Lanton, Lanton & Sosa Law

Strategic legal solutions for healthcare, technology and distribution stakeholders.

Our Approach

Your business requires more than just general counsel. It requires industry-specific execution.

Companies in healthcare, technology, and distribution operate at a speed and complexity that demands a multifaceted legal partner. At Lanton Sosa Law, we bridge the gap between high-level regulatory strategy and on-the-ground operations.

We help you acquire and manage the physical space you need through commercial real estate counsel. We protect your operations through robust human resources & employment protocols. We secure your revenue streams with watertight global contracting, and we advocate for your interests through government affairs.

Finally, we ensure the wealth you create is preserved for the future through private wills, trusts, & estate planning. One firm, comprehensive protection.

Meet the Team

  • Ron Lanton III, Esq.

    SENIOR PARTNER/GLOBAL ADVISER

    With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of law and government affairs, Ron Lanton III has built a career as a "morphing" partner for the healthcare industry's most innovative stakeholders.

    A recognized expert in pharmaceutical safety, drug pricing, and supply chain regulation, Ron has testified before legislatures and consulted for Wall Street firms on the financial impacts of healthcare policy. Today, he serves as a transatlantic bridge, advising U.S. and European companies on the complex legal requirements of global contracting and the strategic shifts companies in healthcare and technology need to make. Whether navigating the FDA or the EU AI Act, Ron provides the strategic foresight required to scale innovation across borders.

    The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
    Juris Doctor, 2003

    Miami University
    B.A., History, cum laude 2000

    Bar Admissions

    New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and the District of Columbia

  • Casandra Lanton, Esq.

    CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

    Casandra Lanton is the firm’s Chief Legal Officer. Here she blends litigation experience, strategic insight, and business acumen to deliver targeted legal counsel for startups, healthcare providers, and technology entrepreneurs. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Casandra is a graduate of Miami University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She began her career in litigation before transitioning into healthcare lobbying, which helped shape her unique approach to legal risk management and business strategy.

    Fluent in Spanish and deeply attuned to the complex regulatory terrain that healthcare and technology clients face, Casandra brings a rare mix of legal skill and industry knowledge to every engagement. Her practice focuses on employment law, contract drafting and negotiation, and advising early-stage companies on legal structures that support growth while mitigating risk. Whether working with a healthcare startup navigating federal and state compliance or a scaling tech firm managing human resource concerns, Casandra offers more than legal advice—she offers advocacy.

    Casandra’s clients benefit from her proactive mindset: identifying vulnerabilities before they escalate into litigation and positioning organizations to succeed in highly regulated industries. Her background in litigation and settlement negotiations equips her to assess legal exposure with precision and protect her clients’ long-term interests.

    Known for her business-first legal strategies, Casandra serves as both counselor and partner to her clients. At Lanton Sosa Law, she helps visionary businesses thrive in uncertain legal environments—saving them time, money, and legal headaches.

    Cleveland Marshall School of Law
    Juris Doctor, 2003

    Miami University
    B.A., Political Science, 2000

    Bar Admissions

    New York, Illinois, Maryland and the District of Columbia

  • Maria Sosa, Esq.

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Maria Sosa is a seasoned attorney focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, real estate law, advocacy, business law, estate planning and regulatory compliance. She brings over two decades of professional and legal expertise, combining a robust legal education with a unique background in public administration.

    Maria began her higher education journey graduating Magna Cum Laude from Cleveland State University. Then, earning her Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Since then, she has built a distinguished legal reputation across both the public and private sectors. Her work has included managing complex business transactions, ensuring legal compliance, conducting due diligence, and advocating on behalf of clients.

    She served as the Office of Fair Housing Manager for the City of Cleveland, where she led investigations into housing discrimination, managed fair housing policy implementation, and worked closely with legal boards and compliance officers. Prior to that, she served as Fair Housing Administrator for the City of Lorain. Moreover, Maria also has a strong foundation in the mortgage and lending industry. She worked as a branch manager and mortgage advisor, given her a practical knowledge in financing structures, closing procedures, and compliance matters, which have given her a very valuable perspective to her practice.

    Maria is also an Adjunct Professor at LCCC, where she teaches courses in legal studies, business, and urban development. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Additionally, she remains actively involved in various community initiatives. Moreover, Maria is a theater enthusiast and enjoys performing on stage as an actress whenever a role sparks her interest. 

    As the Managing Partner of the law firm Lanton, Lanton & Sosa Law PLLC, Maria advises clients throughout multiple legal matters. Her dedication to her clients and tenacity, has made her a trusted legal advisor.

    Case Western School of Law
    Juris Doctor, 2013

    Cleveland State University
    B.A., cum laude Political Science and Dramatic Arts, 1999

    Bar Admissions

    District of Columbia