests of our clients and
our in-depth practice -area knowledge. Our skilled team of transactional attorneys and
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litigators provide advice to clients on a broad variety of complex legal issues. Along with
our partner, Irwin Raij and his firm O'Melveny, the Fowler/O'Melveny Alliance creates the
perfect collaboration to represent the City of Miami in the negotiation and development of
the Melreese Country Club project and associated transactions with Miami Freedom Park,
LLC and the related Major League Soccer franchise.
WHY US? WHY OUR ALLIANCE?
At Fowler we have a team approach in which we assemble a team of lawyers and other
professionals to ensure that our clients receive sound advice and the strongest possible
representation. When necessary, and with client approval, attorneys from other practice
groups within the firm are consulted regarding specific issues with which they have
expertise. Additionally, we regularly develop relationships and alliances with experts in
Florida and throughout the nation to provide added value to our clients. The proposed
Fowler/O'Melveny Alliance will provide additional depth and perspective to our
trepresentation of the City of Miami. This team approach is a hallmark of our law firm.
Fowler's Real Estate Group represents major residential and commercial developers,
financial institutions and investors in all facets of real estate transactions, from acquisition
and development to leasing and final disposition. Our attorneys handle a wide range of
' real estate projects, including office buildings, mixed-use properties, hotels and multi-
family communities.
' Our clients benefit from the collaboration between the real estate team and other Fowler
practices, such as corporate, tax and litigation. In every project, our goal is to provide the
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guidance and resources needed to successfully execute a transaction to a client's best
advantage.
' Our Real Estate Group has the experience, market knowledge and business savvy to
negotiate and document lease transactions quickly and thoroughly. We represent both
landlords and tenants in all aspects of commercial lease negotiations that often cover
millions of square feet of space in office, retail, industrial, institutional, shopping centers,
warehouse, hospitality, manufacturing and mixed-use properties.
We assist clients with the following leasing -related services:
• Contract negotiations
• Purchase options
• Space construction
tRent escalation clauses
• Leasing brokerage agreements and issues
• Ground -lease transactions both for new developments and existing
buildings
• Major sale and leasebacks transactions
• Creative tenant -equity leases
• Reciprocal lease agreements
• Financing arrangements
• Property management agreements
In addition, our attorneys provide advice and analysis relating to the impact that various
leasing strategies have on specific financing and lender considerations, regulatory
requirements and exit strategies. We examine the overall asset management goals of the
property to assist our clients in choosing the leasing methods and strategies that provide
them with the best solutions.
' Fowler regularly structures and executes transactions for a variety of property types,
including:
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• Shopping centers
• Industrial parks
• Development parcels
• Hotels
• Mixed-use projects
• Residential and multifamily subdivisions
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• Condominium projects
We represent real estate developers, contractors and investors in the design, construction
and development process. This representation includes:
• Joint venture and partnership agreements
• Land acquisition
• Entitlement and subdivision matters
• Negotiation and documentation of development agreements
• Construction contracts
• Architect's agreements
We have extensive experience in all aspects of corporate transactions, including:
• Counsel regarding entity selection
• Structuring and formation of domestic and foreign corporations, limited
liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures
• Negotiation and documentation of mergers and acquisitions, buy -sell
agreements, venture capital transactions, private offerings, asset and
stock purchase agreements, reorganizations and liquidation
• Drafting, reviewing and executing business financing contracts, including
all forms of loans
• Executing a wide range of corporate agreements, such as shareholder,
management, operating, marketing, and licensing agreements
• Non -competition, employment and independent contractor agreements
• Providing advice regarding exit strategies and family business succession
planning
Fowler attorneys counsel clients on all matters relating to the daily structure and internal
operations of business entities. These include fiduciary duties of corporate officers and
directors, the conduct of meeting and shareholder communications and internal
investigations, among other concerns.
Along with his extensive sporting/stadium experience, our Alliance partner, Irwin Raij at
O'Melveny, has specific MLS experience which includes:
• Advising Phoenix Rising Football Club in connection with its bid for an
MLS expansion team for the city and related new stadium construction.
• Advising Palace Entertainment in connection with its bid for an MLS
expansion team for Detroit.
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FIRM DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Equal opportunity has been a core value at Fowler since our founding. We recognize that
individuals representing diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhance
our working environment and improve the quality of service to our clients. This is why we
are committed to the principles of diversity. By recruiting, hiring, and promoting people of
different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs and preferences, the quality of our work life is
improved and the legal services that we provide to our clients is more creative.
tFowler emphasizes a culture of mutual respect and inclusion at all levels within the firm
and we pride ourselves in providing our staff and attorneys with the opportunity for
professional development and advancement.
In fact, Fowler was recognized in 2018 by the Daily Business Review for its diversity in
the Florida legal community by both ethnic and gender diversity.
Committed to the principle of giving back to the Florida Community, Fowler is grateful to
have served for more than seventy-five years and created the Fowler White Connects
Community Service Initiative to provide a venue for Fowler attorneys, staff and their
families to join together in a variety of efforts to support the important work of many
worthy, not-for-profit organizations in the state of Florida. From Habitat for Humanity Blitz
Builds to participating in 5K runs, the firm encourages attorneys, staff and their families
to be actively involved in enhancing the firm's presence in the communities it serves.
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• Representation of Albert Friedberg in connection with the acquisition of a
minority interest in Orlando City SC.
• Representation of multiple entities seeking to acquire both minority and
majority interests in Major League Soccer (MLS) franchises.
• Representation of the Orlando City Soccer Club with respect to stadium
agreements for original site.
0 Representation of EB -5 provider related to possible financing for new
soccer -specific stadium for DC United.
Fowler and O'Melveny recognize that the City of Miami is a dynamic entity and to
understand and meet your evolving needs we propose our Alliance. We would be proud
play a vital role in protecting and expanding the City of Miami's objectives.
FIRM DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Equal opportunity has been a core value at Fowler since our founding. We recognize that
individuals representing diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhance
our working environment and improve the quality of service to our clients. This is why we
are committed to the principles of diversity. By recruiting, hiring, and promoting people of
different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs and preferences, the quality of our work life is
improved and the legal services that we provide to our clients is more creative.
tFowler emphasizes a culture of mutual respect and inclusion at all levels within the firm
and we pride ourselves in providing our staff and attorneys with the opportunity for
professional development and advancement.
