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3. INVOLVED
WE DON’T JUST GET INVOLVED. SHUMAKER BECOMES A VITAL PART OF EVERY
CLIENT ORGANIZATION. EFFECTIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS COME FROM FULLY
UNDERSTANDING CLIENT GOALS, DREAMS, CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES,
AND KNOWING HOW TO DESIGN ANSWERS THAT EXACTLY ALIGN WITH YOUR
VALUES AND CULTURE.
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4. // TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW SHUMAKER CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS 5
GLOBAL PRACTICE AREAS 8
A GLOBAL NETWORK 8
PRACTICE AREAS 9
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE LAW 10
Corporate Organizations and Securities 10
Corporate Transactions 10
GLOBAL TRADE 12
INTERNATIONAL TAX 15
GLOBAL ANTI-TRUST AND COMPETITION 16
INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 17
INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION 18
Arbitration 18
International Litigation 20
GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY 21
FCPA AND INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION 22
IMMIGRATION 23
LANGUAGES 24 -25
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY 26
CULTURE, MISSION AND VALUES 27
OUR TEAM 28-32
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5. HOW SHUMAKER CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR
BUSINESS GLOBALLY OBTAIN MAXIMUM BENEFIT
AND EFFICIENCY WITH MINIMAL LIABILITY:
Create, structure and finance entities and their people
Document business transactions, whether buying, selling or merging with an
entire business or buying or selling parts of a business, products or services
Provide maximum tax savings
Ensure that you and your employees and agents live and work legally
Protect your intellectual property before and after entry into the market
Assist in obtaining superior technology
Resolve business disputes
Protect against customer non-payment and creditor collection
Provide best practices for corruption avoidance and resolution
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8. // GLOBAL PRACTICE AREAS
Shumaker’s 50 practice areas span many countries. In a constantly evolving business world,
our lawyers are not only familiar with the latest developments in the law where our clients
conduct, or intend to conduct, their businesses, but are also able to work cohesively with our
clients to allow their businesses to operate and grow in the most efficient and flexible manner
possible.
If you are expanding your operations to new jurisdictions or if your business operates in multiple
jurisdictions, our lawyers are available to assist your multi-jurisdictional business operations,
growth and financing needs. Our lawyers provide clients with a high-quality, seamless and
cost-effective way to deal with the range of legal issues that arise when conducting business
in the United States, abroad or both.
Our clients’ success is our first priority. When clients require specific expertise on a project or
transaction involving a domestic or foreign jurisdiction, we assemble a team of lawyers with
extensive local knowledge and experience tailored to that client and project or transaction.
You can be confident that our lawyers will provide you consistent, reliable and excellent legal
services.
// A GLOBAL NETWORK
As a result of its global representation of clients, Shumaker has developed relationships with
many foreign professionals (accountants, lawyers, investment bankers, regulatory experts
and others) who we utilize to assist our clients with matters requiring “on the ground”
expertise in a diverse range of cross-border matters. This network provides our clients access
to local lawyers and other professionals who have the knowledge of, and experience with
local laws, governmental agencies and necessary documents to navigate the complexities
of multi-jurisdictional matters. Internationally experienced, locally connected and business-
minded, Shumaker’s network of lawyers and professionals provide our clients the best possible
advice and support, wherever they do business around the globe.
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9. // OUR PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE
Administrative Law Franchise and Distribution Law
Agribusiness and Cooperatives Government Contracts
Alternative Dispute Resolution Health Law
Antitrust and Trade Regulation Immigration Law
Appeals Information Systems
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights Intellectual Property
Bonds and Public Law International Transactions
Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration Media and Communications Law
Commercial Leasing Mergers and Acquisition/Divestitures
Commercial Litigation Nonprofit Organizations
Commercial Transactions Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
Construction Law Products Liability
Construction Litigation Professional Liability
Corporate Compliance and Business Crimes Defense Public Companies
Corporate Law/Business Organizations Public/Private Joint Venture
Educational and Religious Organizations Public Utilities Practice
Employee Compensation and Benefits Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Employment and Labor Law Real Estate Law
Environmental Law Securities
Estate Planning Sports and Entertainment
Family Law Taxation
Federal Court Litigation Telecommunications
Fidelity, Surety and Specialty Bonds Trust and Estate Administration
Financial Institutions Workers’ Compensation
Financing Transactions Zoning and Land Use Planning
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10. // INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE LAW
Many of Shumaker’s lawyers have valuable experience working on international corporate
matters, either on behalf of a domestic company conducting business overseas or a foreign
entity entering into or already conducting business in the United States. We are familiar with
corporate matters and completing corporate transactions around the world and, more
importantly, are prepared for the jurisdictional issues that arise in connection with these matters.
