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Jermaine Haughton

Jermaine joined WVFK&N in 2018, where he quickly proved his reputation as a diligent, well-prepared, and sharp-minded medical malpractice attorney. A former associate at a national firm defending corporations from product liability lawsuits, Jermaine realized he could put his professional acumen and passion for the law into advocating for the victims of medical malpractice and their families. Since joining WVFK&N, Jermaine has successfully played a lead role in the recovery of over $70,000,000 on behalf of disabled people and their families. His talent and zeal have earned him widespread recognition as an unrelenting advocate for his clients and their families, and Jermaine has earned several awards for his efforts, including:

Jermaine is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he served as the president of the UB Law Black Law Students Association from 2014 to 2015. Under his leadership, the association claimed the following victories and awards:

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Why did Jermaine join the WVFK&N team?

“I wanted to do work that I can look back on and be proud of and to make an impact in the lives of people who need it most. When I represented national and international corporations, they had no interest in connecting with me, knowing who I was, or whether I believed in their mission. I was simply one of their attorneys—reduced to numbers on lists of billables. The work wasn’t meaningful to me, and I made the decision to leave that practice to work for a firm where I can make a palpable difference in the lives of the people who need it most.

People affected by medical negligence—especially babies, sometimes have their lives dramatically impacted, perhaps even devastated, by the negligence of medical professionals. I have seen how much of a difference representation can make to these children and their families. That’s why I am always motivated to review their cases in minute detail—regardless of the time of day, volume, or complexity. I am extremely passionate about working on these cases because I know I can give our clients a bold voice that they might not otherwise have.

I am proud of the work we do at WVFK&N. We do great work, and we do it for the right reasons.”

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Sharon Reece-Gleason

Sharon Reece Gleason, J.D., is an Attorney at the Yost Legal Group. As a first-generation Caribbean-American raised in Bryn Mawr, PA, Sharon completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law, with an emphasis in Health Law. She has devoted the majority of her legal career to health-related matters involving physician contracting, medical malpractice, product liability, and complex multi-plaintiff toxic tort litigation.

Sharon began her career in healthcare/medical malpractice risk management. As part of a risk management insurance program, she contributed to the review and compliance of various measures to lessen the risk of medical malpractice claims and/or strengthen the facilitation of successful defenses in litigation.

Sharon subsequently worked as a civil litigator for several years at one of Maryland’s largest personal injury firms. In that capacity, she represented victims of harmful environmental exposure and toxic tort injuries. Her passion and dedication to her work helped lead to the recovery of frequent noteworthy settlements on behalf of her clients.

Sharon’s current practice is primarily twofold. She focuses on personal injury cases stemming from catastrophic motor vehicle accidents and mass tort product liability cases consolidated into multi-district litigations (MDLs) – specifically, mass torts involving dangerous medications and defective medical devices. Her range of mass tort MDL experience is both extensive and diverse, with some of her litigations including the following:

Her work and involvement in mass tort MDLs have been – and continue to be – integral to the recovery of millions of dollars on behalf of her clients, whose lives have been indelibly marked by severe, life-changing injuries.

Sharon has been the recipient of several awards and honors for her academic and professional excellence and commitment to public service.

She is admitted to practice law in both the state and federal courts of Maryland. She is also an active member of the American Health Law Association (AHLA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), National Black Lawyers (NBL), Women En Mass (WEM), the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ), and the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA).

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Samuel Elira, Sr.

Mr. Elira is the founding partner of The Elira Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland attorney and dedicated advocate for justice, he takes a client-centered approach to legal representation, prioritizing both the individual and the case.

He is committed to helping clients navigate and overcome their legal challenges. By taking the time to understand each client’s situation, he works tirelessly to ensure they are treated fairly in court and to pursue the most favorable possible outcome in every case.

Victoria Skinner

Victoria Skinner represents businesses in a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. She also coordinates and performs due diligence, pre-closing preparation and post-closing integration activities.

She graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she was executive editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review. Prior to law school, Victoria worked in higher education where she coordinated student success operations, participated in university governance, and presented at regional conferences.

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Reginald Smallwood, III

Reginald L. Smallwood, III partners with businesses to navigate complex transactions and the evolving legal landscape of data privacy, combining sophisticated deal execution with practical, business-minded counsel that aligns legal strategy with commercial objectives.

Reggie regularly serves as lead counsel on mergers and acquisitions, guiding clients through every phase of a transaction – from due diligence and deal structuring through negotiation and closing. For cross-border transactions, he coordinates and manages local counsel in Europe and Central America, ensuring seamless execution across multiple jurisdictions. He has developed particular depth advising companies in the technology, manufacturing, sports and health care sectors, giving him keen insight into the operational and regulatory challenges that shape decision-making in these industries.

Beyond transactions, Reggie is a trusted outside advisor on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters. He drafts and negotiates a broad range of agreements – including master services agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, licensing arrangements, vendor and procurement agreements and consulting agreements – with an eye toward protecting client interests while facilitating efficient deal flow.

Reggie also maintains an active data privacy practice. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), he helps clients identify and address data-related risks within transactions and commercial relationships before they become liabilities. He advises on privacy compliance programs, data mapping, privacy policies and notices, data processing agreements, cross-border data transfer considerations and incident preparedness and breach response.

Reggie is the co-chair of the Miles Minority Network, the firm’s affinity group supporting its minority professional community.

Before joining Miles & Stockbridge, Reggie served as a law clerk to The Honorable Robert N. McDonald of the Maryland Court of Appeals (now the Supreme Court of Maryland).

He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he was a Fannie Angelos Program scholar and staff editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review. During law school, Reggie was a judicial intern for The Honorable George L. Russell III of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Morgan State University.

Reggie was a summer associate at Miles & Stockbridge in 2019.

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