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Kaari-Lynn S. Gagnon
One Biscayne Tower, 34th Floor, Two South Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33131
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Overview
Kaari-Lynn S. Gagnon was born in Seoul, Korea and grew up near Albany, New York. She graduated from Tufts University in May 2004 with a B.A. in Sociology, then earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in May 2007. During law school, Ms. Gagnon clerked for Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. Ms. Gagnon also had the opportunity to work at the Public Defender's Office of Rensselaer County, New York as a summer intern.
Ms. Gagnon has been with the firm of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. since 2006 as a law clerk, since 2007 as an associate, and since 2015 as a partner. Her practice focuses on franchise law, corporate law and intellectual property. Ms. Gagnon advises franchisor clients on a variety of franchise law and general business matters, and has significant experience in drafting and preparing franchise disclosure documents and state registrations. In addition, Ms. Gagnon handles a variety of general business transactions, including reviewing and negotiating commercial leases and other business contracts, assisting clients with setting up their business entities, drafting operating agreements, licensing agreements and other business arrangements, and has represented artists in intellectual property licensing, and in endorsement and promotional arrangements.
Ms. Gagnon has represented clients in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings throughout the United States. Ms. Gagnon is admitted to practice law in Florida, as well as before the Southern District Court of Florida.
Current Employment Position
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Franchise
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property
Past Positions
- Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A., Clerk
- Public Defender’s Office of Rensselaer County, New York, Intern
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers of America – Franchise Law, 2018- Current
- “Florida Rising Star” – Florida Super Lawyers, 2021-2022
Pro-Bono Activities
- Miami-Dade County Put Something Back Pro Bono Program
Professional Associations
- Dade County Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
- Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering Committee
- International Franchise Association (IFA)
- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
- Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
- J.D. - 2007
- Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: Sociology
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2007
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2008
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Awards
“Florida Rising Star” – Florida Super Lawyers, 2021-2022
Best Lawyers of America – Franchise Law, 2018- Current
Education
University of Miami School of Law, J. D.
Graduated 2007
Tufts University, B.A. in Sociology
Graduated 2004
Contact Details and Office Locations
One Biscayne Tower, 34th Floor, Two South Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33131
Miami, Florida 33131
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