Angel Law is pleased to welcome J.D. graduates Cassandra Vo and Stephen Musashi Leonard.
“In the less than two months since they’ve joined Angel Law, Cassandra and Steve have already proven their mettle and legal talents in the administrative and litigation arenas, helping clients achieve desired outcomes,” said Frank P. Angel. “Cassandra and Steve’s research and legal advocacy skills are beyond impressive. Angel Law is truly blessed to have them onboard.”
Cassandra Vo
Cassandra Vo joined Angel Law’s environmental and land use practice in September 2025 as a law clerk. Cassandra graduated from UCLA School of Law in May 2025 with a specialization in environmental law, after graduating summa cum laude from UC Irvine in 2021 with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy.
At UCLA Law, Cassandra served on the board of the Environmental Law Society, was a student advocate in the Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic, and competed in the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. During law school, she also interned with the Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability in Fresno and with the Surfrider Foundation in San Clemente, and externed with Earthjustice’s Community Partnerships Program.
Cassandra is eager to work toward environmental justice and sustainable communities in Southern California, where she was born and raised. She is proud to join Angel Law’s meaningful efforts to protect people and planet alike.
Read more about Cassandra on her staff page here.
Stephen Musashi Leonard
Steve Leonard joined Angel Law’s environmental and land use practice in September 2025 as a law clerk. Steve graduated from NYU School of Law in May 2025, after graduating from UC Berkeley in 2022 with an undergraduate degree in Global Studies. During law school, Steve interned with the Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California as well as with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 New York City office, and also externed with the Natural Resources Defense Council in New York City.
Steve has roots in Southern California and is thrilled to be working at Angel Law. He grew up in the coastal suburb of Coronado and currently resides in Santa Monica. He is excited for the chance to serve California’s communities and ecosystems at Angel Law.
Read more about Stephen on his staff page here.
