Y’Noka Bass focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, and environmental & toxic tort. She has represented clients in a variety of matters, including breach of contract, employment discrimination, fiduciary duty, mass torts, premises liability, and toxic tort. Y’Noka is also a current Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law where she instructs a class of first-year law students on the importance of their professional identity and how to be ethical leaders in the legal profession.
Prior to joining GRSM, Y’Noka was an associate at a litigation firm where she represented clients in a range of areas including civil rights, class actions, trade secrets, and wage disputes. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Allen P. Walker in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County where she drafted legal memoranda concerning mass tort litigation arising from the opioid epidemic.
In her free time, Y’Noka enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, pilates, and spending time with friends and family.
Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Central Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Memberships
- Black Women Lawyers’ Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Cook County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, Adjunct Professor
- Wisconsin Alumni Association, Recent Grad Council Chair
EDUCATION
- J.D. & Certificate in Child Law; Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2021
- – Dean’s List
- – CALI Excellence for the Future Award Winner for highest grade in Legal Writing II
- – Civitas Child Law Fellow
- – Philip H. Corboy Fellowship in Trial Advocacy
- – Philip H. Corboy Mock Trial Team
- – Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Team
- – Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial National Champion, 2019-2020
- B.A., English & Legal Studies; Certificate in Criminal Justice; University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018
- – Dean’s List
- – Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship
Dami Omotunde represents clients in complex commercial disputes before state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Her practice spans shareholder challenges, breach of contract, business torts, corporate governance, product liability and other high-stakes issues. Dami’s experience extends across industries including financial services, life sciences and health care, technology, and consumer products and retail. Prior to joining Faegre Drinker, Dami practiced in the Wilmington office of one of the world’s largest law firms.
Corporate Litigation
Dami counsels clients on disputes arising under Delaware corporate law. She advises boards, executives and shareholders on fiduciary duties, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder rights. Dami regularly handles litigation involving challenges to mergers, stockholder derivation actions, books and records demands, appraisal proceedings, and contested board or deal terms.
She has drafted pleadings, managed discovery in high-value disputes, and prepared motions in multimillion-dollar shareholder and corporate governance cases. Her experience also includes advising on pre-litigation strategy to mitigate risk and protect shareholder value.
Commercial Litigation
Dami also represents clients in a range of commercial disputes. She has handled matters involving breach of contract, fraud claims, product liability and other business torts. She has worked on all phases of litigation, from drafting dispositive motions and discovery requests to preparing for hearings and arbitrations. Dami assists clients with early dispute strategy, risk assessment and settlement negotiations.
Representative Experience
- Represented clients in Delaware Court of Chancery matters involving fiduciary duty claims, shareholder derivative suits and merger challenges.
- Assisted Fortune 500 companies in evaluating litigation risks tied to multimillion dollar M&A transactions, including due diligence and board-level reporting.
- Collaborated with deal teams to draft and review corporate documents, such as merger agreements, stock purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
- Supported litigation teams in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, fraud and product liability, including drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.
- Prepared briefs, assisted with witness preparation, and contributed to hearing and arbitration strategy.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Dami enjoys cooking, listening to podcasts, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Leslie Luke is an experienced attorney practicing at WSHB's New York office. As a member of the senior counsel class, Leslie litigates a diverse range of legal matters, including product liability, premises liability, property damage, and contract disputes. Her clients include property managers, property owners, real estate developers, service providers, maintenance companies, product manufacturers, construction firms, security companies, and elevator companies. Additionally, she handles personal injury, labor law, and wrongful death cases in her practice.
Leslie is well-versed in all aspects of civil litigation, which includes investigating claims, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and taking as well as defending depositions. She has experience in drafting and arguing motions, as well as writing and arguing appeals in the Appellate Division.
Ms. Luke recognizes the importance of listening to her clients to fully understand their specific needs and strive for the best possible outcomes.