Our clients benefit from our ability to flag potential pitfalls in each country, advise on cultural
differences and nuances, offer invaluable ancillary advice in such areas as intellectual property,
tax, employment and competition law and manage even the most demanding due diligence
exercises.
// Corporate Organizations and Securities
Shumaker understands that it is essential to get the structure of any business organization right
in terms of governance, fiscal efficiency, minimization of potential liabilities and compliance with
legal obligations. Our attorneys do this while taking into account the client’s relevant tax, finance
and other considerations, particularly as the organization grows and raises capital, undertakes
transactions and expands globally. We provide advice on the formation and structuring
of corporate organizations, the structure and jurisdiction for particular transactions, issues of
corporate governance and fiduciary compliance and related matters. We also advise clients on
securities law issues ranging from the raising of capital privately to accessing public equity and
debt capital markets for securities offerings, securities registration and related matters.
// Corporate Transactions
Our lawyers have years of experience in assisting their clients in international corporate transactions,
including both “outbound” and “inbound” transactions. In this increasingly global economy
that includes global corporate transactions, companies must continually position themselves
to access markets and technology, improve margins and reduce their exposure to risk. Our
corporate practice group advises many clients regarding global mergers and acquisitions, IPOs,
public and private equity and debt offerings, venture capital and private equity investments
and other transactional matters.
The lawyers in our corporate practice group are augmented by specialists in such areas of
law as intellectual property, tax, employment (including compensation, benefits and ERISA),
litigation, real estate and environmental. We also have numerous contacts and familiarity with
investment bankers, banking institutions, other private financial sources and capital markets to
provide clients with additional professional services with respect to these corporate transactions.
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11. A Summary of Shumaker’s International Corporate Law Expertise:
Acquisitions, Divestitures and Mergers
Capital Markets
Corporate Governance
Debt, Equity and Mezzanine Financings
Employment Plans and Issues
Equipment, Project and Trade Finance
Joint Ventures and Alliances
Organization of Entities
Private Capital Fundraising
Public Offerings
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12. // GLOBAL TRADE
Shumaker assists clients in managing the risks and maximizing the opportunities associated
with the increasing regulation of international trade in goods and services. Our international
trade practice provides a range of services designed to match the scope of global trade
regulation and to answer the needs of our clients wherever and whenever they arise.
Our lawyers provide commercial contract support for in-house legal teams and also handle major
projects and business-critical contracts for companies across sectors. Our team of commercial
lawyers works on deals ranging from simple agreements to complex multi-party projects spanning
multiple jurisdictions.
Our lawyers work with clients to structure and document relationships with suppliers, customers
or strategic partners to exploit markets and assets. Our lawyers can draft the wide range of
documents necessary to create and preserve these relationships, protect our clients’ rights
and enhance the value of our clients’ businesses. Our lawyers not only advise our clients in legal
matters, but also in business and cultural matters.
Shumaker also monitors legislative proposals worldwide and advises clients on the effects of
legislation under multilateral agreements and bilateral agreements. As new trade agreements
are implemented, we keep on top of the process and develop effective negotiating positions
and strategies. Often these agreements affect business operations and structures and our
team shows clients what changes are necessary. Because we are on top of the ever-shifting
trade schemes around the world, our clients can stay out in front of their markets.
A Summary of Shumaker’s Global Trade Law Expertise:
Application of the Incoterms® 2010
Application of NAFTA and Other Multilateral and Bilateral Trade Agreements
Application of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600)
Application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Application of WTO Agreements
Customs Law and Regulation
Distribution, Supply, Partnering, Agency, Franchise, Logistics and Warehousing Agreements
Dumping, Countervailing Duties, Safeguards and Other National Trade Remedies
Export Controls and Sanctions
Letters of Credit
Market Access, Strategic Counseling, Trade Negotiations and Trade Policy
National Security Restrictions on Investment
Preferential Trade Regimes
Regulatory Issues Affecting Corporate Transactions
Section 337 Investigations in the United States
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15. // INTERNATIONAL TAX
Internationally, governments are aggressively pursuing additional revenue and crises-related
restructurings pose new and difficult challenges for tax planning and dispute resolution.