In fact, Fowler was recognized in 2018 by the Daily Business Review for its diversity in
the Florida legal community by both ethnic and gender diversity.
Committed to the principle of giving back to the Florida Community, Fowler is grateful to
have served for more than seventy-five years and created the Fowler White Connects
Community Service Initiative to provide a venue for Fowler attorneys, staff and their
families to join together in a variety of efforts to support the important work of many
worthy, not-for-profit organizations in the state of Florida. From Habitat for Humanity Blitz
Builds to participating in 5K runs, the firm encourages attorneys, staff and their families
to be actively involved in enhancing the firm's presence in the communities it serves.
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Stadium Development
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April 2019
Stadium Development Overview
We represent and work with all the primary players related to facility and
ancillary development: government entities, leagues, teams, universities,
developers, financial stakeholders, public and private owners, operators,
project lenders, investors, and contractors.
In the broadest sense of the role, we function as the project point of contact—
managing information and providing strategic counsel for each milestone such
as site selection, entitlement, facility plan, ancillary development, construction,
financing, and public subsidies and/or incentives for negotiating public private
partnerships.
We have extensive experience negotiating and drafting all necessary stadium
agreements, including non -relocation agreements, management/license
agreements, and agreements necessary to secure financing.
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Our Client Roster includes:
• team owners and investors
• developers of sports complexes
(stadiums, arenas, broadcast studios, etc.)
• domestic and international government
entities
• professional sports leagues and
associations
• individual athletes and teams
• corporate sponsors
• financial institutions
• universities
• companies operating in the sports industry
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Potential Scope of Services
Entitlements and Public
Approvals
Environmental Approvals: Advise on
environmental approval process its effects on
construction and financing.
Public Approvals: Liaise with and address
local official concerns. Attend required public
headngs/approval meetings.
Stadium Agreements: Negotiate and
draft all necessary stadium agreements,
including non -relocation agreements,
managementAicense agreements, and
agreements.
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Business Plan & Financing
Corporate Structure/Legal Considerations:
Determine/analyze and develop an enterprise
structure that is both tax efficient and take into
consideration league rules, and implement same.
Pian of Finance: Analyze various structures and
assist with development of capital stack. This
includes taking into account local, state and
federal tools as well as the impact of ancillary
development.
" Operating Agreements: Negotiate operating
agreements for both facilities and ancillary
development, including retail, multi -family,
hospitality, and gaming.
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Design and Construction
Construction: Advise on contractor and
contract selection, and negotiate to guarantee
cost and completion date. Review contractor
guarantees, payment and performance bonds
and/or sub -guard. Work with construction
consultant to develop scope.
Site Evaluation: Consider numerous factors
including team's image, public transportation,
parking, activity accommodation, cost -benefit
analysis, construction schedule, & PESTEL
analysis.
Insurance Program: Develop insurance
program for both construction and
operations. Review OCIP (owner controlled)
vs. CCIP (contractor controlled) and key
elements of program with the team.
Ancillary Development Agreements:
Negotiate ancillary real estate development
agreements to maximize revenue and protect
development security interest.
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MLB Commissioner, Bud Selig, to serve on
a three person committee to determine
feasibility of developing a new stadium for
the Oakland A's in Northem California
Hillsborough County in its ongoing efforts
to build a new ballpark for the
Tampa Bay Rays
The West Villages Improvement District in
connection with the development of a spring
training facility for the Atlanta Braves in
Sarasota, Florida
City of Atlanta & Fulton County Recreation
Authority regarding arena operating and
non -relocation agreements in connection
with the US$190 million State Farm Arena
(formerly Philips Arena) renovation, home to
the NBA's Atlanta Hawks
Developer of 150 -acre,
US$150 million Home Depot Center, home
of LA Galaxy and Chivas USA
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Hudson Pacific Properties on the
negotiation of a joint venture with AEG
to develop arena in Seattle
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Syracuse University on sports facility
development matters, including stadium
finance and project management
Advise and counsel Portland Diamond
Project on bringing MLB to Portland,
including acquisition and
stadium development
On behalf of MLB, negotiated stadium
agreements for Montreal Expos, now
Washington Nationals, relocation to DC, and
advised Lerner family on implementation
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State of Hawaii
on Hawaii's Aloha Stadium site
to facilitate planning possible new stadium
and ancillary development
MLB's counsel on its successful efforts to
facilitate the negotiation and approval of a
new stadium for the Miami Marlins
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NY State in support of Gov Andrew
Cuomo's efforts to keep the Buffalo Bills in
Buffalo, including assessment of a new
building and successful negotiation of a
lease extension and non4docation
agreement in 2013
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BROOKLYN
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment in arena operations
support arrangement with AEG Facilities
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Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment,
owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, in a multi-year
ticketing agreement with Ticket Master
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NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in multi-year
arena rights transaction for the Moda Center
Detroit Pistons in a multi-year naming rights agreement
with Henry Ford Health Center
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Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment,
owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz in a multi-year arena
naming rights transaction for Vivint Smart Home Arena
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University of Miami in naming rights deal for
on campus arena
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IMG in an agreement with the Miami Dolphins
to relocate the Miami Tennis Open to
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens
LEGENDS
Legends Hospitality in various concessions services,
sponsorship and sales and marketing matters
PHX
Qwest in its overall naming rights and sponsoring
arrangements with the Diamondbacks and Suns, and its
stadium -naming rights agreement with the Seahawks
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Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority
in operational and financing matters related
to a US$2.4 billion high speed cargo rail
project
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IFM Investors in the second phase
of the proposed privatization of
Chicago's Midway International Airport,
valued at approximately US$2.5 billion
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Denver International Airport in a proposed
public-private partnership for the
redevelopment of its Great Hall
Regional Airports Improvement
Corporation in the issuance of over US$1.5
billion in project bonds for terminal and
other facilities improvements at
Los Angeles International Airport
LaGuardia
GATEWAY PARTNERS
LaGuardia Gateway Partners in its
successful bid to privatize New York
LaGuardia Airport's central terminal
building
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Plenary Group and Edgemoor
Infrastructure in its winning US$460
million bid for a public-private partnership
with the City of Long Beach to develop
and finance the City's new
civic center complex
CALIFORNIA
High -Speed Rail Authority
California High Speed Rail Authority in its
US$68 billion project to develop a high
speed passenger rail system in California
METROLINI<.
