Gunster is pleased to announce that shareholders Amy Brigham Boulris, Samantha L. Prokop, and Mariana R. Ribeiro have been recognized in Florida Trend's Legal Elite Notable – Women Leaders in Law list. The distinction recognizes women attorneys who have demonstrated professional excellence, leadership, influence, and impact within the legal profession and their communities.
The attorneys selected for this year's list are recognized for their leadership, dedication to mentorship, and meaningful contributions to the profession. Through their service, community involvement, and commitment to excellence, they continue to help shape the future of Florida's legal community.
view the entire Legal Elite Notable – Women Leaders in Law roster.
Amy serves as Chair of Gunster's Eminent Domain and Property Rights Practice Group and represents landowners in complex eminent domain, takings, development exactions, Harris Act, and constitutional property rights matters at both the trial and appellate levels. With nearly four decades of legal experience, Amy is widely recognized as a leading advocate in the property rights arena. A Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame honoree, she is also an honorary member of Owners' Counsel of America and a frequent national lecturer on eminent domain and property rights issues. View Amy's Women Leaders profile here.
Sam serves as head of Gunster's Healthcare Transactions team, where she advises healthcare organizations, private equity investors, and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, governance, and strategic growth initiatives. Drawing on her experience as former in-house counsel and risk manager for a multi-location hospital system, Sam helps clients navigate complex business and healthcare regulatory challenges while developing long-term growth strategies. View Sam's Women Leaders profile here.
Mariana co-leads Gunster's Immigration Practice and serves as co-chair of the firm's Women's Leadership Forum. With 20 years of experience, she provides strategic immigration counsel to multinational corporations, healthcare systems, investors, executives, and other employers navigating complex employment-based immigration matters. A native of Brazil who is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Mariana is also a frequent author, speaker, and thought leader on business immigration issues. View Mariana's Women Leaders profile here.
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Gunster. Florida's Law Firm for Leaders®.
As a full-service law firm, Gunster provides legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals throughout the state and beyond state lines. Established in 1925, the firm has expanded and evolved alongside Florida itself. A magnet for business-savvy attorneys who embrace collaboration for the greatest advantage of clients, Gunster’s growth has not been at the expense of personalized service but because of it. The firm serves clients from its 15 offices across Florida, headquartered in West Palm Beach, with national reach. With more than 370 attorneys and 360 committed professionals, Gunster is ranked among the top 200 largest law firms by the National Law Journal. More information about its practices, industries, offices, and news is available at www.gunster.com.
