Midsize Law Firms Band Together

Florida Trend Magazine contained an article regarding the Florida Association of Managing Partners, Inc. ("FAMP"). Joseph Zumpano, Co-Chairman of FAMP, was quoted extensively in the article on issues ranging from recruiting attorneys to legal specialization. The article stated that ZP&W is "known for" health care law. Mr. Zumpano was quoted as stating that "Years ago, to be an institution, you had to be a very large firm. But now many midsized firms have become institutions within these expertises." Mr. Zumpano was also quoted regarding attracting and retaining "Generation X" attorneys, stating that "One of the things I see is an emphasis on mentorship. They want to know who they're going to be trained by. They want to know if they are going to have a chance to work with equity partners in the law firm or other high-ranking lawyers. It's important to them. They also have an emphasis on quality of life. Are they going to be able to have a well-rounded experience as a lawyer and still be a good husband or a good wife, a good mother or father?"

ZP&W named a "Top Law Firm" by South Florida Legal Guide; ZP&W Lawyers Also Honored

The 2008 edition of South Florida Legal Guide named Zumpano Patricio & Winker, P.A. a "Top Law Firm" in South Florida. Additionally, Joseph Zumpano, Leon Patricios, David Winker, Grace Escalona and Carmen Hellman were named as "Top Lawyers" in their fields of practice. Maritza Alvarez, Tania Carreno-Mederos, Lori Desnick and Heather Stoessel were named "Top Up and Comers" in the same publication. Tania Carreno-Medero's article "Medical Tourism: Caveat Emptor" was also featured in the publication.

Firms Told Diversity is Key to Rich Pool Of Talent

The Daily Business Journal's annual Managing Partners Survey today contained an article on diversity issues discussed at the Daily Business Review's third annual Managing Partner's Summit. Joseph Zumpano's comments on diversity issues at the Summit were extensively quoted in the article. Mr. Zumpano stated that "it's important to try to avoid the stereotype that attorneys who are mothers have to work on a separate track of growth within the firm." The article cited the fact that ZP&W has "six moms out of 23 lawyers" and quoted Mr. Zumpano as stating that "It's time to put away the special track nonsense. There's no such thing here. We don't like it. We think it creates a fracture between people at the law firm."