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Nouvelle Gonzalo

Gonzalo Law PLLC

15 years of experience
Business Law, Trademarks, International Law ...
Florida, New York, Ohio

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Nouvelle L. Gonzalo, Esq. is admitted to practice law in Ohio, Florida, and New York. She is the member-owner of Gonzalo Law where her practice focuses on U.S. and international corporate law. Attorney Gonzalo established her practice to pursue a lifelong interest in service through leadership. She utilizes her U.S. and international experience to help businesses navigate their legal issues and grow their companies.

As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of New York University, Nouvelle L. Gonzalo received her bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies concentrating in International Politics and Cultural Studies. She went on to earn a Juris Doctorate with Honors from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. During her time at Moritz, Ms. Gonzalo was named the Dean’s Public Service Fellow, a Moot Court Regional Qualifier, and President of the International Law Society. During law school, Ms. Gonzalo studied international corporate law at Oxford University - St. Anne’s College, in Oxford, England as a visiting student.

Prior to founding Gonzalo Law, Attorney Gonzalo worked with In-House Counsel at a multi-national corporation based in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of their International Group where she organized research and assisted in the preparation of legal agreements for the company’s foreign subsidiaries.
Furthering her legal experience, Ms. Gonzalo worked in the business transactions department focusing on both U.S. and international corporate legal matters for a mid-sized Columbus based law firm. Next, she was honored to serve the Honorable Judge Carla Moore in the Ninth District Court of Appeals where she assisted in the preparation of several legal opinions for the court.

Attorney Gonzalo has had the opportunity to serve as a U.S. Congressional Page, commencement speaker for her college at New York University, an interpreter for the Royal Spanish Air Force, and a member of the Youth of the United Nations where she collaborated with young leaders.

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Trademarks: Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

International Law: Imports & Exports

Intellectual Property

Additional Practice Areas

Mergers & Acquisitions
U.S. Corporate Law
Non-Profit Corporate Law
Corporate Governance
Health Care Corporate Law

Private & Emerging Businesses

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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida: The Florida Bar; ID Number: 119527
Since 2015

New York: New York State Office of Court Administration; ID Number: 6127989
Since 2025

Ohio: Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services; ID Number: 85974
Since 2010

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Spanish: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Founder and Managing Attorney: Gonzalo Law PLLC; 2010 - Current; • Assist companies to buy or sell a business through merger and acquisitions. • Provide strategic legal counsel to companies, higher education institutions, and healthcare providers on regulatory compliance and expansion into new markets. • Anticipate and adjust to regulatory changes to ensure companies are compliant. • Draft and negotiate contracts, resolve disputes for businesses operating in the U.S. and abroad. • Register intellectual property and provide advertising counsel to companies consistent with the Copyright and Trademark law guidelines. • Assist companies to protect and/or monetize their Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios through an exhaustive valuation of all IP and related infringements.

Adjunct Professor, International Corporate Law: University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law; 2017 - 2020; In addition to the active practice of law, teaching international corporate law at a top 25 ranked law school is an honor and a privilege. This course focuses on equipping students with the practical skills to draft, negotiate, advise clients, and analyze complex legal problems in U.S. and international corporate law. Guest speakers from some of the most influential companies, law firms, and organizations across the globe will also share their expertise and strategy with the class.

U.S. Law Fellow: Hamilton Abogados in Madrid, Spain; 2009 - 2011; • 1- year fellowship - Reviewed cross-border transactions to analyze all business and legal considerations of a deal. • Examined most recent case law in the field and identified potential opportunities for publication and new scholarship. • Conducted legal research and published an article about enforcing international arbitration clauses in contracts.

Student Law Clerk to In-House Counsel (International Group): Battelle; 2008 - 2009; Drafted agreements with in-house counsel to create foreign subsidiaries in Malaysia, Turkey, and Mexico. Researched and wrote proposals for projects generating $3.8 billion dollars of technological development revenue.

Summer Associate in U.S. and International Corporate Law: Marguire & Schneider LLP; 2007 - 2007; • Analyzed and identified legal compliance requirements for corporate clients. Assisted in the drafting, negotiation, and revision of corporate contracts. • Wrote legal memos, motions, and briefs for the litigation practice group. • Traveled to Guayaquil and Quito Ecuador to interpret U.S/Ecuadorian legal transactions for lead counsel in a client’s case.

UN Youth Organization Intern: United Nations; 2003 - 2005; Wrote resolutions to the UN General Assembly and coordinated cross- border training seminars in Ghana, Canada, and South America.

Writing and Research Assistant to the Sr. VP of Government & Community Relations: New York University; 2002 - 2004; • Conducted due diligence on regulatory compliance issues in higher education. • Formulated strategies to increase government funding to large private universities similar to New York University. • Organized data, prepared spreadsheets, and wrote speaking points for John Sexton, President of NYU. • Worked to promote strong relationships between NYU and the U.S Senate, U.S House, Supreme Court, and White House. Worked to encourage legislation beneficial to higher education institutions.

Spring Semester - U.S. House Page: U.S. House of Representatives; 2000 - 2000; • Worked as a federal employee for the United States House of Representatives. This position was made available through the Office of the Clerk of the House. The purpose was to provide supplemental administrative support to House operations. • Selected to serve as a Cloakroom Page where it was key to field phone calls and messages from the White House, CNN, U.S. State Department, and other organizations. I was then responsible for taking these messages the respective Democratic members of the U.S. House. • Transported and conveyed messages to the four main House Office Buildings (Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon, and Ford) as well as other areas inside of the Capitol. • Took statements from members of Congress after speeches for printing in the Congressional Record. • Printed and delivered vote reports to various offices, addressed members' personal needs while on the floor of the House, managed phones in the cloakrooms, and rung the bells of Congress for votes.

Education

The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law: J.D. (2009) | U.S. and Int' I Corporate Law I Mergers and Acquisitions I IP Law; 2006 - 2009; Honors: OSU Dean's Recognition of Outstanding Comm. Svc.; Activities: OSU Negotiations Moot Court Team, Regional Qualifier OSU Admissions Ambassador OSU President of the International Law Society OSU Black Law Students Association (BLSA) OSU Secr., Latino Law Students Association (LLSA)

University of Oxford: Visiting Scholar | International Corporate Law; 2008 - 2008; Served as a visiting scholar and a part of St. Anne's College.

New York University: B.A. (2004) | Economic and International Cultural Studies; 2001 - 2004; Honors: NYU Dean's List Truman Scholarship Finalist Fulbright Scholarship Finalist; Activities: NYU Commencement Speaker, Lincoln Center NYU Dean's Honor Society NYU Gallatin Scholars NYU Florence, Italy - Semester Abroad Circumnavigator's Club Scholar Founding VP, Minority Pre-law Association at NYU Youth at the United Nations NGO