Attorney Brown is a passionate advocate and skilled attorney for his clients. He is a lifelong resident of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Dubuque and his law degree from the Mississippi College School of Law. Attorney Brown is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern Districts of Illinois and Indiana.
Sean Brown began his legal career as a litigation paralegal at a large law firm, where he assisted in defending Fortune 500 companies against numerous lawsuits. He later became a prosecutor, seeking justice for the people of Cook County while working in the appellate and child support enforcement units, and later in the juvenile delinquency and criminal divisions of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
After recognizing the need for a well versed attorney in his community with whom individuals could build lasting relationships, Sean Brown opened The Law Office of Sean Brown.
With a strong foundation in criminal and family law, he expanded his practice to serve individuals in need of representation in real estate, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and personal injury matters.
Cheryl D. S. Walker is an experienced transactions attorney and strategic partner who is passionate about developing and executing innovative legal strategies to protect client interests and advance their business initiatives and goals.
Her experience includes drafting and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements, including purchase and supply agreements, as well as equipment purchasing and leasing agreements.
Walker also negotiates design and construction services agreements on behalf of both purchasers and providers of design, engineering, and construction services. In addition, she handles credit facilities related to business acquisitions, working capital, construction, and real estate development.
She is also skilled in the creation and protection of security interests under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Our firm is ready and able to meet your legal needs. You can feel confident that the Law Office of Keiko Griffin will work to provide you with outstanding legal representation. We understand the hardships you may be experiencing, whether it be divorce, child custody, or any other family law problem, and we are anxious to resolve them. We provide excellent legal services in the Central Texas area and we are fully prepared to handle your needs.
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Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- J.D. – 2003
- Law Journal: Texas Journal of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, 2002 – 2003
- University of Texas, Austin
- Bachelor of Social Work – 1999
- Honors: With High Honors
Classes/Seminars
- Christian Motivational Speaker:, Paraclete Ministry, Journey to Healing Ministry, BVT Ministries
- Facilitator, Christian Business Women’s Ministry (DEBOW), 2011-2013
Honors and Awards
- Named 2016 10 Best Attorneys : American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Named 2016 10 Best Client Satisfaction: American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Recipient, Charles Alan Wright Scholarship
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Bell County Bar Association- Family Law Section, Member
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, Member
- Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Williamson County Bar Association, Member
- Austin Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- National Association of Professional Women, Member
- Better Business Bureau
- Texas Exes, Member
- Longhorn Foundation, Member
- Travis County Bar Association
- Greater Administrator Children's Church
- Greater Women's Ministry Core Team Leader
Fraternities/Sororities
Anisha Murphy, a Twin Cities native, founded Just Law LLC with the goal of providing entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofit organizations with innovative, creative, and accessible legal tools to support sustainable and equitable business development and growth. The firm’s vision is to equip businesses with the legal knowledge and resources they need to thrive.
Academic & Teaching Experience
In addition to her legal practice, Anisha serves as an Adjunct Professor at Hamline University and Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She teaches courses in Transactions and Contracts in Business (Transactional Law) and Trial Advocacy.
Fellowships & Community Engagement
Anisha is currently a Legal Fellow at the Sustainable Economic Law Center in Oakland, California, and a Cooperative Development Fellow at Nexus Community Partners in Minnesota.
Education
- Master of Public Administration, Hamline University, 2016
- Juris Doctor, Hamline University, 2014
- Bachelor of Arts, Hamline University, 2011
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Affiliations & Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, Member
- Global Shapers, Member
- Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
- African American Leadership Forum, Board Member
- City of Minneapolis Target Market Program
Kaylin L. Whittingham is a former New York State Commissioner on Ethics and Lobbying in Government and a Referee for the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. She is the Principal of Whittingham Law, where she concentrates her practice on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Prior Legal & Government Experience
Before entering private practice, Kaylin served as Counsel to the Attorney Grievance Committee, First Judicial Department, where she investigated and prosecuted a broad range of professional misconduct matters. She previously served as Staff Attorney with Mental Hygiene Legal Services in the First Department and began her legal career in the Litigation Bureau of the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
Kaylin also served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Dolores K. Sloviter of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Milton Tingling of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County.
Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Leadership
Kaylin currently serves on the American Bar Association Commission on IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) and is a member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. She is also a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies.
Her prior leadership roles include Chair of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Professional Discipline Committee; member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics; member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Council on the Profession Committee and Litigation Funding Task Force; member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Ethics Compendium Board of Advisors; and Secretary of the Ethics and Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, New York Chapter.
Bar Leadership & Professional Service
As a bar leader, Kaylin has served as President of the Association of Black Women Attorneys; Board Member of the National Bar Association Board of Governors; member of the Network of Bar Leaders Executive Council; Chair of the Committee of Bar Leaders; Secretary of the Women in the Law Section; member of the New York State Bar Association Nomination Committee; and member of the Committee on Leadership Development.
She is currently a member of the New York State Bar Association Executive Committee, a member of the House of Delegates, and a New York State Bar Foundation Fellow.
Community Involvement
Outside the legal community, Kaylin serves on the Board of Catholic Migration Services and previously served on the Board of Unique People Services, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS.
Honors & Recognition
Kaylin is featured in the Book and World Exhibit, “200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World.” Her honors include:
- 2016 Black Women of Influence (BWOI) Trailblazer Award
- 2017 Association of Black Women Attorneys Achievement Award
- 2018 National Bar Association Presidential Award
- Top 100 National Black Lawyers (2020, 2023, 2024)
- New York Metro Area Super Lawyer (2022, 2023, 2024)
Advocacy & Professional Mission
Guided by her mantra—“Inspire. Empower. Engage.”—Kaylin is a dedicated advocate for women’s rights, immigrants, victims of domestic violence, and individuals living with mental illness.
Bar & Court Admissions
New York
New Jersey
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey