Olivia M. Goodman

Olivia M. Goodman is a Florida criminal trial and federal and state criminal appellate attorney whose practice focuses on defending clients in complex and significant criminal litigation.

Out of law school, Ms. Goodman was first an Associate Attorney at Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan, P.A., where she analyzed extensive case documents and medical records, developed case strategy, and prepared dispositive motions and other critical filings. Her courtroom perspective is informed by experience at the United States Attorney’s Office in Baltimore, Maryland, where she researched complex federal criminal issues, drafted memoranda and motions, and supported federal prosecutors in federal criminal court.

Ms. Goodman earned her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she was awarded a Presidential Scholarship, repeatedly made the Dean’s List, and received the Book Award (highest grade in her class) in Social Science, Crime, and the Law. During law school, Ms. Goodman was actively involved as a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy, a Levin College of Law Ambassador, and a member of the Criminal Law Association, reflecting her longstanding commitment to advocacy and public service. Ms. Goodman holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has additional experience as a peer educator facilitating workshops on issues of sexual violence and campus safety.

Before her career in the law, Ms. Goodman built a strong foundation in communication and leadership as a Marketing Coordinator and Membership Advisor for an athletic club organization, where she created in-house marketing materials, managed web and social media presence, and led enterprise-wide programming.

Ms. Goodman pairs her criminal litigation and criminal appellate practice with a creative eye for design, and she has a particular interest in graphic and web design and the Adobe Creative Suite. This blend of analytical rigor, courtroom experience, and visual communication skills allows Ms. Goodman to present complex issues with clarity and confidence to judges, juries, clients, and colleagues alike.