Miami Office

121 Alhambra Plaza
Phi / Suite 1604
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Overview

Angela C. de Céspedes is a Shareholder of Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC based in the Miami office. She is a seasoned trial lawyer and strategic litigation advisor with more than 25 years of experience handling complex, high-stakes disputes across the United States and internationally. Her practice focuses on bet-the-company litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters, and high-exposure business disputes where legal strategy directly impacts enterprise value, reputation, and long-term business outcomes.

Admitted to practice in Florida and New York, Angela represents corporations, executives, investors, and government entities in matters involving sophisticated commercial disputes, regulatory scrutiny, and crisis-driven litigation. She is known for her ability to quickly assess risk, design strategic litigation pathways, and guide clients through disputes that require not only legal precision but also business judgment and reputational awareness.

Practice Focus

Angela’s litigation practice encompasses the prosecution and defense of complex claims involving business and contractual disputes, fraud and RICO allegations, products liability, defamation, technology and intellectual property matters, and regulatory enforcement actions. She frequently advises companies and public entities during crisis and incident situations, helping organizations preserve critical evidence, manage exposure, and address legal and reputational risks before disputes escalate.

Her clients span a wide range of industries, including public and private companies, private equity ventures, government entities, real estate developers and investors, professional sports leagues and federations, teams and athletes, media and entertainment companies, technology and video gaming ventures, hospitality and restaurant groups, commercial property owners, private clubs, educational institutions, apparel companies, and insurance providers.

In addition to litigation, Angela regularly advises clients on complex commercial arrangements and dispute‑avoidance strategies, including the negotiation and structuring of commercial contracts, media and intellectual property licensing agreements, sponsorship and endorsement agreements, operational and vendor contracts, commercial leases, and other strategic business relationships.

Leadership, Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

Angela is a recognized voice in the legal and sports business communities. She frequently lectures and writes on litigation strategy, regulatory exposure, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding sports, entertainment, media, and emerging technologies. Her insights have been featured in national and industry publications including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, the Daily Business Review, Bisnow, the Los Angeles Times, Law360, Florida’s Voice, and The Capitolist, among others.

She previously served as Vice‑Chair of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Sports and Entertainment Industries and co‑created and co‑hosted the YouTube series “Lawyers With Game,” which explored developments at the intersection of sports, gaming, and the law. Angela is also actively involved in mentoring young lawyers and professionals entering the legal profession.

International Practice

For more than a decade, Angela was affiliated with and served as Global Chair of Litigation for Interlaw, a Chambers-ranked international law firm network whose membership includes leading full‑service law firms in more than 80 countries and over 150 cities worldwide. Through that role she developed long‑standing working relationships with top firms across multiple jurisdictions globally, enabling her to coordinate cross‑border legal strategies and provide clients with seamless access to trusted counsel globally.