Shaw Lewenz has been recognized by the Daily Business Review (DBR) as one of the law firms successfully excelling in South Florida’s rapidly evolving legal marketplace, according to a newly published feature examining how firms attract talent amid increased competition from Big Law.
The article, “In South Florida’s Hot Legal Market, Smaller Firms Need More than Salaries to Compete with New Arrivals on Talent,” highlights Shaw Lewenz alongside Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and Smith Currie Oles as firms implementing strategic, people-focused approaches to growth and retention.
Jordan Shaw, managing partner of Shaw Lewenz, emphasized that the growing presence of Big Law firms in Miami has created opportunity, not disruption, for boutique and mid-market firms.
“In our mind, it forces the boutique firms to become more creative and competitive in terms of their hiring practices for associates,” Shaw said in the article. “But it also creates wonderful opportunities to collaborate with an[d] establish[], meaningful partnerships or relationships with new firms to the market. Because at the end of the day, Big Law has value, Boutique Law has value.”
The DBR feature notes that Shaw Lewenz has expanded its team over the past year, hiring four attorneys and positioning the firm for continued growth through its summer associate program. The firm’s emphasis on hands-on experience, collaboration, and entrepreneurial opportunity continues to resonate with attorneys seeking meaningful client engagement and long-term professional development.
The article highlights a broader trend across South Florida’s legal landscape: law firms that combine competitive compensation with mentorship, autonomy, and strategic vision are best positioned to thrive in one of the country’s most dynamic legal markets.