JaNelle L. Dennard graduated from Spelman College in 2000 receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She graduated from Howard University School of Law upon completion of a Juris Doctorate Degree in 2003. After graduation, JaNelle practiced personal injury litigation in Arizona and was also an adjunct professor teaching Business Law at Mesa Community College.
JaNelle is admitted to practice law in the states of Arizona and Georgia. She is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
JaNelle has practiced all aspects of personal injury litigation including premise liability, medical malpractice, auto accidents, product liability, and wrongful death. JaNelle takes pride in treating all her clients as if they are family members. She works closely with clients to develop case strategies and obtain successful results. She has a sincere passion to help others, not just as part of her job, but outside of work as well. JaNelle is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She also enjoys volunteering with such organizations as the Junior League of Atlanta and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. JaNelle was also a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune".
Admissions
State Bar of Arizona, 2004
S. District Court for the District of Arizona, 2009
State Bar of Georgia 2010
S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 2012
S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2013
Education
Spelman College, B.A., 2000
Howard University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Languages
English
A dedicated fighter in the battle against injustice, Attorney Shean Williams is a masterful litigator who prides himself on his strong work ethic and tenacity. Mr. Williams simply doesn’t give up, and he always puts his clients first. For the last 20 years Mr. Williams has been committed to fighting for injured people and their families in the areas of trucking litigation, auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, premises liability, civil rights litigation, and products liability.
His jury verdicts and settlements are in excess of $80 million. Mr. Williams is proud to have obtained many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. Specifically, Mr. Williams was one of the lead attorneys who obtained a $20 Million wrongful death verdict in Clayton County, Georgia, and a $17.5 Million verdict in Fulton County, Georgia. Mr. Williams’ specialty is the unique way he connects with members of his jury panel, making complex themes more relatable to the everyday person.
Shean has his finger on the pulse of his community donating time, talent, and money to many diverse civic groups including New Mercies Christian Church, Project Destiny, Inc., Green Pastures Christian Church, The Winning Circle, and Star Struck Foundation. Mr. Williams shared a special bond with Founding Partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Their relationship went beyond the typical mentor-mentee relationship.; they were more like father and son. Mr. Williams is reminded daily of the lessons and wisdom that Mr. Cochran imparted, and that inspiration is a driving force for him to continue Mr. Cochran’s legacy today.
Honors & Awards
- Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame
- Lawyer of the Year Award, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Atlanta, 2019
- Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, National Trial Lawyers, 2011 – 2018
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale - Hubbell Law Directory
- Clarence Darrow Award
- Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Award, National Bar Association
- Best Lawyers in America, 2015 - 2019
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Georgia Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Gate City Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Education
- B. S . – Miami University of Ohio
- J.D. – Georgia State University
Bar Admissions
Georgia
Shanique Campbell is a senior associate in Alston & Bird's Litigation and Trial Practice Group. Before joining the firm, Shanique was an associate at an international firm, working on complex commercial matters and white collar investigations and defense.
Shanique earned her J.D., with honors, from the Emory University School of Law. While there, she served as an articles editor of the Emory Law Journal, the academic and professional success chair, and was a member of the Black Law Students Association. She earned her two B.A.s, summa cum laude, in political science and English from Howard University.
Bar Admissions
Education
- Emory University (J.D., 2019)
- Howard University (B.A., B.A., 2016)
Memberships
- Caribbean Bar Association
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
A South Carolina native, with “Georgia on his mind,” Denzell knew at an early age he wanted to practice law. Denzell began his legal journey, by obtaining his undergraduate degree in Business Administration (B.S.) from the College of Charleston, after which, he attended Wake Forest University, where he obtained a Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.). Denzell ultimately obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Cumberland School of Law seated at Samford University. While at Cumberland, Denzell served as the Chief Judge of the Honor Court and as a legal writing teaching fellow. In addition, Denzell participated with Cumberland’s nationally ranked trial program, winning multiple national and regional championships.
Denzell approaches every case with the innovation and detail it deserves. He uses his business knowledge and legal expertise to aggressively negotiate and litigate favorable outcomes in personal injury and business litigation cases. Denzell has successfully handled thousands of cases and loves the feeling that comes with helping a client in need. He genuinely cares about his clients and strives to treat each one like family. Just as essential to Denzell’s advocacy for his clients are his focus and efforts to educate all of his clients about the legal system, so they leave the process informed and empowered.
In his free time, Denzell enjoys spending time with his wife and children, attending sporting events, grilling, collecting sneakers and traveling.