Meet Our Team
Our team is composed of a dynamic group of professionals hailing from various fields, encompassing individuals with expertise in law, urban planning, and administration.
John K. Shubin
Land Use & Development
JOHN K. SHUBIN
Land Use & Development Counsel
John Shubin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Euclid Group and the Managing Partner of the Shubin Law Group, P.A. His skill sets combine deep experience in the conceptualization and approval of large-scale real estate projects and, when required, the representation of clients in legal and administrative disputes over the approval of those projects.
As both a practicing lawyer and strategic advisor, John has worked with and represented every variety of stakeholder in the development and “highest and best use” process – real estate owners, developers, investors, lenders, affected parties, and local governments.
The Euclid Group was founded upon the belief that bringing together best in class public administrators, planning and zoning officials, elected officials, and academics, and combining them with the experience of land use lawyers and litigators would offer clients a unique set of talents to either complement their existing professionals or design and execute solutions to complex entitlement challenges.
Combining these valuable practical skills with a deep academic interest in the regulation of natural resources, John guides The Euclid Group’s professionals and thought leaders in their fulfillment of client’s objectives. He regularly lectures on land use issues and has a long-standing interest in the pursuit of research addressing the intersection of natural resources and government regulation and the political realities associated with the interaction of these sectors.
John is a South Florida native whose practice has included work throughout Florida and in numerous jurisdictions around the country, and has served in numerous leadership positions for such distinguished nonprofit institutions as HistoryMiami, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and Ransom-Everglades School.
JOHN K. SHUBIN
Land Use & Development Counsel
John Shubin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Euclid Group and the Managing Partner of the Shubin Law Group, P.A. His skill sets combine deep experience in the conceptualization and approval of large-scale real estate projects and, when required, the representation of clients in legal and administrative disputes over the approval of those projects.
As both a practicing lawyer and strategic advisor, John has worked with and represented every variety of stakeholder in the development and “highest and best use” process – real estate owners, developers, investors, lenders, affected parties, and local governments.
The Euclid Group was founded upon the belief that bringing together best in class public administrators, planning and zoning officials, elected officials, and academics, and combining them with the experience of land use lawyers and litigators would offer clients a unique set of talents to either complement their existing professionals or design and execute solutions to complex entitlement challenges.
Combining these valuable practical skills with a deep academic interest in the regulation of natural resources, John guides The Euclid Group’s professionals and thought leaders in their fulfillment of client’s objectives. He regularly lectures on land use issues and has a long-standing interest in the pursuit of research addressing the intersection of natural resources and government regulation and the political realities associated with the interaction of these sectors.
John is a South Florida native whose practice has included work throughout Florida and in numerous jurisdictions around the country, and has served in numerous leadership positions for such distinguished nonprofit institutions as HistoryMiami, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and Ransom-Everglades School.
Education
Harvard College (A.B., cum laude, 1983)
St. John’s College, Oxford University, Oxford, England (B.A., with high honors, 1985)
University of Miami School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1988)
Omicron Delta Kappa
Recognition
Member: Society of Bar and Gavel; University of Miami Honor Council, 1986-1988. Editor-in-Chief, Inter-American Law Review, 1987-1988. Co-Author: "The Promotion of Debt-Equity Swaps in Latin America: A Survey of the Regulatory Regimes and the International Policy Frameworks," 20 Inter-American Law Review 31, Fall, 1988.
Organizations
Trustee: Ransom-Everglades School, 1988 - 1995, Vice President, 1993 - 1995; Miami Light Project, 1989 - 1995; Member, Dade County Charter Review Advisory Board, 1989. Harvard College Fund, Class Chairman, 1992-1993.
Jim Shimberg
Land Use & Development
JIM SHIMBERG
Land Use & Development Counsel
With nearly four decades of expertise, Jim Shimberg leads the Tampa office for both the Shubin Law Group, P.A. and The Euclid Group. Jim compliments his expertise in local regulatory environments, specifically real estate development, land use, and zoning, with experience navigating both the public and private sectors.
