Attorney
Edwin León
Edwin León is an accomplished attorney and the proud founder of EL Law, a distinguished minority and veteran-owned business.
With an unwavering commitment to justice and an extensive understanding of the legal landscape, Edwin offers his clients a unique blend of expertise, determination, and compassion.
Personal Philosophy
Diversity and Advocacy: Edwin is not only fluent in Spanish but also dedicated to ensuring access to justice for both high net-worth individuals and underserved communities. As the first in his family to attend college, join the military, and become an attorney, he passionately upholds doing what is right, even when it means challenging the status quo.
Tenacity and Integrity: Edwin is renowned for being a tenacious and unyielding advocate for what is right. He firmly believes in standing up to the majority and those in power when necessary.
Legal Profile
Edwin León is a highly skilled attorney with a diverse background encompassing finance, cybersecurity, and legal expertise. His professional journey spans from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps to obtaining advanced certifications in anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, and blockchain economics.
Legal Expertise
Prior to establishing his own practice, Edwin gained invaluable experience as a finance and bankruptcy associate in prestigious firms such as Barley Snyder’s, Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylors Business and Creditors’ Rights practice groups. With his extensive experience in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York City, he has acquired a wealth of knowledge in advising clients on various insolvency matters, including out-of-court workouts, chapter 7 and chapter 11 filings, bankruptcy sales and purchases, claims filing, and bankruptcy litigation. During this time, he honed his skills in various legal areas, including:
Financial fraud
Cryptocurrency investigations
Corporate Investigations
Workplace Investigations
Institutional and private financing
Complex commercial lending
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) work
Corporate restructuring
Bankruptcy litigation
Mass tort litigation matters
Complex commercial litigation
Certifications and Education
Edwin León’s commitment to professional development is evident through his numerous certifications
and educational achievements, including:
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS): Demonstrating expertise in anti-money laundering certifications
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Equipped with a solid foundation in industry terminology, network security, security operations, and policies and procedures
Juris Doctor degree with honors from the Widener University Delaware Law School
Master’s degree from Boston University
Master’s degree from Boston University
Certificate in the Economics of Blockchain & Digital Assets from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, providing comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology and its economic value drivers
Bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Military and Law Enforcement Background
Edwin León’s extensive military and law enforcement background has further enriched his skill set and knowledge base. Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps, he developed a strong sense of discipline, leadership, and dedication to service. Additionally, he served as an instructor for the Pennsylvania State Police, where he acquired a wide range of knowledge, certifications, and training. His experience includes extensive training in investigations, incident response and management, and policy implementation. He also holds skills and certificates in various areas such as:
Incident command
Standardized field sobriety testing (SFST)
On-scene collision investigation
Auto theft 101 – patrol officer training
Datamaster DMT Breathalyzer operator training
Criminal behavior assessment
Interview and interrogation
Records management system (RMS)
Instructor development training
Firearms instruction (PSP)
Water rescue
Edwin León:
A Well-Rounded Attorney
Edwin León is a highly skilled attorney with a diverse background encompassing finance, cybersecurity, and legal expertise. His professional journey spans from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps to obtaining advanced certifications in anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, and blockchain economics.