Anna Christine Fernandez

Legal Lotus, P.A. was founded by third-generation attorney, Anna Fernandez. Ms. Fernandez, a Miami-native, graduated from La Salle High School and received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida International University in 2007. Ms. Fernandez graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law and is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

At St. Thomas University School of Law, Ms. Fernandez was a member and competitor of the State Championship Trial Team, an Executive Board member for the Public Interest Law Students' Association, and a member of the Cuban American Student Bar Association.

Prior to founding the Firm, Anna Fernandez worked with her father and mentor, Luis Fernandez, heading his firm's Civil and Family divisions, where she gained courtroom experience and exposure in several complex legal areas including contested divorces and children issues such as relocation and child support, breach of contract matters, and election law disputes. Ms. Fernandez credits her strong work discipline, and moral and ethical values to her father.

Ms. Fernandez also worked for Florida Keys-based firm, Hershoff, Lupino, & Yagel, LLP (HLY), handling Family Law Issues and disputes concerning real estate contracts and property rights. Through HLY, Ms. Fernandez expanded her knowledge in different areas of the law under the supervision of Mr. James S. Lupino, Esq, partner of HLY, to whom she credits for obtaining invaluable skills in legal research and on running a business.

Ms. Fernandez is a member of the City of Miami's Equal Opportunity Advisory Board (EOAB), Florida Association of Female Lawyers (FAWL), the Dade County Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar Association (FAWL), the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and a founding member of the non-profit organization Business Educational Assistance for Tomorrow, Inc. (BEAT).

St. Thomas University School of Law

J.D. | Law

2011

Honors: Deans LIst

Activities: Public Interest Law Students' Association (PILSA)-Executive Board; Trial Team-Member; Cuban American Student Bar Association-Member.

Florida International University

B.S. | Psychology

2007

Honors: Deans List

Managing Partner

Legal Lotus

2019 - Current

Founder of Legal Lotus, P.A., a Miami based law firm specializing in family and civil matters throughout South Florida.

Board Member

Equal Opportunity Advisory Board of the City of Miami

2016 - Current

The purpose of the EOAB is to review the employment policies and practices of the City and provide advice and recommendations regarding equal employment opportunities. The EOAB’s duties include: (1) Review and make recommendations to the mayor and the city commission regarding equal employment opportunities. (2) Review employment policies and practices of the city and make recommendations to the human resources department through the director. (3) Conduct monthly meetings, open to the public, for discussion of equal employment opportunities and receive reports from the director. (4) Recommend to the mayor and city commission ordinances, resolutions, and other proposals relating to equal employment opportunities. (5) Make recommendations or reports to the mayor and city commission directly as deemed appropriate by the board.

Real Estate Associate

Florida Realtors

2018

Notary Public at Large

Florida Association of Notaries

2014

The Florida Bar  # 0091063

Member

Current

Business Network International (BNI)

Member

2019 - Current

Equal Opportunity Advisory Board of the City of Miami

Board Member

2016 - Current

Activities: The purpose of the EOAB is to review the employment policies and practices of the City and provide advice and recommendations regarding equal employment opportunities. The EOAB’s duties include: 1. Review and make recommendations to the mayor and the city commission regarding equal employment opportunities. 2. Review employment policies and practices of the city and make recommendations to the human resources department through the director. 3. Conduct monthly meetings, open to the public, for discussion of equal employment opportunities and receive reports from the director. 4. Recommend to the mayor and city commission ordinances, resolutions, and other proposals relating to equal employment opportunities. 5. Make recommendations or reports to the mayor and city commission directly as deemed appropriate by the board.

Business Educational Assistance of Tomorrow (BEAT)

Board Member

2016 - Current

Activities: The purpose of BEAT is to assist the adolescence, adult and the elderly person, including indigent minorities, to develop their potential by aiding in scholastic training, education and promotion of special production and classes, with emphasis on immigration causes, legal issues, financial consulting and homeownership assistance.

Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL)

Member

2011 - Current

Activities: FAWL's Mission is to actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of FAWL’s members in the legal profession, judiciary and community at large.

Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 91063

Since 2011

11th Circuit

ID Number: 91063

Since 2011

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