Laura Reich

In high school, I joined the debate team, where I met my law partner Clarissa Rodriguez, because I thought that being a lawyer meant arguing loudly and continuously until others accepted your position. Now, after many years of practicing law and arbitrating, I know that non-stop battle is not always the most effective method to achieve the best outcomes for my clients. A good lawyer or arbitrator has an entire array of tools, and experience teaches how best to use those tools. I know that some cases need a negotiator, some need an advocate, and some need a warrior, and I am experienced at playing each of those roles as the situation requires. I am pleased to get to know my clients and their unique concerns to develop a strategy to best achieve their personalized goals. Nothing makes me prouder than when a client describes me as a member of their team.
Notable Legal Representations

Obtained an injunction and judgment in federal court on behalf of an international hotel chain against internet trademark infringement by a “cybersquatter” under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act.
Successfully defended a Fortune 500 company in multiple individual lawsuits brought separately to avoid a class action waiver in consumer subscriber agreement.
Demanded arbitration and prosecuted claims on behalf of an agricultural vegetable grower against produce distributor.
Successfully collaborated on an ICC arbitration against an international petrochemical company, resulting in a more than US$20 million final award, plus attorney’s fees, in favor of clients.
Successfully defended national telecommunications company against consumer claims in both federal court and in a AAA arbitration, resulting in a final arbitration award in significant favor of clients on all key claims.
Defended and won a motion to dismiss consumer class action claims in federal court.
Successfully compelled arbitration of consumer class action claims in federal court, leading to the abandonment of the action by plaintiff.
Prevailed on appeal in Florida state court addressing limits of trial court’s authority regarding property or assets located out-of-state in proceedings in aid of execution of a judgment.
Successfully defended and cross-moved for summary judgment in claims arising out of enforcement of judgment and garnishment actions regarding VoIP phone providers.
Successfully defended Mexican company in ICDR arbitration against breach of contract and fraud claims arising out of purchase and sale contract and letter of intent, resulting in a final arbitration award completely in favor of clients.

Publications

Reich, Laura M. & Finburg, James, Chapter 11: CAFA Settlement Provisions, THE CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT: LAW AND STRATEGY, American Bar Association (2d ed., anticipated Winter 2021)
Reich, Laura M. & Rodriguez, Clarissa A., Chapter 1: Introduction to International Law, INTERNATIONAL LAW, The Fla. Bar International Law Section (Spring 2020)
Reich, Laura M. & Rodriguez, Clarissa A., Reversing the Silk Road: The Rapid Rise of the Art Market in Asia and its Implications, International Law Quarterly, vol. XXXIV, no. 2 at 10 (Fall 2018)
Reich, Laura M., Columnist, World Round-up: North America, International Law Quarterly (Fall 2018, Spring & Fall 2019, Winter & Spring 2020)
Reich, Laura M. & Rodriguez, Clarissa A., A Good Day at Work, The Woman Advocate, ABA, Vol. 24, Issue 1 (Winter 2018)
Reich, Laura M. & Rodriguez, Clarissa A., Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution BEFORE You Litigate, The Dade County Bar Assoc. Bulletin, January 2018
Reich, Laura M. & Rodriguez, Clarissa A., The Art of the Arbitration, International Law Quarterly, vol. XXXIII, no. 3 at 14 (Fall 2017)
Reich, Laura M. & Rodriguez, Clarissa A., Prepare to Win: First Steps in International Arbitration, The Woman Advocate, ABA, Vol. 22, Issue 2 (Winter 2017)
Reich, Laura M., Read the Fine Print: Arbitration Agreement May Have Benefits for Consumers, Daily Business Review, ALM, Nov. 16, 2016

Admitted To Practice

The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court for the Southern District and Middle District of Florida
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit