Glenda M. Almela
About Glenda
Glenda represents corporations and insurance companies in disputes involving first-party property and liability coverage, drawing on extensive experience defending insurers and homeowners in complex coverage matters. She also represents corporations and employees in issues related to the Fair Labor Standard Act, the Florida Minimum Wage Act, and Title VII.
While in law school, Glenda served as a teaching assistant for first-year legal writing students. She was also a member of the international arbitration team, where she participated in international arbitration competitions dealing with complex antitrust business litigation, maritime law, and international trade in front of the Chamber of Commerce in Madrid, Spain.
Areas of Focus
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Recognition
- Florida International University College of Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Litigation Skills and Values and in National Security and the Constitution; Moot Madrid Arbitration Competition, Honorable Writing Award for the Brief filed on Behalf of Claimant, and Honorable Writing Award for the Offer Letter to Present Settlement; Pro Bono Service Award
Credentials
Education
- Florida International University College of Law, JD, cum laude
- Florida International University, BS
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Interests
Did you know...
Glenda enjoys traveling, reading fiction, attending polo matches, and the ballet.
Glenda enjoys traveling, reading fiction, attending polo matches, and the ballet.