Jim most recently served at the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”), the developer behind the largest and most transformational project in Tampa’s history, Water Street Tampa. Water Street Tampa is a $4 billion, 56-acre mixed-use real estate development under construction in downtown Tampa along the waterfront, developed by Jeff Vinik and Seattle’s Cascade Investment, LLC.
In addition to his role with SPP, Jim has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Vinik Sports Group, the parent company of the National Hockey League’s 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning. He joined the Tampa Bay Lightning as General Counsel in 2013, recruited as much for his local real estate expertise and relationships in the community as his legal background.
Prior to working with SPP and the Lightning, Jim spent more than 26 years as a land use and real estate attorney with Holland & Knight LLP. There he held several leadership roles including Executive Partner of the Tampa office, Practice Group Leader for the Tampa Bay Area Real Estate and Land Use Group and Chair of the Firm’s National Land Use Initiative.
Jim also served as the City Attorney for the City of Tampa, where he helped manage all legal issues associated with Tampa’s hosting of the 2012 Republican National Convention. These experiences have given him an unparalleled depth of knowledge of the regulatory process in real estate development and land use in the Tampa Bay region.
In 2011-2012 Jim served as an Urban Land Institute Rose Fellow as one of four representatives for the City of Tampa in a year-long collaboration with the cities of Kansas City, Mo., Oakland, Calif. and Providence, RI, learning about cutting-edge public private developments around the country.
A Tampa native, Jim has a robust network of business and political relationships that span decades, bolstered by a father and uncle who were prominent developers and community leaders in Tampa. Following in their footsteps, Jim is also active in the community.
Jim is a 1981 graduate of the University of Florida and a 1984 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, where he was a member of the Florida Law Review and Florida Blue Key. He holds the highest rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
JIM SHIMBERG
Land Use & Development Counsel
With nearly four decades of expertise, Jim Shimberg leads the Tampa office for both the Shubin Law Group, P.A. and The Euclid Group. Jim compliments his expertise in local regulatory environments, specifically real estate development, land use, and zoning, with experience navigating both the public and private sectors.
Jim most recently served at the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”), the developer behind the largest and most transformational project in Tampa’s history, Water Street Tampa. Water Street Tampa is a $4 billion, 56-acre mixed-use real estate development under construction in downtown Tampa along the waterfront, developed by Jeff Vinik and Seattle’s Cascade Investment, LLC.
In addition to his role with SPP, Jim has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Vinik Sports Group, the parent company of the National Hockey League’s 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning. He joined the Tampa Bay Lightning as General Counsel in 2013, recruited as much for his local real estate expertise and relationships in the community as his legal background.
Prior to working with SPP and the Lightning, Jim spent more than 26 years as a land use and real estate attorney with Holland & Knight LLP. There he held several leadership roles including Executive Partner of the Tampa office, Practice Group Leader for the Tampa Bay Area Real Estate and Land Use Group and Chair of the Firm’s National Land Use Initiative.
Jim also served as the City Attorney for the City of Tampa, where he helped manage all legal issues associated with Tampa’s hosting of the 2012 Republican National Convention. These experiences have given him an unparalleled depth of knowledge of the regulatory process in real estate development and land use in the Tampa Bay region.
In 2011-2012 Jim served as an Urban Land Institute Rose Fellow as one of four representatives for the City of Tampa in a year-long collaboration with the cities of Kansas City, Mo., Oakland, Calif. and Providence, RI, learning about cutting-edge public private developments around the country.
A Tampa native, Jim has a robust network of business and political relationships that span decades, bolstered by a father and uncle who were prominent developers and community leaders in Tampa. Following in their footsteps, Jim is also active in the community.
