Biography

Lorenzo Rovini | Senior Associate | New York & Italy

Lorenzo Rovini is an senior associate licensed to practice law in both New York and Italy. His practice spans real estate litigation, commercial litigation, corporate law, and estate planning, with experience representing clients in local, state, and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. 

Real Estate & Commercial Litigation 

Lorenzo handles complex real estate and commercial disputes, including matters involving contract claims, business conflicts, foreclosure-related issues, and property disputes.

Corporate & Business Law

In addition to his litigation practice, Lorenzo advises clients on business formation, startups, mergers and acquisitions, homeowners' associations (HOAs), and corporate governance matters. He is also experienced in drafting and reviewing mergers and acquisitions agreements and other commercial transaction documents.

Estate Planning

Lorenzo drafts, reviews, and oversees the execution of comprehensive estate planning documents, including Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives, and Special Needs Trusts. He also advises clients on asset protection, charitable giving, and estate tax mitigation strategies.

Italian Citizenship Applications

Lorenzo advises U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents on Italian citizenship applications, including matters involving Italian citizenship by descent and related documentation requirements. 

Education & Recognition 

Lorenzo earned his Juris Doctor degree summa cum laude from the University of Florence in Italy. He also holds two LL.M. degrees, one from the Catholic University of Milan and one from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he received both the Dean's Academic Excellence Award and the Graduate and International Programs Award.

Lorenzo has been selected to the 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers.
Fluent in English and Italian, he is committed to delivering thoughtful, practical, and effective legal counsel while building strong and trusted relationships with his clients.

Publications

2026

• Avoiding Sanctions in the Gen AI Era: Practical Guardrails for Lawyers, NYLitigator, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section 

• The Transposability of Brokerage Principles: Real Estate, Securities, and Financing, NYSBA Real Property Law Journal, Vol. 54 No. 1.

2025 

• Clickwrap Contracts and Arbitration: Why What You Click Matters, New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Vol. 18 No. 2

• Corporate Transparency Act Undermined: Legal Chaos and Its Implications, NY Business Law Journal, Vol. 29, No. 1

• An Arbitration Award Can Be Res Judicata in Subsequent Litigation, New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Vol. 18, No. 1

Honors & Awards

2026

• New York Metro Rising Stars - SuperLawyers

Speaking Engagements

2025

• 2025 Hamburg Global Conference, NYSBA International Section, October 15-17, 2025, Digital Nomads: Lawyers on the Move in the Global 21st Century (Panelist).