Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr.
Founding Partner, SMGQ Law · 76th President of The Florida Bar (2024 to 2025)
Born in Havana and raised in Miami, Roland has spent more than 30 years advising companies, boards and families on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, real estate and tax. He has devoted much of his career to serving the legal profession and his community, from the Cuban American Bar Association to the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to mentoring young lawyers and students.
At a glance
Serving the profession and the community
Before leading The Florida Bar, Roland served for about a decade on its Board of Governors. As president he focused on professionalism, lawyer well being, and opening doors for new and immigrant lawyers. In Miami he has chaired the budget and audit committees of Miami Dade County Public Schools and the City of Coral Gables, and he serves on the Orange Bowl Committee and the University of Miami Citizens Board.