Shumaker’s tax lawyers understand the business and legal intricacies of international taxation
and have the capability to design, implement and defend international tax planning structures.
They are in touch with changing tax laws, practices and dispute resolution techniques and
can help design, implement and defend tax strategies for international operations and transactions.
Shumaker has experienced tax litigators who can represent clients in all phases of tax dispute
resolution. We have handled large tax controversies at the audit, appeals and trial court levels
in many countries and have successfully litigated complex tax disputes.
A Summary of Shumaker’s International Tax Law Expertise:
Dispute Resolution
Restructurings
Sales, Use and Other Tax Application
Tax Strategy and Planning
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16. // GLOBAL ANTI-TRUST AND COMPETITION
Shumaker has the depth of experience to effectively assist clients with their anti-trust and
competition needs. We represent clients in merger and cartel investigations in the United States
before the Anti-trust Division of the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
and the US Congress and in the European Union before the European Commission’s Directorate
General for Competition (DG Comp). As competition law enforcement has spread around the
globe, so has our experience in advising clients on merger and cartel matters in various other
jurisdictions, including EU member states, China, Japan and Korea.
Our anti-trust lawyers have substantial experience managing the many complexities of parallel
premerger proceedings and business-practice investigations by foreign competition authorities.
We have prepared premerger filings, defended investigations and supervised teams of local
counsel in all major countries with active anti-trust regimes.
With the support of the firm’s strong regulatory practices, we represent clients in many industries
that are regulated or have been deregulated in recent decades. We represent clients as
defendants in private class actions, other complex treble-damage litigation and parens
patriae cases brought by state attorneys general. We are also experienced with handling
state court class actions based on the unfair trade practice and consumer protection theories
that plaintiffs often use to avoid federal court.
A Summary of Shumaker’s Global Anti-trust Practice:
Anti-trust Compliance Counseling
Cartels and Monopolies
Complaints and Sector Inquiries
Complex Anti-trust Litigation and Class Actions
Government Civil Investigations and Litigation
Grand Juries and Criminal Prosecutions
Mergers and Acquisitions
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17. // INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Shumaker lawyers are able to represent clients in all of their intellectual property needs,
including their most challenging and complex intellectual property needs, all of which, like
our clients’ interests, transcend geographic boundaries. With Shumaker, clients receive the
in-depth intellectual property knowledge more commonly associated with boutique intellectual
property firms, along with the global resources and wider commercial perspective of our
international practice, both of which are essential for keeping our clients ahead of their markets.
Shumaker’s lawyers develop asset management and protection strategies designed to help
clients manage risk, continue growth and protect market share around the globe. We
understand the commercial issues and pressures which arise from intellectual property
disputes or related negotiations and provide innovative and strategic solutions to deal with such
issues and pressures. We provide strong cross-jurisdictional intellectual property support,
managed either locally, centrally or through a series of networking arrangements.
Often, intellectual property issues do not arise in a vacuum—they transcend other practice areas
such as other commercial transactions and anti-trust. Using cross-disciplinary global teams, our
lawyers routinely guide our clients through the intellectual property aspects associated with
other commercial transactions and other complex, cross-practice matters.
A Summary of Shumaker’s International Intellectual
Property Law Expertise:
Analysis and Management Non-disclosure, Confidentiality
Audits and Employment Agreements
Compliance Patents
Copyrights Privacy and Data Protection
Due Diligence Proceedings
Licensing Section 337 International Trade Proceedings
Litigation Trademarks
Merchandising Trade Secrets
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18. // INT ERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Cross-border disputes are increasingly common, involving different cultures, legal systems and business
concepts. Shumaker’s lawyers advise clients operating under virtually any legal system, both
common and civil law, on every step of the dispute resolution process from the drafting of dispute
resolution clauses to the conduct of the proceedings and to the enforcement of the arbitral
awards. We can recommend suitably qualified arbitrators and expert witnesses. We also advise
on alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and can provide guidance on
the best dispute resolution options in any given situation.
// Arbitration
International arbitration procedures have been designed to overcome these difficulties. Many
businesses adopt arbitration provisions in their commercial agreements so that any disputes may
be resolved efficiently.
Our international arbitration practice has handled complex cross-border disputes in international
jurisdictions under a wide range of arbitral bodies. We have helped clients worldwide reap the benefits
of international arbitration procedures, including: flexibility in procedures and rules of evidence;
flexibility as to who will determine the dispute; greater ease of worldwide enforcement under
international conventions; greater levels of confidentiality; and greater neutrality.
