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Nemonie Nooks

Nemonie Nooks focuses her practice on education and employment law. She advises educational institutions on compliance with state and federal laws and regulations that impact K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. 

Nemonie's practice is informed by her experience working as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, where she investigated civil rights complaints against school districts, colleges, and universities. Before that, she was an Assistant District Attorney in Cobb and Fulton counties in Georgia. In those roles, she investigated and prosecuted criminal felony cases. Nemonie also interned as a law clerk for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, and Tennessee State University's Office of the General Counsel, where she worked on university legal issues related to Title IX, Title VII, and board policies. 

Nemonie earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and a law degree from Vanderbilt University. Prior to law school, she served as an elementary school educator in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. 

Ihsan Walker

Ihsan Walker is an attorney in Bricker Graydon Wyatt’s Litigation Group, where he brings a committed and thoughtful approach to each case. He leverages his experience from roles across judicial and community settings to navigate complex legal challenges and cases. A recent graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law, Ihsan has gained insights through hands-on experience, including externships in federal court and service-oriented work with community organizations. His ability to communicate clearly, manage cases efficiently, and maintain strong client relationships enables him to deliver positive outcomes for the firm’s clients.

During law school, Ihsan externed for the Honorable Judge Mina Nami Khorrami at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio, where he conducted legal research on topics such as student loan dischargeability and the "doctrine of necessity." His time in the courtroom and working directly with judges has honed his ability to analyze and synthesize complex cases and effectively draft legal memoranda and motions. Prior to law school, Ihsan contributed to impactful community programs as a Recreation Program Specialist with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, where he led programs like the Youth to Work program and collaborated with local organizations to foster youth engagement and development.

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Reginald Smallwood, III

Reginald L. Smallwood, III partners with businesses to navigate complex transactions and the evolving legal landscape of data privacy, combining sophisticated deal execution with practical, business-minded counsel that aligns legal strategy with commercial objectives.

Reggie regularly serves as lead counsel on mergers and acquisitions, guiding clients through every phase of a transaction – from due diligence and deal structuring through negotiation and closing. For cross-border transactions, he coordinates and manages local counsel in Europe and Central America, ensuring seamless execution across multiple jurisdictions. He has developed particular depth advising companies in the technology, manufacturing, sports and health care sectors, giving him keen insight into the operational and regulatory challenges that shape decision-making in these industries.

Beyond transactions, Reggie is a trusted outside advisor on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters. He drafts and negotiates a broad range of agreements – including master services agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, licensing arrangements, vendor and procurement agreements and consulting agreements – with an eye toward protecting client interests while facilitating efficient deal flow.

Reggie also maintains an active data privacy practice. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), he helps clients identify and address data-related risks within transactions and commercial relationships before they become liabilities. He advises on privacy compliance programs, data mapping, privacy policies and notices, data processing agreements, cross-border data transfer considerations and incident preparedness and breach response.

Reggie is the co-chair of the Miles Minority Network, the firm’s affinity group supporting its minority professional community.

Before joining Miles & Stockbridge, Reggie served as a law clerk to The Honorable Robert N. McDonald of the Maryland Court of Appeals (now the Supreme Court of Maryland).

He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he was a Fannie Angelos Program scholar and staff editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review. During law school, Reggie was a judicial intern for The Honorable George L. Russell III of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Morgan State University.

Reggie was a summer associate at Miles & Stockbridge in 2019.

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Briana Adams

Briana P. Adams is an associate in the Washington, D.C. Region, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.

While clerking for a federal magistrate judge in Alexandria, Virginia, Briana attended numerous settlement conferences that drew her to employment litigation and the compelling facts behind each case. She understands that at the heart of any dispute, is a core belief in a fair and just workplace. Briana is committed to assisting clients with navigating complex workplace challenges and advocating effectively for their interests. 

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Kenisha Morgan

Kenisha Rajah Morgan is an Associate in the West Palm Beach office, where she focuses her practice on medical malpractice, professional malpractice, premises liability, and personal injury defense matters. With extensive courtroom experience and a strong litigation background, she is known for her strategic advocacy and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.

Ms. Morgan earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida A&M University College of Law, where she consistently made the Dean’s List and was recognized with the Rising Star Award in 2018 for her academic excellence, leadership, and service. During law school, she was actively involved in several student organizations and demonstrated a strong dedication to both professional development and community engagement.

Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Ms. Morgan served as an Assistant Public Defender in West Palm Beach, where she handled more than three dozen jury and non-jury trials and argued numerous substantive motions. Her trial experience sharpened her advocacy skills and laid the foundation for her effective and confident litigation practice.

In recognition of her professional accomplishments and leadership within the legal community, Ms. Morgan was selected by The National Black Lawyers as one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers in Florida” for 2026–2027. This invitation-only distinction honors outstanding African American attorneys who exemplify excellence in legal representation, professional achievement, and community leadership.

Ms. Morgan is actively involved in several legal and professional organizations, including The Florida Bar, the Florida Rules of Procedure Committee for The Florida Bar, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association, the Sheree Davis Cunningham Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and The National Black Lawyers.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in English Writing, magna cum laude, from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.