Metrolink in its US$500 million acquisition
and establishment of a commuter rail
system in Southern California
Dragados USA in connection with a
private consortium bidding for the right to
develop, operate, and maintain the
Presidio Parkway project in San Francisco
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The California Department of
Transportation in the negotiation of three
potential public-private railroad
infrastructure projects as part of a US$2
billion infrastructure program
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The Port of Oakland in connection with the
development of a rail intermodal facility in
Oakland, California
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Regional Airports Improvement
Corporation, as borrower on behalf of
Southwest Airlines, in a credit facility to
fund over US$500 million in
improvements to Terminal 1 at LAX
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Chuck Baker is well regarded for his extensive expertise...
Irwin Raij is an excellent practitioner with experience throughout the sports
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Irwin Raij named an Expert for Sports & Entertainment: Sport (2018)
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2019 Dealmakers of the Year
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knowledgeable, experienced, and
responsive advisors who get great
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Three partners named One partner named in
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2018 Practice Group of the Year
SPORTS
the award honors the law firms behind the litigation wins and
major deals that resonate throughout the legal industry
Irwin Raij named a 2018
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incredibly sophisticated legal understanding
and strategic approach in the industry"
—quoting clients, Chambers USA
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Ranked in 2018
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621-awyers
For four consecutive years,
ranked among the
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"A -List" for the 7t" consecutive year
Selected among the top 10 firms in 2018-0'Melveny
ranked among the most "well-rounded" firms in the areas
of revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial and
gender diversity, and associate satisfaction
Ranked in 2018
39Practices
9 Leading Lawyers
85Recommended Lawyers
6Next Generation Lawyers
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381-awyers Listed in the 2019 edition
281-awyers listed for 10 or more years
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Recognized in 2018
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AMERICAN LAWYER
Named a "star" in 2018 "Litigation
Department of the Year" contest
One of only two firms to have won the award or
been named a finalist or honorable mention
recipient each year the competition has been held
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1 Tier 1 National Rankings Best 1-dwyers
(23 total ranked practices) BEST
LAW FIRMS
34 Tier 1 Regional Rankings
(47 total ranked practices) 2019
Three practices named
Practice Group of the Year
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Leader in client relationships
Client Service A -Team
In addition, their Litigation Outlook 2019 report names
O'Melveny to Its "Fearsome Honor Roll" and ranks the firm
a "Standout" In four separate areas of litigation:
Four partners named
MVPs
For four consecutive years,
ranked among the
"Most Innovative North
American Law Firms"
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O'Melveny earns LCLD's
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honoring firms that show
exemplary commitment to
creating a truly diverse US legal profession
For six consecutive years
O'Melveny has earned a
100 % Rating on
NRC's Corporate Equality Index.
In addition to being named a
"Best Place to Work"
for LGBT Equality
Honored In the Americas
Women in Business Law Awards
"Best international firm for
women in business law"
for the third year in a row, plus
"Best International mentoring program"
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As Sports Industry Group Co -Chair, Irwin P. Raij has extensive
experience advising clients on a wide range of sports business
issues, on both the professional and the collegiate levels. He has
represented owners and acquirers of professional sports teams,
leagues, universities, and state governments. His experience
includes matters related to MLB, Mil -13, MLS, NBA, NHL, NFL,
and EPL, along with major colleges and universities. Irwin also is
an owner of the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Mil -13), and the MLS
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC).
Irwin has handled new stadium development projects, project
program and development counseling, financing, construction,
license/lease agreements, management agreements,
concessions, merchandising, ancillary development, licensing
arrangements, promotional and advertising agreements
(including naming rights), sports technology counseling/ventures,
ticketing arrangements, stadium service agreements, RSN
formation, and television, radio and media rights agreements. A
consensus builder, Irwin also has experience successfully
negotiating complex public-private partnerships.
Recognizing the significance of Supreme Court's May 2018
decision permitting states to legalize sports gambling, Irwin
created and leads an interdisciplinary task force comprised of
partners across the firm's practices and offices to better serve
clients navigating this new legal terrain.
Previously, he served as assistant counsel to the
Gore/Lieberman presidential campaign, responsible for
compliance with Federal Election Commission regulations,
drafting committee contracts and leases, conducting research
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Washington University, J.D.
University of Miami, B.B.A.
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and providing other legal guidance. Irwin also served as an attorney in the White House Office of Counsel
to the President and later as associate counsel in the White House Office of Counsel to the Vice
President.
Irwin began his career as an attorney advisor for the Department of Housing & Urban Development, and
returned to that Department to serve as special assistant in the office of the general counsel and as
acting managing attorney for the FOIA Department.
Experience
Mergers & Acquisitions
• Represented David Tepper, founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, in
his US$2.275 billion acquisition of the NFL Carolina Panthers, the largest transaction for an NFL team
to date.
• Advising Phoenix Rising Football Club in connection with its bid for an MLS expansion team for the
city and related new stadium construction.
• Advising Palace Entertainment in connection with its bid for an MLS expansion team for Detroit.
• Represented Albert Friedberg in connection with the acquisition of a minority interest in Orlando City
SC.
• Led the team that represented Guggenheim Baseball Management (headed by Mark Walter, Earvin
"Magic" Johnson, Stan Kasten and Peter Guber, among others) in the acquisition of the Los Angeles
Dodgers, the single largest transaction ever for a professional sports franchise to date.
• Represented Rangers Baseball Express (the investment group led by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan
Ryan) in its acquisition of the Texas Rangers.
• Represented former Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner Herbert Kohl in the $550 million sale
of the basketball franchise to New York investment firm executives Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens.
• Represented multiple entities seeking to acquire both minority and majority interests in Major League
Soccer (MLS) franchises.
Represented client in acquiring an a -sports team.
• Multiple additional representations of individuals seeking minority or majority interests in professional
teams in various leagues.
Stadiums and Related Development
• Providing advice and counsel to the City of Portland's local business community in connection with
bringing an MLB franchise to the city, including a proposed acquisition and related stadium and
several million square feet of ancillary development.
• Representing the State of Hawaii's Aloha Stadium facility with site analysis to facilitate planning
possible new stadium and ancillary development.
• Representing Syracuse University on sports facility development matters, including stadium finance
and project management.
• Representing Hillsborough County in its ongoing efforts to build a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay
Rays.
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Representing multiple state governments regarding stadium development and financing matters
related to stadiums for minor league baseball teams.
