Influential Black Lawyers in Charlotte By Ryan Kouame
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lmost everything we do, from making a purchase to starting a business, is affected by the law, so it’s important that we are covered and protected in the event of a disaster, misfortune, or even financial planning. These respected and influential attorneys are ready to support and guide you through any legal issues you may face.
Chaz Beasley
Chaz Beasley, an attorney with Moore & Van Allen’s business and banking law firm in Charlotte, focuses on capital market transactions representing financial institutions in corporate and structured debt financing. Before joining Moore & Van Allen, Beasley was elected to serve as a member of the North Carolina State House, representing the people of District 92 twice in 2016 and 2018. Beasley earned his juris doctor degree from Georgetown University and bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University.
Alesha Brown
Alesha Brown is an attorney at Hall & Dixon PLLC, a criminal defense firm that provides litigation for everything from traffic citations to felonies. Brown fights for her clients through civil rights advocacy, civil litigation, personal injury and contract disputes. Prior to relocating to Charlotte, she practiced insurance defense at a firm in New York City and served as counsel to the New York City Council Committee on Civil Rights and Contracts where she played an intricate role in drafting, passing and implementing anti-discrimination legislation. Brown earned her juris doctor degree from New York Law School and her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Carolina.
Cheyenne Chambers
Cheyenne Chambers is an attorney with Tin Fulton Walker & Owen. She focuses on appellate and trial litigation in the areas of civil rights, criminal law, constitutional law, employment law and immigration law. Chambers earned her juris doctor degree from Ohio State University and serves as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s appellate practice subcommittee on young lawyers, membership and diversity. She is also the founder of the Chambers Scholarship which nurtures the careers and diversity pipeline at Moritz College of Law.
Jasmine Gardner
Jasmine Gardner is an attorney at McGuireWoods, a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients. Gardner focuses on complex commercial litigation, corporate clients, construction, trucking and healthcare industries. She is experienced in the litigation process and has represented Fortune 100 companies through a range of disputes in federal and state court mediation and arbitration. Gardner earned her juris doctor degree from Wake Forest University and her bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University.
Ticora Davis
Attorney Ticora Davis is a prominent attorney, entrepreneur and the founder of The Creator’s Law Firm –– a Black-owned and woman-empowered boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property (IP) law and consulting services. She has worked with stellar brands that include VH1, Black Enterprise and Facebook. She was also recently named an honoree on the Forbes Next 100 List. Davis has a remarkable story of overcoming adversity. She started The Creator’s Law Firm out of her home with a seven-week-old baby on her hip, 300 dollars and a dream. Davis earned her juris doctor degree from Charlotte School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University.
Kenneth Snow
Kenneth Snow is the managing partner of Snow Legal Group, a criminal defense practice based in the Carolinas. Snow’s areas of practice include homicide, drug charges, federal crimes, sex offenses, human trafficking, manslaughter, child abuse, fraud, and more. Snow began his career as a college admissions counselor after receiving his bachelor’s degree in urban studies from Johnson C. Smith University then went on to receive his juris doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law where he served as president of the Black Law Students Association and established the National Association of Black Lawyers.
Dexter Benoit
Dexter Benoit is the founder and managing partner of Benoit Law Firm, a personal injury practice. After moving from Chicago where he spent years representing insurance companies and corporate defendants accused of negligent behavior, Dexter realized that his true passion was in helping those who have been harmed instead of the companies or people who harmed them. As a result, in 2011, Dexter opened the doors to a small, boutique law firm whose sole focus was to serve as a voice to those whose voices would otherwise not be heard. Benoit earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Illinois and bachelor’s degree in political science from Miami University. P May-June 2022 | Pride Magazine
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