From her professional to her personal life, she is dedicated to fostering connections and community; no matter where she is or what time it is.
DAVIE, FL, January 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Laurie Spector, JD, MBA, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mrs. Spector is a distinguished professional with a multifaceted career spanning law, business consulting and real estate. Currently, she serves as a principal and real estate advisor at Compass Florida LLC, where she has been instrumental since 2019. Along with leading a small team, focusing on the tri-county area and primarily serving Broward County, she also works with clients across other parts of the state. Mrs. Spector’s expertise in the real estate sector covers both residential and commercial properties, therefore allowing her to assist a wide range of buyers and sellers in their real estate journeys.
For her expertise and service, Mrs. Spector has been recognized in RealTrends Verified, placing her among the top 1% of 50 million realtors nationwide. Additionally, she was featured in a cover story in Broward Real Producers Magazine in 2024. Her legal career began with a focus on commercial litigation and securities as an associate at Adorno & Yoss before she transitioned to Ferrell Law PA, where she worked as a civil and criminal litigation associate.
Mrs. Spector’s dedication to public service was further evident during her tenure as an assistant regional counsel for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Fourth District of Florida from 2008 to 2011, where she defended juveniles and domestic violence cases. Following that period, her journey into real estate began with Coldwell Banker, where she worked as a realtor associate from 2015 to 2019. Her earlier career also included significant contributions as a business consultant at Accenture from 2001 to 2003, a role in which she focused on software analysis and testing for telecommunications infrastructure.
Overall, Mrs. Spector’s diverse background has equipped her with a unique perspective that she brings to her current endeavors. Along with her robust experience, her academic achievements have been pivotal in shaping her successful career. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in decision information science, both from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, where she graduated in 2009 and 2001, respectively. Additionally, she earned a Juris Doctor from the Benjamin L. Crump Center for Social Justice from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2006, which she cites as a significant achievement, and a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business in 2000.
Outside of her degrees, Mrs. Spector’s commitment to excellence is reflected in her numerous certifications, including being a certified residential real estate probate specialist and an accredited buyer’s representative through the National Association of REALTORS®. Her legal acumen is further supported by her admission to the Southern District of Florida Bar. In all she has pursued and achieved, Mrs. Spector attributes her success to hard work, determination and an optimistic outlook.
Moreover, Mrs. Spector emphasizes high ethical standards and thoughtful decision-making, consistently opting for paths that, while potentially more challenging, offer greater fulfillment and reward over those that are merely convenient. Furthermore, she embodies several important values, including gratitude, honesty and humility, and she values the importance of friendships. From her professional to her personal life, she is dedicated to fostering connections and community; no matter where she is or what time it is, she consistently seeks to enhance her surroundings and actively tries to improve the situations she encounters.
Along with being the founder of Law Grads of Compass, Mrs. Spector holds the title of Governor of the Broward-Miami Board of Realtors and Director of Florida Realtors. Moreover, she holds a board member seat with the American Inns of Court and is a member of the real property, probate and trust section of the Florida Bar, among other affiliations. Civically, Mrs. Spector is deeply involved in organizations and initiatives that make a positive impact. She volunteers at American Heritage Schools’ Broward Campus and was named a Woman of the Year All-Star by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For her dedication to community service as well as her professional excellence, Mrs. Spector has received several awards, such as the Prestigious Women Award from the South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine in 2023. In her personal life, she is a devoted mother to one son and one daughter who enjoys exercising, playing tennis, attending concerts, boating and spending quality time with family and friends. Looking ahead, Mrs. Spector plans to prioritize family time while engaging with the community and reintegrating into the legal field, emphasizing social responsibility and unity among individuals.
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