Fred E. Karlinsky

Shareholder & Global Co-Chair/ Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig, Fort Lauderdale/Tallahassee

Founded in Miami in 1967, Greenberg Traurig has more than 2,750 attorneys in 47 locations worldwide, including six offices across Florida. Karlinsky has served on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission since 2014, including serving as chair since 2022, and has participated in the selection of eight justices, five of whom still sit on the court.

EDUCATION: University of Miami (BS), Florida State University (JD)

IF I WERE GOVERNOR: I’d focus on property insurance. ... There is still more work to be done in this area.

MENTOR: As an undergraduate at the University of Miami, I worked with legendary football coach Jimmy Johnson on his weekly TV show and adopted his philosophy on determination and mental toughness.

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has had a great influence in shaping my management style, and how I balance work and family.