• Advised IMG regarding an agreement with the Miami Dolphins to relocate the Miami Tennis Open to
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Represented the West Villages Improvement District with respect to the development of a spring
training facility for the Atlanta Braves in Sarasota, Florida.
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Represented the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority regarding an arena
operating agreement and non -relocation agreement in connection with the US$190 million State Farm
Arena (formerly Philips Arena) renovation, home to the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
• Represented Major League Baseball (MLB) in its successful efforts to relocate the Montreal Expos,
now the Washington Nationals, to Washington, DC; and separately in all matters related to the
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construction of the new, more than $600 million ballpark for the team.
• Represented MLB in its successful efforts to facilitate the negotiation and approval of a new stadium
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for the Miami Marlins.
• Appointed by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig to serve on a three person committee to determine
feasibility of developing a new stadium for the Oakland A's in Northern California.
• Assisted with matters related to development of the Milwaukee Bucks' new arena and ancillary
development.
• Counseled New York State in support of Governor Andrew Cuomo's efforts to keep the Buffalo Bills
in Buffalo, including the assessment of a new building and successfully negotiating a lease extension
and non -relocation agreement in 2013.
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Represented the Orlando City Soccer Club with respect to stadium agreements for original site.
• Served as member of the Sacramento First Task Force, which assisted the City with evaluating
options for the new Sacramento Kings arena.
• Represented University of Miami on its basketball arena naming rights deal with Watsco.
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Represented EB -5 provider related to possible financing for new soccer -specific stadium for DC
United.
Media Media
• Represented Combate Americas in connection with a multiyear media rights deal with DAZN, the
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live -streaming service of Perform Group, in which DAZN will be the exclusive provider of Combate
Americas' English language broadcasts in the United States and Canada.
• Represented LaLiga, the Spanish soccer league, in its joint venture with Relevent Sports to
commercialize its media, sponsorship, and licensing rights in North America.
• Assisting the Kansas City Royals with the negotiation of a media rights deal with Fox.
• Representing Combate Americas, the first US Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise,
in multiple domestic and international media deals.
• Represented Guggenheim Baseball Management (the ownership group for the Los Angeles
Dodgers) in the formation of American Media Productions, LLC (AMP) which launched SportsNet LA
and the related media agreement between the Dodgers and AMP to air Dodger games.
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O'Melveny
I: Represented University of Oregon for its $57 million multimedia rights deal with IMG College.
Represented Syracuse University in negotiation with IMG College for its multi -media license
agreement.
' Represented Combate Americas in its agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to
air events on UFC Fight Pass, UFC's over -the -top (OTT) digital streaming service.
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• Speaker, "The Role of Lawyers in Professional Sports Franchise Acquisitions," Harvard Law School
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Sport Conference 5, 2018)
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• Panelist, "Arenas/Expansions," Sports Law Symposium, Harvard Law School (February 26, 2018)
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Professor "Purchase and Sale of a Minor League Baseball Team," Miami Law School (February 23,
2018)
Panelist, "New Opportunities in Public Financing — Best Thinking About How and Where Stadium
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Meets Public Infrastructure Financing," RCLCO & Populous Workshop (February 12, 2018)
• Speaker, "Team Valuation," Lagardere Esports Rising, Sports Business Journal, Marina del Rey
(November 9, 2017)
Speaker, "Collegiate Athletics," Sports Business Summit, The Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania (November 3, 2017)
• Panelist, "Legal Aspects of Major Sports Venue Management," Sports Lawyers Association
Conference (May 19, 2017)
• Speaker and Panelist at numerous universities, including UCLA, University of Miami, Marquette
University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland, Notre Dame, Cal -Berkeley, Duke
University, and St. John's University, among others
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Corporate Ticket Impact Conference (CTIC)
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"Super Bowl Lill: All Bets Are On," CFO.com (January 29, 2019)
"Murphy v. NCAA: How Legalized Sports Betting Could Affect Athletes' Publicity Rights," The
Licensing Journal (January 15, 2019)
• "Legalized sports gambling: Anti -money laundering compliance," Westlaw Journal Bank & Lender
Liability, co-authored with Nicole Argentieri, Steve Olson, Eric Sibbitt, Jeremy Maltby, Laurel Loomis
• Rimon, and Marjorie B. Truwit (October 29, 2018)
"Public Development for Professional Sports Stadiums," Oxford Handbooks Online, co-authored with
Alex Chester (September 19, 2017)
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"Legalized Sports Gambling: Revenue Opportunities Following Murphy," O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Client Alert, co-authored with Jared Bartie, Alex Chester, and Marjorie B. Truwit (August 13, 2018)
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• "Sports Gambling: Federalism and Potential Federal Legislation," O'Melveny & Myers LLP Client
Alert, co-authored with Marjorie B. Truwit (June 25, 2018)
• "Supreme Court Overturns Third Circuit, Holding Federal Prohibition on Legalization of Sports
Gambling is Unconstitutional," O'Melveny & Myers LLP Client Alert, co-authored with Charles Baker
and Jared Bartie (May 15, 2018)
• "LA Can Learn Lesson From Rams PSL Ruling," SportsBusiness Journal, co-authored with Alex
Chester (January 9, 2017)
• "Understanding Objectives Can Reveal True Value Of College Rights," SportsBusiness Journal,
(October 27, 2014)
• "How Responsibility For Ancillary Development Has Shifted," SportsBusiness Journal, (September
23, 2013)
• "How ADA Compliance Affects a Venue's Capital Improvement Plan," SportsBusiness Journal, co-
authored with Erick Harris (May 21, 2012)
• "How A Stadium, Surrounding Area Can Boost A Team's Revenue," SportsBusiness Joumal, co-
authored with Erick Harris (June 6, 2011)
• Multiple articles on topics such as facility development, ADA, ancillary development and stadiums, the
business of college athletics, and media
Member
• National Board of Directors for the Development Corporation for Israel
• Board of Advisors for the University of Miami School of Law's Graduate Program in Entertainment,
Arts and Sports Law
• Former Board of Directors of the Washington DC Jewish Community Center and the Greater
Washington Jewish Federation (2013 and 2014)
• Former member of the Jewish Federation of North America's National Young Leadership Cabinet and
the Israel Bonds New Leadership Board
• Former member of the National Alumni Association Board of the University of Miami, and member of
Iron Arrow
• Former member of the Board of Directors of Amigos for Kids®, a Florida nonprofit
Honors & Awards
• Recognized as one of The American Lawyer's "Dealmakers of the Year' (2019)
• Selected as a Sports MVP by Law360 (2018)
• Recognized as a "Dealmaker' in Variety's Dealmakers Elite: New York (2017-2018)
• Recognized nationally for sports law in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 editions of Chambers
USA. America's Leading Lawyers for Business
• Selected as part of Sports Business Joumafs "Power Players: Sports Lawyers & Outside Counsel"
2016 list
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• Recognized by The Legal 500 for work in sports law in 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018;
recommended by The Legal 500 for work in media and entertainment law in 2018
• Recognized by Who's Who Legal: Sports and Entertainment in 2015 and 2018
• Named to the 2011 Sports Business Journal/Daily 40 Under 40 list
• Selected for inclusion in the 2013 Washington, DC Super Lawyers® list for work in entertainment &
sports
• Recognized by the South Florida Daily Business Review as the 2012 Top Dealmaker of the Year in
the Corporate Domestic category
• Recognized by the Washingtonian's list of Washington's Top Lawyers in 2011 and 2013
• Named a 2009 Young Guns Top Washington Lawyer by the Washington Business Journal
• Named the 2008 Young Alumnus of the Year by the Washington University School of Law
• Highlighted by Washington Lawyer magazine for his work on the Washington Nationals deal in the
cover story of its November issue in 2007
• Recipient of the 2004 American Marshall Memorial Fellowship
• Named a 2003 finalist by the South Florida Business Journal as an "Up and Comer" in South Florida's
legal community
• Selected as a 2001 recipient of the "Spotlight of Achievers" award from the Latin Auxiliary of the
Jewish Home of Miami
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305.789.9230
dmilian@fowler-white.com
Practice
Commercial Litigation
Admissions
Florida
U.S. District Court
Southern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Education
Loyola College of Law, J.D.
