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ing with us since 2014 as a research assistant and political analyst – learning the trade as he pursues his goal of becoming an attorney. Our son, Carlos Lopez, also works at our rm while he completes his bachelor’s degree in computer science from FIU. Nonetheless, our family culture extends beyond our physical family. We consider each member of our team a part of our family – as I’ve known most long before we established the rm in 2007. More- over, throughout the span of the law rm and my professional career, we have made it our mission to mentor highly-talented young pro- fessionals who now have successful careers such as Ignacio Ortiz-Petit, Chief of Sta of City of Miami Manager, Armando Ibarra, founder and owner of AI Advisors; Michael Fernandez, successful litigation attorney in New York City.
AALM: us far in your career, what are you most proud of?
Lopez: In my 30-year law career, I have found that the thing I’m most proud of is be- ing able to combine my professional success and service to our community. I have served on the board of directors for the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, Chapman Part- nership, Big Brother Big Sister, Miami-Dade Parks Foundation, Vizcaya Museum Trust, and others, and helped raise over $24 mil- lion for advancing the mission of the charities Marile and I support.
AALM: What events are you most looking forward to in the coming year?
Lopez: In the coming year, my wife and I are humbled and honored to chair St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital’s Inaugural South Florida executive committee and hosting the 2020 Legends for Charity NFL Super Bowl LIV Dinner in support of St. Jude’s. We will be joining South Florida’s elite community and business leaders in an ongoing e ort to support St. Jude’s mission to guarantee that children with cancer survive and thrive. As Miami welcomes the NFL Super Bowl LIV 2020 the eyes of the sports world will be upon us. We feel blessed to lead our South Florida community in rising up to this historic giv- ing occasion and showing the nation that our generosity and passion for helping children knows no bounds.
AALM: What do you do when you’re not working?
Lopez: roughout the years, I have run four marathons and two triathlons. I enjoy training for endurance sports because it’s an opportunity to re ect, pray and go beyond your limits.
AT A GLANCE
JORGE LUIS LOPEZ LAW FIRM
2665 S Bayshore Dr., Ste. #1103 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (305) 444-6102 www.lopezgovlaw.com
PRACTICE AREA
Governmental A airs Counselor
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor cum laude, University of Miami, School of Law, 1987
MBA, St. omas University, 1984
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude
Biscayne College, 1983
SELECT AWARDS
Altruist of the Year, Miami Modern Luxury Magazine, 2018
President’s Volunteer Service Award, Corporation for National & Community Service, 2017
Power Couple Award, Big Brother Big Sister, 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2002-2017 Advocate of Pro Bono Commitment Award, Dade
County Bar Association & Dade Legal Aid, 2016
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report, 2013, 2015 Philanthropy Volunteer of the Year, American Red Cross,
2015
Education & Advocacy Award, United HomeCare, 2014 Charles “Bebe” Rebozo Humanitarian Award, Boys &
Girls Club of Miami-Dade, 2014
Father of the Year Award, American Diabetes
Association, 2014
Twelve Good Men Honoree, Ronald McDonald House
Charities, 2013
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Miami-Dade Parks Foundation American Cancer Society Camillus House
Vizcaya Museum Trust
Big Brother Big Sister
Mercy Hospital Foundation
United Way
FIU Metropolitan Center
e Miami Foundation
Historical Museum of South Florida
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, NFL Super Bowl
LIV Legends for Charity Dinner, Gala Chair, 2020 Chapman Partnership, Gala Chair, 2017, 2018
Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, Gala Chair, 2015,
2016
American Red Cross, Gala Chair, 2013
Miami Children’s Health Foundation, Gala Chair, 2012
FAVORITE QUOTE
“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” – Luke 12:48