Name: Manny Ferro

Hometown: Miami

Title: Associate

When did you begin working at Damian & Valori, LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys? How did you get your job here?

I started at DVLLP as a law clerk during my 1L summer. I returned to work part-time during my 3L year and I’ve been here ever since.

In a nutshell, what do you do your in role (one sentence or less)?

Support our partners and senior associates with their cases.

What projects or cases you are working on?

I work with all our other attorneys on a variety of cases, but my focus lately has been the Today’s Growth Consultants Receivership and its related lawsuits. 

Why did you choose this profession?

I wanted to work in a profession that where I could help people while forming close ties with the local community.

What do you like most about your job?

Being able to solve issues for our clients.

What do you like most about DVC?

The culture/atmosphere around the office.

Family Snapshot?

Just me and my dog, Maple.

The word that describes you:

Genuine.

What’s on your Netflix list?

Currently watching Snowfall on Hulu while waiting for Netflix to release the new season of Drive to Survive.

First paying job:

This is my first full-time job!

Your proudest accomplishment:

Likely a recency bias but passing the bar exam must be up there with the best feelings ever.

What do you do when you are not working?

Either staying active in the gym or being lazy outside.

Recommend an article or a book:

How about podcasts? I love learning the backstories of the food we eat and the objects we see daily.  For food and drink, try Proof by America’s Test Kitchen. For design and architecture, check out 99% Invisible by Roman Mars.

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