Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – June 16, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that the firm has once again been recognized among the top law firms in the United States by the Legal 500 USA for the fourth consecutive year. The firm earned rankings in two key practice areas: Cannabis (Industry Focus) and Immigration (Labor & Employment). In addition, partner Nick J. Richards was named a Leading Lawyer in Cannabis Law, recognizing his continued excellence in the field.
The Cannabis Law practice group remains at the forefront of the industry, advising clients across the cannabis and hemp sectors on complex matters including licensing, M&A, litigation, tax, real estate, and regulatory compliance. The group is co-chaired by Nick J. Richards, based in the Denver office, who concentrates on tax and compliance matters and Irina Dashevsky, based in the Chicago office, who focuses on licensing and M&A transactions nationwide. The contributing team also included partners Matthew Ginder, Ryan M. Holz, Doug R. Sargent, David F. Standa, Michael E. Ross, Aliya Nelson, and senior counsel Matthew Schiller, Kristin Stankiewicz, Marnie Holz, and Sabrina Strand.
The firm’s Immigration and Naturalization practice, led by its New York-based partner and group chair Patricia L. Gannon, continues to distinguish itself in business immigration. Ms. Gannon assists Fortune 500 companies, startups, and high-profile individuals in navigating the evolving immigration landscape. Partner Marcela Bermudez advises clients on employment-based and family-based immigration matters, global mobility strategies, and compliance issues, with a strong focus on Latin America. In December 2024, the Immigration group continued its expansion with the addition of Hector A. Chichoni to the Miami office, adding to the team’s extensive experience in U.S. and global immigration law.
The Legal 500 is a globally respected legal directory that ranks law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. Rankings are determined through rigorous research, including feedback from over 300,000 clients, in-depth firm submissions, and interviews with top practitioners, supported by a team of seasoned legal market researchers.