DESIREE CUASON JOINS KATZ BARRON AS AN ASSOCIATE Tri-Lingual Attorney Brings Chinese Fluency to International Practice Group MIAMI, FL - May 3, 2005 — Desirée M. Cuason has joined the South Florida law firm Katz Barron as an associate in the firm's Miami office. Cuason practices in the areas of business & corporate law, international & domestic taxation, and international business transactions. She has been practicing law in Miami since 2001, preceded by one year as a Tax Specialist with KPMG in Miami. Cuason holds an LL.M. in Taxation, with a Certificate of Specialization in International Tax, from the University of Miami School of Law. She earned her law degree at St. Thomas University School of Law, with numerous Honors including the Dean's List, multiple book awards and inclusion in the Who's Who Among America's Law Students for 3 years. During law school, she served as Law Review rticles Editor and Marketing Editor. Cuason earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at Florida International University, as a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and the Dean's list. She also has co-authored articles on international tax issues for The Florida Bar, Tax Section Bulletin. Cuason currently serves as Vice Chair Editor of The Florida Bar Tax Law Bulletin. A resident of Miami, Cuason is a Project Coordinator and Volunteer for Hands On Miami, and a Volunteer for the Wildlife Care Center in Broward County. She is a Member of the Florida-China Chamber of Commerce, and is fluent in Chinese and English as well as conversational in Spanish. Katz Barron is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Established in 1977, Katz Barron provides counsel on a wide range of business matters, including complex securities transactions, construction and other commercial litigation, bankruptcy and reorganization matters, real estate transactions, environmental law, international and domestic tax counsel, estate planning and business immigration. For more information about Katz Barron, visit the firm's website at www.katzbarron.com. ### Direct media queries to: Monique D. Spence, Marketing Director - 305-856-2444 ©2010 Katz, Barron, Squitero, Faust, Friedberg, Grady, English & Allen, P.A. All Rights Reserved. | Legal Disclaimer