Vanessa Rousso

Vanessa Rousso is a Senior Associate at Goodkind & Florio, P.A., a law firm based in Miami, Florida.12 Her legal practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, negotiation of construction contracts, and consulting on condominium law and real estate matters.12

Professional Background

Legal Career:: Rousso joined Goodkind & Florio, P.A. in November 2017 as a Law Clerk and has since progressed through the ranks.1 Her career trajectory at the firm includes:

• Senior Associate (December 2022 - Present)
• Associate (December 2018 - November 2022)
• Law Clerk (November 2017 - December 2018)

Poker Career:: Before her legal career, Rousso was a professional poker player for PokerStars from 2006 to 2016.1 She is ranked among the top female poker players globally, having accumulated over $4 million in poker tournament winnings worldwide.12

Education

Rousso's educational background is impressive:

• Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and being selected for the Order of the Coif12
• Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science from Duke University, graduating cum laude1
• Digital Music Production and Songwriting Certificates from Berklee College of Music1
• Valedictorian at Wellington High School1

Skills and Expertise

At Goodkind & Florio, P.A., Rousso's areas of expertise include:

• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Law
• Condominium Law
• Commercial Real Estate

Her unique background in game theory from Duke University and her experience as a professional poker player likely contribute to her analytical skills in her legal practice.2