Anthony De Yurre is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Group. His practice exclusively focuses on the representation of real estate developers and investors in complex land use and zoning matters with a focus on transit- oriented development, large scale mixed-use development, public private partnerships and multifamily workforce housing.  As a native Miamian, Anthony recognizes the tremendous need for attainable housing throughout Florida and is heavily engaged in Live Local Act (SB102 and SB328) legislation, interpretation and application at both the state and local levels. 

Anthony is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Miami’s LL.M. in Real Property Development where he teaches “Problem Solving Large Scale, Mixed-Use Development”.  He is also Co-Chair of the University of Miami’s Real Property Development LL.M Advisory Board.  Upon graduating from Duke University and Vanderbilt Law, Anthony returned home to Miami to earn his LL.M. in Real Property Development from the same program he teaches at today at the University of Miami.  Anthony is also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Eddie Diaz serves as Executive Vice President and Head of the Corporate Lending Division at Ocean Bank, overseeing the Bank’s corporate lending strategy and portfolio. He is a member of the Senior Management Committee, contributing to the Bank’s strategic leadership. Diaz began his banking career at Ocean Bank as a credit analyst and has held several leadership roles across the organization. A Miami native, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Florida International University and serves on the FIU President’s Council and the Board of Jackson Health Foundation.

Marc Suarez is a Managing Director at Lument. In his role, he originates loans utilizing Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, HUD/FHA, and proprietary programs for multifamily housing.

Since joining predecessor firm Hunt Real Estate Capital and opening the Miami office, Marc and his team have originated more than $6 billion in financing.

Previous employment includes serving as an executive managing director at SL Capital, where he originated $2.3 billion in CMBS loans. He also ran his own consulting firm working on distressed debt and was a partner at a boutique development company.

Marc was a professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds and later held a management position on the scouting and player development department.

Marc is an active member and sits on committees of the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade County, where he spent most of his childhood.