Building the Blueprint: The Foundation of South Florida's Tech Evolution Part 1
Release Date: 03/20/2025
Global Mobility in Motion: Trends, Strategies, and the Future of International Workforce Movement
Big Law Redefined
In this timely podcast episode of the Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice, sits down with Jason Rogers, Senior Partner at Newland Chase Advisory Services, to explore the dynamic landscape of global mobility and employee immigration. Together, they discuss how technology, evolving visa regimes, and shifting international policies are transforming the way companies deploy talent across borders. From the impact of recent US immigration changes and rising costs, to emerging “hot spots”...
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Leading with Vision: Earl Stafford, Jr. on Building an Impactful Cyber & AI Company for the Future
Big Law Redefined
In this episode of the Big Law Redefined Podcast's GT Client Spotlight series, host Shomari Wade sits down with Earl Stafford, Jr., founder and CEO of Aperio Global. Earl shares his journey from supporting his father's pioneering government contracting business to launching Aperio Global, a company involved in cyber operations, artificial intelligence, and cloud services for federal agencies and beyond. The conversation explores Aperio’s approach to solving complex technology challenges, the strategic focus with regard to both government and commercial sectors, and the...
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Navigating the 2025 Amendments to the DGCL—Delaware’s New Section 144 & 220 Explained
Big Law Redefined
In this inaugural episode of the Delaware Miniseries on Greenberg Traurig’s Big Law Redefined Podcast, host Samuel Moultrie is joined by fellow Greenberg Traurig Delaware shareholders Sarah Martin and Justin Mann to break down the most significant changes to Delaware corporate law in years. The trio explores the sweeping 2025 amendments to Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, focusing on the new safe harbors for conflicted transactions, the clarified definition of “controlling stockholder,” and the streamlined process for shareholder books and records...
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Demystifying EB-5 Funding: Loans, Installments, and the Latest USCIS Rules
Big Law Redefined
In the latest podcast episode of the Immigration Insights Series, hosts Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky, shareholders in Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, address the latest challenges and opportunities facing EB-5 investors and regional centers in 2025. With the September 30, 2026 RIA grandfathering deadline approaching, a surge of investors are seeking to lock in the $800,000 minimum investment before anticipated changes. The discussion covers the nuances of using loans—including third-party and affiliate financing—and the heightened scrutiny from USCIS...
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Building Bulletproof Compliance: Effective Antitrust Programs in the Americas
Big Law Redefined
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Big Law Redefined Podcast Competition Law in the Americas miniseries, host Miguel Flores Bernés explores how companies can create robust, operational antitrust compliance programs amid evolving legal landscapes and heightened enforcement across the Americas. Joined by Amparo Martínez Ruiz, General Counsel at Tiendas Tres B, and Tonya Esposito, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Antitrust Practice, the discussion dispels common compliance myths, examines recent regulatory reforms—including Mexico’s new voluntary certification process—and highlights...
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Guarding the Global Workforce: Security Challenges in Immigration and Global Mobility
Big Law Redefined
In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast series, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, is joined by Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, to tackle the evolving intersection of global mobility and security. Together, they examine how geopolitical instability, technological advances, and regulatory changes are reshaping the landscape for businesses and individuals moving across borders. From the heightened risks of data breaches and device searches to the growing impact of social media and AI on both immigration and corporate...
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Litigation Hot Spots: Key Trends in the USA and Mexico
Big Law Redefined
In the latest Big Law Redefined Podcast Competition Law in the Americas series episode, host Miguel Flores Bernés (Greenberg Traurig Mexico City), shareholder in the firm’s Antitrust Practice and guest Bill Katz (Greenberg Traurig Dallas, TX), co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust Practice, discuss the evolving landscape of antitrust litigation in the USA and Mexico. Their conversation highlights Mexico’s recent regulatory transformations, including the new Comisión Nacional Antimonopolios (CNA), specialized judges, and heightened enforcement across sectors like transport,...
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Navigating Immigration in Flux: What Employers Need to Know About the H-1B Fee, Project Firewall, and Compliance
Big Law Redefined
In this timely episode of Immigration Insights, hosts Kate Kalmykov and Courtney Noce, co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration and Compliance Group, address major developments in the U.S. immigration landscape. They discuss the administration’s surprise $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, initial confusion over its application, and the ongoing quest for clarity on exemptions and compliance. Kate and Courtney also delve into the proposed overhaul of the H-1B lottery to a points-based system, the rollout of Project Firewall, and the implications for wage...
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Recent Updates on the EB-5 Program: Expiration of Grandfathering Under the RIA on the Horizon, Retrogression, Data on Visa Usage, Travel Ban and the latest on the CSPA
Big Law Redefined
In this timely episode of Big Law Redefined Podcast’s Immigration Insights Series, Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky, Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice attorneys, break down the latest developments in the EB-5 immigrant investor program as of September 2025. With the clock ticking toward the expiration of key grandfathering provisions under the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), they discuss the rush to file, the importance of source of funds documentation, and pitfalls of incomplete or skeletal filings. The episode explores significant changes in USCIS and State...
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UK Immigration in a Post-Brexit World: What Employers Need to Know
Big Law Redefined
In this episode of GT’s Big Law Redefined podcast, Immigration Insights series host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Ben Sheldrick, Managing Partner at McGrath and Sheldrick in London, to break down the evolving landscape of UK immigration. Together, they explore how Brexit has reshaped the UK’s approach to immigration, from the end of EU free movement to the introduction of an updated points-based system. Ben explains what employers need to know about sponsoring skilled workers, intercompany transfers, and business visitors, while highlighting the increasing costs and compliance...
info_outlineIn this inaugural episode of the "Building the Blueprint" podcast miniseries, Jaret Davis, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Traurig and Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office, and guest Saif Ishoof, Managing Partner of Lab22c, explore the evolution of South Florida's tech ecosystem over the past 40 years. Using a space program analogy, they break down Miami's growth into key eras: the foundational "Mercury Era" of the 1980s-90s, the infrastructure-building "Gemini Era" of the 2000s, and the breakthrough "Apollo Era" of 2010-2020.
As long-time friends and active players in South Florida’s tech boom, Jaret and Saif reflect on the milestones, the key players, and the companies that put the region on the global tech map.