Elesa R. Sowell is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen, where she is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group.
Elesa assists developers, homebuilders and investors in a broad range of real estate and land use matters. She focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions and land use matters.
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2014
- Editor in Chief, Journal of Technology Law and Policy
- Florida Blue Key
- Book Award, Legislative Drafting
- Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing and Appellate Advocacy
- Executive Vice President, Florida Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
- Pro Bono Outstanding Achievement Certificate
- University of Florida, B.S. in Finance, B.A. in Political Science, cum laude¸ 2011
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Professional and Civic
- Orlando Regional Chamber, YP:NEXT
- 2019-2020 Chair
News & Insights
Presentations
- Speaker, “The Power of Crowdfunding,” Urban Land Institute Central Florida - Young Leaders Group (October 2016)
Publications
- Crowdfunding Rules, Middle Market & Small Business Committee Newsletter (ABA) (March 2016)
News & Speaking Engagements
Practice Areas
Accolades
- Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Real Estate, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Florida Trend Florida Legal Elite™, Up & Comer, 2020
