Background
Gonzalez-Pita, J. Alberto was born on August 20, 1954 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Benigno Jesus and Maria Modesta (Diaz) G.P. came to the United States, 1960.
Gonzalez-Pita, J. Alberto was born on August 20, 1954 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Benigno Jesus and Maria Modesta (Diaz) G.P. came to the United States, 1960.
Associate of Arts, Miami-Dade Community College, 1973. Bachelor, University Miami, 1974. Juris Doctor, Boston University, 1977.
Associate Walton, Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson, Miami, Florida, 1977-1980, Patton & Kanner, Miami, 1980-1982, partner, 1982-1986, managing partner, 1986-1989. Partner McDermott, Will & Emery, 1989-1991, White & Case, Miami, 1991-1999. Vice president group counsel, International BellSouth Corp, 1999—2001.
Vice president International Legal, Regulatory and External Affairs BellSouth Corporation, 2001—2004. Executive vice president, general counsel Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Arkansas, 2004—2008. Senior vice president, general counsel, secretary Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Las Vegas, since 2008.
Chair Worldwide Privatization Practice Group. Co-chair Latin American Practice Group.
Member Academy for Community Education, Miami, 1980-1990. Board directors Institute Innovative Intervention, Miami, 1980-1990. Trustee St. Thomas University, Miami, 1991-1996.
Member American Bar Association, International Bar Association (co-chair corporation council committee 2002-2004), Inter-American Bar Association, Cuban-American Bar Association, Maritime Law Association United States.
Married Suzanne J. Martin, April 7, 1984. Children: Roberto Martin, Antonio Martin.