Jim is a 1981 graduate of the University of Florida and a 1984 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, where he was a member of the Florida Law Review and Florida Blue Key. He holds the highest rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Education
University of Florida, BSBA
University of Florida, College of Law, JD
Recognition
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America guide (Land Use & Zoning Law, 2007-2011 and Real Estate Law, 2008-2011)
Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2010
Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, May 2009, Legal Elite, and the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Power 100
Citizen of the Year by Tampa Connection, 2007
Organizations
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
Board President
Council of Advisors, Bob Graham Center for Public Service, University of Florida
Chair
Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation, University of South Florida (CAMLS)
Board Member
Tampa Downtown Partnership
Board Member, Past Chair
Greater Tampa Chamber
Former General Counsel
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation, Inc.
Trustee
Francisco Garcia
Urban Planning & Architectural Design
FRANCISCO GARCIA
City Planner / Urban Designer
A planner, urban designer and architect by training, Francisco García Iglesias is responsible for leading designs for new communities as well as urban redevelopment and revitalization projects in America, Europe, Asia, and the MENA region. In 25 years of professional experience, he has held executive positions in both the public and private sectors.
His experience is broad in range encompassing, among others, management of a large municipal community planning department, urban design, and zoning division inclusive of code compliance. In addition, and pertaining to master planning and regulatory coding efforts, Francisco has been involved in the design of diverse master plans in green-field, infill, and gray-field conditions as well as for new towns, and a number of code calibrations for municipalities large and small.
Francisco brings this experience and knowledge to effective leadership of design workshops and charrettes and is repeatedly called to lecture before government officials, developers, and citizen groups. He also effectively advocates and mediates in complex entitlement processes.
FRANCISCO GARCIA
City Planner / Urban Designer
A planner, urban designer and architect by training, Francisco García Iglesias is responsible for leading designs for new communities as well as urban redevelopment and revitalization projects in America, Europe, Asia, and the MENA region. In 25 years of professional experience, he has held executive positions in both the public and private sectors.
His experience is broad in range encompassing, among others, management of a large municipal community planning department, urban design, and zoning division inclusive of code compliance. In addition, and pertaining to master planning and regulatory coding efforts, Francisco has been involved in the design of diverse master plans in green-field, infill, and gray-field conditions as well as for new towns, and a number of code calibrations for municipalities large and small.
Francisco brings this experience and knowledge to effective leadership of design workshops and charrettes and is repeatedly called to lecture before government officials, developers, and citizen groups. He also effectively advocates and mediates in complex entitlement processes.
Education
University of Miami School of Architecture (Master of Urban Design)
University of Miami School of Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture)
University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences (Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy)
Alexandria Ayala
Public Policy
ALEXANDRIA AYALA
Public Policy
Alexandria Ayala has over a decade of experience in government, public service, and legislative affairs. She has previously served as a Legislative Aide in both the Palm Beach County Commission and The Florida House of Representatives. Alexandria currently represents District 2 on the Palm Beach County School Board. She is the first Latina and youngest woman elected to the Board.
ALEXANDRIA AYALA
Public Policy
Alexandria Ayala has over a decade of experience in government, public service, and legislative affairs. She has previously served as a Legislative Aide in both the Palm Beach County Commission and The Florida House of Representatives. Alexandria currently represents District 2 on the Palm Beach County School Board. She is the first Latina and youngest woman elected to the Board.
Education
University of Central Florida (UCF)
B.A. Political Science & Journalism Studies
Recognition
Hispanic Woman of Distinction, 2022 Honoree
Athena Young Professional Award, 2021 Recipient
Champion Award, New Leaders Council (NLC) Palm Beach County
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
Board Member
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Ex-Officio Board Member
Scholar Career Coaching
Board Member
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
Board Member
Discover the Palm Beaches
Community Values Group Advisory Board Member
Hispanic Education Coalition of Palm Beach County
Ex-Officio Board Member
Lee Feldman
Public Administration
LEE FELDMAN
Public Administrator
Lee Feldman has more than 36 years of experience in public sector administration, distinguished by providing progressive vision and decisive leadership to local government organizations in Florida. A toposcrat dedicated to building vibrant communities and enhancing neighborhoods; to establishing a sense of place; to promoting strong civic engagement; and to restoring trust in local government. Proven expertise in developing strategies to solve highly complex problems and resolving organizational issues while navigating diverse agendas.
