AMANDA L. FERNANDEZ

MANAGING PARTNER, RIVERO MESTRE, MIAMI

Rivero Mestre, with offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal and state courts, and in domestic and international arbitration. After nearly a decade of service, Fernandez recently became president of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), the largest voluntary bar association in Miami-Dade. As president, she focuses on building partnerships, expanding mentorship for young lawyers, and advocating on issues affecting Cuban American and Hispanic communities.

EDUCATION: Florida International University (BA), Villanova University School of Law (JD)

PASSION PROJECT: The successful effort to name the new Miami-Dade courthouse after Osvaldo Soto, making it the first courthouse in Florida named after a Hispanic.

INDUSTRY TREND: AI tools are transforming how attorneys conduct research, manage cases and predict outcomes, increasing efficiency but also raising important ethical and practical questions. Firms must adapt to these changes while maintaining the human judgment essential to legal advocacy. Embracing technology offers opportunities for innovation and improved client service but also challenges us to balance automation with personalized, thoughtful representation.