Gabie Plasencia
Associate
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.
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