EXPERIENCE: ScaleUp Legal – Partner Miami, FL • Provide legal guidance on immigration-related matters during corporate restructuring and mergers/acquisitions. • Guide startups through the process of entity formation, including selecting the appropriate legal structure, drafting formation documents, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits. • Assist businesses in obtaining non-immigrant and immigrant visas for foreign employees, including H-1B visas, L-1 visas, E-2 visas, and employment-based green cards. • Counsel individuals and families on family-based immigration options, such as marriagebased visas, fiancé visas, and family sponsorship petitions. • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements on behalf of landlords and tenants, ensuring all terms and conditions are clear, fair, and legally enforceable. • Manage formation and development of ScaleUp program for startups seeking representation and counsel to raise capital, overcoming due diligence difficulties, and structuring deals. • Draft wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents tailored to clients' needs and objectives. Consumer Law Group – Immigration Attorney Nationwide - Remote • Provide mentorship and training to junior attorneys, sharing expertise and best practices in immigration law. • Delegate appropriate tasks to paralegals, overseeing their work and ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. • Prepare and submit visa applications, petitions, and appeals on behalf of clients. • Conduct legal research and stay updated on immigration laws and regulations. • Advise clients on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and potential immigration options. • Travel across the United States to represent clients in immigration court hearings, asylum interviews, adjustment of status interviews, and other proceedings. Canizares Law Group – Immigration Attorney Nationwide – Miami, FL • Provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation to clients navigating various immigration matters. • Prepare and submit visa applications, petitions, and appeals for individuals, families, and employers. • Conduct legal research to stay updated on evolving immigration laws, policies, and precedents. • Advocate for clients in immigration proceedings, including asylum hearings, adjustment of status interviews, and deportation defense. • Prepare and file waivers of inadmissibility, including unlawful presence, criminal convictions, fraud/misrepresentation, and other grounds of inadmissibility. • Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with all relevant immigration regulations and ethical standards. Angel F. Leal, Jr., P.A. – Immigration Attorney Nationwide • Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration laws and regulations. • Advocate for clients in immigration court hearings, asylum interviews, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), leveraging expertise in immigration law and procedures. • Review Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and analyze documents obtained from government agencies, often comprising hundreds of pages, to gather relevant information for clients' immigration cases. Property Litigation Group – Litigation Attorney Miramar, FL • Advocate for policyholders in disputes with insurance companies regarding property damage claims, including homeowner's insurance, commercial property insurance, and business interruption claims. • Assess the terms and coverage of insurance policies to determine the extent of coverage and obligations of the insurance company. • Prepare and file lawsuits against insurance companies for breach of contract, bad faith denial of claims, and unfair claims practices. • Negotiate settlements with insurance companies or represent clients in litigation to pursue maximum compensation for property damage and losses covered by insurance policies. M3N – Corporate Governance Counsel Miami, FL and Barcelona, Spain • Devised corporate governance protocols tailored to the demands of a technology-driven corporation focused on investing in triple net commercial real estate (CRE) through data science. • Provided strategic guidance to senior management and the board of directors concerning regulatory adherence and fiduciary obligations pertinent to technology-based investments in triple net CRE. • Utilized extensive networking and contacts cultivated during the COVID-19 pandemic to secure essential funding, ensuring compliance with governance standards and meeting investor expectations. EDUCATION: Universidad de Barcelona, Facultad de Derecho Barcelona, Spain Grado en Derecho (Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)/Bachelor of Law) – EU Law and Data Privacy Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL Juris Doctor (J.D.) – International Law & Civil Law Stetson University College of Law: Tampa, FL International Institute of Social Studies The Hague, Netherlands Florida International University Department of Politics & International Relations Miami, FL Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – International Relations OTHERS: Native Reader, Writer, and Speaker of Legal and Business English and Spanish Member of the Florida Bar – Bar No. 1018136 Miami, FL Nova Southeastern University – Certificate in Civil Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nova Southeastern University – Certificate in International Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Michael was born and raised in Florida. He spent much of his youth working in orange groves and watermelon fields in Central Florida. Michael knows the roots of this community and works hard to help people in all circumstances. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Utah State University in 2008, Michael pursued a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. He graduated in 2011 and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Michael is also licensed to practice law in Georgia. While in school, Michael interned with the State Attorney's Office and went on to work as an Assistant State Attorney. He learned the criminal justice system first hand and found his passion for criminal defense. In addition to his background working on criminal cases, Michael also has experience in resolving family law and civil litigation.

Constantine has wide-ranging litigation experience, with expertise in securities, crypto asset, international, and class action litigation. Over the past fourteen years, he has represented litigants in some of the most notable fraud-based disputes in United States history. As a former judicial clerk to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Constantine assisted the Judge in adjudicating over 100 civil cases. Before founding Dynamis, Constantine was a partner in an elite litigation boutique and also worked with large national firms in New York and Florida on numerous matters involving securities, international, and class action litigation. He represented the Securities Investor Protection Corporation as part of the team that recovered over $11 billion on behalf of the victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. He also recovered funds on behalf of investors defrauded by failed blood-testing company Theranos, Inc. and its infamous founder, Elizabeth Holmes. Constantine currently represents an array of clients in complex domestic and international disputes involving crypto assets, securities, and commercial contracts. Additionally, Constantine recently became an arbitrator for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), and in recognition of his work with securities litigation and class action litigation, he has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2016 - 2022. Constantine is the co-founder and co-chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee, which is designed to marshal and provide professional opportunities for the national network of current and former federal judicial clerks. Constantine frequently blogs about issues that he cares about. Read more about his analysis of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and its application to crypto, or his discussion on the “Howey Test” and its application to crypto.

