Ms. Casondra Turner is a Milberg Senior Counsel with over a decade of experience practicing law, whose primary area of focus involves Information Technology class action matters.
Ms. Turner began practicing law at an AmLaw 50 firm where she defended large institutions in securities fraud class actions and white-collar criminal matters including bribery and off-label device promotion.
After, she became a clerk for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, where she drafted opinions on countless legal issues. She went on to practice civil defense litigation for another AmLaw-rated firm, where she helped clients resolve contentious financial disputes through successful motions and persuasive negotiations.
Throughout the course of her career, she has successfully handled numerous pro bono matters, helping clients obtain asylum, expunge their criminal records, and obtain executive pardons, as well as preparing donor materials for non-profit fundraising initiatives.
Ms. Turner received her J.D. from Boston University Law School, where she was an editor for the International Law Journal and the External Vice President of the Black Law Students Association. During law school, she co-founded a non-profit to provide micro-loans in Central Africa and addressed educational disparities through the UCLA Civil Rights Project. While enrolled, she also worked for an immigration law firm, drafting more than twenty briefs for clients seeking asylum and waivers of inadmissibility. She also participated in the law school’s Human Trafficking Clinic, helping women and children obtain immigration status after they had been trafficked.
She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in just three and a half years, earning dual Bachelor’s degrees in History and International Affairs with honors (and a minor in Spanish).
Today, her inspiration is rooted in making a difference in the lives of others and discovering creative solutions to complex legal issues. She is an Adjunct Professor at Albany State University, where she teaches Criminal Justice and Business Law to undergraduate and Master’s level students. She was awarded Adjunct Professor of the Year in 2023 for her work in reestablishing the prelaw program and helping students prepare for the LSAT and gain admission to law school.
A vigorous advocate for human and civil rights, she is a current board member of the Celia Newsom Legacy Foundation.
Ms. Turner is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Georgia.
Outside the office, she enjoys gardening, exploring small cities, and soaking in new cultural experiences abroad with her husband and two sons.
Sheldon Hughes is a corporate attorney who focuses on mergers and acquisitions, representing a diverse range of clients including multinational corporations, private equity firms, and companies across various industries. His practice encompasses domestic and international transactions, with experience handling deals valued from tens of millions to billions of dollars.
Sheldon’s work involves managing M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, conducting due diligence, preparing disclosure schedules, and coordinating with local counsel on cross-border deals. He has assisted clients in industries such as beverages, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. Sheldon also has experience in capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and internal reorganizations. Additionally, he maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in asylum cases and applications for special immigration status.
RECOGNITIONS
COMMUNITY
CREDENTIALS
Education
Howard University School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, 2018
Florida Atlantic University, BA, 2012
Admissions
Georgia
New York
Charlotte began her unconventional journey into the legal field by working as a Human Resources Manager for large national companies for over ten years. In this role, she advised managers on human resources compliance, benefits, recruiting, policy & procedures and affirmative action planning. She also provided employment law training for managers and supervisors in various locations across the country. Furthermore, she investigated and resolved employment related discrimination and wage and hour complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). During this time, she earned her certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). In 2003, Charlotte chose the road less traveled by enrolling in law school with the goal of working in employment litigation. While in law school, she participated in several legal and judicial internships concerning employment law, criminal law and real estate transactions. She also served in several leadership positions, including Vice-President of the Black Law Student Association (BLSA). She later received scholarships from the Atlanta Bar Association and the Leadership Academy for Women of Color Attorneys for her leadership activities and community service during law school. In 2008, Charlotte completed the Legal Professional Development Program sponsored by the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA). Currently, Charlotte focuses her practice on labor and employment matters facing employees and employers in both the private and public sector. Charlotte's personal interests include spending time with her husband and two energetic young children, reading, tennis, traveling, community service and supporting the local Atlanta Arts Community. Court Admissions U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia State and Superior Courts Bar Memberships Georgia Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), Labor and Employment Section National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Community Memberships Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Other Psi Chi Honor Society (Hampton University) Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society (Hampton University) Psychology Department Award (Hampton University) Admitted to bar: 2006, Georgia Education: Hampton University (B.A. Psychology with honors) Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S. Industrial/Organizational Psychology) Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D. 2006)