Ikenna C. Ejimonyeugwo began his career as a life sciences researcher at the University of Maryland while attending undergraduate school. While working as a lab researcher in the Department of Biology, Ikenna developed an academic model that explored the integration of biology and business schemes in newly developed biotechnology inventions. After earning his B.S. in biology, Ikenna attended Delaware Law School as a State Merit Scholarship recipient, awarded to select individuals with strong academic records, demonstrated leadership, and a record of significant public service. Pursuing his interest in life sciences, patent law, and intellectual property, Ikenna served as a staff member of the Delaware Patent Pro Bono Program, where he assisted underfunded inventors in filing patents. He was also elected President of the Delaware Law School Intellectual Property Society.
Mr. Swanson is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri, whose life and career are guided by three key principles: culture, commitment, and community. He is an alumnus of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Jackson State University and Howard University School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, excellence, and social justice.
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Mr. Swanson began his pursuit of social justice as a student attorney with the Howard University Criminal Justice Clinic. He also served as Captain of the award-winning Huver I. Brown Moot Court Trial Advocacy Team.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Swanson has practiced in various areas of law, including family law, mass tort litigation, state and federal criminal law, and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
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Paige Lewis is a native Houstonian with deep roots in the community. She is a meticulous and fearless advocate for her clients, bringing compassion and tenacity in handling even the most complex criminal and corporate cases.
A magna cum laude graduate from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Ms. Lewis has a passion for defending the people of Texas. She began her legal career as an intern for Quinones & Associates, PLLC, while earning her Doctorate in Jurisprudence degree from nearby Texas Southern University, all in Houston’s Third Ward, the same neighborhood where she grew up. Founding Attorney Letitia Quinones-Hollins was Ms. Lewis’s trial skills professor in law school, and under Ms. Quinones’s guidance, Ms. Lewis has gone on to become a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Partner at Quinones & Associates.
Committed to protecting the rights of Houstonians and those in surrounding areas, Ms. Lewis serves on the executive board of the Houston Legal Defense Team, a group dedicated to ensuring the citizens of Texas can exercise their constitutional right to free speech. She is also a dedicated member of the Diversity and Inclusion Board of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association.
Paige wants to make sure all voices are heard, no matter their race, gender or socioeconomic status. She understands the gravity and the responsibility of criminal defense law, having seen firsthand the effects that inadequate legal representation have had on friends, family and others in her community. She isn’t afraid of a challenge and will always go the extra mile to find the right strategy, no matter what she faces from opposing counsel.
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Raised in a family of many attorneys, Destiney developed a comprehensive foundation in law from an early age. Prior to establishing TJLF, she acquired substantial practical legal experience. As a business attorney licensed in Nevada and California, she demonstrates expertise in litigation and possesses a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks in both jurisdictions.
Destiney demonstrates a commitment to client outcomes by thoroughly assessing individual client requirements and formulating customized legal strategies. Her licensure in both Nevada and California enables effective management of cross-jurisdictional legal matters.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Destiney engages in podcast production, rollerblading, Pilates, and travel, which contribute to maintaining work-life balance.
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