FRED E. KARLINSKY

SHAREHOLDER & CHAIR, GLOBAL INSURANCE REGULATORY AND TRANSACTIONS PRACTICE GROUP, GREENBERG TRAURIG, FORT LAUDERDALE & TALLAHASSEE

Founded in Miami in 1967, Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with more than 3,100 attorneys worldwide, including more than 400 attorneys in six offices throughout Florida. In recent years, Karlinsky's advocacy work in favor of regulatory changes has helped stabilize and shape the future of Florida's property insurance market. Karlinsky also advises startup insurance companies and has served three terms on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nomination Commission. Six of the seven sitting justices have been appointed during his tenure.

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

DAILY RITUAL: Staying connected and accessible to my clients is something I treat as a core professional commitment. My clients know I am always reachable — without exception. Despite constant travel every week, including internationally, I have never used an out-of-office message. Availability is central to the trust my clients place in me.

NOTABLE TREND: Florida's insurance market has stabilized and is demonstrating renewed confidence, driving increased competition and innovation.