Kaari-Lynn S. Gagnon was born in Seoul, Korea and grew up near Albany, New York. She graduated from Tufts University in May 2004 with a B.A.
in Sociology, and then earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in May 2007. During law school, Ms.
Gagnon clerked for Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. and gained practical experience as a summer intern at the Public Defender's Office of Rensselaer County, New York.Ms. Gagnon has been a dedicated member of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
since 2006. Her career path within the firm progressed from law clerk to associate in 2007, culminating as a partner in 2015. Ms.
Gagnon's practice area concentrations include franchise law, corporate law, and intellectual property. She supports franchisors with an array of franchise law issues, excelling in the preparation of franchise disclosure documents and state registrations. Additionally, she manages various business transactions, such as commercial lease reviews and contract negotiations, assists with business entity formation, and drafts operating and licensing agreements.
Moreover, Ms. Gagnon represents artists in intellectual property licensing and promotional arrangements.With substantial experience in litigation, Ms. Gagnon represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings across the United States.
She is authorized to practice law in Florida and is admitted before the Southern District Court of Florida.Current Employment PositionPartnerPractice AreasFranchise LawCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyPast PositionsZarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A., ClerkPublic Defender’s Office of Rensselaer County, New York, InternHonors & AwardsBest Lawyers of America – Franchise Law, 2018-Current"Rising Star” in Florida – Super Lawyers, 2021-2022Pro-Bono ActivitiesMiami-Dade County Put Something Back Pro Bono ProgramProfessional AssociationsDade County Bar Association, MemberAmerican Bar Association Forum on FranchisingForum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering CommitteeInternational Franchise Association (IFA)American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)EducationUniversity of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FloridaJ.D. - 2007Tufts University, Medford, MassachusettsB.A. - 2004Major: SociologyBar AdmissionsFlorida, 2007U.S.
District Court Southern District of Florida, 2008 Kaari-Lynn S. Gagnon was born in Seoul, Korea and grew up near Albany, New York. She graduated from Tufts University in May 2004 with a B.A.
Gagnon clerked for Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. and gained practical experience as a summer intern at the Public Defender's Office of Rensselaer County, New York. Ms.
Gagnon has been a dedicated member of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. since 2006. Her career path within the firm progressed from law clerk to associate in 2007, culminating as a partner in 2015.
Ms. Gagnon's practice area concentrations include franchise law, corporate law, and intellectual property. She supports franchisors with an array of franchise law issues, excelling in the preparation of franchise disclosure documents and state registrations.
Additionally, she manages various business transactions, such as commercial lease reviews and contract negotiations, assists with business entity formation, and drafts operating and licensing agreements. Moreover, Ms. Gagnon represents artists in intellectual property licensing and promotional arrangements.
With substantial experience in litigation, Ms. Gagnon represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings across the United States. She is authorized to practice law in Florida and is admitted before the Southern District Court of Florida.
Current Employment Position Practice Areas Past Positions Honors & Awards Pro-Bono Activities Professional Associations Education Bar Admissions
