Kristen M. Cañamero-Gómez, a seasoned lawyer with over 13 years of experience, has rejoined Rasco Klock’s Miami office as a partner. Cañamero-Gómez served as an associate with Rasco Klock from 2007–’13.

Prior to rejoining Rasco Klock, Cañamero-Gómez was director of legal and business affairs for Ole Media Services, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida. There, she provided contracting and legal support for licensing of original programming obtained from domestic and foreign major studios, and more.

As an associate with Rasco Klock from 2007–’13, she represented a variety of domestic and foreign purchasers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate. She also represented banks, mortgage lenders and other financial institutions in residential and commercial closings, purchases and refinances; as well as commercial landlords, drafting necessary documentation to assure properly secured lending. In addition, she represented clients in the documentation of corporate transactions, as well as in asset purchase, share purchase and merger transactions.

Cañamero-Gómez began her legal career as an associate with Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin, P.L. in Miami, Florida. There, she conducted legal research in the intellectual property litigation practice area, and drafted legal memoranda, motions, briefs and agreements. She represented clients in connection with intellectual property matters and disputes, and represented clients before U.S. Customs in obtaining the release of their detained or seized imports. She also collaborated with clients’ foreign counsel regarding importation of regulated goods into a foreign country.

“I am pleased to rejoin the seasoned and professional team at Rasco Klock,” said Cañamero-Gómez, who speaks fluent English and Spanish. “I look forward to working with the firm’s clients to achieve success.”

In naming Cañamero-Gómez to partner in the Miami office, Ramón E. Rasco, firm managing partner, founder, and head of the Business Law Department, pointed to her expertise in working with a variety of practice areas.

“Kristen’s multi-faceted experience and knowledge bolsters Rasco Klock’s offerings to clients,” commented Rasco. “She most recently led legal and business affairs for a major media firm, and prior to that time, worked diligently at our firm in various areas including business & corporate, real estate, banking, and more.”

Cañamero-Gómez is admitted to The Florida Bar.

She holds a J.D. from The University of Chicago, The Law School in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Legal Studies (cum laude) from University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

About Rasco Klock: Rasco Klock, a minority-owned law firm, provides well-reasoned, efficient and practical solutions to the diverse business needs of market leading companies and high net worth individuals who invest or do business in South Florida and the Americas. Nearly half of Rasco Klock’s lawyers have been recognized for their legal excellence by independent third parties such as Chambers, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Top Lawyers. Their experience ranges from structuring offshore investment in the U.S. to the day-to-day operations of a going concern, including distribution, licensing, leasing, taxation, government procurement and employment issues.

Its attorneys represent individuals, private and public corporations, and major financial institutions in all aspects of corporate transactions (including mergers, acquisitions, financing, and placements), lending, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment litigation and compensation, bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation, foreclosures, taxation, trademark monitoring, trademark and trade dress infringement, copyright infringement, false advertising, and infringement of the rights of publicity and internet domain disputes. Led by a joint J.D./Ph.D. in marine biology, they have handled complex environmental cases. They also represent individuals and families domestically and internationally regarding the management, taxation, preservation, and transfers of wealth, as well as the use and administration of trusts and estates.

The New York office is located at 555 Fifth Avenue, 17th Floor; and the Florida office is located at 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Ste 600, Coral Gables. For more information, visit www.rascoklock.com.