NAFUSA member Wifredo A. “Willy” Ferrer has been named executive partner of Holland & Knight’s Miami office. Ferrer will oversee the day-to-day management of the office, while continuing his white collar defense, corporate compliance, and internal investigations practice. Holland & Knight’s Miami office is one of the firm’s largest, with 260 attorneys and staff.

Ferrer served as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for nearly seven years. His distinguished career also includes working as Deputy Chief of Staff and Counsel to former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno. He joined Holland & Knight in 2017, and he leads the firm’s Global Compliance and Investigations Team.

Steven Sonberg, managing partner of Holland & Knight said, “While serving as the U.S. Attorney, Willy led a department of nearly 500 lawyers and staff. Since joining Holland & Knight, he has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and inspires the best in everyone. I’m confident he will accomplish great things for the office and the firm.”

“Holland & Knight is filled with superb lawyers and wonderful staff who work hard to provide excellent representation to our clients and many hours of dedicated service to our community,” said Ferrer. “My commitment is to continue to build on the great work that others have done over the years to ensure our office continues to be defined by excellence, collegiality, and teamwork.”

About Holland & Knight LLP:  Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,300 lawyers and other professionals in 28 offices throughout the world. Its lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location.

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