Andre was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and spent the first part of his life being raised by a single mother who worked hard to support him and his older sister. From that, he learned the value of hard work and what it means to push through adversity.
Andre has recently achieved recognition as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney by The National Black Lawyers (California). He remains dedicated to advocating for his clients, consistently securing millions in recoveries on their behalf.
Okorie Okorocha is the only California attorney among over 250,000 licensed attorneys who is nationally board certified in both civil and criminal trial law as of 2023. His practice areas include employment law, criminal defense, and personal injury.
Okorie has earned two Master of Science degrees in toxicology and pharmacology. Highly knowledgeable in these fields, he has served as a drug and alcohol expert witness in over 560 trials, helping juries understand complex scientific concepts and ensuring that proper procedures are followed in court. He has also been regarded as an “excellent” lawyer in both state and federal courts.
Okorie earned a bachelor’s degree in biology, an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Science with a specialization in forensic science, an M.S. in forensic toxicology, and a Juris Doctor in Pasadena, California.
One of Okorie’s favorite cases involved serving as lead counsel for Rich McLellan, M.D. vs. County of Mendocino, California. In this case, he successfully forced the county to change a law that had allowed the euthanizing of dogs and cats in violation of California law. He often notes that he has taken the most lives off death row, four legged lives, but still impactful.
Okorie Okorocha has also served as an expert witness in forensic toxicology and pharmacology in 53 of California’s 56 counties, as well as in 23 U.S. states and internationally in Germany and Japan, further demonstrating the breadth of his expertise.
Bryan represents businesses, corporations, and government entities in employment and general litigation. He zealously advocates for his clients from inception through trial, resolution, or dismissal. His commitment goes beyond traditional legal representation, as he also provides ongoing employment counseling and strategic guidance to corporate and government clients.
Bryan’s strategic abilities were notably demonstrated in his defense of a prominent public figure facing reputation threatening claims. He successfully secured a confidential resolution for nuisance value in less than three weeks, protecting the client’s reputation and livelihood. He also routinely helps clients resolve potential claims at their earliest stages by conducting thorough investigations and preparing comprehensive responses to demands, often resulting in withdrawal without any monetary payment or other consideration.
Beyond his legal practice, Bryan is actively engaged in community service and professional organizations. He currently serves as General Legal Counsel for the Western Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, providing pro bono legal services. In 2025, he was invited to join the Cochran Award Committee at Loyola Law School an honor tied to the institution’s long standing recognition of individuals who embody the legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.
Bryan is also deeply committed to civic engagement. Through his involvement in a voter rights initiative, he advocates for voter education, particularly among college students, emphasizing the importance of participation in elections at all levels.
In addition, Bryan volunteers at local homeless shelters in Los Angeles, addressing the ongoing housing crisis. His efforts focus not only on providing immediate support such as food and shelter, but also on contributing to broader initiatives aimed at helping individuals secure stable housing. His work reflects a genuine dedication to improving the well being of vulnerable members of his community.
Kelli Hamilton is an associate in the Litigation Department and is based in the firm's Los Angeles office. Kelli is a generalist, but her work typically involves complex commercial litigation, investigations, environmental disputes, arbitration and securities.
Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Kelli worked at a multinational law firm as a litigation legal assistant on a team that serves as international counsel to some of the largest technology companies in the world.
Kelli received her law degree from Stanford Law School in 2024. During law school, Kelli served as the Online Managing Editor of the Stanford Law Review and Treasurer of the Black Law Students Association. Kelli also received the Judge Thelton E. Henderson Prize for extraordinary performance as a student attorney in the Organizations & Transactions Clinic and participated in the Marion Rice Kirkwood Memorial Moot Court Competition. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA (magna cum laude). Kelli is admitted to practice law in California.
Jaycee Parker is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Troutman Pepper Locke and a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. Jaycee previously practiced as a litigation associate at Milbank LLP.
Primary Focus & Experience
Jaycee's practice focuses on federal criminal defense and internal investigations. She previously served as junior trial counsel in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Jaycee earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law, where she served on the executive board of the Black Allied Law Students Association (BALSA). Jaycee was also active in Ending the Prison Industrial Complex (EPIC), where she advocated to end solitary confinement in New York jails and co-taught a legal research and advocacy course to women incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Jaycee later served as EPIC’s Director of Diversity & Outreach.
As a member of NYU’s Civil Rights Clinic, Jaycee advocated around school desegregation, employment discrimination, and policing. She subsequently served as a student attorney in NYU’s Juvenile Defense Clinic, where she worked in The Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice to represent youth accused of crimes in New York County. Jaycee was also selected for NYU’s Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellowship.
Prior to law school, Jaycee worked as an Investigative Analyst at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office where she investigated police misconduct and public integrity cases in the Public Corruption Unit.
Jaycee earned her B.A. from Columbia University in Psychology and African-American Studies.
EDUCATION
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- Columbia University, B.A.
ADMISSIONS
- California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California