Florida International University,
International Master in Business
Administration
University of Miami, B.S.
Accolades
Brickell Magazine, The 2017 Top
20 Professionals Under Forty
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Practice Focus
Daniel Milian is a Shareholder in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. He practices
commercial civil litigation, with a particular focus on general commercial litigation, real estate
litigation, and condominium and homeowners association law (COA/HOA). Daniel has extensive
experience in a broad spectrum of issues such as partnership disputes, breach of contract,
landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures (Plaintiff a nd Defendant), quiet title actions, and
injunctions. This is supported by his background in preparing corporate documents, including:
operating agreements, corporate fi I ings, and the sales of businesses. In addition, Daniel has also
prepared corporate documents including operating agreements, corporate fi I ings, and assisted in
in the sale of businesses.
Daniel's approach to litigation focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of the
client's business and interests. He applies that understanding through all stages of representation,
including pre -litigation counseling and negotiations, developing case strategy, and determining
the best strategy to resolve disputes.
Active in his community and bettering the city of Miami, Daniel sits as the Vice -Chair of the Planning,
Zoning & Appeals Board for the City of Miami, is a former board member for Citizens for a Better
South Florida, and is a member of the Loyola Law Alumni Association and Belen Alumni Association,
Lawyers' Section. As a member of the City of Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, Daniel has
reviewed SAPS for River Landing, Miami Design District, Mana Wynwood, Ransom Everglades, Miami
River, Brickell City Centre (BCC), Miami Jewish Health Services, Eastside Ridge, Magic City, and Miami
Produce.
Daniel received his Juris Doctor from Loyola College of Law where he served as Vice President of
the Student Bar Association, President of the Hispanic Law Students Association, and as an ABA
Representative for the Student Bar Association. He obtained his International Master degree in
Business Administration from Florida International University and his Bachelor of Science from
the University of Miami.
Professional Associations and Memberships
The Florida Bar
• City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board
• Vice -chair, 2017 - present
• Member, 2011 -present
• Citizens for a Better South Florida, Former Board Member
• Chairman of Accountable Miami PC, 2018
• Loyola Law Alumni Association
• Belen Alumni Association, Lawyers'Section
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MANAGING SHAREHOLDER
Miami
305.789.9200
rwood@fowler-white.com
Practice
' Real Estate
Admissions
Florida
Education
Cumberland School of Law, J.D.
Samford University, M.B.A.
University of Miami, B.A.
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Richard Wood has more than twenty years of experience handling a broad range of transactions for all
property types, including but not limited to, shopping centers, office buildings, mixed-use projects,
multi -family housing and condominiums. Richard is a Managing Shareholder located in the firm's
Miami office. He is currently recognized as Legal Elite in Florida Trend, which recognizes the state's
legal leaders (named by their peers). Richard is also recognized in Best Lawyers in America, over five
years in a row.
Practice Focus
A significant portion of Richard's practice focuses on the representation of residential and
commercial developers, as well as the representation of institutional lenders. Richard has extensive
experience with the acquisition, development and financing of commercial and residential
properties for Fortune 500 companies. Active in all aspects of institutional lending, Richard is
revered as a legal expert in the structuring of complex construction lending arrangements.
Richard guides financial institutions in performing due diligence, negotiating terms and executing
loans to both residential and commercial developers. Additionally, Richard oversees the leasing of
office, retail and industrial properties, representing both landlords and tenants in lease negotiations.
Richard also has extensive experience in title examination and serves as a title agent for Attorneys'
Title Insurance Fund, Inc. (widely known as the title experts in Florida), Chicago Title Insurance
Company (leading experts in title examining and title insurance policies) and First American Title
Insurance.
Professional Associations and Memberships
• American Bar Association
• Dade County Bar Association
• The Florida Bar
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections
• University of Miami Citizens Board
• Attorneys'Title Insurance Fund, 1987- Present
• Attorneys'Title Insurance Fund for Miami -Dade County Advisory Board, 1993- Present
• Appointment by United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, as Commissioner for
East Everglades Acquisition Project, 2001- Present
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•
AVO Preeminent" Peer Review Rated, Martindale -Hubbell
• Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, South Florida Business Journal, 2014-2018
• Leading Lawyers in South Florida, South Florida Business Journal, 2013, 2017
• Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2013 - 2019
• Florida Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2013
• Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2015
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Corporate Transactions
Title Insurance
Real Estate Litigation
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Florida
Education
University of Miami School
of Law,
LL.M. in Real Property
Development
Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
J.D., with Distinction
Law Review
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> Gil O. Acevedo
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Miami
305.789.9225
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Commercial Real Estate Finance
Commercial & Residential
Real Estate Transactions
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Corporate Transactions
Title Insurance
Real Estate Litigation
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Florida
Education
University of Miami School
of Law,
LL.M. in Real Property
Development
Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
J.D., with Distinction
Law Review
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As a Shareholder in the firm's Real Estate practice group, Gil Acevedo brings to the firm
fourteen years of experience in various areas of real estate law, including foreclosures,
commercial and residential evictions, and real estate mediation. Gil currently serves as
title agent for Attorneys'Title Insurance Fund, Inc., Chicago Title Insurance Company and
Fidelity National Title Insurance.
