Jones Walker has announced the addition of Laura D’Angelo as a partner in its gaming industry team, a move that underscores the firm’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets and legal sectors. D’Angelo joins the firm’s office in Lexington, Kentucky, where she will leverage her extensive experience in equine, racing, and gaming law (source).
D’Angelo brings a comprehensive practice portfolio that covers various facets of the equine sector. Her clients include horse show and competition organizers, racetracks, riders, owners, trainers, breeders, and trade associations, along with commercial lenders and private equity firms with investments in this niche market. Her expertise spans advising on high-stakes horse purchases, managing syndicate and partnership formations, and ensuring proper licensing for competitions.
Her addition is anticipated to enhance Jones Walker’s capabilities in advising on real estate transactions and commercial horse farm operations, aligning with the firm’s strategic push into equine-centric practices. For more information, visit Bloomberg Law’s coverage of the announcement (here).