His numerous professional affiliations included serving as a President of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA); as a member of the Board of Directors of MissionSquare Retirement; as a member of the Board of the National Civic League (All America Cities); and, as a member of the National League of Cities Public Sector Retirement Advisory Committee and the Public Safety and Crime Prevention and Advocacy Steering Committee. He previously served as a Vice President (Southeast Region) of ICMA; as President of the Florida City and County Management Association; as a member of the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Innovation (AFI); and as a member of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency National Advisory Council. He is a past recipient of the Florida League of Cities’ "City Manager of the Year" Award. Additionally, he has served as the past chair of the National League of Cities’ City Futures Panel on Public Finance; the past chair of the ICMA Governmental Affairs and Policy Committee; the past chair of the ICMA Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee; as well as a member of the ICMA Task Force on Community Tools for Ending Racism.
In 2018, he was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration and in 2016 was named a Distinguished Alumni Fellow, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania.
LEE FELDMAN
Public Administrator
Lee Feldman has more than 36 years of experience in public sector administration, distinguished by providing progressive vision and decisive leadership to local government organizations in Florida. A toposcrat dedicated to building vibrant communities and enhancing neighborhoods; to establishing a sense of place; to promoting strong civic engagement; and to restoring trust in local government. Proven expertise in developing strategies to solve highly complex problems and resolving organizational issues while navigating diverse agendas.
His numerous professional affiliations included serving as a President of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA); as a member of the Board of Directors of MissionSquare Retirement; as a member of the Board of the National Civic League (All America Cities); and, as a member of the National League of Cities Public Sector Retirement Advisory Committee and the Public Safety and Crime Prevention and Advocacy Steering Committee. He previously served as a Vice President (Southeast Region) of ICMA; as President of the Florida City and County Management Association; as a member of the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Innovation (AFI); and as a member of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency National Advisory Council. He is a past recipient of the Florida League of Cities’ "City Manager of the Year" Award. Additionally, he has served as the past chair of the National League of Cities’ City Futures Panel on Public Finance; the past chair of the ICMA Governmental Affairs and Policy Committee; the past chair of the ICMA Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee; as well as a member of the ICMA Task Force on Community Tools for Ending Racism.
In 2018, he was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration and in 2016 was named a Distinguished Alumni Fellow, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania.
Relevant Experience
Principal | 2022 to Present
The Euclid Group, LLC
City Manager | 2019 to 2021
City of Gainesville, Florida
City Manager | 2011 to 2018
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
City Manager | 2002 to 2011
City of Palm Bay, Florida
City Manager | 1996 to 2002
Deputy City Manager | 1989 to 1996
City of North Miami, Florida
Assistant City Manager | 1986 to 1989
Assistant to the City Manager | 1985 to 1986
City of North Miami Beach, Florida
Education
University of Pennsylvania Fels Center of Government (Master of Governmental Administration)
Washington and Lee University (Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Public Policy)
Recognition
Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
Distinguished Alumni Fellow, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania
Florida League of Cities - City Manager of the Year
Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) - President’s Award
Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) - Michael J. Roberto Career Development Award
University of Central Florida Public Administration Department - Exemplary Public Service Award
Organizations
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
President (2016 - 2017)
Leading Cities, Director (2022 – present)
MissionSquare Retirement, Director (2018 – 2022)
National Civic League, Director (2015 2023)
United States Federal Emergency Management
Agency, National Advisory Council (2008-2017)
Ian DeMello
Land Use & Development
IAN DEMELLO
Land Use & Development Counsel
Ian DeMello focuses his practice on land use, zoning and municipal law. He represents developers, individual landowners and municipalities on issues related to development approvals, permitting and zoning for multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings. His practice also extends to administrative appeals and appellate matters before the Eleventh Judicial Circuit's Appellate Division and the Third District Court of Appeal.
