Magbis Sanchez’s practice focuses on providing litigation and advisory services for the maritime industry. Magbis has experience with cases involving wrongful death, general torts, collisions, seaman and maritime worker injuries, contract disputes, property damage, insurance coverage, cargo claims, environmental damage, and product liability. Magbis is currently pursuing an L.L.M. in Maritime Law at the University of Miami. She practices in state and federal court, Office of Administrative Law Judges, federal, and Arbitration.
- Smooth Sailing or Stormy Seas? Navigating Boating Accident Litigation in Florida, Florida CE approved webinar, 2024
- Legal Pros and Cons of Working as an Independent Contractor, NBC Universal, Telemundo, 2024
Admissions
- Florida
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Memberships
- Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, Governor
- Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee
- Federal Bar Association, Admiralty Section
Community Involvement
- The Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Leadership Academy, Class XI, 2024
- L.E.A.D. with CABA, 2023
- Leadership Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, LM 44 Spring Cohort, 2023
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy, deposition and trial skills participant, 2022
- Miami Dade Legal Aid, Put Something Back, attorney volunteer, 2020
- Cuban American Bar Association
- Miami Dade Bar Association
- Miami Beach Bar Association
Education
- L.L.M., Maritime Law, University of Miami School of Law, 2026
- J.D., Florida International University College of Law, 2018
- Dean’s List
- Appellate Advocacy Team
- Negotiation and Mediation Team
- Award for outstanding contribution and work in the Community Lawyering Clinic
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Law
- B.A., Criminal Justice, Miami Dade College, 2013
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese