Sherita concentrates her law practice on professional liability, including medical and non-medical malpractice defense. She has vast experience defending medical groups, healthcare providers, hospitals, physicians and chiropractors, as well as nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Further, Sherita defends businesses, organizations and individuals in employment litigation, business litigation, products liability and premises liability cases. Additional representative experience includes defending common carrier negligence, personal injury and wrongful death cases. Sherita has also represented corporations and not-for-profit entities in a variety of matters.
In addition to litigating, Sherita has a background in corporate and Medicare compliance that included monitoring nationwide statutes, laws and regulations applied to minimize risks and ensure ethical compliance. Her experience also includes documentation examination, analysis and lien negotiation.
Practices
- Business Litigation
- Employment and Labor Law
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability: Medical
- Professional Liability: Non-Medical
Education
- The John Marshall Law School, JD 2015
- Roosevelt University, BA, Business and Organizational Communications, 2009
Admissions
Languages
Charlotte began her unconventional journey into the legal field by working as a Human Resources Manager for large national companies for more than ten years. In this role, she advised managers on human resources compliance, benefits, recruiting, policies and procedures, and affirmative action planning. She also provided employment law training for managers and supervisors across the country and investigated and resolved employment discrimination and wage and hour complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). During this time, she earned her certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
In 2003, Charlotte chose the road less traveled by enrolling in law school with the goal of working in employment litigation. While in law school, she participated in several legal and judicial internships involving employment law, criminal law, and real estate transactions. She also served in several leadership positions, including Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). Her leadership and community service earned her scholarships from the Atlanta Bar Association and the Leadership Academy for Women of Color Attorneys. In 2008, Charlotte completed the Legal Professional Development Program sponsored by the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA).
Today, Charlotte focuses her practice on labor and employment matters affecting both employees and employers in the private and public sectors.
Outside of her legal practice, Charlotte enjoys spending time with her husband and two energetic young children, reading, playing tennis, traveling, participating in community service, and supporting the local Atlanta arts community.
Education
- Hampton University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with honors
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2006
Bar Admission
- Admitted to the Georgia Bar, 2006
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Georgia State and Superior Courts
Professional Memberships
- Georgia Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), Labor and Employment Section
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
- Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Honors & Recognition
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Psi Chi Honor Society, Hampton University
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Hampton University
- Psychology Department Award, Hampton University
Justin serves as Principal Counsel at Apple, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of domestic and international litigation, including consumer and commercial class actions, regulatory inquiries, corporate secretary matters, and finance-related disputes. With more than a decade of in-house legal experience, he has built a strong career at the intersection of commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, technology, and financial services.
Prior to joining Apple, Justin held senior leadership roles at Bank of America, where he managed high-stakes consumer banking litigation and regulatory investigations as Associate General Counsel and Senior Vice President.
He is a graduate of Columbia Law School and Georgetown University.
Kapri Saunders is a litigator who represents private and public companies, as well as business professionals, in complex civil litigation, government investigations, and white collar criminal matters.
Kapri has advised clients on disputes arising out of business contracts, consumer fraud and protection, mortgage lending and real estate transactions, public corruption, violation of federal criminal statutes, and investigations involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regulations, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations.
Kapri has experience at every stage of litigation. She has managed and conducted factual investigations and discovery, drafted successful dispositive motions and appellate briefs, argued motions, developed trial strategies, and has negotiated settlements. She also has civil and criminal trial experience.
Prior to practicing law, Kapri worked in higher education administration at a small private college, developing the residence life department, creating campus programming, and advising students.
Kapri maintains an active pro bono practice with a particular focus on advocating on behalf of wrongfully convicted persons and helping domestic abuse survivors obtain restraining orders against their abusers.
Practices
Business & Tort Litigation
Locations
San Francisco
Education
University of Iowa (J.D. with distinction and special honors 2011; Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice); Northern Arizona University (B.A. in Modern Languages: French & Spanish, summa cum laude with honors)
Aji Abiedu is a civil defense litigator, representing clients in a variety of labor and employment matters.
Professional Background
Aji has over a decade of extensive experience in labor and employment litigation and a keen ability to navigate complex legal issues. Using this background, she confidently manages a voluminous and complex multi-jurisdictional litigation docket, working to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients. Aji's litigation prowess includes representing clients in a range of litigation matters, including wage and hour class and PAGA actions, EEOC and DFEH charges, and claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination. She has prevailed on motions to compel arbitration and opposing motions under novel statutes, demonstrating her proficiency in both legal strategy and advocacy.
With a deep understanding of federal and California employment law, Aji also advises clients on a wide range of issues impacting the modern workplace, including employee compensation and benefits, diversity, equity and inclusion, ADA, FMLA, and other leave issues, whistleblower claims, and workplace investigations. She is committed to delivering strategic counsel that helps clients stay compliant and mitigate risk in today's dynamic legal landscape.
Professional Affiliations National Employment Law Council, Member
Personal In her free time, Aji enjoys traveling, hiking and horseback riding.