Scott Kennedy
Practices
- Litigation
Education
J.D., CUNY School of Law
B.A., CUNY Lehman College
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
New York; Southern District of New York; Eastern District of New York
Practices
Education
J.D., CUNY School of Law
B.A., CUNY Lehman College
Bar Admissions
New York; Southern District of New York; Eastern District of New York
Destiny Montemayor received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, with a concentration in broadcast journalism and a minor in Spanish from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2009. While at ULM, she was a member and team captain of the university’s track and field team, as a thrower, on a full scholarship.
She later earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2016. Ms. Montemayor spent eight years as a middle school educator in Texas, where she taught history, English, science, and physical education, while coaching volleyball, basketball and track and field. Right before receiving her masters, she also trained for the 2016 Olympic Trials, demonstrating a strong commitment to discipline and high performance.
Ms. Montemayor went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the Southern University Law Center, graduating cum laude and in the top twenty percent of her class in 2024. While in law school, she gained valuable experience through internships with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Texas House of Representatives. She also served as President of the Latino/a Law Students Association and Executive Editor of the Journal of Race, Gender & Poverty.
Prior to joining Fee Smith & Sharp, LLP, Ms. Montemayor gained indispensable litigation experience at Thomas Quinn, LLP, where she handled Defense Base Act claims from intake to resolution. This experience further developed her litigation skills and motion writing skills.
Ms. Montemayor now represents clients with a detail orientated and results-driven approach, drawing on her diverse professional background in education and law.
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
BAR ADMISSIONS
Texas, 2024
Shaquirah Dixon concentrates her practice in the areas of general liability, employment law, professional liability, and commercial litigation.
Ms. Dixon handles commercial litigation cases including real estate condominium matters, and business disputes. In her professional liability work she defends doctors and healthcare professionals, as well as lawyers, in claims alleging a failure to perform their duties.
Ms. Dixon defends employers in a variety of industries in cases of wage and hour compliance and litigation, and incases of employment practices liability claims. Her general liability defense work provides insurance clients with her diligent handling of property damage and premises liability claims work.
Prior to joining Kaufman Dolowich, Ms. Dixon handled commercial litigation, insurance defense, and business transaction cases, and served as an Administrative Law Judge, presiding over hearings for unemployment benefits. While in law school, Ms. Dixon served as an editor on the school law review, and a teaching assistant for classes in civil procedure and legal writing.
Admissions
Education
“I know firsthand what it feels like to lose a loved one due to a car accident. During that time, I wish my family and I knew what our options were. Now I’ve made it my mission to help guide families through similar situations and to help those in need. Being a part of CR Legal Team allows me to Stand Up for clients going through difficult times and to be someone they can count on to act as a fierce advocate when it matters most.” Misha Henley is a personal injury attorney dedicated to providing excellent service and solutions for clients navigating their personal injury claims. Her practice focuses on cases involving serious bodily injury from automobile accidents including commercial motor vehicles and premise liability cases. Misha grew up in Kernersville, North Carolina and moved to Greensboro where she attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. Falling in love with the Greensboro area, Misha decided to stay and attend law school at Elon University School of Law. While at Elon University School of Law she earned her Juris Doctor and served as the membership editor for the Elon Law Review and President of the Black Law Students Association. During her time at Elon Law, Misha was selected to participate in the North Carolina Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession Committee 1L Summer Associate Program. While her experience ranges from multiple Fortune 500 companies including a major apparel company and a top global pharmaceutical company, Misha missed connecting with clients on a deeper level. She also missed making an impact in her community through advocating for those from underrepresented communities and advocating for those who may not be as familiar with the legal process. When she is not in the office, Misha enjoys playing tennis, shopping, and spending time with her husband, Andrew Carter, along with their miniature poodle, Coco Chanel. Education The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, B.A. Elon University School of Law, J.D. Elon Law Review , Membership Editor Bar Admissions North Carolina State Bar United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Memberships American Association for Justice National Bar Association North Carolina Advocates for Justice Greensboro Bar Association