Shutts & Bowen LLP Miami and partners Francis “Frank” Rodríguez and Jennifer Perez recently spoke at the Invest: Miami 10th Annual Launch Conference on June 12, 2025, at Mr. C Coconut Grove.
At the conference, Frank moderated a panel titled, “Empowering Entrepreneurs.” During the panel discussion, Frank and the panelists spoke about how Miami is staying ahead of the competition in creating a strong and enduring environment for startups.
Jennifer spoke on the panel titled, “Tracking Progress” at the conference. Jennifer and her co-panelists discussed how traditional industries are adapting to compete in a new Miami while supporting their community.
Invest: Miami brought together leading figures from industry and the community to explore Miami's vibrant startup scene, its competition with other markets, and strategies for corporate growth. The event also served as a platform for key stakeholders from both new and traditional sectors to connect and address major challenges facing the wider Miami area.
For a recap of the Invest: Miami 10th Anniversary Launch Conference, click here
About Francis E. Rodríguez
Francis E. "Frank" Rodríguez is Chair of the firm's Executive Committee and a member of the Tax and International Law Practice Group. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, Frank focuses his practice on general business transactions, with an emphasis on federal and Florida tax issues. Frank frequently advises lenders and borrowers engaging in commercial financing transactions. With respect to Florida matters, Frank coordinates voluntary self-disclosures with the Florida Department of Revenue. Frank represents non-resident individuals and foreign corporations with inbound tax planning, and U.S. individuals and domestic corporations with outbound tax planning. He counsels international families in succession planning, estate planning, trust issues, probate administration and litigation matters, and federal tax reporting, including voluntary self-disclosures. In connection with his international practice, Frank represents acquirers and sellers of multi-national businesses.
About Jennifer J. Perez
Jennifer J. Perez is a Partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Corporate Practice Group. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience focusing her practice on commercial disputes, corporate transactions and agreements, statutory and regulatory compliance and labor, employment and insurance matters in the healthcare, corporate, and financial services sectors.