Genail M. Nemovi is the Principal and Managing Attorney and brings over 20 years of experience as a real estate and mortgage attorney. She represents mortgage lenders, investors, trustees, and other industry participants in matters involving wrongful foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, compliance, title dispute resolution, land use and zoning, business transactions, and both commercial and residential real estate transactions.
Industry Experience & Thought Leadership
Genail is a frequent speaker on issues related to litigation, foreclosure, and the mortgage banking industry.
Education
Genail earned her B.A. in Finance and Business Administration from California State University San Bernardino. She graduated cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, earning her Juris Doctorate in 2004.
Bar Admissions
- California
- Texas
- Washington
Professional Memberships
- National Mortgage Bankers’ Association
- California Mortgage Bankers Association
- WBENC
- Pacific Southwest National Minority Development Council
Royal DL Bond is a Black female veteran, accomplished trial lawyer, and the founding attorney of Bond Law Legal Group, where she leads a mission-driven practice devoted to criminal defense, post-conviction relief, and civil rights advocacy throughout California. A proud United States Air Force veteran, Bond served honorably during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), experiences that forged her discipline, courage, and lifelong commitment to justice.
Recognized among the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California, Bond has built a reputation for fearless and principled advocacy in both state and federal courts. Her practice spans complex felony defense, homicide and three-strikes litigation, and the use of California’s leading resentencing reforms. Beyond criminal defense, Bond is also a steadfast civil rights advocate for incarcerated individuals, challenging unconstitutional jail conditions, delayed medical care, and due-process violations in custody cases across the state.
Bond’s approach combines meticulous preparation with deep compassion. She ensures every client—whether in court or behind bars—is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. From the Air Force to the courtroom, Royal DL Bond embodies resilience, integrity, and unwavering dedication to protecting the rights and humanity of all people.
A native of Chicago's south side, J. Witherspoon witnessed both sides of the justice system and its ability to impact lives. This inspired her to pursue a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and later obtain her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Over the last 25 years, she has held an array of positions and sat on numerous boards all centering around assisting others and improving their quality of life through the utilization of her knowledge of the judicial system. J. Witherspoon regularly attends trainings and seminars to ensure that she remains current on knowledge and practices within criminal and civil law.
Professional Background
- Police Officer (Bremerton, WA)
- Domestic Violence Legal Liasion (Bremerton, WA)
- Substance Abuse Counselor (Napa, CA)
- Probation Officer (Lake County, IL)
- Special Investor for Lake County State's Attorney's Office (Lake County, IL)
- Chief of Corrections (Lake County, IL)
- Chief of Diversion and Inmate Programming, In-House Counsel (Lake County, IL)
Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- LC Committee on Discrimination
- Rosalind Franklin/Chicago Medical Institution Review Board
Professional Training/ Certification
- Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
- EEOC Investigator
- Certified Mediator
Chinazo Christopher Odigbo is the founder and managing attorney of Devotion Law, P.C., L.L.O., where he leads the firm in representing clients across Nebraska and in Tribal Courts. His practice focuses on family law, juvenile matters, and personal injury litigation. Known for his relentless work ethic and client-focused approach, Mr. Odigbo advocates with strength, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2011, after receiving his bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Bellevue University in 2008. Since being admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2013, Mr. Odigbo has built a reputation for being a steady advocate, especially in high-conflict custody cases and litigation-heavy matters.
Karen Y. Vicks earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Temple University’s James Beasley School of Law. Prior to earning her law degree, Karen Y. Vicks attended Howard University graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Karen Y. Vicks is licensed to practice in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Affiliations
Attorney Vicks is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives (NOSSCR). She has lectured for the Organization on Social Security Disability Law at national conferences. She is also a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA), the Delaware Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Attorney Vicks is also a volunteer Attorney Guardian Ad Litem for the Office of the Child Advocate.
Service
Attorney Vicks has developed a specialized practice that caters specifically to Delaware’s disabled population. She has successfully represented hundreds of claimants before the Social Security Administration who have been unjustly denied their right to Social Security disability benefits. She prides herself on representing her clients and serving her community with expertise, compassion, and commitment.
History
Karen Y. Vicks worked as an auditor for the New York City Comptroller’s Office and the Delaware Department of Transportation after completing her undergraduate studies at Howard University. Upon completion of her law degree, she clerked for Judge Walrath of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after which, she joined a local law firm where she worked for an extensive number of years as the senior associate for the downstate Social Security practice. Karen Y. Vicks has since opened her own practice with a team of paralegals serving clients who have been unjustly denied their rights to government disability benefits. She has lectured at local and national conferences educating individuals and groups on matters pertaining to disability law. She has served as an adjunct professor at Delaware State University lecturing on constitutional law and criminal justice.