Kenisha Rajah Morgan is an Associate in the West Palm Beach office, where she focuses her practice on medical malpractice, professional malpractice, premises liability, and personal injury defense matters. With extensive courtroom experience and a strong litigation background, she is known for her strategic advocacy and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.
Ms. Morgan earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida A&M University College of Law, where she consistently made the Dean’s List and was recognized with the Rising Star Award in 2018 for her academic excellence, leadership, and service. During law school, she was actively involved in several student organizations and demonstrated a strong dedication to both professional development and community engagement.
Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Ms. Morgan served as an Assistant Public Defender in West Palm Beach, where she handled more than three dozen jury and non-jury trials and argued numerous substantive motions. Her trial experience sharpened her advocacy skills and laid the foundation for her effective and confident litigation practice.
In recognition of her professional accomplishments and leadership within the legal community, Ms. Morgan was selected by The National Black Lawyers as one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers in Florida” for 2026–2027. This invitation-only distinction honors outstanding African American attorneys who exemplify excellence in legal representation, professional achievement, and community leadership.
Ms. Morgan is actively involved in several legal and professional organizations, including The Florida Bar, the Florida Rules of Procedure Committee for The Florida Bar, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association, the Sheree Davis Cunningham Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and The National Black Lawyers.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in English Writing, magna cum laude, from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Joseph Valme focuses on insurance defense matters involving auto glass, construction, first-party property and personal injury protection (PIP).
He earned his bachelors degree from Florida International University, where he majored in public administration and later completed his Master of Arts in Public Administration, specializing in public procurement and contract management. Joseph continued his studies at St. Thomas University College of Law, graduating cum laude and earning multiple Dean’s List honors throughout his law school career
Education
- St. Thomas University (J.D., cum laude, 2022)
- Florida International University (B.A., 2018)
- Fraternities / Sororities:
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Phi Delta Theta
Bar Admissions
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Kubicki Draper Construction Practice Group, Member
- The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Florida Bar Association
Simp McCorvey IV is an associate in Conroy Simberg’s Orlando office. He is a member of the firm’s General Liability division, where he handles a wide range of insurance defense cases, ranging from automobile litigation to premises liability.
Prior to joining Conroy Simberg, Simp was an associate at a Florida insurance defense firm where he represented clients in all aspects of civil litigation, including general liability, premises liability, and equitable subrogation matters. During his tenure, Simp became admitted to practice in the United States Middle District of Florida and successfully appealed to the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal.
Simp earned his Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law after graduating summa cum laude from the Bethune Cookman University.
In his spare time, Simp is actively involved in the Beta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and serves as on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit, aimed at HIV/AIDS prevention.
Education:
- J.D., Barry University School of Law
- B.A., summa cum laude, Bethune Cookman University
Tara Jackson has an expansive capital markets practice and is experienced in corporate governance, initial and secondary public offerings, PIPE financing, ’34 Act reporting requirements, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and other general corporate matters. Her regulatory experience includes compliance with the SEC, NASDAQ, NYSE, and state securities laws.
Tara represents clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, utilities, financial services, automotive, and technology. Her business background and practical approach to problem solving allow her to provide effective solutions to complex legal matters. She previously served as co-chair of Akerman’s Black Internal Bridge Network Group.
Most recently, Tara served as in-house counsel for Truist Financial Corporation and eBay Inc., advising boards, general counsel, and executive leadership on corporate governance matters, SEC filings, reporting obligations, and compliance issues. Prior to practicing law, she served as compliance director for a group of financial institutions in Jamaica, where she drafted and implemented Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing policies and procedures and completed a corporate restructuring to ensure compliance with Jamaican regulations.
Affiliations
- Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association, Group 1 Director, 2017-2018
- Association of Caribbean Law Students, Vice President, 2015-2016
- Black Law Students Association, Community Relations Chair, 2015-2016
- Law Activity Fee Allocation Committee, Member, 2015-2016
- Caribbean Students Association, Student Advisor, 2008-2009; President, 2006-2008
- Challenge Peer Mentoring Program (CHAMP), Mentor, 2007-2008
- Caribbean Bar Association, Member
- Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association, Member
- Perez Art Museum of Miami (PAMM), Ambassador of African American Art
Areas of Experience
- Corporate
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
- Financial Services
Education
- LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, 2018
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2016, cum laude; Race and Social Justice Law Review, Staff Editor; Dean’s Merit Scholar; C.A.L.I. Excellence Award
- LL.B., University of Technology, Jamaica, 2013, First Class Honours; Student of the Year; Most Outstanding Student in Private International Law and Law of Torts
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Aari A. Robinson is an experienced and powerful Associate Attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Neglect at The Grife Law Firm. Carrying with her an impressive track record of success and courtroom experience, Ms. Robinson puts her skills to use for everyday people who have been seriously injured or killed due to medical mishaps. Prior to joining The Grife Law Firm, Ms. Robinson worked at a medical malpractice defense firm, gaining extensive experience representing high-profile doctors against malpractice claims and Department of Health complaints. This experience provides Ms. Robinson with valuable insights into the defense side of the legal process, which she leverages in her current work at The Grife Law Firm.
Ms. Robinson began her career at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, where she was a lead trial attorney and handled a variety of 1st Degree Felony Offenses. During her tenure, she brought over 30 cases to jury trial and obtained incredibly successful results for her clients. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Robinson gained extensive civil litigation experience at an insurance defense firm, handling construction, crane accidents, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, sexual misconduct, toxic torts, and trucking cases. Prior to joining The Grife Law Firm, Ms. Robinson worked at a medical malpractice defense firm, gaining extensive experience representing high-profile doctors against malpractice claims and Department of Health complaints. This experience provides Ms. Robinson with valuable insights into the defense side of the legal process, which she leverages in her current work at The Grife Law Firm.
Ms. Robinson is client-focused and results-driven, with a reputation for being trustworthy and knowledgeable in both medical malpractice and criminal defense. Her approach to practice is grounded in an unwavering commitment to understanding her clients’ needs and delivering the best possible outcomes.
Ms. Robinson is admitted to practice law in Florida and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.
Ms. Robinson is a graduate of The University of South Carolina and St. Thomas University Law School. Outside of the office, Ms. Robinson plays in an adult soccer league and enjoys spending time with her dog, Dolce.