Albert E. Dotson, Jr. Recognized in Florida Trend’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg is proud to announce that CEO and Managing Partner Albert E. Dotson, Jr. has been recognized by Florida Trend magazine as one of the state’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in the Law category. The Florida Trend 500 highlights individuals whose vision, expertise, and leadership are shaping Florida’s future across key industries. Dotson’s inclusion in this distinguished list underscores his wide-ranging impact in both the business and civic arenas.
As CEO and Managing Partner of Bilzin Sumberg, Dotson oversees the strategic direction and growth of the firm, fostering a culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. Under his leadership, Bilzin Sumberg continues to expand its role as a trusted advisor in Florida’s business ecosystem, particularly in real estate, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.
A nationally recognized authority on government procurement and public-private partnerships (P3s), Dotson leads Bilzin Sumberg’s P3 practice group, representing public and private sector clients in connection with major infrastructure projects, including transportation systems, airports, convention centers, water and sewer facilities, and more. His practice exemplifies the firm’s ability to bridge public policy, economic development, and private investment.
Beyond his legal practice, Dotson’s commitment to community advancement is evident through his extensive civic involvement. He has chaired and served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the University of Miami, Partnership for Miami, Overtown Youth Center, 100 Black Men of America, Miami Dade College Foundation, Florida Council of 100, among others. His long-standing dedication to mentorship has guided students and young professionals from early education through their legal careers.
Florida Trend business magazine is read by 270,000 influential business executives, civic leaders, and government officials each month. The Florida Trend 500 list celebrates the individual’s driving innovation and shaping the state’s economy across industries such as law, real estate, technology, finance, and education.
About Bilzin Sumberg
At Bilzin Sumberg, we empower our clients to achieve extraordinary results through our expertise and creative solutions. Our dedication to providing practical and personalized attention spans a broad spectrum of practices, focusing on complex matters that require a high level of expertise and sophistication.
Guided by our guiding principles of integrity, trust, and empathy, we build strong, enduring relationships with our clients and partners. By leveraging relationships, we deliver tailored solutions that make a lasting impact. Our competencies include antitrust, trial and litigation, construction law, corporate and securities, environmental law, CMBS, restructuring and finance, government relations, joint ventures, private wealth planning, public-private partnerships, and real estate. For more information, please visit bilzin.com.
