Clarence Hawkes is a member of the Energy practice based in Washington, D.C. Clarence’s practice primarily focuses on complex energy regulatory and transactional matters. Clarence has extensive experience representing clients in administrative litigation and settlement negotiations before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and in other federal and state proceedings concerning energy rulemakings and enforcement actions.
Clarence also has experience assisting clients with the negotiation and preparation of various contracts and other transactional documents, including power purchase agreements and other financing and procurement contracts. Additionally, he has advised clients on electric reliability regulations promulgated by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Western Energy Coordinating Council, and other standard-setting organizations.
Clarence’s diverse practice includes counseling clients on electric transmission and generation rate issues and proceedings; regulation of regional wholesale power markets; infrastructure permitting; hydroelectric licensing and compliance; audits; investigations and enforcement actions; and energy asset acquisitions, due diligence and divestitures.
Education
- William and Mary Law School, 2018, JD, Senior Notes Editor, William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review; Member, William & Mary Moot Court
- University of Virginia, 2012, BA, Foreign Affairs
- University of Virginia, 2012, BA, African and African American Studies
Admissions and qualifications
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Virginia
Ms. Shavers concentrates her practice on personal injury plaintiff representation, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.
Background
Ms. Shavers earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Reno. She went on to complete a Master of Legal Studies from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, then earned her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center.
Before joining Trey Morris Injury Lawyers, Ms. Shavers served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Shonda Stone at the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal. This appellate experience provided direct insight into how Louisiana courts analyze liability, damages, trial court errors, and appellate procedure. Her appellate background strengthens written advocacy and case strategy from the outset of every matter she handles.
A Northern California native, Ms. Shavers relocated to Louisiana for law school and built her legal career in Shreveport, where she found a welcoming community and decided to make the state her home.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy -- University of Nevada, Reno
- Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) -- Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) -- Southern University Law Center
Bar Admissions
Ms. Dukes centers her practice on commercial and construction litigation, representing general contractors and subcontractors in a variety of disputes. Prior to joining Hudson Lambert Parrott, Ms. Dukes represented numerous fortune 500 companies and self-insureds in various commercial litigation and personal injury disputes.
Odunayo provides clients with innovative solutions to address complex legal challenges.
Odunayo's work focuses primarily on motor vehicle franchise law and disputes involving state attorney generals. Odunayo has experience at all stages of trial including investigations, discovery, pre trial disputs, and trial. Odunayo began her career focused on appellate litigation and that focus has allows her to see the big picture and small details simultaneously. Odunayo also maintains a robust pro bono practice primarily focused on voting rights work.
Prior to joining Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, Odunayo clerked for the Senior Judges at the DC Court of Appeals. Odunayo is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center where she served as Senior Diversity & Inclusion Editor for the Georgetown Law Journal and litigated a complex appeal at a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as a Student Attorney for the Student Litigation Center.
Leah C. Stevenson, Esq. is a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney whose practice spans music, digital media, film, television, and IP. She counsels clients in high-value negotiations, complex business matters, and the strategic protection of intellectual property. Leah’s clients include artists, creators, executives, entrepreneurs, and media companies at the intersection of entertainment and business. Recognized as a member of the Recording Academy, National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and featured in The Washington Post and CNN, Leah is known for her sharp legal acumen and business-minded approach. Her comprehensive legal strategy and the ability to balance creative and business interests has made Leah a trusted advisor for entertainment industry clients. Her robust transactional experience spans a wide range of complex entertainment matters, including those related to recorded music, publishing, brand partnerships, merchandising, licensing, film/tv, and other entertainment and digital media matters. Leah also serves as outside counsel to entrepreneurs and companies, advising on corporate governance, strategic partnerships, IP portfolio management, and complex dispute resolution matters.