Malina C. Lapenes focuses her practice on commercial litigation, casualty litigation and toxic tort matters, representing businesses and insurers in complex disputes. She assists clients with litigation involving business-related claims, liability issues and toxic tort allegations.

Her practice encompasses legal research, case evaluation, discovery and trial preparation. Malina brings a detail-oriented, analytical approach to litigation, drawing on her legal training and background in interdisciplinary medical sciences to evaluate complex issues and support effective case strategies.

Before joining RumbergerKirk as an associate, Malina participated in the firm’s 2025 Summer Associate Program in Miami. She earned her law degree magna cum laude from Florida International University College of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the FIU Law Review, received three CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and earned recognition for her appellate advocacy skills. She also authored a scholarly article examining the scope of copyright protection for choreography and exercise routines, published in the FIU Law Review in 2025.

Malina graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary medical sciences.