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arbitral institutions and rules including:
American Arbitration Association/International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR)
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC)
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Shumaker’s lawyers understand the five
key elements of any arbitration:
Drafting a proper arbitration agreement
Full knowledge of the arbitration rules promulgated by various international institutions
Comprehensive understanding of the regional and global treaties that various countries have entered into relating to arbitration
Familiarity with the national procedural laws applicable to a given dispute
Ability to enforce an arbitration agreement and arbitral award through knowledge of the national courts
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20. // International Litigation
Increasingly, on a daily basis, companies must manage the myriad risks inherent in doing
business internationally or locally. When disputes arise, Shumaker’s team of experienced
litigators are prepared to represent our clients’ interests. Our lawyers understand the
legal, business and procedural developments in jurisdictions throughout the world. Whatever
problems our clients face, wherever they occur, our attorneys are well-equipped to assist.
Our lawyers collaborate with clients and counterparts to identify and execute the most
advantageous business-oriented solutions, either by pursuing or defending litigation or through
alternative methods, such as mediation.
We maintain state-of-the-art technology that streamlines our case and cost management and
enhances efficiencies across our operations and provides a communications platform for sharing
information and documents with our clients.
Litigating across national borders is often legally complex and difficult to predict. Shumaker
has the experience and legal training required to coordinate and implement an effective
litigation strategy.
A Summary of Shumaker’s International Dispute
Resolution Expertise:
Ability to Determine the Most Favorable Applicable Law in Multi-jurisdictional Disputes
Ability to Draft Arbitration Agreements and Provisions
Comprehensive Understanding of Regional and Global Treaties
Dismissal of Cases for Inconvenient or Improper Forums
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Engagement of Effective Industry and Foreign Law Experts
Familiarity with the National Procedural Laws and Courts
Filing and Litigating Anti-Suit Injunctions
Full Knowledge of Arbitration Rules
Multi-jurisdictional Conflict Resolution
Multi-jurisdictional Litigation Coordination, Management and Supervision
Obtaining Evidence in Foreign Jurisdictions
Securing Injunctive and Other Interim Relief Foreign Jurisdictions
Selection of Effective and Capable Foreign Local Counsel
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21. // GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY
AND INSOLVENCY
Shumaker’s global bankruptcy and insolvency lawyers have substantial experience in representing
parties in complex, global insolvency matters. Our bankruptcy and insolvency practice
group is able to take advantage of the resources of our firm and network and its broad experience
to provide national and international transaction and litigation experience. Shumaker’s bankruptcy
and insolvency practice group has extensive experience in handling cross-border and international
insolvencies. Members of our bankruptcy practice are also actively involved in lecturing and writing
on international bankruptcy topics and have authored numerous articles and other materials
relating to debtors’ and creditors’ rights. Shumaker’s global bankruptcy and insolvency practice
group can rapidly assemble and deliver the right team of lawyers and other professionals to
deliver a skillful, comprehensive and value-added solution to global insolvency-related issues.
Our bankruptcy and insolvency practice group represents secured and unsecured creditors,
committees (both official and ad hoc), bondholders, asset purchasers, equity sponsors, debtors,
trustees and other parties involved in financial restructuring transactions and cases, both in and
out of court.
A Summary of Shumaker’s Global Insolvency Expertise:
Bankruptcy Litigation, such as Preferential Transfers, Fraudulent Transfers and Equitable Subordination
Complex Loan Restructurings and Debtor-in-Possession and Exit Financings
Executory Contracts, Leases, Intellectual Property Licenses and Forward, Swap and Trading Contracts
International Bankruptcy Cases, International Insolvency Arbitrations and Chapter 15 Proceedings
Valuation and Solvency Proceedings
UNCITRAL and European Union Regulation Matters
Lender Liability Controversies
Mediation of Bankruptcy Disputes
Prepackaged, Pre-Negotiated and Traditional Chapter 11 Plans
Substantive Consolidation, Recharacterization and Officer and Director Liability
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INTERNATION AL ANTI-CORRUPTION
Shumaker’s FCPA and International Anti-Corruption practice group offers comprehensive and
practical compliance advice from lawyers who have conducted numerous investigations
and advised clients on global compliance issues. Clients can take advantage of this
knowledgeable advice and counsel before and after compliance issues arise.
