Natasha A. Dorcent is an attorney who is dedicated to fighting for her clients and their families who have suffered injuries and disabilities. She has passion and vigor to offer invaluable service to those in need who have made significant sacrifices for our country.
She began her legal career defending nationwide corporations in automobile negligence, catastrophic injuries, PIP defense, premises liability, traffic defense, bad faith claims, and wrongful death.
A native of Palm Beach County, Florida. Natasha earned her undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University. She received her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law.
During law school, she developed an interest in providing outstanding legal services for those who are overlooked. She was a student attorney for the MacArthur Justice Center and the Mississippi Innocence Project. She interned at Broward County Legal Aid with the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Program. With this program, she performed extensive research on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits program and provided free legal services to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Due to her efforts, was the recipient of the Community Engaged Service Award.
Natasha’s commitment to providing exemplary legal services will ensure your case is handled with compassion, competence, and zealous advocacy.
Memberships
The Florida Bar – 2022
- Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Class XIII - (2025-2026)
- Elder Law Section
- Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee
- Medicaid Committee
- Mentoring New Lawyers Committee
- Real Property Probate Law Badge Type
United States Supreme Court - 2026
Education
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, B.A., – 2017
University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D. – 2021
- Community Engaged Service Award
- 1L Top Negotiator
Ms. Butler was a graduate research assistant at the University of Memphis and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Bernice Donald of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Ms. Butler also clerked for the Honorable Rhynette Hurd of the Shelby County Circuit Court. Ms. Butler won numerous best oral advocate and best appellate brief awards during her time in law school.
Before joining Baker Donelson as an associate, Ms. Butler served as a summer associate at the Firm.
Education
- University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 2022, cum laude
- Honors Certificate in Advocacy
- University of Memphis, B.A., 2019, magna cum laude
Gloria Chibueze-Azinge is an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. She is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions practice group.
Professional Background
Prior to joining the firm, Gloria was a summer associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. She also served as a summer associate at a steel corporation and a financial services institution. During law school, Gloria served as an extern for the Honorable Cathy Bissoon of the United States Western District of Pennsylvania. She was a Teaching Assistant for Contracts, Legislation & Regulation, and Legal Research & Writing. Gloria also competed in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where her team placed 7th out of over 300 teams.
Professional / Civic Activities
Gloria serves as a mentor for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law BLSA Footprints Mentorship Program and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.
Matthew Mahoney is currently an Attorney Advisor within the Office of Governmental Affairs at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this role, he assists the USPTO Front Office by monitoring congressional activity, analyzing legislative and policy proposals related to the USPTO and intellectual property (IP) issues, and facilitating communications with federal agencies. Matthew also provides support to the USPTO's AI Working Group, which oversees responsible AI deployment within the USPTO and monitors American AI policy. Additionally, he was part of the team that developed and installed the Patent Fraud Mitigation Unit at the USPTO.
Private Sector Experience
Matthew’s private sector experience includes all phases of pre-litigation diligence and litigation, including case assessment, e-discovery, fact and expert discovery, and trial work. His background in mechanical engineering and business enables him to handle cases spanning a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, semiconductors, computer hardware and software, pharmaceuticals, and audio technology. He has worked on U.S. International Trade Commission investigations, litigation in U.S. District Courts, and post-grant proceedings at the USPTO.
Education and Early Experience
- Columbia Law School, J.D., 2016
- Member of the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team
- Member of the Science and Technology Law Review
- Executive Board Member, Black Law Students Association (all three years)
- University of Virginia, B.S., 2013 (Distinction)
- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Law (SEO Law) Fellow
- Member, National Society of Black Engineers
- Member, Collegiate 100 Society
- Prior to law school, participated in Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s PATHWAYS Internship Program in the systems engineering and nuclear engineering departments
Capabilities and Practice Areas
- IP Litigation
- Technology Sector
- ITC Section 337
- Medtech and Medical Devices: Healthcare, Patent Litigation, and Product Liability
- Patent Assessment and Due Diligence
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings
- Pharmaceuticals
Admissions & Certifications
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- District of Columbia
- New York
Moorisha is an award-winning Attorney who works closely with creatives to bring their brands to the utmost potential. They specialize in mechanisms that allow their clients to protect and monetize creative capital such as copyright, trademark and licensing agreements. Moorisha has spoken at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, National Bar Association, American Bar Association, The Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice, Spelman College, Howard University School of Law, University of Oregon School of Law, Seattle University School of Law, Black is Tech, and numerous local and national events — becoming a sought after resource for entities seeking to protect their intellectual property.
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law (JD, 2011)
- University of California, San Diego (Bachelors of Science, 2008)
Bar Admissions
- Admitted to the California State Bar
- Admitted to the US District Court, Central District of California
- Admitted to the Illinois State Bar
Awards and Recognitions
- 40 Lawyers Under 40 - The Nation's Best Advocates, National Bar Association
- The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (*Twice Selected)
- Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, University of Oregon School of Law
- California Lawyers Association W. Manuel Pro Bono Certificate
- Outstanding Service & Leadership Award, Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc.
- Community Changemaker Award, Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals
- 2024 LGBTQ+ Leadership Luminary Award, National Bar Association
- 2024 Keynote Speaker, The 138th University of Oregon School of Law Commencement
- 2008 Outstanding Senior Award, UCSD Alumni Association
Academia
Adjunct Professor of Law — Santa Monica College