IAN DEMELLO
Land Use & Development Counsel
Ian DeMello focuses his practice on land use, zoning and municipal law. He represents developers, individual landowners and municipalities on issues related to development approvals, permitting and zoning for multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings. His practice also extends to administrative appeals and appellate matters before the Eleventh Judicial Circuit's Appellate Division and the Third District Court of Appeal.
Education
University of Miami School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
University of Miami Business Law Review
American University (B.A., M.A. International Studies and U.S. Foreign Policy)
Government Service
Judicial Fellow, Honorable Robert N. Scola, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Law Clerk, Office of the City Attorney, City of Coral Gables
Organizations
The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Member
Urban Land Institute, SE Florida/Caribbean Member
Recognition
Florida Super Lawyers 2018-2023 Listed as a “Rising Star” for Land Use/Zoning
K. Denise Haire
Land Use & Development
K. DENISE HAIRE
Land Use & Development Counsel
Denise Haire focuses her practice on land use, zoning, administrative, and governmental law. She represents developers, landowners, and municipalities on issues related to comprehensive planning, development approvals, property rights, and zoning. She has experience counseling clients and defending approvals on a wide variety of projects including residential communities, condominiums, hotels, mixed-use buildings, and office developments.
Denise has extensive experience addressing local government issues. Prior to joining Shubin Law Group, P.A., Denise served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of West Palm Beach where she represented the city in land use litigation, real estate matters, and appellate proceedings as well as advised quasi-judicial boards and municipal committees.
K. DENISE HAIRE
Land Use & Development Counsel
Denise Haire focuses her practice on land use, zoning, administrative, and governmental law. She represents developers, landowners, and municipalities on issues related to comprehensive planning, development approvals, property rights, and zoning. She has experience counseling clients and defending approvals on a wide variety of projects including residential communities, condominiums, hotels, mixed-use buildings, and office developments.
Denise has extensive experience addressing local government issues. Prior to joining the Shubin Law Group, P.A., Denise served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of West Palm Beach where she represented the city in land use litigation, real estate matters, and appellate proceedings as well as advised quasi-judicial boards and municipal committees.
Education
Vanderbilt Law School (J.D.)
University of Missouri (B.A.)
Organizations
Previous Chair
The Florida Bar Journal Editorial Board
Current Member
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Local Government and Land Use Committee.
Mark Grafton
Land Use & Development
MARK GRAFTON
Land Use & Development Counsel
Mark Grafton focuses his practice on navigating complex land use and zoning regulatory frameworks, negotiating and drafting a wide variety of agreements relating to real property, and representing individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in resolving complex land use disputes.
MARK GRAFTON
Land Use & Development Counsel
Mark Grafton focuses his practice on navigating complex land use and zoning regulatory frameworks, negotiating and drafting a wide variety of agreements relating to real property, and representing individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in resolving complex land use disputes.
Education
University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
University of Florida (B.S., Business Administration)
Organizations
Urban Land Institute (Chair of the Young Leaders Group, 2020-2022)
History Miami (Board of Trustees, 2023 – present)
Robert Lincoln
Land Use & Development
ROBERT LINCOLN
Land Use & Development
Robert K. Lincoln has been a key strategic advisor to landowners and developers in resolving complex land use regulatory and development issues for over 20 years. Certified by the Florida Bar in City, County and Local Government Law, Robert brings a unique planning background to his legal practice. He earned his Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, receiving numerous academic awards and honors, served as a Research Associate at the FAU/FIU Joint Center for Environmental and Urban Problems, and is a former Assistant Professor of Planning at Michigan State University.
