“We are thrilled to be selected by the DBR as a 2024 Florida Legal Awards finalist in the Innovators category. Our well-rounded RTWC2026 Focus Group is at the forefront of helping businesses and governments take advantage of the exciting opportunities offered by the 2026 FIFA World Cup games being hosted in South Florida,” says Marlon Hill, WSHC+B Partner and member of the RTWC2026 Focus Group.

Our RTWC2026 Focus Group, composed of Alan K. Fertel, Chad S. Friedman, Fabio Giallanza, Marlon A. Hill, Mitchell A. Bierman, and Nelson Slosbergas, will be at the forefront of the Firm’s efforts in assisting clients with their World Cup-related business activities. 

The firm’s RTWC2026 Focus Group will be honored at the DBR’s Florida Legal Awards event on April 4, 2024. 

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Marlon mentions that despite Black individuals constituting around 17% to 19% of Florida’s population, the representation within the local legal sector does not align with these demographics. He highlighted why this lack of reflection should concern the entire legal profession.

Marlon represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and local and international governments in corporate, intellectual property, business immigration, and government matters. 

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Our Road to the World Cup Focus Group – RTWC2026 Focus Group, composed of Alan K. Fertel, Chad S. Friedman, Fabio Giallanza, Marlon A. Hill, Mitchell A. Bierman, and Nelson Slosbergas, was recognized for its innovative approach to providing professional assistance to clients preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

The RTWC2026 Focus Group will be at the forefront of the Firm’s efforts in assisting clients with their World Cup-related business activities. With its multilingual and multicultural team, the RTWC2026 Focus Group is well versed in serving domestic as well as international businesses and organizations in French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish and Hebrew.

The firm’s RTWC2026 Focus Group will be honored at the DBR’s Florida Legal Awards event on April 4, 2024. 

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“There’s so many layers, small businesses and large businesses, that are going to be impacted, and every company should have their World Cup 2026 plan,” Marlon Hill said. “A Super Bowl is a multibillion-dollar impact. A World Cup is going to be a triple-billion-dollar economic impact for the cities that are hosting the World Cup. It’s Miami, but it’s really going to be a regional impact from Miami, Broward and the Palm Beaches.”

Marlon Hill is a lead attorney on the RTWC2026 Group, which is comprised of WSHC+B attorneys practicing in the areas of governmental affairs, sports and entertainment, immigration, intellectual property, business transactions, labor & employment, and real property.

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The World Cup will be held in 3 host countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. As the largest FIFA World Cup with forty-eight (48) participating teams, the 2026 World Cup will draw millions of visitors and the support of numerous local and multinational sponsors.

Miami has been selected as one of 16 host cities in the United States and the Hard Rock stadium in Miami Gardens will be the venue for matches. Other locales in Miami-Dade County and around South Florida, including those surrounding major transportation hubs, universities, and other public venues, will benefit from the hosting of this international sporting event.

WSHC+B has a proven track record in assisting both public and private entities with the production and hosting of major sporting and cultural events in Miami and South Florida.  The focus group, named the Road to The World Cup – RTWC2026 Group, is composed of professionals practicing in the areas of governmental affairs, sports and entertainment, immigration, intellectual property, business transactions, labor & employment, and real property.

Attorneys at WSHC+B have represented event stakeholders and producers during various stages of event planning, promotion, and final production, including the challenges of balancing neighborhood quality of life and the economic impact of the events. WSHC+B attorneys have been involved with, in different capacities, major events such as Superbowls, NBA championships, Miss Universe, Formula 1 races, Art Basel Miami Beach, NASCAR, Miami Caribbean Carnival, international tennis tournaments, and the Miami International Boat Show, among others.

The RTWC2026 Group will be at the forefront of the Firm’s efforts in assisting clients with their World Cup-related business activities. With its multilingual and multicultural team, the RTWC2026 Group is well versed in serving domestic as well as international businesses and organizations in French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish and Hebrew.

Clients may leverage the expertise of the RTWC2026 Group to receive assistance in such matters as participating in: 

• Logistics, permitting, and public space use agreements for major public events;
• Government procurement procedures and compliance matters;
• Negotiating sponsorship or endorsement agreements;
• Developing immigration plans for the movement of talent and personnel;
• Drafting international commercial contracts and strategic guidance for the licensing or leasing of real property for special events. 

