Byrd "Biff" F. Marshall, Jr.

EXPERIENCE:

Biff Marshall, President and Managing Director of GrayRobinson, is a securities lawyer with experience in representing public and private companies as they address their capital needs. Biff has acted as general counsel to New York Stock Exchange companies, American Stock Exchange companies, and companies traded on NASDAQ. In addition to representing numerous limited partnerships that have raised capital for various reasons, he has represented underwriters, venture capitalists, and has consistently completed venture capital transactions for issuers. Biff has held the Managing Director position since 1992 and is one of the longest-serving Managing Directors in the state.

BACKGROUND:

Biff was born in Miami, Florida and graduated from Pinecrest Preparatory School in 1971. After attending Southern Methodist University for two years, Biff obtained his B.S. from Florida State University (double major in accounting and finance), his Masters in Business Administration from Florida State University, and graduated from Florida State University College of Law in 1978. Prior to becoming a Shareholder at GrayRobinson, Biff practiced in Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida.

EDUCATION:

  • Southern Methodist University (1971-1973)
  • Florida State University, B.S. (Accounting and Finance, 1975)
    • Member, Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Phi
  • Florida State University, Masters in Business (1978)
  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D. (High Honors, 1978)
    • Member, Order of the Coif; Moot Court

PROFESSIONAL:

  • The Florida Bar
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Selected as Top Managing Partner by Florida Trend, 2005-2007
  • Selected as Best Lawyers in America, 2006-present
  • Selected as a Best Lawyer by Orlando Magazine, 2009

CIVIC:

Present:

  • Give Kids the World, Board of Directors

Past:

  • Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida, Board of Directors
  • Florida Venture Group, Founder and former Director
  • Florida Space Business Roundtable, Founder and former Director
  • Trinity Aquatic Team, former Director and former President
  • Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Former Director
  • Leadership Orlando, Alumni Group
  • Leadership Florida, Class XXI
  • American Arbitration Association, Member
  • Condev Holdings, Board of Directors
  • Central Florida Innovation Corporation, Founder and Former Chairman

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