Good morning Obots and Happy Friday! The African American Super Lawyer's series concludes today with a profile of one of the nation's premier intellectual property lawyers. Sharon Barner Sharon Barner is a partner in the Chicago office of Foley & Lardner LLP where she specializes in intellectual property, patent law, and law and technology. During the period … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread
America's top black Super Lawyers
Thursday Open Thread
Good morning Obots! Today's African American Super Lawyer works in the Obama Administration. Tony West Justice Department Bio Tony West was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Division on January 22, 2009. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 20, 2009. As the largest litigating division in … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread
Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning Obots! Today's black Super Lawyer is Billy Martin. Renowned trial lawyer William (“Billy”) Martin is a partner in the international law firm, Dorsey & Whitney. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati law school, Martin joined the U.S. Attorney's Office, where he quickly rose up the ranks, prosecuting drug dealers, politicians, white-collar … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread
Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning Obots! Today's black super lawyer is Mr. Willie E. Gary. Attorney Willie E. Gary earned his reputation as “The Giant Killer” by taking down some of America’s most well-known corporate giants on behalf of his clients. He has won some of the largest jury awards and settlements in U.S. history, including more than 150 cases valued in excess of $1 million each. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread
Monday Open Thread
Good morning Obots! This week we are featuring some of America's top black Super Lawyers. NINA L. SHAW A founding partner in Los Angeles' Del & Shaw, Nina Shaw has spent more than 20 years structuring lucrative contracts for a long list of stars, among them Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, Laurence Fishburne, James Earl Jones and Cedric the Entertainer. In 2005, she received … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread