Noel Nation stands as one of the legal world’s most distinguished figures, known for his exceptional career and numerous accolades. A graduate of Harvard Law School with an LL.M., Noel achieved summa cum laude honors and was the salutatorian of his class at the University of Florida College of Law. His early career saw him as a partner at Steel Hector & Davis, then Florida's most powerful and influential law firm.
Demonstrating his vision and leadership, Noel co-founded the Miami chapter of Baker & McKenzie, the largest international law firm in the world. His efforts transformed the Miami office into a key hub for international law and corporate business, significantly contributing to the firm’s global reputation as one of the most prestigious legal entities in existence.
Throughout his career, Noel earned a reputation as one of the top lawyers worldwide, admired by peers and honored with numerous awards recognizing his expertise in corporate law and international business transactions. Now retired, he continues to advise his son, drawing on decades of experience and offering strategic insights that shape the future of his family’s business legacy.
These days, Noel enjoys a more relaxed pace, spending his time fishing and consulting on business affairs. While he has stepped away from the office, his wisdom and mentorship remain invaluable to his son and to the legal profession he so profoundly impacted.