Jalexus Osborne defends clients in high-stakes product liability, toxic tort, and commercial litigation. She has represented clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses in complex and mass tort litigation in federal and state courts. She also serves on national coordinating counsel teams for multiple corporations defending asbestos and talc cases nationwide.
Jalexus excels at identifying strategic defenses early in litigation and developing effective case strategies. Her analytical approach has contributed to successful dispositive motions and helped expose critical weaknesses in opposing arguments.
Before joining Hawkins Parnell, Jalexus focused on environmental claims, privacy rights, and consumer protection at a mid-sized litigation firm in Chicago. She later expanded her practice to include commercial and employment litigation at a boutique firm, gaining experience across a broad range of civil matters.
Outside of her legal practice, Jalexus enjoys strength training, international travel with family and friends, fashion, and interior design.
University of Illinois College of Law — J.D., 2021
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — B.A., 2017
Diandra is a litigation attorney at Jones Jones who describes herself as a quirky bibliophile with a love for all genres of literature, from Russian classics to modern retellings of Greek mythology. She also has a keen interest in sociology and enjoys exploring the reasons behind human behavior. She believes that understanding how people think and processing large amounts of information efficiently are essential skills in her profession.
Passionate about honing her legal skills, Diandra approaches her work with curiosity, determination, and a sense of humor. Inspired by literary figures such as Circe, Beowulf, and Santiago from The Alchemist, she embraces a lifelong commitment to learning, personal growth, and overcoming challenges.
A proud Brooklynite, Diandra is dedicated to serving her community through pro bono work focused on newly arrived immigrants and underserved individuals. As a volunteer with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, she helps individuals navigate the often expensive and daunting process of becoming U.S. citizens. She also serves as a board member for Brooklyn Legal Services, supporting access to high-quality legal counsel for low-income individuals.
At Jones Jones, Diandra prioritizes clear communication, attentive listening, and a thorough understanding of her clients’ needs. She is committed to addressing each issue carefully and delivering results to the best of her ability.
Outside of her legal practice, Diandra enjoys traveling, competing with fellow riders on Peloton, and listening to true crime podcasts. As a busy mother of three boys born just a year apart, she balances her professional responsibilities with family life.
Diandra’s approach to success is rooted in preparation, confidence, and perseverance. She believes that showing up prepared is half the battle and embraces every challenge as an opportunity to learn and excel.
Nicholas O'Connor advises clients on a wide range of complex corporate matters, including corporate governance and transactional issues. Nicholas has experience conducting diligence for corporate transactions and regularly researches and analyzes corporate governance-related issues. As a two-time summer associate at Venable, Nicholas drafted corporate governance documents, supported transaction teams with due diligence reviews, and cultivated his legal research and writing skills.
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Chioma represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including contract, business, real estate disputes, and adverse bankruptcy proceedings. She manages all phases of litigation, from initial strategy through resolution, overseeing written discovery and depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive and procedural motions, and drafting appellate briefs.
Chioma takes a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to each matter. Her attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and dedication to achieving her clients’ objectives make her a trusted advisor in and out of the courtroom.
Before joining UB Greensfelder, Chioma practiced at a St. Louis-based law firm, where she handled a wide range of litigation matters. She previously completed multiple judicial clerkships in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals–Eastern District, following earlier roles as a judicial intern and summer associate. Chioma also completed a post‑doctoral fellowship at Saint Louis University School of Law.
In her free time, Chioma enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, running, and traveling overseas. She lived in Tokyo with her family for two years and enjoys language exchange to practice Japanese.