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A lifelong Miami resident, Rosa M. Villa, Esq. brings a strong, practical perspective to complex legal matters. She began her career in insurance defense litigation, handling breach of contract disputes and representing insurers in First Party Property, Workers’ Compensation, and Employment Law matters.
Her experience at leading state and national firms sharpened her skills in employment defense litigation, including claims under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FCRA, FLSA, and whistleblower statutes, with successful results in both federal and state courts as well as arbitration.
Rosa founded Villa Law to provide strategic, client‑focused legal representation to startup founders, business owners, and creatives throughout South Florida. Her practice centers on intellectual property law, entertainment law, employment law, and brand protection and licensing, helping clients protect their ideas, resolve disputes, and navigate federal and state workplace laws with confidence. She handles complex matters involving breach of contract, trademark and copyright issues, employment compliance, and workplace claims, offering clear legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals.
Rosa’s legal foundation includes a merit scholarship at Florida International University’s Honors College, where she studied Philosophy with a pre‑law focus, and a merit‑based scholarship at the University of Miami School of Law. She expanded her experience through roles with the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Intellectual Property Law Institute, and through internships with in‑house counsel at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and BBC Studios, drafting licensing agreements for international brands and artists.

Through Villa Law, Rosa leverages her litigation experience, strategic business insight, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy to deliver effective, results‑driven legal representation. She blends compassion, integrity, and strength in every case, ensuring each client feels heard, respected, and confidently represented throughout the legal process.
Education
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Class of 2020
- Merit Scholarship Recipient
- Focus in Intellectual Property, Trademark, and Copyright Law
- Intellectual Property Law Institute, 2019
- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- B.A., Philosophy, The Honors College, 2015, magna cum laude
Professional Memberships
- Intellectual Property Law Institute
- Florida Bar – Business Law Section, Intellectual Property Law
- Miami Dade County Bar Association
- Cuban American Bar Association
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade Chapter
- Coral Gables Bar Association
Bar Admissions & Certifications
- Florida Bar No. 1024731 (2020 Admission)
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Languages
- Spanish
- English
William’s practice focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies, life sciences, artificial intelligence (AI), and dual‑use innovations, providing clients with forward‑thinking intellectual property strategies. He develops and strengthens strategic IP portfolios, performs comprehensive prior art and patentability searches, and negotiates complex licensing and technology transfer agreements that protect and maximize the commercial value of clients’ innovations.
Education
- EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Certificate in Science & Technology Policy
- GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
- M.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
- B.S., Biology with Honors
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association / Science & Technology Section
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- National Eagle Scout Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
Bar Admissions & Certifications
- State Bar of New Mexico (License No. 163122)
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Registered Patent Attorney (Reg. No. 82181)
- District of Columbia (License No. 90035080)
- State Bar of Illinois (ISBA No. 310437)
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