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 MANAGING PARTNER

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**Cystic Fibrosis 40 Under 40 Honoree (2023)**

(#1 Fundraiser in Class and in Event History)

Education

  • Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, Bachelors in Science

  • Nova Southeastern UniversityJuris Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude)

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Architecture and Planning, Certification Commercial Real Estate Analysis & Investment 

  • Leadership Broward, Class XXXI

Public Service

  • Early Learning CoalitionGovernor Appointed Board Member and Treasurer

  • H.O.P.E. Mission Center, Inc., Board Member

  • Old Palm Grove Homeowners Association, President

  • Southeastern College, Advisory Board Member (Early Childhood Development and Business Administration)

  • Parks Foundation of Broward CountyTreasurer

  • Philippine Consulate of South FloridaFundraiser and Event Planner

Executive Summary

Andrea M. Keiser, Esq. (JD/MBA) is the managing partner of Keiser Legal, PLLC, a firm specializing in the counsel and representation of property owners and real estate developers in land use and zoning matters before local municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. As a passionate early learning advocate and Governor appointee/Treasurer for the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Andrea also leads the Primrose School of Royal Palm Beach as development manager, overseeing the development, licensing, compliance, and operations for this elite preschool. Andrea was recently recognized as a 40 under 40 honoree by Cystic Fibrosis and top fundraiser in the history of the event. She also serves as the president of the Old Palm Grove Homeowners Association.

 

Andrea earned her Bachelors in Science from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and both her Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from Nova Southeastern University. Andrea is also certified by the Massachusetts’ Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Architecture and Planning in Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment. She is admitted to practice in the state of Florida.  She is also a graduate of the Leadership Broward Class XXXI and recipient of the 2011-2012 Leadership and Transition Event Awards at Keiser University.  In high school, Andrea was the 2000-2001 National Bluekey Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.  In her spare time, Andrea serves as Board Member for H.O.P.E. Mission Inc., formerly served as the Treasurer for the Parks Foundation of Broward County, and as a member of other various legal, charitable, and young professional organizations throughout South Florida. 

 

Prior to founding Keiser Legal, PLLC, Andrea practiced with Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP (DMB), a law firm with over four decades of experience combined in all aspects of land development.  At DMB, Andrea collaborated on notable projects throughout southeast Florida, including Wawa, Aldi, iPic, Keiser University's Flagship Football Field and Athletic Facility, Metropica, Cobblestone Plaza, Target, FPL Fibernet, Aishel House, Twin Peaks, and Wendy’s.

 

Prior to joining DMB, Andrea was the Supervising Attorney for the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Project (VPBP) for the United Way of Broward County in partnership with Legal Aid Service of Broward County.  In this capacity, she represented over 1,500 veterans.  Under her leadership, VPBP won the NBC Foundation’s 21st Century Solution Grant Challenge and the IACP Access to Collaboration Grant.  Andrea has presented and spoken on various veteran legal topics such as USERRA and military divorce at the Florida Bar Conferences in 2014 and 2015.  She was also the co-founder of the Collaborative Divorce Clinic for Veterans.

 

Prior to joining VPBP, Andrea was the Resident Attorney/Public and Legislative Affairs Specialist at Southeastern College.  In this role, she managed public relations and student services projects.  She also fundraised, lobbied, and advocated for student needs both locally and federally. Her other work experience includes Warner Music Group, affiliates of the Trump Organization, and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP. 

 

Andrea has been invited to speak on various legal topics at St. Louis University Law School, Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, and St. Thomas University’s Law School.  She was also a guest speaker for the Tower Club Professional Women Speaker Series.

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