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AMCHAM Jamaica was established in May 1986 in Kingston with the goals of promoting Jamaican exports and trade opportunities, providing a forum for businesses to advocate public policies that will enhance the business climate between the US and Jamaica, and maintaining a climate of cordiality between the public and private sectors of both countries.

Marlon represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and local and international governments in corporate, intellectual property, business immigration, and government matters. Alison focuses her practice on labor & employment, municipal, appellate, and administrative and regulatory matters.

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The event celebrated the rich tradition of Black philanthropy in the community, and honored the legacy of Black giving and generosity that has existed for many years and in various forms.

Marlon advises business owners on all aspects of starting and structuring their businesses and not-for-profit organizations, from drafting contracts and agreements to securing intellectual property, especially across the tourism, hospitality, media and entertainment industries. He has served as a civic leader in a number of roles across South Florida, especially within the African-American and Caribbean-American communities.

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Miami and Tampa, FL – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) named Marlon Hill and Sarah Johnston new partners in the law firm’s Miami and Tampa offices, respectively. Both attorneys previously served as Of Counsel at WSHC+B before earning the promotions.

Based in the firm’s Miami office, Hill advises business owners on all aspects of starting and structuring their businesses and not-for-profit organizations, from drafting contracts to securing intellectual property, especially across the tourism, hospitality, media and entertainment industries.

A civic and community leader who has served in many roles across South Florida, especially within the African-American and Caribbean-American communities, Hill is currently a board member of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami Parking Authority, Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation and BMe Community and is an active member of the Orange Bowl Committee. He recently served as a member of the board of directors for The Miami Foundation and Miami Book Fair International.

Hill is a past president of the Caribbean Bar Association and one of the Inaugural Fellows in the Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows Initiative, a signature local leadership development program.

Based in the firm’s Tampa office, Johnston has extensive experience representing municipalities in procurement, land use and zoning, public finance, public utilities, real estate, Public/Private Partnerships (P3), Community Redevelopment Agencies and legislative matters, among others. Johnston’s unique and varied experience allows her to have an understanding of public sector needs, which is evident in her collaborative approach to working with clients.

In addition to serving as County Attorney for Hardee County and as Village Attorney for Miami Shores Village, Johnston was appointed in October 2022 to serve as Town Attorney for the Town of Kenneth City. She provides counsel to the Mayor, Town Council and staff for the Town, which is located in southern Pinellas County.

“Marlon and Sarah are talented attorneys who represent our law firm in the best possible fashion on behalf of our clients and in their community leadership,” Firm Managing Director Mitch Burnstein said. “Both joined us within the past few years and quickly made a tremendous impact on the firm. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and success as WSHC+B partners.”

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 and welcomed 15 new board members. The annual meeting drew more than 600 guests and featured a wide array of attendees, including existing and new board members, elected officials, and industry partners. 

The GMCVB generates travel demand to Greater Miami and the Beaches to maximize economic impact on our community, ensure industry resiliency, and elevate residents’ quality of life.

Marlon represents businesses, entrepreneurs and local and international governments in corporate, intellectual property, and government matters.

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Both attorneys shared some of their fondest memories as children living in Jamaica.

“Though my maternal and paternal roots were grounded in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Lucea, Hanover and Montego Bay, my childhood memories were rooted in the streets of Kingston and St. Andrew. I was born at Andrews Hospital on Hope Road, hence my middle name. My grandmother had been a primary school teacher for many years and my early years were spent as one of her first grade students at New Providence Primary School, nestled between the contrasting communities of Standpipe and Hope Pastures in Liguanea,” Marlon recalled.

Alison regaled, “My grandmother was extremely permissive and one of my absolute favorite memories is as a child, being allowed to write on the walls of our house (outside) with crayons. We thought it was an everlasting blackboard and pretended to be in school! We never got in trouble for doing that either! My childhood under Grammie’s watchful eye and support was very fun and safe and happy.”

Read their full interviews here:

Jamaica, Land We Love: Marlon Hill

Jamaica, Land We Love: Alison F. Smith

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