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Miami, FL 33131-1822

Miami Spotlight

Miami is the economic driver and cultural center of South Florida. The attorneys in our Downtown Miami office are well positioned to serve the driving industries of this economy — finance, healthcare, real estate and hospitality.

Our diverse team is actively growing to support our long-standing client relationships that have a presence in South Florida.

Learn more about our team and our office below.

Miami Office Head

Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez

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Gina Polo, Shareholder, Immigration

 

Miami News & Events

Dignity Act & Hot Topics

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2023 Federal Judicial Roundtable & Reception

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How to Implement Mindfulness to Read a Jurors’ Body Language and Nonverbal Communications

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Demystifying the Judicial Nominating Process

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Buchanan Receives Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers…

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Cultural Competency to Eliminate Bias

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Unusual Paths to Residency and Citizenship

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National Interest Waivers

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SB 1718 & SB 264

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60th Anniversary Celebration

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Lunch with Former General Counsels to the Governor of Florida

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Trial Skills Workshop

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Spain mission aims to lure tech firms to Miami

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A Lawyer’s Guide to Non-Final Appeals

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A Guide to US Visas

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Practice Management: Running a Successful Practice Post COVID

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Hot Topics in Employment Based Adjustments

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Practice Management: Running a Successful Practice Post COVID

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Trustee Seeks OK To Sell Policies Tied To $837M Fraud

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Visa Options for Hiring Foreign Workers: A Primer for General Counsel

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How Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez Quintupled Buchanan’s Miami Head Count in 4 Years

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Steal These Pandemic-Era Hacks on Training, Mentorship and Clients

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LPR Issues and Consular Processing

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Trial Masters: Streamlining the Triable Issues & Motion Practice

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Products Liability: “Governing Information Efficiently to Manage Costs and Litigate…

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Bench and Bar Conference Superstars Mock Trial

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Spotlight On: Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez

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Dignity Act & Hot Topics

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2023 Federal Judicial Roundtable & Reception

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How to Implement Mindfulness to Read a Jurors’…

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Demystifying the Judicial Nominating Process

Read More

Buchanan Receives Miami-Dade Chapter of the…

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Cultural Competency to Eliminate Bias

Read More

Unusual Paths to Residency and Citizenship

Read More

National Interest Waivers

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SB 1718 & SB 264

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60th Anniversary Celebration

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Lunch with Former General Counsels to the…

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Trial Skills Workshop

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Spain mission aims to lure tech firms to…

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A Lawyer’s Guide to Non-Final Appeals

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A Guide to US Visas

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Practice Management: Running a Successful…

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Hot Topics in Employment Based Adjustments

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Practice Management: Running a Successful…

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Trustee Seeks OK To Sell Policies Tied To…

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Visa Options for Hiring Foreign Workers:…

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How Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez Quintupled…

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Steal These Pandemic-Era Hacks on Training,…

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LPR Issues and Consular Processing

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Trial Masters: Streamlining the Triable Issues…

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Products Liability: “Governing Information…

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Bench and Bar Conference Superstars Mock…

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Spotlight On: Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez

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Dignity Act & Hot Topics

Read More

2023 Federal Judicial Roundtable & Reception

Read More

How to Implement Mindfulness to Read a Jurors’ Body Language and Nonverbal Communications

Read More

Demystifying the Judicial Nominating Process

Read More

Buchanan Receives Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Law Firm…

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Cultural Competency to Eliminate Bias

Read More

Unusual Paths to Residency and Citizenship

Read More

National Interest Waivers

Read More

SB 1718 & SB 264

Read More

60th Anniversary Celebration

Read More

Lunch with Former General Counsels to the Governor of Florida

Read More

Trial Skills Workshop

Read More

Spain mission aims to lure tech firms to Miami

Read More

A Lawyer’s Guide to Non-Final Appeals

Read More

A Guide to US Visas

Read More

Practice Management: Running a Successful Practice Post COVID

Read More

Hot Topics in Employment Based Adjustments

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Practice Management: Running a Successful Practice Post COVID

