Alain is Co-Chair of Prince Lobel’s Sports & Entertainment Group and is a partner in the Litigation Group.

He is an accomplished litigator, trial lawyer, and transactional attorney. He has tried cases to verdict in both federal and state courts, along with the American Arbitration Association, and in the offices of professional sports league commissioners. Alain handles complex business litigation, including contract disputes, government investigations, intellectual property litigation, and sports and entertainment matters. He works with clients in several sectors such as sports, entertainment, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology.

As Co-Chair of the firm’s Sports & Entertainment group, he leads the group in advising sports and entertainment clients on both business and personal matters, including: brand development and enforcement; endorsement, name, image, and likeness (NIL), and other licensing agreements; television, film, music, and choreography agreements; broadcast and streaming agreements; league and NCAA compliance; and when necessary, he zealously represents his clients in litigation matters. His client base has included all-star and hall of fame professional and amateur athletes, entertainers, agencies, agents, teams, leagues, brands, creatives, and executives.

Dr. Cassandra Bazile is an immunologist and Medical Science Liaison at argenx, where she advances therapies for rare autoimmune diseases. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Miami, where her doctoral work advanced understanding of how B-cell dysfunction drives lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome. A dedicated mentor and advocate for diversity in STEM, she empowers women and underrepresented minorities while balancing a love of travel, food, and family.

Daphnee Anne Sainvil currently serves as the Government & External Affairs Manager, where she oversees the City’s entire legislative portfolio. In this role, she strengthens relationships with both federal and state legislators, while also managing, promoting, and revitalizing the Economic & Community Investment Division. Her responsibilities include maintaining strong working relationships with businesses, residents, visitors, and other stakeholders across the city.

Professional Experience

Before joining the City, Ms. Sainvil was one of two Legislative Policy Advisors in the Intergovernmental Affairs Boards Section of Broward County. In this capacity, she promoted and advocated for the County’s priorities, appropriations requests, and legislative proposals as outlined in the Broward County State and Federal Legislative Programs. She worked closely with the Section Manager to coordinate advocacy efforts with contracted lobbying firms, stakeholders, and other organizations.

Previously, Ms. Sainvil served as the Boards Administrator and Special Projects Coordinator III within the same Section, where she managed all activities of the County’s advisory board program. She also acted as municipal liaison, collaborating with the Broward League of Cities and serving on various steering committees.

Education

• LL.M. (Master of Law), Homeland and National Security – Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2017)

• J.D., Law – Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

• M.B.A., Business Administration – Nova Southeastern University

• B.S., Legal Studies and Psychology – Nova Southeastern University

Awards & Recognition

• Legacy Miami “40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow” (2019)

• Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Class of 100 Outstanding Women (2016)

Community Leadership

Ms. Sainvil serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of South Florida and the Advisory Council for the Broward College Village Square. She has also been active with the Stranahan House Museum, United Way of Broward County’s Young Leaders Society, the NAACP, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.

Volunteerism

A passionate advocate for youth and community empowerment, Ms. Sainvil dedicates her time to mentoring and volunteering with organizations such as:

• SOS Children’s Village

• United Way service projects

• Firewall

• Feeding South Florida

• HOPE South Florida

• Homeless Partnership initiatives

She also volunteers with her family’s nonprofit, Center of Orientation and Information, Inc., which provides food, shelter, and case management services to underserved individuals and families in Miami-Dade County.

Westley Cineus, a native of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, serves as Director of Finance at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. With an accomplished career in research administration and financial leadership at Harvard and beyond, he has advanced the fiscal stewardship of major scientific and policy initiatives. He holds a BA in Business Administration (Finance) from Cambridge College and an MBA from Louisiana State University, Shreveport.

Dr. Sophia B. Bellegarde is a physician, scientist, and trailblazer whose journey from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reflects the very essence of resilience, excellence, and service.

Arriving in the United States as a political refugee, Dr. Bellegarde overcame immense challenges—language barriers, financial hardship, and immigration struggles—yet rose to graduate at the top of her high school class and earn a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biology and Medical Technology from St. Joseph’s University in New York. She went on to receive the prestigious Siemens Scholarship from the American Society of Clinical Pathology and later earned her MD, graduating Summa Cum Laude as the top student in her class at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine.

Today, Dr. Bellegarde is a resident in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she also serves as Social Chair of the AP/CP Residency Program. She has spent over a decade in laboratory medicine, holding leadership positions at NYC Health & Hospitals and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where her contributions to transfusion safety and quality assurance continue to improve patient outcomes.

Beyond her clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Bellegarde is a nationally recognized leader and advocate. Named a “40 Under 40” in Pathology, she is a Pathology Ambassador for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and serves on national committees such as the CAP Foundation’s See, Test & Treat initiative. She is deeply committed to advancing health equity and inspiring the next generation, mentoring students and early-career professionals while sharing her own story of perseverance and purpose.

Her research—spanning platelet inventory optimization, maternal-fetal pathology, and global health—is gaining recognition on national platforms, with presentations at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) conference and the upcoming 2025 AABB Conference.

Fluent in Haitian Creole and French, Dr. Bellegarde embodies the values of resilience, brilliance, and community impact. From refugee to researcher, from dreamer to doctor, she is not only a rising star in medicine but also a beacon of hope for the Haitian American community and beyond.