Practice Focus
Gil's experience and practice involves representation of clients in connection with the
commercial and residential real estate transactions, relating to the purchase and sale
of office buildings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, gas stations, vacant land,
condominium units, townhomes, and single-family homes, in addition to short -sale
transactions. Gil also assist clients through the complex process of commercial real
estate finance, including acquisition lending, refinance and mortgage modifications.
Gil has also worked on corporate transactions in connection with the formation of real
estate purchasing entities and negotiating and drafting agreements and corresponding
corporate documents. Among other skills, Gil is highly experienced on the structuring of
business entities to minimize U.S. and estate taxes.
Representative Legal Matters
Represented GBX Homestead, LLC, in its acquisition of approximately 117 acres of
vacant land in Homestead, Florida from US Century REH I, LLC. The purchase price
of the acquisition was $10,000,000.00. The property had previously been foreclosed
by U.S. Century Bank and after acquiring title subsequently conveyed to US Century
REH, I, an affiliate of the Seller. US Century Bank provided purchase money financing
of $6,500,000.00
Professional Associations and Memberships
• The Florida Bar
• Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section, Member
• Landlordlfenant Committee, Member
• Dade County Bar Association, Real Property Committee
• Member, 2016-2017
• Chair, 2007-2009
• Vice -Chair, 2006-2007
University of South Florida,
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As a Shareholder in the firm's Real Estate practice group, Gil Acevedo brings to the firm
fourteen years of experience in various areas of real estate law, including foreclosures,
commercial and residential evictions, and real estate mediation. Gil currently serves as
title agent for Attorneys'Title Insurance Fund, Inc., Chicago Title Insurance Company and
Fidelity National Title Insurance.
Practice Focus
Gil's experience and practice involves representation of clients in connection with the
commercial and residential real estate transactions, relating to the purchase and sale
of office buildings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, gas stations, vacant land,
condominium units, townhomes, and single-family homes, in addition to short -sale
transactions. Gil also assist clients through the complex process of commercial real
estate finance, including acquisition lending, refinance and mortgage modifications.
Gil has also worked on corporate transactions in connection with the formation of real
estate purchasing entities and negotiating and drafting agreements and corresponding
corporate documents. Among other skills, Gil is highly experienced on the structuring of
business entities to minimize U.S. and estate taxes.
Representative Legal Matters
Represented GBX Homestead, LLC, in its acquisition of approximately 117 acres of
vacant land in Homestead, Florida from US Century REH I, LLC. The purchase price
of the acquisition was $10,000,000.00. The property had previously been foreclosed
by U.S. Century Bank and after acquiring title subsequently conveyed to US Century
REH, I, an affiliate of the Seller. US Century Bank provided purchase money financing
of $6,500,000.00
Professional Associations and Memberships
• The Florida Bar
• Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section, Member
• Landlordlfenant Committee, Member
• Dade County Bar Association, Real Property Committee
• Member, 2016-2017
• Chair, 2007-2009
• Vice -Chair, 2006-2007
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• Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
• Secretary, 2008 — 2009
• Director, 2006 — 2008
• Bids for Kids Fundraising Event, Chair, 2008 — 2009
School Education Committee, Advisor, 2008-2009, and Chair, 2006-2008
• Social Events Committee, Vice -Chair, 2007 — 2008
• Minority Bar Passage Program Committee, Vice -Chair, 2006 — 2007
• Greater Miami Aviation Association
• Board of Directors, 2016
• Brickell Area Association
• Director, 2009-2010
• Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
• Brazilian -American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
• Florida International University Law Bridge Program, Lecturer, 2012 — present
Speaking Engagements
• Haciendo Negocios en la Florida (Doing Business in Florida), Lima Chamber of Commerce, Lima, Peru, 2011
• Residential Closings, Nuts and Bolts of Real Property Law Seminar, 2007
Professional Honors
- AV Preeminent" Peer Review Rated'", Martindale -Hubbell
• Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2018, 2019
• Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2016
• Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2009 - 2011
• Miami -Dade County Bar Association, Award for Exceptional Service as Chair of Real Property
Committee, 2007 - 2008
• Miami -Dade County Bar Association, Recognition for Outstanding Service as Vice -Chair of Real Property
Committee, 2006 - 2007
• South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up & Comers, 2016- 2018
Publications
• Author, "To Withhold, or Not to Withhold, That is the Question. A Step by Step Approach to the FIRPTA Income Tax
Withholding", Florida Bar Journal, Volume 92, No. 4, April 2018
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SHAREHOLDER
Miami
305.789.9269
jlopea@fowler-white.com
Practice
Real Estate
Admissions
Florida
Education
Nova Southeastern University
Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D.
University of Miami, B.A.
Accolades
AV Preeminent Peer Review
Rated, Martindale -Hubbell
Top Rated Lawyer in Real
Estate, Martindale -Hubbell,
2013
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Spanish
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Jeanne Fuentes has significant experience representing foreign investors in the acquisition of U.S.
real estate. By applying her expertise in corporate and tax matters to the real estate arena, Jeanne
provides value-added services to international clients, most of whom are from Latin America and
Europe. She regularly counsels foreigners on the diverse issues that impact their acquisition of real
estate, including the holding structure that will take title to the property, estate and gift tax exposure,
income tax consequences and U.S. immigration issues.
Practice Focus
Jeanne has a broad real estate practice with an emphasis on acquisitions and sales, finance and
commercial leasing. With more than ten years of experience, Jeanne has handled complex
transactions involving a variety of property types, from office buildings and shopping centers to
residential projects. Her work in real estate finance includes representation of financial institutions
in mortgage backed loans, mortgage foreclosures, sale -leasebacks and construction loans. Jeanne
also handles the leasing of office, retail and industrial properties. She represents both landlords and
tenants in lease negotiations.
