Alfred "Al" Zucaro Jr. is one of South Florida's most captivating voices on international trade and commerce, especially in relation to immigration law and migration strategy. Founder of the World Trade Center Palm Beach in 1999, Zucaro was named one of the 101 most influential people in International Trade and Commerce by South Florida CEO magazine magazine for two years in a row.

Since 1986, Zucaro has practiced immigration and nationality law. Zucaro's leadership skills and expertise extend well beyond the courtroom. From March 1995 through November 2002, he was elected to the West Palm Beach City Commission. During this period, Zucaro helped shape the identity of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County as an international business destination.

As a member of the Tourist Development Council (2000 -2001) and the Economic Council of Palm Beach County (2001 to 2005), Zucaro has also been instrumental in raising the area's profile in 'global' affairs. For the past two years, Al has also worked relentlessly to inform and encourage other elected officials to lend their voice and support to hemispheric and global free trade agreements. He is participating with Enterprise Florida's efforts to determine the negative economic impacts of U.S. restrictive visa policies on Florida's economy and is active with FEIVR, Florida Visa Policy and Immigration Reform group, in furthering the state's public policy in the area of comprehensive immigration reform.

As Chairman of the World Trade Center Palm Beach, a not-for-profit organization, Zucaro is continually forging alliances between local and international entities. A tireless advocate of global commerce, he has organized trade delegations to a number of different countries including Argentina, Brazil, Italy and Mexico. He has met with Scripps Research Institute officials and World Trade Center San Diego leaders to help establish a strategic relationship in the bio-tech industry. He also met with officials from the City and Port of San Diego for discussions on public/private opportunities with the WTC San Diego and Scripps. Al has traveled with Enterprise Florida's Governor Bush-led bioscience recruitment mission to Germany and Switzerland and is actively participating in international business development for the Palm Beach and south Florida region. (Click here to view Palm Beach County's Economic Summit report)

Al is also a frequent speaker on the topics of international trade, immigration law and business development opportunities. Among other, he has participated in events organized by the Florida Association of Realtors, Palm Beach County Realtors Association, Enterprise Florida and Florida TaxWatch, Palm Beach County, City of West Palm Beach, City of Riviera Beach, City of Belle Glade, Port of Palm Beach, and U.S. Export Assistance Center.

To find out where his next speaking engagement is or to arrange a speaking opportunity, please refer to the calendar section of this site.