Shumaker’s FCPA and International Anti-Corruption practice group includes experienced
trial lawyers who have run many FCPA and related international anti-corruption investigations. Our
attorneys know how to respond to law enforcement authorities both in the United States
and abroad. Our group has represented clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) and other U.S. regulators, as well as their international counterparts. In addition to
these extensive investigative and litigation backgrounds, the Shumaker FCPA and Internation-
al Anti-Corruption practice group includes lawyers with a wealth of experience in corporate
compliance, commodities and securities litigation and regulatory enforcement. Wherever
FCPA, international anti-corruption or related parallel investigations arise, our lawyers can
respond immediately with a cross-border, integrated defense team.
A Summary of Shumaker’s FCPA and International
Anti-Corruption Expertise:
Appearance before Government Departments and Agencies Compliance
Audits, Counseling and Training
Development of Compliance Policies and Procedures
Global Settlements
Government Investigations
Internal Investigations
Merger/Acquisition/Joint Venture Due Diligence
Risk Assessment
Screening of Foreign Agents
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23. // IMMIGRATION
Immigration managment is essential to a clients’ ability to establish a stable workforce.
Shumaker lawyers understand this and have solid expertise and experience in this field of
practice, gained over years of professional practice.
Shumaker’s immigration practice group provides comprehensive legal support to assist
domestic, foreign and global companies in the transfer of personnel into the United States for
work-related reasons.
We also assist clients in the transfer of personnel abroad by ensuring issuance of the proper
immigration documents in foreign jurisdictions. Our immigration practice group is particularly
effective in representing our immigration clients, as members of our group come from culturally
diverse backgrounds and are able to communicate effectively in many languages.
Shumaker’s substantial expertise in immigration law includes applying for and obtaining
(1) nonimmigrant visas, such as B-1 business, E-1 and E-2 treaty trader and treaty investor, J-1
exchange visitor, L-1 intracompany transferee, H, Ev and TN visas; and (2) permanent resident
status and U.S. citizenship.
A Summary of Shumaker’s Immigration Law Expertise:
Nonimmigrant United States Visas
Permanent Resident Status in the United States and United States Citizenship
Applicable Visas and Documents in Foreign Jurisdictions
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24. // LANGUAGES
German
English French
Spanish Amharic
Portuguese
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25. Because international clients have needs that are different from our domestic clients, our knowledge of
foreign languages and cultures repeatedly helps us to structure and close culturally sensitive transactions
and projects. We have lawyers fluent in American Sign Language, Amharic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian,
Greek, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Serbian and Spanish.
Bosnian
Croatian
Italian Serbian
Greek
Chinese
Korean
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26. // COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
“Promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for excellence.”
– David Waterman, Chairman
At Shumaker, we are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diversified workforce.
We believe that such a workforce, with its varied perspectives and experiences, is a significant
benefit to our clients and the communities we serve. Among other things, diversity makes for
a broader, richer environment, which produces more creative thinking and solutions. Further,
our commitment to equal opportunity and a culture of inclusiveness and mutual respect helps us
retain individuals with exceptional talents and abilities, which only further ensures the delivery of
the highest level of services. We actively promote diversity both through our recruiting activities
and our emphasis on acceptance of diversity in the workplace. With regard to recruiting,
we participate in recruiting through minority hiring programs offered by law schools in our communities.
With regard to our workplace, we emphasize an unbiased culture based on three principles:
respect, inclusion and teamwork. To further promote our efforts, we appointed partner Jenifer
Belt as co-chair of our Professional Development Committee and Julio Esquivel as our Diversity Partner.
Our Professional Development Committee oversees the hiring, retention, training and promotion to
partnership of our associate attorneys. Under the Direction of Ms. Belt, our Professional Development
Committee is setting and updating diversity goals, designing initiatives to help us achieve our
goals and assisting our minority lawyers to reach their full professional potential.
We also believe that good mentoring and networking occur outside of the law firm, and we
pay dues for minority bar association memberships, including the Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar
Association and the George Edgecomb Bar Association. We also support various minority
business associations, such as Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Asian American Chambers
and the Network of Executive Women.
Our attempts to find, recruit and encourage promotion of minorities, including women, have
rewarded the firm and the individuals involved. Minorities have served on our management
committee and currently lead our Professional Development Committee and Employment Law
Practice Group. Minority attorneys in the firm serve on various committees, including our finance
and marketing committees. Minorities are also leaders in firm administration. Senior admin-
istrative positions held by minorities include Director of Administration (Tampa), Director
of Human Resources (Toledo), Director of Marketing and Communications - Florida (Tampa),
and the Manager of Business Development – Florida (Sarasota). Shumaker paralegals, managers
and staff represent a diverse group of dedicated professionals; more than half are minorities.
