Background
Closes more than $1 billion in real estate and hospitality transactions annually. Shaping the future of Las Vegas through work on high-stakes development projects.
If there is a marquee project happening in Las Vegas, the odds are high that Angela Otto has a substantial role in it. Few lawyers in Nevada, or across the country, have more experience managing the real estate components of large-scale hospitality and gaming transactions. Angela’s background in real estate and corporate law makes her a powerhouse attorney with high profile players relying on her legal counsel. Angela also advises clients on other major commercial real estate, development and finance projects. She played a pivotal role as Nevada counsel to the Clark County Stadium Authority in the development of the $1.75 billion A’s Las Vegas Ballpark and the $1.9 billion Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium. Clients seek out her general commercial counsel when looking to acquire or dispose of hotels, other businesses and/or real property, develop or lease real property or obtain financing.
Invested in making the Las Vegas community a better place to live, Angela dedicates significant time to volunteering. She represented the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in its development, lease and operating agreements with the City of Las Vegas on a pro bono basis. She was recognized by HELP of Southern Nevada for her work leading a pro bono team of 15 Brownstein attorneys to develop the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center. Additionally, Angela previously served on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Representative Matters
- Integral in advising Caesars Entertainment, Inc. in the management of its vast real estate portfolio. Over 13 years ago, helped with the complex development of the popular LINQ Promenade which includes retail, dining and entertainment elements as well as the world’s tallest observation wheel at the time of development. The LINQ Promenade has become an iconic part of the Strip’s skyline. When Caesars recently sought to sell this asset, skillfully navigated every aspect of the real estate components of the $275 million disposition to TPG Real Estate and Acadia Realty Trust, including restructuring several aspects of the development. The sale closed in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Represented Apollo Global Management in its $2.25 billion acquisition of the operations of The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo and Convention Center. As part of the transaction, Apollo will lease the real estate assets from VICI Properties.
- Advised MGM Resorts International on its $1.625 billion acquisition of the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. As part of the transaction, MGM will lease the real estate assets from a partnership among Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Stonepeak Partners and Cherng Family Trust.
- Represented MGM Resorts International in its $825 million sale of Circus Circus Las Vegas and the adjacent 37 acres of festival grounds to an affiliate of Phil Ruffin. The sale is part of MGM’s strategy to streamline its real estate portfolio in an effort to focus on its core businesses.
- Represented Wynn Resorts in its $336 million acquisition of 38 acres of land located across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Wynn Las Vegas.
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Credentials
Education
- J.D., 1998, Pepperdine University School of Law, magna cum laude, Phi Delta Phi
- B.S., 1995, Pepperdine University, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Nevada
- Washington, D.C.
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Memberships
American Bar Association
Chair, American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, Real Property Hospitality, Timesharing & Common Interest Development Group
Clark County Bar Association
National Association of Industrial Office Properties
State Bar of Nevada
State Bar of Nevada, Real Property Section, Executive Committee
Community Involvement
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board of Directors, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
State Bar of Nevada, Real Estate Law Section, Executive Committee
Volunteer, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s Landlord Tenant Ask-A-Lawyer Program
Recognition
AWARDS
“Angela knows what I need before I know I need it, and is always looking out for me and making sure I’m updated. She takes care of everything for me.” – Chambers USA, 2025
“I rely on Angela completely to help me do my job. She is smart, nice, calm and always keeps me on track.” – Chambers USA, 2024
“Angela Otto handles all levels of complex deals for us and is sophisticated yet practical in her advice. She is extremely responsive and provides the best client service.” – Chambers USA, 2023
“A very competent real estate attorney, very good at identifying solutions.” “She is able to focus on the bigger issues while also being great at the little details.” – Chambers USA, 2022
The Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2026
Chambers USA, 2011-2025
Thomson Reuters, Stand-out Lawyer, 2023-2025
Super Lawyers, Mountain States, 2013-2018, 2025; Rising Stars, 2008, 2011-2012
Connect Media, Best Lawyers in Real Estate, 2021
Chambers USA, Women in Law Up and Coming Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Nominee, 2012 and 2013
Leadership Las Vegas, Class of 2010
In Business Las Vegas, 40 Under 40, 2009
Legal Elite, Top Southern Nevada 150 Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine, 2013
Pepperdine Law Review, Managing Editor