Read More

Trustee Seeks OK To Sell Policies Tied To $837M Fraud

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Visa Options for Hiring Foreign Workers: A Primer for General Counsel

Read More

How Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez Quintupled Buchanan’s Miami Head Count in 4 Years

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Steal These Pandemic-Era Hacks on Training, Mentorship and Clients

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LPR Issues and Consular Processing

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Trial Masters: Streamlining the Triable Issues & Motion Practice

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Products Liability: “Governing Information Efficiently to Manage Costs and Litigate Effectively”

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Bench and Bar Conference Superstars Mock Trial

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Spotlight On: Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez

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Get To Know Our Core Team

  • Christine J. Alden
  • Mark S. Auerbacher
  • Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez
  • Gina M. Polo
  • Melissa Acosta Rodriguez
  • Raquel (Rocky) A. Rodriguez
  • Kyle B. Teal
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Christine J. Alden

What’s your proudest professional accomplishment?

I have always aspired to be the Chapter President of the South Florida Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association, a bar of approximately 1000 lawyers.  I am currently the President-elect and will ascend to the role of President in May 2019.

What are three items on your bucket list?

  1. To be involved in drafting common sense legislation for immigration reform
  2. To be invited to and appear on a national television network to talk about immigration
  3. To travel all countries in Asia

If you weren’t an attorney, what career would you have chosen?

After taking a couple of trips to Washington DC to lead and organize National Day of Action for our AILA Chapter where we met with the South Florida Congressional Delegation, I now know I would have loved to have been a federal lobbyist on Capitol Hill.

Get to know Christine

 

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Mark S. Auerbacher

Get to know Mark

 

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Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez

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Gina M. Polo

How would you describe your practice in one sentence?

Immigration is an ever-changing industry that allows me to be creative in finding solutions for my clients and their businesses.

Who has influenced your career?

My clients – their businesses and creativity inspire me to think outside the box.

If you weren’t an attorney, what career would you have chosen?

A psychologist - I like hearing people’s stories.

Get to know Gina

 

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Melissa Acosta Rodriguez

If you weren’t an attorney, what career would you have chosen?

I would have been a teacher. The opportunity to foster a love of learning and make an impact on future generations is extremely rewarding.

What are three items on your bucket list?

  1. Hike Zion National Park
  2. Do additional charity work
  3. Buy a cabin in the mountains

Who has influenced your career?

The amazing women lawyers and professionals I have been honored to call my colleagues throughout the years. We are crushing that glass ceiling.

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Raquel (Rocky) A. Rodriguez

How would you describe your practice in one sentence?

I am the person who clients call when they need a creative solution to achieve a business objective or overcome a legal challenge, because of my mastery of the tools of litigation and government advocacy.

Who has influenced your career?

My parents influenced my decision to attend law school. My law school professors and my first bosses at Greenberg Traurig taught me how to lawyer, and they motivated me to get involved in activities that led to my bar leadership positions and eventual international involvement. Governor Bush and former U.S. Ambassador Sue Cobb recruited me into state government, which allowed me to develop my government advocacy expertise.

What’s your proudest professional accomplishment?

My proudest professional accomplishment is playing a key role in the development of the life sciences industry in Florida. When I drive past the Florida Atlantic University Honors Campus in Jupiter, Florida, and see the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the Scripps Research Institute there, I swell with pride knowing I helped make these happen – more than $500 million in state incentives, plus $500 million in matching cash and in-kind contributions from local governments.

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Kyle B. Teal

How would you describe your practice in one sentence?

Every day, I am gifted the opportunity to fight injustice and to defend my clients’ property rights.

What are three items on your bucket list?

  1. Catch a marlin while fishing with my kids
  2. Write a book
  3. Hike across Patagonia

What’s your proudest professional accomplishment?