Robert has published studies and academic articles on a wide range of land use, development and related policy topics, including neotraditional and transit-oriented development, comprehensive planning, coastal zone management and beach access, linkage fees, takings, and other planning issues. He is a highly sought and frequent lecturer on land use and development issues, policy, and related litigation.
Robert’s litigation experience, academic scholarship, and planning background allow him to bring a sophisticated and comprehensive perspective to strategically guide clients seeking zoning, planning and development regulatory approvals involving the most complex land use and local government matters – or litigating those issues when necessary. He has extensive experience representing public and private clients in administrative, trial, and appellate court matters.
Robert is active in the Sarasota community as an award-winning pro bono attorney and avid supporter of higher education. He is the Chair of CLE International's annual Florida Land Use Law Conference and a past Chair of the Sarasota County Bar Association’s Local Government Law Section.
ROBERT LINCOLN
Land Use & Development
Robert K. Lincoln has been a key strategic advisor to landowners and developers in resolving complex land use regulatory and development issues for over 20 years. Certified by the Florida Bar in City, County and Local Government Law, Robert brings a unique planning background to his legal practice. He earned his Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, receiving numerous academic awards and honors, served as a Research Associate at the FAU/FIU Joint Center for Environmental and Urban Problems, and is a former Assistant Professor of Planning at Michigan State University.
Robert has published studies and academic articles on a wide range of land use, development and related policy topics, including neotraditional and transit-oriented development, comprehensive planning, coastal zone management and beach access, linkage fees, takings, and other planning issues. He is a highly sought and frequent lecturer on land use and development issues, policy, and related litigation.
Robert’s litigation experience, academic scholarship, and planning background allow him to bring a sophisticated and comprehensive perspective to strategically guide clients seeking zoning, planning and development regulatory approvals involving the most complex land use and local government matters – or litigating those issues when necessary. He has extensive experience representing public and private clients in administrative, trial, and appellate court matters.
Robert is active in the Sarasota community as an award-winning pro bono attorney and avid supporter of higher education. He is the Chair of CLE International's annual Florida Land Use Law Conference and a past Chair of the Sarasota County Bar Association’s Local Government Law Section.
Recognition
Best Lawyers® has named Mr. Lincoln one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in Land Use and Zoning since 2010 and in Land Use and Zoning - Litigation since 2013, and named him 2020’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Sarasota in Land Use and Zoning Law. Since 2022, Mr. Lincoln has been recognized as a Florida “Super Lawyer” in the area of Land Use and Zoning and as one of Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” in the area of Environmental and Land Use Law.
Education
Florida Bar Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) in City, County and Local Government Law
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif
Florida State University Department of Urban & Regional Planning, M.S.P.
New College of Florida, B.S., Political Science
Liana Kozlowski
Land Use & Development
LIANA KOZLOWSKI
Land Use & Development Counsel
Liana Kozlowski represents landowners and investors throughout all stages of property development. This includes performing due diligence for various real estate asset classes, meeting with local officials to obtain support for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, and presenting before county and municipal boards to obtain all necessary entitlements. Liana's practice extends to post-approval permitting and regulatory matters – including building code and accessibility compliance – and appellate proceedings.
Prior to joining the Shubin Law Group, P.A. and The Euclid Group, Liana worked as a land use and zoning attorney at Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.
Before becoming an attorney Liana worked for eight years as a journalist for The Miami Herald.
LIANA KOZLOWSKI
Land Use & Development Counsel
Liana Kozlowski represents landowners and investors throughout all stages of property development. This includes performing due diligence for various real estate asset classes, meeting with local officials to obtain support for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, and presenting before county and municipal boards to obtain all necessary entitlements. Liana's practice extends to post-approval permitting and regulatory matters – including building code and accessibility compliance – and appellate proceedings.
Prior to joining the Shubin Law Group, P.A. and The Euclid Group, Liana worked as a land use and zoning attorney at Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.
Before becoming an attorney Liana worked for eight years as a journalist for The Miami Herald.