Representative Legal Matters
• Represented foreign investors in the acquisition of an outparcel in Houston, Texas with Bank of
America as tenant.
• Represented foreign investors in the purchase of a restaurant on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach,
Florida.
• Represented foreign investors in the purchase of a shopping center in Doral, Florida.
• Represented foreign investors in connection with three outparcel purchases, located in Central
and South Florida.
• Represented a developer in the $18 -million sale of 80 acres of land in Homestead, Florida for a
residential project.
• Represented a group of international investors in the acquisition and development of an
11 -acre mixed-use project in Homestead, Florida.
• Represented a group of South Florida investors with the purchase of a106 -unit apartment
complex in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
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• Represented buyer in connection with the purchase and development of a 17.5 -acre mixed-use town center in Doral,
Florida. Representation included participating in the successful defense of the threat of condemnation and matters relating to
rezoning of property. Worked with co -counsel in matters relating to the development of the mixed-use project, including the
review of easement agreements, environmental reports and surveys.
• Represented a joint venture between a South Florida real estate firm and a national financial investment firm in connection
with numerous sale-leaseback transactions involving gas stations located throughout the U.S.
• Represented landlords in lease negotiations with national tenants and financial institutions, including AT&T, Goodyear, H&R
Block, Winn Dixie and BankUnited, among others. Representation also included assistance with landlord -tenant disputes.
1 Represented landlords of Class A buildings with negotiation of lease terms, tenant renewals and agreements with on-site
services such as parking and valet. Past representations have included two prominent Class A buildings in Miami's Brickell area
with a combined 1.25 million square feet.
' - Represented financial institutions, including Regions Bank, Executive National Bank and Terra Bank, as well as private lenders
with drafting and execution of loan documents, particularly for mortgage- backed transactions.
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• The Florida Bar
• International Bar Association
• Dade County Bar Association
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Urban Land Institute
• Cuban American Bar Association
• Brickell Area Association
Speaking Engagements
' • Panelist, "Doing Business in Florida,"ALFA International Seminar, May 2010.
Publications
• Co -Author, "Foreign Buyers Should Take Stock Before Investing in Florida Real Estate, Florida Real Estate Journal, July 2008.
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SHAREHOLDER
Miami
305.789.9245
nweil@fowler-white.com
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Norman Weil routinely provides counsel in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate
properties, including office buildings, shopping centers, office warehouses, industrial facilities,
apartment buildings and raw land. He also represents landlords and tenants in leasing transactions
involving commercial properties.
Practice Practice Focus
Real Estate
Norman focuses his practice on real estate, with specific emphasis on commercial lending. Norm
Admissions represents numerous financial institutions in real estate -based financing transactions, including
Florida traditional mortgage loans, re -financings, loan assumptions, mezzanine financing and
workouts. He also handles commercial non -real estate -financing; representing lenders making loans to
Minnesota businesses involving inventory, accounts receivable financing, letters of creditfinancing and mortgage
warehouse financing.
Education
William Mitchell
College of Law, J.D. In the News
University of Minnesota, B.A. Featured, "Dealmakers: Attorney Represents Bank in Refinancing, Daily Business Review,
Professional Honors February 18, 2009
AV" Preeminent— Peer Review
Rated, Martindale-Hubbeii Representative Legal Matters
Best Lawyers in America, Real
Estate Law, 2018, 2019 Represented GBX Homestead, LLC, in its acquisition of approximately 117 acres of vacant land
in Homestead, Florida from US Century REH I, LLC. The purchase price of the acquisition was
$10,000,000.00. The property had previously been foreclosed by U.S. Century Bank and after
acquiring title subsequently conveyed to US Century REH, I, an affiliate of the Seller. US Century
Bank provided purchase money financing of $8,500,000.00.
Professional Associations and Memberships
• The Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section
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SHAREHOLDER
Miami
305-789-9223
igonzalez@fowler-white.com
Practice
Commercial Litigation
Products Liability &
ToxicTorts
Environmental & Land Use
Admissions
Florida
Louisiana
U.S. District Court
Southern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Eastern District of Louisiana
Western District of Louisiana
Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. Court of Appeals
Eleventh Circuit
Fifth Circuit
Education
Loyola University
College of Law,1.D.
Cum Laude
Barry University, M.B.A.
Barry University
B.S. in Business Management
Accolades
Barry University Distinguished
Alumni Honoree, 2018
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Ira J. Gonzalez is a Shareholder in the firm's Products Liability &ToxicTorts group located at our Miarni
office.
Practice Focus
Ira's practice focuses primarily in local government law and in civil and commercial litigation
in the areas of Product Liability, Real Estate/Construction, and Medical Malpractice. His experience
includes advising public entities in addressing FOIA requests and compliance with state sunshine
and open government laws. Additionally, participating in all aspects of litigation on both
insurer -driven and insured -directed legal matters defending companies in a wide variety of
tort claims including tobacco products, motor vehicles and sporting goods, particularly by
preparing legal pleadings, developing discovery strategies, conducting fact witness interviews
and depositions, arguing dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. Ira has also represented
corporate, real estate and construction clients in matters involving construction defect claims, UCC
claims and disputes between property owners, contractors, tenants and design professionals. Ira
has served as counsel for a large non-profit, academic, healthcare sytem in medical malpractice
litigation and medical review panel hearings, including successfully arguing dispositive motions
on behalf of the hospital and its medical professionals.
Prior to practicing law, Ira served in a number of roles in Miami government, including
assistant policy coordinator for the Mayor and chief of operations for code enforcement, in which
he represented city interests at solid waste and code enforcement hearings. He was also a
law clerk for the Office of the City Attorney, in which he analyzed zoning laws, local code
applicability, lien foreclosure and federal/state preemption issues. As chief of operations
for code enforcement, he directed zoning ordinance enforcement, public works enforcement
and city code enforcement activities, monitored the activities of over 50 employees, and
assisted the director in administering a $3 million budget.
Ira graduated cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2010, where he also
received an Environmental Law Certificate, and earned an M.B.A. from Barry University in Miami in
2005 and a B.S., also from Barry, in 2001. He was featured in the New Orleans City Business"'Ones to
Watch"in the legal industry publication and also received the 2015 Louisiana State Bar Association Pro
Bono Century Award for donating more than 100 hours of pro bono service in 2014 with the Louisiana
State Bar Association.
