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Gabie Plasencia

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Miami

+1 305-910-0542

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Gabie has a broad range of experience representing domestic and international clients in federal and state courts in complex, high-stakes commercial and securities litigation, including class action lawsuits.

As a former prosecutor, Gabie has invaluable courtroom experience.  She also helps clients effectively navigate government investigations, enforcement actions, employment disputes, internal investigations.  In addition to acting in a wide range of industries, Gabie has developed substantial expertise in the areas of digital assets and blockchain technology matters and provides regulatory compliance guidance in the financial services sector more generally.

Key Matters

Some of the experience represented below may have been handled at a previous firm.

Complex Commercial Litigation and Class Action Lawsuits
  • Representation of a major cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange in a securities and consumer protection class action alleging violations of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state blue sky laws, and California’s unfair competition laws
  • Representation of a major cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange in a multidistrict litigation alleging numerous state and federal securities violations pending in the Southern District of Florida
  • Representation of a national bank in a defamation action against a national news media outlet
  • Representation of a national bank in successfully securing anti-suit injunctions in multiple employment-related litigation matters
  • Representation of a national bank in connection with subpoena and commercial litigation matters
  • Representation of various insurance companies in connection with coverage disputes
Government Enforcement and Investigations
  • Obtained substantial criminal trial experience as an Assistant State Attorney with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, taking more than 21 trials to verdict
  • Representation of lenders in connection with investigations by numerous federal government agencies related to CARES Act programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program
  • Representation of a Fortune 100 company in connection with parallel federal and multistate investigations of alleged violations of federal and state false claims acts involving government contracts for technology and security systems
  • Representation of a broker-dealer affiliate of a multinational financial institution in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) investigation and enforcement action pertaining to FINRA anti-money laundering (AML) rules
  • Representation of an affiliate of a multinational financial institution in parallel SEC and FINRA investigations and enforcement proceedings pertaining to the promotion of a financial product
  • Representation of a financial institution in a DOJ investigation regarding AML policies and procedures
  • Representation of an investment advisor in an SEC enforcement action regarding custody of client funds
  • Oversaw a Florida Office of Financial Regulation investigation relating to securities offerings
Blockchain-Related Matters
  • Representation of a U.S. cryptocurrency exchange in a government investigation regarding anti-money laundering policies and procedures
  • Representation of a European cryptocurrency exchange concerning whether certain digital assets are regarded as securities under U.S. law
  • Representation of a major U.S. sports players union in connection with NFT-related issues
  • Representation of a digital asset prime brokerage in securities regulatory issues
  • Representation of a large digital asset marketplace in a class action lawsuit alleging that the marketplace had insufficient Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols in place to identify customers engaging in fraudulent activities
  • Representation of a large digital asset marketplace in a class action alleging that the marketplace was operating as an unlicensed securities exchange and broker dealer
  • Representation of a cryptocurrency exchange interacting with many state regulators to determine whether licenses are required for purposes of contemplated business activities
  • Representation of an issuer of a native digital asset interfacing with the SEC
  • Representation of a Bitcoin ATM company in a class action lawsuit pertaining to marketing
  • Representation of a U.S. cryptocurrency exchange in a government investigation regarding AML policies and procedures
  • Representation of a European cryptocurrency exchange concerning whether certain digital assets are regarded as securities under U.S. law
  • Representation of The Chamber of Digital Commerce in SEC v. Wahi
Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Representation of a financial institution in a JAMS arbitration and supplemental proceeding regarding a US$500M dispute with a referral vendor
  • Representation of a national bank in several AAA arbitrations involving employment-related disputes
  • Representation of an international blockchain and digital asset issuer in a JAMS arbitration regarding a contractual dispute
  • Representation of a Miami affiliate of a multinational institution in several FINRA arbitration proceedings alleging negligent promotion of a financial product and failure to supervise
  • Representation of a national bank in an arbitration proceeding asserting application of non-U.S. law to an employment relationship
  • Representation of various insurance companies in several mediations

  • Top Rated Lawyer, Super Lawyers - Florida "Rising Star," (2024)
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Insurance Law (2024–2025)

  • Cuban American Bar Association
  • League of Prosecutors

Capabilities

Financial Services Litigation
Government Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance
Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation
Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation
Class Actions & Group Litigation
Compliance Programs
Financial Services
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
Financial Crimes Compliance

Key Matters

Some of the experience represented below may have been handled at a previous firm.