I have achieved various favorable results for property owner-clients, but my proudest accomplishment is probably winning a pro-bono case for an immigrant youth who can now legally remain in the United States and continue to thrive.

Get To Know Our Core Team

  • Christine J. Alden
  • Mark S. Auerbacher
  • Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez
  • Gina M. Polo
  • Melissa Acosta Rodriguez
  • Raquel (Rocky) A. Rodriguez
  • Kyle B. Teal

Christine J. Alden

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P: 305 347 2363 View Bio

What’s your proudest professional accomplishment?

I have always aspired to be the Chapter President of the South Florida Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association, a bar of approximately 1000 lawyers.  I am currently the President-elect and will ascend to the role of President in May 2019.

What are three items on your bucket list?

  1. To be involved in drafting common sense legislation for immigration reform
  2. To be invited to and appear on a national television network to talk about immigration
  3. To travel all countries in Asia

If you weren’t an attorney, what career would you have chosen?

After taking a couple of trips to Washington DC to lead and organize National Day of Action for our AILA Chapter where we met with the South Florida Congressional Delegation, I now know I would have loved to have been a federal lobbyist on Capitol Hill.

Get to know Christine

 

Mark S. Auerbacher

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P: 305 347 4087 View Bio

Get to know Mark

 

Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez

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Get to know Jennifer

 

Gina M. Polo

Shareholder

Email

P: 305 347 2362 View Bio

How would you describe your practice in one sentence?

Immigration is an ever-changing industry that allows me to be creative in finding solutions for my clients and their businesses.

Who has influenced your career?

My clients – their businesses and creativity inspire me to think outside the box.

If you weren’t an attorney, what career would you have chosen?

A psychologist - I like hearing people’s stories.

Get to know Gina

 

Melissa Acosta Rodriguez

Regional Office Manager

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P: 305 347 4094 View Bio

If you weren’t an attorney, what career would you have chosen?

I would have been a teacher. The opportunity to foster a love of learning and make an impact on future generations is extremely rewarding.

What are three items on your bucket list?

  1. Hike Zion National Park
  2. Do additional charity work
  3. Buy a cabin in the mountains

Who has influenced your career?

The amazing women lawyers and professionals I have been honored to call my colleagues throughout the years. We are crushing that glass ceiling.

Raquel (Rocky) A. Rodriguez

Shareholder

Email

P: 305 347 5913 View Bio

How would you describe your practice in one sentence?

I am the person who clients call when they need a creative solution to achieve a business objective or overcome a legal challenge, because of my mastery of the tools of litigation and government advocacy.

Who has influenced your career?

My parents influenced my decision to attend law school. My law school professors and my first bosses at Greenberg Traurig taught me how to lawyer, and they motivated me to get involved in activities that led to my bar leadership positions and eventual international involvement. Governor Bush and former U.S. Ambassador Sue Cobb recruited me into state government, which allowed me to develop my government advocacy expertise.

What’s your proudest professional accomplishment?

My proudest professional accomplishment is playing a key role in the development of the life sciences industry in Florida. When I drive past the Florida Atlantic University Honors Campus in Jupiter, Florida, and see the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the Scripps Research Institute there, I swell with pride knowing I helped make these happen – more than $500 million in state incentives, plus $500 million in matching cash and in-kind contributions from local governments.

Kyle B. Teal

Shareholder

Email

P: 305 347 5912 View Bio

How would you describe your practice in one sentence?

Every day, I am gifted the opportunity to fight injustice and to defend my clients’ property rights.

What are three items on your bucket list?

  1. Catch a marlin while fishing with my kids
  2. Write a book
  3. Hike across Patagonia

What’s your proudest professional accomplishment?

I have achieved various favorable results for property owner-clients, but my proudest accomplishment is probably winning a pro-bono case for an immigrant youth who can now legally remain in the United States and continue to thrive.