News & Notes
Welcoming Elizabeth Bastidas to the Firm
November 19th, 2025
We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Bastidas, whose practice focuses on content-related disputes, defamation, and intellectual property. She previously practiced commercial litigation at a boutique firm and brings experience handling complex contra…
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Minch Minchin Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2026
October 27th, 2025
Best Lawyers has once again recognized Minch Minchin in its Ones to Watch in America (2026 Edition) guide for his exceptional work in the following practice areas:
Appellate Practice
Entertainment and Sports Law
Litigation – Intellectual Prop…
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Deanna Shullman Named to 32ⁿᵈ Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
August 21st, 2025
Shullman Fugate PLLC is pleased to announce that Deanna Shullman has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 32ⁿᵈ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Commercial Litigation.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based…
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We’re thrilled to announce that Giselle Girones has returned to Shullman Fugate as a partner!
July 14th, 2025
After spending two years as in-house counsel at NBCUniversal News Group, where she advised on editorial, newsgathering, and First Amendment matters for Telemundo and NBC News, Giselle returns to the firm with a deepened perspective on media law and n…
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Chambers Honors Shullman Fugate with Band One Ranking
July 7th, 2025
Shullman Fugate is excited to share that the firm, as well as Attorneys Deanna Shullman and Rachel Fugate , have received repeat honors being named to the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2025. Each year Chambers recognizes firms and attorneys for bein…
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Shullman Fugate Makes the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List
June 26th, 2025
Shullman Fugate Congratulates Attorneys Deanna Shullman, Rachel Fugate and Allison Lovelady for their inclusion in the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list. Deanna has been recognized as a Super Lawyer each year since 2013; Rachel has been recogniz…
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Shullman Fugate is excited to announce the addition of a new associate attorney, Yelan Escalona, to our team.
October 22nd, 2024
Prior to joining the firm, Yelan practiced commercial litigation and business immigration. She represented public and private companies across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, finance, construction, and manufacturing. She also…
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Congratulations to Amber Couzo
August 6th, 2024
Shullman Fugate is excited to share that Amber Couzo has accepted an in-house position with Restaurant Brands International, one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies, where she will be responsible for legal advice and res…
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Chambers Repeat Honors for Shullman Fugate
July 11th, 2024
Shullman Fugate is delighted to announce that the firm, along with Attorneys Deanna Shullman and Rachel Fugate , have been named to the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2024. This is the second consecutive year that the firm, Deanna and Rachel have…
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Congratulations to Shullman Fugate Attorneys for Super Lawyers 2024 Honors
June 24th, 2024
Attorneys Deanna Shullman, Rachel Fugate and Allison Lovelady have been included in the 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list. Deanna has been recognized by Super Lawyers each year since 2013; Rachel has been recognized annually since 2014. Prior to b…
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