Education
American University (J.D.)
University of Miami (B.S., cum laude)
Organizations
The Florida Bar
Florida Association for Women Lawyers Miami-Dade Chapter
Pro Bono Committee, Chair, 2017
Recognition
Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Land Use & Zoning, 2023-2024
The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Real Estate Law, 2024
Knox White
Public Administration
KNOX WHITE
Public Administration
Knox White joins The Euclid Group with decades of legal and public sector administration experience. Knox White has served on the Greenville South Carolina City Council since 1983 and as Mayor since December 1995. A native of Greenville, Knox is a graduate of Christ Church Episcopal School and Greenville High School. He attended Wake Forest University and the University of South Carolina Law School. He was a partner in the law firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, where he led the firm’s immigration and customs practices.
His tenure as Mayor of Greenville has been defined by neighborhood revitalization, economic development and transformational projects for downtown. Over the past two decades, Greenville has earned national acclaim for its livability and pro-business environment and has become an award-winning destination.
KNOX WHITE
Public Administration
Knox White joins The Euclid Group with decades of legal and public sector administration experience. Knox White has served on the Greenville South Carolina City Council since 1983 and as Mayor since December 1995. A native of Greenville, Knox is a graduate of Christ Church Episcopal School and Greenville High School. He attended Wake Forest University and the University of South Carolina Law School. He was a partner in the law firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, where he led the firm’s immigration and customs practices.
His tenure as Mayor of Greenville has been defined by neighborhood revitalization, economic development and transformational projects for downtown. Over the past two decades, Greenville has earned national acclaim for its livability and pro-business environment and has become an award-winning destination.
Education
BA in History, Wake Forest University
JD, University of South Carolina
Recognition
Mayor, City of Greenville since 1995
Experience in public/ private partnerships and urban planning and design
Honorary Member , American Society of Landscape Architects
Profiled in Time magazine ( 2018) as “One of 31 People Changing the South”
Organizations
Partner (retired) Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd - Immigration Attorney
Harrison Denman
Research Analyst
HARRISON DENMAN
Research Analyst
Harrison Denman, a South Florida native, graduated from Ransom Everglades High School and Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, Harrison interned as an economics research analyst. Harrison has professional experience in the real estate sector, working in debt, finance, and equity for development projects. He has also worked in private equity, assisting with mergers and acquisitions of e-commerce brands.
HARRISON DENMAN
Research Analyst
Harrison Denman, a South Florida native, graduated from Ransom Everglades High School and Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, Harrison interned as an economics research analyst. Harrison has professional experience in the real estate sector, working in debt, finance, and equity for development projects. He has also worked in private equity, assisting with mergers and acquisitions of e-commerce brands.
Education
Vanderbilt University (Bachelor of Arts in American Studies)
Aaron Pikula
Operations/Administration
AARON PIKULA
Operations/Administration
Aaron joins The Euclid Group with nearly 10 years of administration experience from previous roles in both large institutions and small businesses across multiple industries. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management from the State University of New York, Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY and a Master's of Science in Higher Education/University Affairs from Florida International University in Miami, FL.
AARON PIKULA
Operations/Administration
Aaron joins The Euclid Group with nearly 10 years of administration experience from previous roles in both large institutions and small businesses across multiple industries. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management from the State University of New York, Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY and a Master's of Science in Higher Education/University Affairs from Florida International University in Miami, FL.
Education
Florida International University (Master of Science)
State University of New York, Buffalo State University (Bachelor of Science)
Georgia Shubin
Operations/Administration
GEORGIA SHUBIN
Operations/Administration
Georgia is a South Florida native with a background in sales and administration across various industries. Additionally, Georgia is a licensed real estate agent in Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree at Florida State University.
GEORGIA SHUBIN
Operations/Administration
Georgia is a South Florida native with a background in sales and administration across various industries. Additionally, Georgia is a licensed real estate agent in Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree at Florida State University.
Education
BS, Florida State University