Lacey D. Corona

Lacey Corona is involved in the public bid and proposal sector on some of the state’s largest infrastructure, transportation, and development projects. She works on a range of issues on private and public works projects, including public-private partnerships; how the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) relates to the procurement of design-build-operate-maintenance contracts; when a project is exempt from the CCNA; limitations on individual design professional liability; FDOT prequalification; and general contractor, architect, and engineering licensing requirements and applicability.

Ms. Corona is also well-versed in litigation regarding commercial and partnership disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property and trade secret disputes, and general business litigation matters.

She has litigated cases involving federal trademarks and trade dress; the Fair Housing Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and federal and state race, age, and gender discrimination claims, including winning rulings from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Education:

• University of Michigan Law School, JD (2008)
• Western Michigan University, Lee Honors College, BA, Public Law, magna cum laude (2006)

Admissions:

• New York
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Professional Activities:

• Board of Directors, Horizons Foundation
• Attorney Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the First Circuit
• Okaloosa County Bar Association
• Walton County Bar Association