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Sonora Carroll

Sonora Carroll is an associate in Orrick's litigation practice group in the Washington, D.C. office.

Sonora's practice includes a diverse range of complex litigation, regulatory enforcement, and government-initiated investigation matters. She also maintains an active pro bono practice.

Sonora received her J.D. from the Howard Law School in Washington, D.C. While in law school, she participated in the Howard Criminal Justice Clinic where she represented indigent individuals charged with misdemeanors in Washington, D.C. Superior Court. Sonora was also a student attorney in the Howard Civil Rights Clinic where she contributed to an amicus brief in the landmark case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Theodore Brothers

Theodore Brothers represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions.

During law school, Theodore worked as a law clerk for a local firm. Prior to law school, he held business operations positions at a number of technology startups, including Bird Rides and KINETIC.

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Stephen Bell

Stephen J. Bell is a Florida-based civil defense attorney who focuses his practice on commercial litigation and general liability matters. He has represented several insurers in state court and has a strong belief that consistency, communication, and organization are the keys to successful and effective representation.

Upon graduating from Florida State University, Stephen attended University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, he served as the Social Chair of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Association, where he organized social events for its members and students interested in intellectual property. He was also a General Editor of the school’s Journal of Technology Law & Policy, where he made frequent contributions to articles that were published in the Journal. He was also a mentor for the Black Law Students Association, where he gave advice to minority students on how to navigate and succeed in law school.

During his time in law school, Stephen served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, where he gained invaluable experience in the federal court system.

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Mason McMillan

Mason McMillan began his legal career with Hall Estill after earning his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College Law in 2022. He is a member of the firm's litigation practice where he assists clients in the areas of oil and gas litigation, easement acquisition and eminent domain, and contract disputes.

While in law school, Mason served as the Executive Editor of the Tulsa Law Review and was named to the Order of Barristers for achievements in mock trial competition. He also earned the Oklahoma Bar Association's Litigation Award and the Robert C. Butler, Jr. Award for excellence in legal scholarship and writing. 

During his time as an undergraduate, Mason was a member of the Northeastern State University football team. Finally, Mason is active in politics having served as both an intern and staff assistant for the Office of U.S Senator James Lankford; an intern for the Office of U.S. Representative Markwayne Mullin; and a field representative for the Kevin Stitt for Governor campaign. 

Further, Mason is a member of Hall Estill's Recruitment & Diversity Committee.

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