Bringing broad experience across complex development, governmental, corporate, regulatory and strategic matters, Morales joins the firm’s widely recognized Land Development & Government Relations Group. Morales brings more than three decades of experience spanning senior government leadership and sophisticated private practice, having served as Chief Operating Officer for Miami-Dade County, City Manager for Miami Beach, and City Attorney for Doral and Marathon in Monroe County. “Bilzin Sumberg has built an exceptional platform by combining sophisticated legal counsel with a deep understanding of the businesses, institutions, and communities it serves,” said Morales. He also chaired the County Mayor’s Infrastructure Group, which secured more than $2 billion in federal and state infrastructure grants. Prior to his role at Miami-Dade County, Morales served as City Manager of Miami Beach, where he led a municipality of roughly 2,200 employees and a $625.6 million operating budget.