Shutts & Bowen has named Francis “Frank” Rodriguez partner in charge of its Miami office, replacing Steven Ebner, co-chair of the firm’s business litigation group and a member of its executive committee.

Rodriguez, who joined Shutts in 2000, works with domestic and international clients on federal and state tax and transactional issues and also serves as chair of the firm’s Latin America practice group. He is a member of the President’s Council at Florida International University and a University of Miami law graduate.