Education
- American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2012)
- Hampton University (B.A., 2009)
Licensed to Practice in
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Clarence represents clients in a broad range of complex commercial, product liability, mass tort, and other high-stakes litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country. His extensive experience in numerous industries and legal disciplines has given him the perspective necessary to help clients identify their most pressing legal and business issues, develop and implement effective resolution strategies, and achieve their core goals. Among other sectors, Clarence has represented clients in the energy, financial services, manufacturing, and real estate industries. His clients also include municipalities, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Clarence has significant experience defending employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, and violations of noncompete agreements. He has represented financial services institutions in Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), and other regulatory compliance matters. He has also represented oil and gas companies in litigation and settlement negotiations alleging violations of federal and state environmental laws. In addition to serving as first-chair trial counsel, Clarence has served as lead attorney defending major class action claims and as a member of a national coordinating counsel team. Drawing on his experience as outside counsel and de facto in-house counsel, Clarence understands the priorities and pressures facing his clients and works closely with them to identify potential issues and prevent problems so that they can refocus attention and resources on their primary business objectives. In this context, Clarence regularly provides litigation-avoidance counsel and training, helping clients review labor and employment policies and handbooks, draft corporate bylaws, ensure effective board governance, and review employee, vendor, and other key contracts. A former adjunct professor at the Mississippi College School of Law, Clarence has taught classes on legal analysis and appellate advocacy. Before entering private practice, he served a clerkship with Chief Judge Henry T. Wingate of the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Noteworthy AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell Mid-South Super Lawyers , Class Action/Mass Torts, Litigation (2013–2021), Top 50 “Super Lawyers” Mississippi (2018), “Rising Star,” Class Action/Mass Torts, Litigation (2012) Mississippi Bar Convention, Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2016) Mississippi Business Journal , Top 50 Under 40 (2019), Leaders in Law (2018) Portico Jackson , Portico 10 (2016) Presentations "The Shark Whisperer - Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel," International Association of Defense Webinar, February 2, 2022 Memberships American Bar Association, Fellows of the ABA Capital Area Bar Association, president (2021–2022), vice president (2020–2021), secretary-treasurer (2019–2020), director (2017–2019) Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society Board of Directors Century Club Charities Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel Jackson Young Lawyers, Athletic Committee (past chair), board member Leadership Jackson, Class of 2010–2011 Magnolia Bar Association, Membership (past chair) Mississippi Bar Association, Complaint Tribunal, Litigation Section (chair, 2018–2019), Ethics Committee, Young Lawyers Division (past director and chair, member of Mock Trial, Pro Bono, Disaster Relief (Central Region), Seminars, Nominating, Public Service and Strategic Planning committees) Mississippi Lawyer , editor Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors Phoenix Club of Jackson Rotary Club of Jackson University of Mississippi Alumni Association, Executive Committee 100 Black Men of Jackson
Stefanie Major McGregor is the Co-Chair Commercial/Business Litigation Section in the Dallas office of Godwin Bowman PC, focusing her practice on commercial litigation matters. She represents clients in both the prosecution and defense of a wide range of cases before state and federal courts around the country. Stefanie’s practice covers a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on complex litigation, environmental and oil and gas litigation, major family law disputes (custody, property division, etc.), property disputes, and disputes involving trusts and estates. Notably, she was an important member of the Firm’s trial team in the successful defense of Halliburton in connection with all civil litigation and investigations concerning BP’s Macondo well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, the largest environmental lawsuit in the history of the United States. Stefanie clerked for the Louisiana Supreme Court for one year and later became a Senior Research Attorney. Reflecting the excellence of her practice, Stefanie has been honored six times with selection to Thomson Reuters’ Texas Rising Stars, which recognizes the top young attorneys in the State of Texas. She received a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2002 and a B.S. in Political Science from Texas A&M University in 1999. REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Environmental Assists in representing Fortune 500 company in defense and environmental clean up disputes. Litigation Assists in representing Fortune 500 company in defense and environmental clean up disputes. Managed heavy asbestos litigation docket. Facilitated filing of complaints, all aspects of discovery, communication with opposing counsel, and motion responses. Liaison for all client communications, including organizing and drafting all written communication and speaking directly with clients regarding their individual cases. Appellate Successful state trial court motion practice. Researched complex legal issues for trial and drafted pre-trial and post-trial memoranda on premises liability, statutes of repose, effects of liens on settlements proceeds, quantum studies, and relevant state law in various jurisdictions, i.e., TX, LA, CA, NY, DE, OH, AZ, and OK HONORS & AWARDS 6-time selection to the list of Thomson Reuters’ “Texas Rising Stars” as published in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers (Rising Stars Edition) magazines, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 University Academic Scholar – Loyola University New Orleans School of Law Gillis Long Scholar – Loyola University New Orleans School of Law Sara LaNasa Scholar – Loyola University New Orleans School of Law Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law – Administrative Editor College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Student Certificate as Recognition of Academic Excellence – Texas A&M University James L. Courtney Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement – Texas A&M University ADMITTED PRACTICE State Bar of Texas 2002 State Courts of Texas U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas MEMBER DAYL Lawyers Promoting Diversity Committee, Co-Vice Chairman, 2010 DAYL Foundation Life Fellow Dallas Bar Association J.L. Turner Legal Association, Board of Directors, 2019 Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) The NEW (Network of Empowered Women) Roundtable, Member, 2019 EDUCATION Senior Research Attorney, Louisiana Supreme Court (2003-2006) Law Clerk, Louisiana Supreme Court (2002-2003) Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, LA (J.D., 2002) Texas A&M University, College Station (B.S., 1999) COMMUNITY For the Kids – Volunteer reading program to enhance children’s reading levels at Lafayette Elementary in New Orleans, LA Street Law – Taught inner-city middle school students about legal rights, responsibilities, and practical legal problems Junior League of Dallas – member