Professional Associations and Memberships
• The Florida Bar
• Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy Committee, 2017-2018
• American Bar Association, Section of Litigation Products Liability Committee
• Co -Chair of Chemical &Toxic Tort Subcommittee
• Former Co -Chair of Consumer Products Subcommittee and Young Lawyers Subcommittee
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Cuban American Bar Association, Member
• The Pro Bono Project, Board of Directors, 2015-2016
• Hispanic Lawyers' Association of Louisiana, President, Vice -President, Secretary, 2011-2016
• Visit Tampa Bay, Advisory Board Submitted into the public
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• Panelist, "How to Properly Handle Internal Investigations to Preserve Privileges" American Bar Association, January 2017
• Moderator, "How to Manage Conversations with Expert Witnesses", American Bar Association, January 2014
• Panelist, 'The Evolution of Ethics, American Bar Association, January 2014
• Panelist, "Land Use Hot Topics", American Bar Association, Spring 2010
• Moderator, "How to Manage Conversations with Expert Witnesses", American Bar Association, January 2014
Publications
Author, The Leaning Tower of San Francisco, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, December 2016
• Co -Author, "Will Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts become Extinct?" American Bar Association, Section of Litigation,
May 2016
• Co -Author, "The Evolution of Drywall Litigation", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, August 2015
• Co -Author, "To Be Natural, Or Not to Be.."American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, January 2014
• Co -Author, "Florida's P3 Legislation Creates Process for Increased Private Sector Participation in Public Building, Infrastructure
Projects*, July 24, 2013
• Co -Author, "Regulating the Vacancy of Property", American Bar Association's The Urban Lawyer, Summer 2010; At The Cutting
Edge 2010: Land Use Law from The Urban Lawyer, 2010
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Miami
305.789.9273
Ikonski@fowler-white.com
Practice
Commercial Litigation
International
Admissions
Florida
District of Columbia
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A shareholder in the firm's Commercial Litigation and International Practice Groups, Luis S. Konski's
initial government service encompassed nine years with the U.S. Department of Energy and the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., first as a trial attorney and then as a
supervisor trial attorney. Luis spearheaded complex federal litigations such as Three Mile Island,
relicensing of the Merwin hydroelectric plant, various enforcements, investigations and antitrust
cases, and the cancellation of the Pilgrim II Nuclear Plant.
Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Luis has moderated and taught courses at the Florida Bar
International Law Section on arbitration and international litigation matters.
Luis graduated, with honors, from the University of Florida, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree
and Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies degree. He is a member of the Executive Council of the
International Law section of the Florida Bar, and also a member of the Executive Committee of the
Southern Regional Board of the Anti -Defamation League.
Practice Focus
U.S. Court of Appeals
Luis has extensive experience successfully litigating a broad spectrum of complex commercial
Eleventh Circuit
matters throughout the United States, including domestic and international business disputes
D.C. Circuit
involving banking, financial frauds, securities, energy, unfair trade practices, antitrust, computer
abuse, and international and domestic arbitration.
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Representative Legal Matters
Southern District of Florida
District of Columbia
Represented one of the named former directors of Banco Latino in an action brought under the
RICO statute, in U.S. District Court, by the government of Venezuela.
U.S. Supreme Court
• Represented a main defendant in an action brought by a public interest law firm against
Education
public figures for alleged interference bythe Contras in Nicaragua.This case resulted in the largest
University of Florida, J.D.
sanctions award against plaintiffs at that time.
University of Florida, B.A.,
Obtained personal jurisdiction in Florida over a Mexican telecommunications company in an
Latin American Studies
action brought by a U.S. citizen.
Professional Honors
Successfully handled a case by a major Brazilian pharmaceutical company against an
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international race car driver for breach of a sponsorship agreement, applying Brazilian law in a
Rated, Martindale -Hubbell
U.S. court.
Languages
Represented defrauded investors from Germany, Venezuela and Panama in recovery of a $85
Spanish
million international Ponzi scheme.
Portuguese
• Represented individual owners of a $78 million international pension fund for an alleged Ponzi
scheme and violations of U.S. securities laws.
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• Successfully tried cases and obtained injunctions in cases against major and mid -market petroleum companies in franchise,
contract, unfair competition and statutory cases.
• Represented a number of bank officers in misconduct complaints brought by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency,
United States Department of Treasury.
• Successfully represented an Israeli company which manufactured computer controllers from being subjected to personal
jurisdiction in the United States.
• Represented the Peruvian Air Force in a contract dispute over maintenance of aircraft.
• Represented manufacturer of gasoline dispenser anti -leak equipment in a pollution case brought by a major trucking
company.
• Successfully represented a Venezuelan manufacturer, marketer and the company's distributor of medical devices from a
$4,000,000 contract claim by a former chief financial officer. This case resulted in the settlement of approximately $500,000,
without an answer being filed.
• Defended improper freezing of bank accounts of a Chinese company.
• Obtained largest plaintiff's verdict and judgment (up to that time) against an Oil Company under the Petroleum Marketing
Practices Act.
• Successfully defended a product's liability case against a major chemical manufacturer for claimed injuries by a toxic
chemical.
• Defended a securities fraud case against a manufacturer of surveillance equipment for the U.S. Military, foreign and domestic
police departments.
• Successfully defended the owners of an Ecuadorian internationally licensed beverage bottling company from claims by a
joint venturer.
• Personal Representative of an estate in charge of liquidating assets of flight school training Japanese pilots, including
management of sale of multiple fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, retrieval of assets and claims, and a successful product's
liability claim against an aircraft manufacturer.
• International arbitration by Canadian investors against a Czech aircraft factory which was eventually resolved in favor of the
Czech Republic under the Canada -Czech bilateral- investment treaty.
• Arbitrated claims, in Portuguese, against a U.S. aircraft broker for commissions on the sale of several aircraft in Brazil under
auspices of Commercial Arbitration Chamber of Brazil (CAMARB).
• Successfully defended a German manufacturer of alleged defective park attraction against a major Tennessee entertainment
park.
• Lead trial counsel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, in major energy cases. Lead the
cost recovery for the Three Mile Island disaster and the cancellation of nuclear power plants, accounting for construction in
progress, access of municipalities to transmission systems and antitrust.
Professional Associations and Memberships
• The Florida Bar, Executive Council of the International Section, Trial Section and Business Section
• Initial Member, The Florida Bar International and Arbitration Certification Committee
• Dade County Bar Association
• Anti -Defamation League, Southern Regional Board Executive Committee