Commercial Lawyer & Legal Counsel

Leon C. Skornicki

Senior commercial lawyer with deep expertise in technology transactions, international business law, regulatory compliance, and complex dispute resolution. Admitted in New York and Florida.

Leon C. Skornicki

Subject-matter depth

Seventeen years of practice spanning global law firms and in-house roles have produced genuine command across a range of substantive areas — from high-value commercial transactions to complex cross-border disputes.

Technology & Commercial Agreements

SaaS, API, and software licensing agreements; technology services contracts; clickwrap and enrollment agreements; end-user license agreements; vendor and procurement contracts across all sizes and industries.

Regulatory Compliance & Innovation

Practical counsel on AI regulation, GDPR, CPRA, and PCI DSS; balancing compliance obligations with product innovation and commercial growth across global operations.

International Business & Cross-Border Disputes

Complex multi-jurisdictional commercial matters, investor-state disputes, internal investigations (FCPA, FATCA), and high-value commercial litigation across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

Fintech & Digital Payments

Commercial contracting, go-to-market legal strategy, and regulatory counseling for digital payment platforms, fintech products, and API-based financial services across Latin America and global markets.

Corporate Governance & Operations

Entity management, operating agreements, corporate policies, post-acquisition integration, commercial contracting operations, and legal workflow transformation at scale.

Real Estate & Commercial Leasing

Residential and commercial lease drafting and negotiation; property acquisition and sale agreements; LLC operating agreements; vendor contracts for multi-unit residential portfolios.

Education, admissions & recognition

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center — J.D., 2009
    Dean's Certificate for Excellence in Scholarship · Washington Law Reporter Prize
  • Princeton University — A.B., cum laude, Political Economy, 2006

Languages

  • English — Native
  • Spanish — Native

Publications & Speaking

  • 14+ speaking engagements at leading legal fora — AAA, ICDR, ICC, CPR, PLI (2017–present)
  • Simple Legal Writing Can Improve Business Outcomes in Latin America, 50 U. Mia. Inter-Am. L. Rev. 123 (2019)
  • Florida Bar President Pro Bono Award (2013)

Memberships

  • Member, American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators (2026)

Board & Governance

  • Member, Board of Trustees — Non-Profit Private School, New York City (2024–present)
  • Board Member & Secretary — 515 East 72nd Street Condominium, New York (2023–2025)
  • Treasurer & Trustee — Princeton ReachOut 56-81-06 Inc., NJ 501(c)(3) (2010–2016)

Get in touch

For enquiries, please reach out by email or connect on LinkedIn.