“As a child of survivors born in a refugee camp in Berlin, it was the goal of my parents to make sure I received a good education that had been denied to them. After graduating from Queens College, CUNY and performing military service, I wanted...
“In high school, I was a math-science nerd, so I wanted to become a physician. When I realized in my organic chemistry lab in college that I did not have the visual skills to be a physician, the other skill at which I excelled was...
“As a youth, I developed an interest in being a trial lawyer from watching TV shows,” says Rodriguez. “Then, in the summer of 1979, when I was 14 years old, a high-profile criminal trial was taking place in Miami, and was in the news every...
“I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer. Since I was a kid, I was always interested in the interpretation of rules. I didn’t necessarily like breaking the rules, but rather enjoyed making the rules apply the way I wanted them to, such as carefully analyzing...
“Why did I choose a career in law? What better and more rewarding way to make a living than being able to help the disenfranchised receive the justice that they desperately seek? Within our Fair Housing Act (FHA) practice, over the years we have changed...
“In my family, the practice of law was very much the family job. Most of my elder family are or were lawyers. But, it was winning a mock trial competition in high school where the seed was sown. It ignited a passion that I didn’t...
One of Miami's most historically significant landmarks recently sold for $6 million after Brickell-based development firm Ytech purchased the George E. Nolan House. The property at 1548 Brickell Avenue is one of the last remaining estates along Miami's "Millionaire's Row." "Brickell is at the epicenter of Miami's evolution...
Elina Organics, an organic skin care studio owned by celebrity esthetician Elina Fedotova (pictured) recently opened in Pompano Beach featuring corrective skin care protocols, handmade natural products and the latest holistic services. The studio is located at 1 North Ocean BLVD., 101-1 and will offer a...
Two of the longest-running shows during Miami Art Week will return to MANA Wynwood Convention Center in December. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will combine for “Two Fairs Under One Roof,” featuring art exhibits and displays during Miami Art Week from Dec. 1 to...
The venerable fashion brand Hermès just debuted a new store in Aventura Mall. The store expands Hermès’ presence in Florida with a space inspired by the unique coastal landscape. “We are excited to evolve and expand Hermès’ commitment to southern Florida,” says Robert B. Chavez,...