Thomas Gilbert is an attorney licensed in Florida and New Jersey. Mr. Gilbert received his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and social sciences from the University of Tampa and his J.D. from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Riverview, Florida. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Gilbert interned at the St. Michael’s Legal Center, a pro bono legal clinic focusing on family law issues. After graduating from law school, Mr. Gilbert served as a judicial law clerk in the Family Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. During his clerkship, Mr. Gilbert conducted legal research, analyzed legal data, and prepared legal memoranda for the Family Division judges. He also conducted many successful parenting time mediations in non-divorce cases. After his clerkship, Mr. Gilbert worked in private practice at two midsize family law firms before joining The Law Offices of Robert Geller. Well-versed in the latest developments in the law, Mr. Gilbert is adept at guiding clients to address their plans for both the short- and long-term consequences of Family Court proceedings. Mr. Gilbert is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol and as an Officer with the Tampa Police Department before beginning his law career. While his focus is on resolving cases without needless litigation, he is well prepared to fight for his clients in the courtroom if necessary.

I have been representing employees and employers in work related issues for more than 20 years. I have litigated cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as before numerous administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Florida Commission on Human Relations, the Florida Department of Administrative Hearings, the National Labor Relations Board and civil service boards in numerous cities, counties and law enforcement agencies in Florida. I am licensed to practice before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U. S. Supreme Court, as well as federal trial courts in Florida. I have handled a wide variety of employment law cases, including those involving discrimination based on age, race, disability, gender, national origin, sexual harassment, retaliation, medical leave disputes, minimum wage and overtime issues, and non-compete agreements. I have drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, and have litigated non-compete cases. I have counseled both employees and employers on all types of workplace disputes, including those involving discipline and termination. I served as the Legislative Chair for the Volusia chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, and have lobbied for work related legislation in Tallahassee. I have represented large corporations and small businesses, as well as individual employees. I have represented employees and employers for various government agencies, including local school districts, cities and counties, and universities. My goal is to provide the highest quality representation at a reasonable cost.

Attorney Kimberly Hamel Wochholz is from Kissimmee, Florida. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida in 2004. While enrolled at the University of Central Florida she interned with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County Florida; whose principal undertaking is to provide professional legal services for the disadvantaged. Mrs. Wochholz then enrolled in the College of Law at Stetson University. During law school she completed the Honors Program and served as an editor on the Stetson Law Review. She also served as an intern with the family law division of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida, and later joined the Consumer Rights Law Group as a law clerk. Mrs. Wochholz graduated magna cum laude from Stetson Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. Since that time, Mrs. Wochholz has proudly litigated against banks, bill collectors, and other companies on behalf of hundreds of consumers. Mrs. Wochholz practices exclusively under consumer protection statutes that require businesses to pay the attorney’s fees of prevailing consumers. These statutes allow attorneys to represent consumers, who often can’t afford to pay an attorney out of pocket, on a contingency basis whereby leveling the playing field between businesses and consumers. She is passionate about holding businesses accountable and protecting her clients.

Rick Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. Rick Jacobs was admitted to the Florida Bar and served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade before private practice.

When enlisting the assistance of our firm, clients will have direct access to attorney William Horne. Having practiced law for over 36 years, Mr. Horne is highly knowledgeable of many areas of the law. He has accumulated an exceptionally favorable reputation throughout the legal and local communities over the course of his practice. In addition to handling cases in state courts, Mr. Horne is admitted to practice in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Larger firms also refer cases to Mr. Horne - a testament to the confidence other attorneys have in his work. Two of Mr. Horne's representative cases include: Haws ex rel. Haws v. Apfel, 61 F. Supp.2d 1266 (M.D. Fla. July 28, 1999) and Davis v. Commissioner of Social Security, No. 04-12482 (Not Published, 11th Cir

Melissa R. Pendergrass focuses exclusively on family law, with a focus on alternative dispute resolution and collaborative practice. Ms. Pendergrass has been practicing law since 2005. She is a native Floridian who grew up in Central Florida. She is a graduate of Tavares High School, Valencia Community College, the University of Central Florida, and FAMU College of Law. Prior to starting her law career, she worked as a paramedic in an emergency room and as an adjunct instructor in the Emergency Medical Services program at Lake Tech in Eustis, FL. After law school, she started her career as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s Office in Lake County where she prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Her caseload included major cases such as drug trafficking and DUI manslaughter. Ms. Pendergrass continued her prosecutorial career in Citrus County where she prosecuted felony cases including computer crimes and major drug crimes. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Pendergrass participated as a chair in the Gang Task Force, continued teaching both in the areas of EMS and law enforcement, and took a hands-on approach with her cases participating in search warrants and undercover/covert investigations. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Pendergrass joined the law firm of Robert Christensen where she practiced criminal defense and family law. She continued her focus on those areas of law when she joined the Law Office of Melissa Militello in 2016, where she practiced until December 2022. In September 2022, Ms. Pendergrass started her firm, A Better Direction Law, LLC. It is a family-focused law firm seeking to meet the needs of families in their legal challenges. It is a completely virtual law firm with a variety of payment options aimed at meeting the needs of the people and offering alternatives and access to legal help that may not have been as available previously.

Alex is the managing partner and founder of Almazan Law and has been licensed to practice in Florida since 1999. Alex has represented clients across a platform of legal matters including general liability, workers compensation defense, real estate transactional and title insurance, and general commercial litigation matters. As a licensed title agent with Old Republic/Attorneys Title for 18 years and now also First American, Alex has issued over $2 Billion in owners and lenders title insurance policies in his legal career.