MIAMI – March 25, 2025 – Eight attorneys from Greenberg Traurig, P.A. will speak at the 2025 eMerge Americas technology conference March 27-28 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Greenberg Traurig is a founding partner and sponsor of the annual event, considered the premier global technology event in Miami and the anchor of Miami Tech Month 2025. The annual conference connects business leaders, government officials, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe to discover the newest technologies fueling future innovation.
“Over the past decade, eMerge Americas has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth of Miami’s tech ecosystem,” said Jaret L. Davis, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office, a senior vice president of the firm, and general counsel for eMerge Americas. “As a proud Miami resident and a founding partner of eMerge, I’ve seen firsthand how this event has served as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and investment as well as evangelized to the global tech community the role Miami is playing with respect to the evolution of innovation, solidifying the region’s reputation as a thriving tech and business hub.”
Davis serves as one of several leaders at Greenberg Traurig positioning the firm globally as a critical player guiding deals and investments in the technology industry. He routinely provides representation to publicly traded clients with an aggregate market capitalization of over $100 billion, as well as several of Miami’s largest “unicorn” companies.
“In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying ahead of industry changes is essential for fostering innovation and ensuring compliance,” added Marina Olman-Pal, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. “This event is a premier platform for founders and industry leaders to come together to share insights and explore emerging industry trends and challenges impacting fintech and consumer financial services companies.”
The following is a list of Greenberg Traurig speakers and their corresponding panels:
- Lisa M. Lanham, New YorkCorporate Practice shareholder; Marina Olman-Pal, Miami Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice co-chair; and John D. Owens, III, Miami Corporate Practice shareholder
- Date and time: March 27, 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
- Location: Texpert Stage
- Panel: Navigating the Legal Maze: State Licensing and Compliance Strategies for Fintech Success
- Discover how evolving regulatory requirements impact Fintech operations and investment strategies, and gain insights into building a robust compliance and licensing framework.
- Jaret L. Davis, Miami co-managing shareholder and Corporate Practice shareholder
- Date and time: March 27, 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Main Stage
- Panel: From Campus to Capital: Fueling Florida’s Rise as a Global Tech Powerhouse
- Davis will moderate a conversation with Adam Hasner, president of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Manny Medina, founder & chairman of eMerge Americas, on how Florida is shaping the future of tech, talent, and innovation. From FAU’s role in developing the next wave of innovators to Miami’s rise as a global tech hub, this session will explore what is working, what is next, and what needs to change.
- Robert L. Grossman, Miami Corporate Practice shareholder and Israel Practice co-founder
- Date and time: March 27, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
- Location: Launchpad Stage
- Panel: Innovating Against the Odds: Israel’s Startup Nation Resilience
- This panel brings together founders, investors, and leaders who were personally impacted by the events of Oct. 7, 2023 — whether through loss, service, or navigating a world suddenly filled with new uncertainties. The discussion will focus on how adversity fuels innovation, and why Israel remains a powerhouse in global tech, even in the face of crisis.
- Michael J. Attisha, Ph.D., Boston Intellectual Property & Technology of counsel
- Date and time: March 28, 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: AI + Quantum Arena
- Panel: The ChatGPT Moment: When Will Quantum’s Breakthrough Arrive?
- This conversation will dive into the critical role of intellectual property strategies, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technology, and the steps businesses must take to prepare for the quantum era.
Additionally, Greenberg Traurig attorneys will be presenting on a variety of topics at the firm’s booth, located at #519 near the AI + Quantum Village (see full map here):
- Joshua B. Forman, Miami Corporate Practice shareholder
- Date and time: March 27, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Topic: Data Center Boom: How to Get Your Hands on a Golden Shovel
- A discussion for entrepreneurs on data center operations, the biggest challenges, and how to break into the industry.
- Marina Olman-Pal and Lisa M. Lanham
- Date and time: March 27, 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Topic: Presenting: GTComply! A New Compliance Tool for Fintechs and Beyond
- An overview of the technology platform developed in-house by Greenberg Traurig’s Financial Regulatory and Compliance team alongside the firm’s innovation team, to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining their U.S. federal registrations and state licensing portfolios.
- Alan N. Sutin, Miami Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice chair, and Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice senior chair
- Date and time: March 28, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Topic: Deploying AI and Other Emerging Technologies: Practical Risk Management Strategies
- A discussion of strategies that can minimize the probability of disruptive and expensive legal trouble down the road.
- Michael J. Attisha, Ph.D.
- Date and time: March 28, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Topic: Working with Uncertainty: Investing and Protecting Innovation in Quantum Technologies
- An exploration of the state of the art of quantum computing and related technologies, along with a discussion of key patent strategies for protecting innovations and the investment landscape in this area.