Complex Commercial Litigation and Class Action Lawsuits
  • Representation of a major cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange in a securities and consumer protection class action alleging violations of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state blue sky laws, and California’s unfair competition laws
  • Representation of a major cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange in a multidistrict litigation alleging numerous state and federal securities violations pending in the Southern District of Florida
  • Representation of a national bank in a defamation action against a national news media outlet
  • Representation of a national bank in successfully securing anti-suit injunctions in multiple employment-related litigation matters
  • Representation of a national bank in connection with subpoena and commercial litigation matters
  • Representation of various insurance companies in connection with coverage disputes
Government Enforcement and Investigations
  • Obtained substantial criminal trial experience as an Assistant State Attorney with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, taking more than 21 trials to verdict
  • Representation of lenders in connection with investigations by numerous federal government agencies related to CARES Act programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program
  • Representation of a Fortune 100 company in connection with parallel federal and multistate investigations of alleged violations of federal and state false claims acts involving government contracts for technology and security systems
  • Representation of a broker-dealer affiliate of a multinational financial institution in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) investigation and enforcement action pertaining to FINRA anti-money laundering (AML) rules
  • Representation of an affiliate of a multinational financial institution in parallel SEC and FINRA investigations and enforcement proceedings pertaining to the promotion of a financial product
  • Representation of a financial institution in a DOJ investigation regarding AML policies and procedures
  • Representation of an investment advisor in an SEC enforcement action regarding custody of client funds
  • Oversaw a Florida Office of Financial Regulation investigation relating to securities offerings
Blockchain-Related Matters
  • Representation of a U.S. cryptocurrency exchange in a government investigation regarding anti-money laundering policies and procedures
  • Representation of a European cryptocurrency exchange concerning whether certain digital assets are regarded as securities under U.S. law
  • Representation of a major U.S. sports players union in connection with NFT-related issues
  • Representation of a digital asset prime brokerage in securities regulatory issues
  • Representation of a large digital asset marketplace in a class action lawsuit alleging that the marketplace had insufficient Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols in place to identify customers engaging in fraudulent activities
  • Representation of a large digital asset marketplace in a class action alleging that the marketplace was operating as an unlicensed securities exchange and broker dealer
  • Representation of a cryptocurrency exchange interacting with many state regulators to determine whether licenses are required for purposes of contemplated business activities
  • Representation of an issuer of a native digital asset interfacing with the SEC
  • Representation of a Bitcoin ATM company in a class action lawsuit pertaining to marketing
  • Representation of a U.S. cryptocurrency exchange in a government investigation regarding AML policies and procedures
  • Representation of a European cryptocurrency exchange concerning whether certain digital assets are regarded as securities under U.S. law
  • Representation of The Chamber of Digital Commerce in SEC v. Wahi
Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Representation of a financial institution in a JAMS arbitration and supplemental proceeding regarding a US$500M dispute with a referral vendor
  • Representation of a national bank in several AAA arbitrations involving employment-related disputes
  • Representation of an international blockchain and digital asset issuer in a JAMS arbitration regarding a contractual dispute
  • Representation of a Miami affiliate of a multinational institution in several FINRA arbitration proceedings alleging negligent promotion of a financial product and failure to supervise
  • Representation of a national bank in an arbitration proceeding asserting application of non-U.S. law to an employment relationship
  • Representation of various insurance companies in several mediations

Credentials

Education

Gabriela received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law. She received her B.A. and B.S. from Florida State University.

    Admissions
    • Florida
    • Georgia

    Related Insights & News

    • “Custodial Services,” University of Chicago Legal Matters in Web3: A Desk Reference, University of Chicago, Contributor, September 23, 2024

    • “Landmark Decision in SEC v. Ripple Labs: Digital Assets Are Not Inherently Securities,” Winston & Strawn LLP Client Alert, Co-author, July 17, 2023
    • “SEC Risk Alert: EXAMS to Focus on New Advisers Act Marketing Rule,” Winston & Strawn LLP Client Alert, Co-author, Sept. 29, 2022
    • “FDIC Issues Crypto Advisory Concerning Alleged Misrepresentations to Consumers,” Non-Fungible Insights: Blockchain Decrypted, Co-author, Aug. 9, 2022
    • “Landmark Bipartisan Legislation Attempts To Create Long-awaited Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets,” Non-Fungible Insights: Blockchain Decrypted, Co-author, June 9, 2022
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    Capabilities

    Financial Services Litigation
    Government Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance
    Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation
    Commercial Litigation & Disputes
    Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation
    Class Actions & Group Litigation
    Compliance Programs
    Financial Services
    Technology, Media & Telecommunications
    Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
    Financial Crimes Compliance
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