Becker Shareholder and Business Litigation Attorney Jon Polenberg sat down with the CBS12 News Investigative Team to discuss several class action lawsuits filed against a national hospital group. HCA Healthcare is the latest hospital group to confirm sensitive details about millions of patients were up for sale on the dark web. Polenberg has served as […]
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“Natural Nurturer” & Becker Shareholder Katie Berkey Featured in eBella Magazine
Written by eBella Magazine Staff Writers As a young girl, Katie Berkey grew up in the background of public hearings and planning committees in rural, Redding, Connecticut. She and her sister were deeply influenced by their parents, who were very involved in local politics. They often spoke about real estate development issues related to historic […]
Read MoreLas Olas Lifestyle’s Women of Influence: Donna DiMaggio Berger
Q: What’s the best advice you have ever received? And who gave you that advice? A: The best advice came from my mother who always said, “You can afford to be gracious.” She was right. You will cross paths with people who might not be gracious with you, but displaying grace is never a gad […]
Read More“Beachside Battle,” WPLG Local 10 News
What should be a path to paradise has become a literal line in the sand dividing a local community association and area residents. Local 10 News reached out to Becker Shareholder Ken Direktor to clarify what the issues are and how the ongoing discussion might impact association members. “The owners all bought with notice of […]
Read MoreBECKER & THE BUSINESS: Jamie Dokovna Interviews Rosalyn Frazier, CEO, Broward Community & Family Health Center
Rosalyn Frazier firmly believes that your desire to be great should never outweigh your desire to be of great service – a heart-centered philosophy that infuses every decision she makes as CEO of Broward Community & Family Health Center. As she tells Becker Shareholder Jamie Dokovna, focusing on barriers – whether they are rooted in […]
Read MoreBECKER & THE BUSINESS: Jamie Dokovna Interviews Martina Joseph, CEO, Dr. Hauschka Skin Care
When your inspiration comes from astronaut Ellen Ochoa (the first Latina in space) and Justice Soña Sotomayor (the first Latina to sit on The Supreme Court), it’s only natural that you, too, become a pioneering leader. Martina Joseph, CEO of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, believes in the power of authenticity, the importance of taking agency […]
Read MoreBECKER & THE BUSINESS: Jamie Dokovna Interviews Shannon Goldberg, Chief Zero Waste Officer, Izzy Beauty
Whether revolutionizing the beauty industry, launching a new line of zero waste makeup (Earth Day 2021), working with Madonna (yes, that one!) on her brand, or taking lessons in how to appreciate motherhood from Drew Barrymore (yes, that one!), Izzy Beauty’s Chief Zero Waste Officer Shannon Goldberg isn’t one to shy away from innovation. She […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Jennifer Horan, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Jennifer Horan concentrates her legal practice on the law of community associations, primarily representing condominium, cooperative, mobile home and homeowners’ associations. She has particular litigation experience in covenant […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Lanham-Patrie, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Elizabeth “Beth” Lanham-Patrie provides a variety of legal services to community, condominium, homeowner, and cooperative associations. She is well-versed in resolving disputes between associations and owners, and, in […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Marilyn Fong, Chief Administrative Officer
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys, lobbyists, and professional leaders who help elevate our firm and client service. Marilyn Fong oversees the operational and administrative aspects of Becker, establishing procedures that increase efficiency across all offices. Through her recruitment and review of all candidates […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Doreen Fiorelli, Chief Marketing Officer
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys, lobbyists, and professional leaders who help elevate our firm and client service. Doreen Fiorelli directs all of Becker’s business development, marketing, and communication initiatives, as well as its business services throughout Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Sara Wilson, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. For over 15 years, Sara Wilson has advised condominium, homeowners’, cooperative and timeshare associations throughout the state of Florida. She has extensive experience reviewing and modifying contracts, drafting amendments […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Kathleen Berkey, Government Law & Lobbying
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Kathleen “Katie” Berkey is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist (BCS) in City, County and Local Government Law and a certified Professional Planner by the American Institute of […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Robyn Severs, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Robyn Severs represents community association clients throughout Florida’s northeast region and regularly assists condominium and homeowners associations in a wide variety of legal areas. Her expertise includes document […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Joy Mattingly, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Joy Mattingly is an experienced litigator and leads the firm’s collection and foreclosure practice. She regularly develops comprehensive collections strategies for community, condominium, and homeowner associations and cooperatives. […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Laura Flanagan, Real Estate Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Laura Flanagan focuses on commercial real estate, advising companies and individuals on a broad range of corporate and regulatory matters. She serves as General Counsel and CCO for […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Tana Bucca, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Tana Bucca represents community/condominium/homeowner associations and cooperatives throughout New Jersey. Her experience includes general corporate matters, transition negotiations, construction defect disputes, and creditors’ rights arising from defaulted commercial loans […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Yeline Goin, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Yeline Goin is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law and regularly counsels condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations on a variety of matters. She is […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: LaToya Sheals, Government & Lobbying
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. LaToya Sheals is an experienced Government Relations Consultant, regularly investigating and analyzing legislation and developing public policy on issues such as healthcare, education, transportation, economic development, taxes and […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Rosa de la Camara, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. For over 30 years, Rosa de la Camara has served as general counsel to invested affiliates of community associations – Boards of Directors, unit owners, managers, state and […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Jamie Dokovna, Business Litigation & Employment Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Jamie Dokovna focuses her practice on business litigation, emphasizing employment law and community association law. She has extensive experience representing employers in litigating claims for wrongful termination, harassment, […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Donna DiMaggio Berger, Community Association Law
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Donna DiMaggio Berger is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law, founder and executive director of Becker’s Community Association Leadership Lobby, and member of the […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Jie Chengying Xiu, Corporate & Securities
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Jie Chengying Xiu focuses her practice on corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and a broad range of business and commercial matters. She represents complex, high-profile M&A and securities […]
Read MoreNick Matthews: INFLUENCE Magazine Spotlight
Significant other? Children? Grandkids? My amazing wife, Barbara In 25 words or less, explain what you do. I help businesses and other organizations navigate government. Government is too complex for someone to be an expert in their business or industry AND government. Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your […]
Read More2020: Becker Celebrates Its Strong Culture, Resilient Community, & Collaborative Clients
Every business has done its best to weather the many challenges of 2020 – from safeguarding the physical health and mental well-being of both its clients and employees to ensuring compliance with governmental restrictions and establishing protocols for remote working environments. As the world prepares to welcome a new year, Becker Managing Shareholder Gary Rosen […]
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