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Ifeanyi Ezeigbo

Ifeanyi Ezeigbo is an associate with Goodell DeVries and a member of the firm's Medical Malpractice group. Ifeanyi represents health care providers and health care institutions in all phases of medical malpractice litigation from commencement to completion. He is experienced in all aspects of complex litigation, including investigation, depositions, motions practice, discovery disputes, and settlement.

Prior to joining Goodell DeVries, Ifeanyi was Of Counsel at a mid-sized regional law firm with his practice focused on railroad liability, premises liability, and medical malpractice defense. He also has extensive experience with litigating toxic torts and insurance defense matters. Prior to entering private practice, Ifeanyi served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Alfred Nance on the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

Ifeanyi received his J.D. from American University's Washington College of Law, where he served as Publications Editor for the American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy, and the Law. While in law school, Ifeanyi published his article, "The Questionable Constitutionality of Mechanical Restraints in the Classroom: A Critique of the Tenth Circuit's Decision in Ebonie S. v. Pueblo School District No. 60" in one of the journal's volumes. Ifeanyi received his B.A., cum laude, from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he majored in Economics and Spanish Literature. He is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Ifeanyi is an active member of the Bar Association of Baltimore City, where he has served on the Communications and News Journal Committee. He is also a member of the Monumental City Bar Association. Ifeanyi has been named to the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Black Lawyers Top 100 for 2020 and 2021 (Maryland).

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Twyla Carter

Twyla Carter (she/her) serves as the Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Legal Aid Society, becoming the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead the organization in its 148-year history.

Prior to joining Legal Aid, Carter was the National Director of Legal and Policy at The Bail Project (TBP), a national nonprofit organization that pioneered a national movement to bring free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of low-income people every year. At TBP, Carter created the department’s strategic mission and directed the legal, policy, and advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.

Carter has also served as a senior staff attorney in the Criminal Law Reform Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) national office, where she litigated local and state bail inequities and right-to-counsel protections in the federal courts and designed alternative bail and representation policies and procedures for targeted jurisdictions.

Prior to working at the ACLU, Carter was a public defender for ten years. She was the Misdemeanor Practice Director for the King County Department of Public Defense in Seattle, where she oversaw all misdemeanor casework across the four divisions of the department. As a Staff Attorney at The Defender Association, Carter handled felony and misdemeanor trial caseloads, represented juveniles, and appealed misdemeanor convictions. She won a published decision from the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division One, in State v. Green, which affirmed the due process rights of parents accused of trespassing in public schools.

Against the backdrop of legislative attacks against the teaching of white supremacy and anti-Black racism in schools, Carter serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of The Who We Are Project. Founded by Jeffery Robinson, a renowned expert on the role of racism in the criminal legal system, the project aims to correct the social, legal, political, and economic aspects of racism in the United States through educational materials, including a feature-length documentary entitled Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America.

Carter is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington State, and numerous federal courts. She is a nationally recognized expert on bail reform and is a frequent speaker on all aspects of the criminal legal system, including police reform, right-to-counsel issues, and how to incorporate race and culture into criminal, death penalty, and civil cases.

Robson Powers

Robson David Charles Powers, Esq. is a practitioner in a wide variety of high stakes litigation from commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, real estate disputes, landlord -tenant disputes, and probate and trust litigation. Robson graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with Certificates in Latin American Studies and Portuguese. He then received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2012 where he was the recipient of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award.

From 2017 through 2022 Robson was named a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, which recognizes the top 2.5% of the State's young lawyers. To be eligible for "Rising Stars," an attorney must be under the age of 40 or have been practicing for 10 years or less. A multiphase selection process is used to determine which attorneys will receive this distinction, and nominees are evaluated on the basis of peer recognition and professional excellence. In 2022, Robson was selected “Top 100” by The National Black Lawyers. In 2016 Robson was selected by The National Black Lawyers as "Top 40 Under 40" in the State of Florida. Membership into The National Black Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40" organization is by invitation only and is extended to individuals who exemplify superior leadership, reputation, and results.

Robson is a member of the Florida Bar and the Trial Lawyers section of the Florida Bar. Robson enjoys giving back to the community and served as president of the governing board at Imagine School at North Port. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as running, camping, and kayaking with family and friends.

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Business Litigation

Contract Litigation

Landlord-Tenant Law Litigation (Commercial and Residential Evictions)

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Kelley Johnson

​​​​​​​Hi! I’m Kelley, a creative professional with a deep passion for graphic design, branding, and all things digital. With over a decade of experience, I’ve led teams and driven projects across a wide range of areas, including web development, SEO, social media, and large-format printing. My skills go beyond traditional titles, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful results.

Marlon Primes

Marlon A. Primes is a Member in BMD's Cleveland Office. A distinguished former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio with 30 years of experience, Mr. Primes has transitioned to serve as a Co-Chair of BMD’s Business and Tort Litigation Practice and represents companies across the U.S. in high-stakes litigation. 

Mr. Primes has handled a wide variety of complex civil litigation in state, federal and appellate courts, including jury trials and appellate actions. He has received the highest awards for his legal work and acumen. In addition to his legal acumen, Mr. Primes is recognized for his civic and community accomplishments.

Mr. Primes is the Past President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association ("CMBA"), which is one of the largest associations of lawyers and judges in Ohio. He was the first government attorney and first African-American attorney to serve as president of the CMBA. Mr. Primes also served as the Chairman of the Litigation Section of the Ohio State Bar Association and served as national Vice President of the National Bar Association, which is the oldest and largest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the United States. He is a frequent speaker on legal matters for various organizations and conferences. His National Business Institute and Ohio Human Resource Law Boot Camp presentations have been highly rated. Mr. Primes taught at the National Advocacy Center, which trains Assistant U.S. Attorneys and federal attorneys around the country.

Mr. Primes was born and raised in Akron, and he currently resides in Cleveland Heights with his wife Kathi Howard-Primes. They are the proud parents of two adult children, Markus and Kayla Primes, who both live and work in Washington, D.C. 

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