Shumaker is dedicated to offering equal and fair employment opportunities, where all individuals
are recruited, hired and promoted for all positions without regard to race, religion, age, gender,
national origin, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression or ancestry. We work hard to ensure the well-being of our most valued resource
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27. // CULTURE MISSION AND VALUES
Shumaker’s size, internal management and firm culture allow it to offer each client legal
services tailored to the client’s particular needs and changing requirements over time.
Shumaker’s high quality legal services are provided at highly competitive billing rates by
deploying the appropriate team of attorneys and staff to handle each matter as it arises.
Our size also allows us to handle significant matters with the highest level of expertise, without
stifling individual innovation. Shumaker enjoys a management structure that minimizes rigid
processes and allows it to quickly and flexibly respond to client needs. In everything we do,
the attorneys and staff of Shumaker strive to obtain and retain enduring client relationships.
Our attorneys and staff are enthusiastic about the firm, its clients and the practice of law. The
attorneys and staff of Shumaker earn the loyalty of clients through superior service, value, hard
work, collaboration and respect for others.
Shumaker’s values demonstrate the following:
// Clients are First
In all we do, the client’s interests are our focus. Client satisfaction with the
service and value we deliver is our first priority.
// Respect
Shumaker believes every person can add value and perspective to a situation.
Respect for individuals and the contributions they make are an important part
of the culture of the firm.
// Partners are Owners
The firm’s partners are owners of the firm and act like owners by working in ways that support their
responsibility to their partners and perpetuate the firm
beyond their respective tenure.
// Community Involvement and Service
Shumaker is a strong supporter of nonprofit organizations in each of its five locations and firmly
believes in giving back to the communities it serves through the donation of talent, time and
financial resources. In addition to supporting national organizations, Shumaker offices actively
support many local organizations, including Thompson Children’s Home, Second Harvest Food
Bank and United Family Services in Charlotte.
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Our Team Par t ner
Copyright Prosecution
Intellectual Property Law
Mediation and Litigation Counseling
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
M. Scott Aubry
Par t ner
Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
International Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Securities Law
Michael M. Briley
Par t ner
Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Corporate Compliance and
Business Crimes Defense
David H. Conaway
Par t ne r
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and
Creditors’ Rights
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Commercial Transactions
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Financial Institutions
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Agribusiness and Cooperatives
Employee Compensation and Benefits
Estate Planning
Nonprofit Organizations
Taxation
Juilo C. Esquivel
Par t ne r
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Securities Law
Franchise and Distribution Law
Steven S. Grieco
Par t ner
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Financing Transactions
Health Law
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Securities Law
Daryl L. Hollnagel
Par t ner
Commercial Transactions
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
International Law
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
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30. William Kent Ihrig
Par t ner
Our Team Financing Transactions
Financial Institutions
Real Estate Law
Commercial Transactions
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
H.S. Stephen Lee
Ass o ci ate
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights
Commercial Litigation
Federal Court Litigation
Financial Institutions
Brandy B. Milazzo
Par t ner
Commercial and Business Transactions SLK-LAW.COM
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity and Venture Capital Transactions
Technology, Supply-Chain and Outsourcing
Richard D. Rogovin
Of Counsel
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Commercial Litigation
International Transactions
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31. James I. Rothschild
Par t ner
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights
Corporate Compliance and
Business Crimes Defense
Commercial Transactions
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Franchise and Distribution Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Divestitures
Darrell C. Smith
Partner
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Financing Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Securities Law
Venture Capital
International Transactions
David F. Waterman
Par t ner
Bonds and Public Law
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Estate Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Taxation
Thomas I. Webb, Jr.
Par t ner
Bonds and Public Law
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Financial Institutions
International Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Securities Law
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32. David W. Wicklund
Par t ner
Our Team Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Appellate Law
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights
Commercial Litigation
Federal Court Litigation
Intellectual Property
Gregory C. Yadley
Par t ne r
Corporate Law/ Business Organizations
Financial Institutions
Mergers and Acquisitions/ Divestitures
Securities Law
Mechelle Zarou
Par t ner
Employment and Labor Law
Immigration Law
Workers’ Compensation
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LOCATIONS
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Tampa, FL 33602
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Toledo, OH 43604
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