Danielle’s practice focuses on representing local and regional government clients. Danielle advises clients on matters related to employment law, public procurement, contracts, land use and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. Prior to joining the firm, Danielle served as an Assistant City Attorney in Virginia for three years. As Assistant City Attorney, Danielle advised City Council, the City Manager, and Department Heads. Danielle also attended Court on behalf of the City to enforce code compliance issues and other civil matters. She was also the designated FOIA Officer for the City and assisted in the removal of blighted areas within the City. During law school, she clerked for the Honorable Henry E. Hudson for the United States District Court for Eastern District Virginia and interned for a private firm in Newport News. After graduation, she clerked for the Honorable Pamela S. Baskervill and the Honorable James F. D'Alton in the Petersburg Circuit Court. EDUCATION William and Mary, B.A., 2007 William and Mary School of Law, J.D. 2012 MEMBERSHIPS Virginia State Bar, member since 2012 Virginia State Bar local government section Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc.
Cliff Demosthene is of counsel at the firm’s Chicago office and a member of the Diversity Committee. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation, environmental and toxic tort, product liability, medical liability, and general liability. Cliff also litigates in the areas of professional liability, premises liability, construction, construction defect, employment, and subrogation. He has extensive experience litigating and negotiating a wide range of disputes and has tried cases to verdict in both civil and criminal courts.
Prior to joining CNA Insurance, Cliff represented clients in matters related to municipal representation, Chapter 7 bankruptcies, landlord-tenant disputes, and criminal defense.
Cliff is a member of several professional organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Haitian American Lawyers Association.
I have had the privilege of working in the field of Worker’s Compensation since 2021. My style of advocacy includes aggressive defense of client interests and maximizing cost-effective strategies for successful case resolution.
After receiving my bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, I obtained a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Corporate Entrepreneurship from California State University, Long Beach. Subsequently, I graduated summa cum laude from Western State College of Law in Fullerton and have been a member of the California State Bar since December 2017.
Prior to defending insurance carriers and employers, I gained experience as an Applicant Attorney. This has enabled me to understand both sides of the Worker’s Compensation field and maximize the utility of an informed approach to securing expeditious settlements that take all applicable legal defenses into account. I have gained ample experience applying in-depth knowledge of case law to each case and am able to communicate the totality of potential liability exposure to clients. Throughout my legal career, I have achieved settlements that align with my clients’ interests, leveraging my expertise to navigate complex legal landscapes. My in-depth understanding of the AMA Guides has also been effective when cross-examining QMEs, and has resulted in amended reports favoring my clients’ positions.
Outside of the office, I relish spending time with my incredible husband and our two highly energetic sons. Zumba and Yoga are my go-to when it comes to staying active enough to keep up with my kiddos. An ideal weekend for me includes going to movies, exploring new restaurants, and going on local OC adventures at different parks and museums with friends and family.
Andre was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and spent the first part of his life being raised by a single mother who worked hard to support him and his older sister. From that, he learned the value of hard work and what it means to push through adversity.
Andre has recently achieved recognition as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney by The National Black Lawyers (California). He remains dedicated to advocating for his clients, consistently securing millions in recoveries on their behalf.
Admission Details
1998, Georgia
Education
- John Marshall Law School, Class of 1997, J.D.
- Brenau University, Class of 1991, B.S.
- Liberty University, Advanced Biblical Studies
Associations & Memberships
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- Northeastern Judicial Bar Association
Publications
Do I need a Will? 'Setting Your House in Order' Legally - Spiritually & Financially
Awards
- 2018: Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World
- 2019: Listed as one of the Top Attorney's of Georgia as Published in Atlanta Magazine
- 2022: Listed as one of America's Most Honored Lawyers
- 2019-2022 Nominated for Premier Lawyers of America/Lawyers of Distinction
- 2026: The National Black Lawyers Top 100 (GA)