Barakat + Bossa

10/01/2026

Barakat + Bossa has expanded its Litigation + Dispute Resolution Practice Group with the addition of Kevin R. Shohat.

Kevin brings nearly a decade of litigation experience across public service and private practice, including his time as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County.

His background adds valuable courtroom and litigation experience to the firm’s growing team.

Learn more about Kevin and his experience in our latest announcement:
🔗 https://b2b.legal/kevin-shohat-joins-barakat-bossa-litigation-team/

09/28/2026

Barakat + Bossa is proud to participate in the US-Colombia Legal, Business & Investment Expo this Wednesday, September 30, in Medellín.

As Breakfast Sponsor, we look forward to welcoming attendees at the start of the event. Managing Partner Brian Barakat will share opening remarks, and Partner Giacomo Bossa will join the panel “Doing Business in the United States in 2026: Risks, Opportunities, and Expansion Strategies.”

Our team will also be available throughout the day at the Barakat + Bossa booth.

The event is led by Cámara de Comercio de Medellín para Antioquia, in partnership with AmCham Antioquia & Caldas – Cámara de Comercio Colombo Americana and the Colombian American Bar Association.

📍 Centro Empresarial El Poblado, Medellín
📅 September 30
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Will you be in Medellín? Come connect with us.

09/22/2026

Barakat + Bossa was proud to serve as Title Sponsor of the 2026 Coral Gables Bar Association Installation Gala this past Saturday at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. ✨

It was a wonderful evening celebrating the Association’s incoming leadership and connecting with colleagues and friends across the South Florida legal community.

Among those joining the celebration were Brian Barakat, Michelle Barakat, Giacomo Bossa, Laura Rodriguez, Barış Han Özkan, Peter Dzuba, Alex Piquet, Adriana de Franca, Michael Barkett, and Ivonne Cuesta.

Congratulations to the Coral Gables Bar Association and its newly installed leadership!

09/16/2026

Hospitality businesses move fast. Employment issues can move even faster.

That’s why we’re bringing together Wayne Cameron Eldred, Brian Barakat, and Sarah Barickman for an in-person discussion on the employment challenges facing hotels, restaurants, and hospitality operators today.

Join us on Tuesday, September 22 for Navigating Hospitality Employment Law.

📍 Barakat + Bossa Offices
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1060
Coral Gables, FL 33134

🕓 Program: 4:00–5:00 PM
🥂 Networking Happy Hour to Follow

Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-hospitality-employment-law-tickets-2000315035117?aff=oddtdtcreator

Interactive discussion on wage/hour compliance, tip pooling, overtime, hiring & immigration, workplace investigations, and emerging risks.

09/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Lorenzo Lorenzo, Jr. to Barakat + Bossa as a Senior Attorney.

With nearly 15 years of litigation experience, Lorenzo represents businesses, professionals, financial institutions, investors, and property owners in complex civil and commercial disputes.

His experience includes construction disputes, commercial litigation, and real estate matters, as well as claims involving breach of contract, fiduciary duties, fraud, shareholder disputes, and other business-critical litigation.

Lorenzo’s addition further strengthens the depth and experience of our litigation team.

Welcome to Barakat + Bossa, Lorenzo.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage of the first responders, and recognize the strength and resilience shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Hospitality employers face unique workforce challenges — from wage and hour compliance and tip pooling to overtime, hiring, immigration, workplace investigations, and other emerging employment law risks.

Join us on September 22 for Navigating Hospitality Employment Law, an interactive discussion designed for restaurant, hotel, and hospitality owners, operators, executives, and HR professionals.

Moderated by Wayne Eldred, with legal panelists Brian Barakat and Sarah Barickman.

📅 September 22
🕒 Arrival: 3:30 PM | Program: 4:00–5:00 PM
🥂 Networking Happy Hour to Follow
📍 Coral Gables

Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-hospitality-employment-law-tickets-2000315035117?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/04/2026

We’re proud to sponsor the European Business Networking Cocktail on September 10 in Miami Beach.

Organized by the European Chambers’ Group in Miami, the event will bring together the Italian, Spanish, French, German, and British Chambers of Commerce, along with professionals and business leaders from South Florida and Europe.

📅 September 10 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
🎟 IACCSE Members: Complimentary | Non-Members: $50

For more information: [email protected]

09/01/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Jesse O’Hara to Barakat + Bossa as our new Business Development Director.

With more than a decade of experience in the legal industry, Jesse brings a strong combination of business development, client service, operational leadership, and legal experience to the Firm.

In his new role, he will work closely with our attorneys, clients, and referral partners to strengthen relationships, identify new opportunities, and support the Firm’s continued growth.

Please join us in welcoming Jesse to Barakat + Bossa.

08/26/2026

A memorable evening celebrating leadership in the City Beautiful. ✨

Last week, Barakat + Bossa Managing Partner Brian Barakat served as MC and auctioneer for the 18th Annual George E. Merrick Award of Excellence Dinner at the Biltmore Hotel, hosted by the The Coral Gables Chamber Of Commerce.

Congratulations to Armando Codina, this year’s George E. Merrick Award recipient, and to everyone recognized for their contributions to the Coral Gables community.

We’re proud to see Brian continuing to play an active role in the business community we call home.