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Royal Bond

Royal DL Bond is a Black female veteran, accomplished trial lawyer, and the founding attorney of Bond Law Legal Group, where she leads a mission-driven practice devoted to criminal defense, post-conviction relief, and civil rights advocacy throughout California. A proud United States Air Force veteran, Bond served honorably during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), experiences that forged her discipline, courage, and lifelong commitment to justice.

Recognized among the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California, Bond has built a reputation for fearless and principled advocacy in both state and federal courts. Her practice spans complex felony defense, homicide and three-strikes litigation, and the use of California’s leading resentencing reforms. Beyond criminal defense, Bond is also a steadfast civil rights advocate for incarcerated individuals, challenging unconstitutional jail conditions, delayed medical care, and due-process violations in custody cases across the state.

Bond’s approach combines meticulous preparation with deep compassion. She ensures every client—whether in court or behind bars—is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. From the Air Force to the courtroom, Royal DL Bond embodies resilience, integrity, and unwavering dedication to protecting the rights and humanity of all people.

Moorisha Bey-Taylor

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.

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Awards and Recognitions

Academia

Adjunct Professor of Law — Santa Monica College 

Themba Nelson

Themba Nelson represents transportation and business entities in all aspects of civil litigation. His practice focuses on the defense of claims related to general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, personal injury, intellectual property, and business litigation.

In the general liability area, Themba has successfully handled both catastrophic and minor injury cases brought against public and private entities either in vehicles or on property.

Education

Cooley Law School (J.D., 2012)

Hampton University (B.A. Public Relations, 2008)

Bar Admissions

California

Professional Affiliations

Langston Bar Association

Jean Fleurmont

Jean Ralph (“JR”) Fleurmont is a senior associate at Sullivan & Triggs who has broad experience representing clients in civil and criminal litigation as well as government investigations. He has litigated at trial and appellate levels in state court, federal court, and arbitration.  Prior to joining Sullivan & Triggs, JR was an associate at Williams & Connolly LLP, where he litigated a variety of high-stakes commercial and criminal cases.

JR has represented corporations, professional firms, and individuals in disputes spanning a wide variety of issues and industries including criminal investigations, professional malpractice, entertainment law, breach of contract, and sports law disputes.  JR has also represented clients in investigations by the Department of Justice, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other government agencies in federal wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and False Claims Act disputes. JR's clients have included Fortune 500 companies, former heads of state and high-level cabinet members, former NFL coaches, and individuals charged in criminal cases.

JR graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2016 with honors. Following law school, he served as a law clerk for Judge Pamela Harris on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.  

Prior to law school, JR received his masters degree in Psychology at New York University and worked for several years at a non-profit helping with the assessment of mentally ill criminal defendants in the Bronx  Supreme Court system.  JR resides in Washington, DC and maintains an office there.  He litigates cases across the country.  

Although all cases vary and none is predictive, JR's experience includes:

· Counsel for former CEO of biotech company in wire fraud case in Northern District of California.

· Counsel for former head coach in the National Football League in breach of contract action in private arbitration.  

· Counsel for creator of hit television series in breach of contract dispute with network.

· Counsel for company and 50 percent owner in partnership dispute.  

· Counsel for former President and Defense Minister of a Latin American country in the first-ever civil trial in the United States against a former head of state of a foreign country.

· Counsel for major law firm in malpractice action resulting in dismissal of all counts.

· Counsel for several major media networks in copyright infringement action brought against a streaming service resulting in summary judgment in favor of networks.

Ta'Nekeo Marcus

Ta’Nekeo S. Marcus is Senior Counsel in the San Diego office of GRSM.

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