Cesar L. Alvarez

Trustee at Florida International University

Cesar is the past Chief Executive Officer and current Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. During his 15 year tenure as CEO and Executive Chairman, which began in 1997, he led the firm to become one of the Top 10 law firms in the United States by leading its growth from 325 lawyers in eight offices to approximately 1850 attorneys in more than 36 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, including strategic alliances in Milan and Rome, Italy. Under Cesar’s leadership and with the support of his partners, the firm was recognized as the fastest-growing law firm in the United States. Cesar is the only Hispanic to lead a Top 10 law firm in the United States and internationally.

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  • Trustee

    Current role