Ashley Noel Martin is an associate in Traub Lieberman's New York office who focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation. She has particular experience representing clients in premises liability, New York Labor Law and commercial automobile and trucking matters.
A second generation lawyer, Ashley earned her J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where she received the Law Diversity Grant. While at Pace, she served as President of the Black Law Students Association. During law school, Ashley was an intern at the Rockland, Westchester, and Bronx District Attorney offices.
Prior to joining Traub Lieberman, Ashley served as an Assistant District Attorney of Bronx County, where she prosecuted misdemeanor crimes involving domestic violence.
Education
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University, J.D.
Nova Southeastern University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
New York
New Jersey
North Carolina
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Heather M. Palmore, Esq. is a nationally recognized attorney, advocate, and visionary strategist—known to colleagues and clients alike as "The Closer." With a 30 year career defined by excellence, leadership, and groundbreaking success, she stands among the most influential legal minds in the country.
Born in Rockville Centre and raised in Amityville/Malverne/Lakeview rooted, in Amityville, New York, Heather proudly proclaims being Born, Raised & Rooted in Long Island. A graduate of Cornell University, she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Policy Analysis and Consumer Economics. At Cornell, she was a member of the Women's Basketball Team, initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and twice received the prestigious Elsie Van Buren Award for excellence in speech and advocacy—an early indication of her exceptional advocacy skills. During her undergraduate studies, Heather became a Ford-Mellon Scholar at Yale University, where she studied under Dr. Jessie Geller on the reliability of child eyewitness testimony in legal proceedings. It was from these combined experiences that she decided to pursue a career in law.
Heather earned her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, where she made history as the first African-American Teaching Assistant to instruct first-year law students in legal writing and oral advocacy. She also served as Vice Chairman of the nationally recognized, award-winning Moot Court Program, helping lead the program to regional and national championships. After graduation, she joined the Queens County District Attorney's Office, where she quickly distinguished herself as a top trial attorney—leading the office in convictions and appearing on Dateline NBC to discuss race and criminal justice.
Heather's trajectory continued at Conway, Farrell, Curtin & Kelly, P.C., where she became the first African-American female Partner in the firm's 60-year history. Known for her ability to win high-exposure, high-stakes cases, she earned the nickname "The Closer." Over her career, Heather has tried more than 150 major cases to successful verdicts involving wrongful death, construction, and complex liability law.
Her leadership extended to corporate law, where she served as a Senior Trial Attorney at Nationwide Insurance and CNA Financial, and she chaired the African American Employee Network, promoting national diversity and inclusion initiatives. Later, as a Partner at Quintarios, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, the nation's most significant minority-and women-owned law firm, Heather continued her work as a strategic litigator, mentor, and leader.
Many of Palmores' clients are high-profile and confidential, often facing powerful corporate defendants. She is trusted for her strategic discretion and unmatched courtroom command, having recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients across a range of industries and practice areas.
In 2021, she launched The Palmore Law Group, P.C., a full-service firm specializing in personal injury, civil rights, employment, and criminal law. Her strategic brilliance led to a landmark, multi-million-dollar deal with CBS for the HBCU All-Star Game, and she represented Jennifer McLeggan in a pivotal civil rights case that drew national attention. Heather also serves as General Counsel and a founding Board Member of Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS), an organization dedicated to promoting equity for Black athletes and coaches nationwide.
Deeply connected to her community, Heather has served in leadership roles with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Molloy College, and Wake Forest University's Parents' Council. Her dedication to justice, integrity, and empowerment continues to inspire both her clients and peers nationwide.
Awards & Recognitions
- Long Island Business News-Top 50 Women in Business
- CORE Magazine 100 Most Influential Blacks in America
- Heather Palmore, Esq. Named Corporate Honoree by Wyandanch Plaza Association
- Network Journal 40 Under 40
- Martin Luther King Drum Major Award
- NAACP Award for Outstanding Community Service
- Alpha Kappa Alpha, North Atlantic Region Outstanding Community Service
- National Panhellenic Council Soror of the Year
- Black Women of Long Island Top 10 Women on Long Island
- Alumni of the Year Syracuse Law School (2024)
Affiliations & Positions
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Iota Omega Chapter, Parliamentarian
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Suffolk County Chapter, President & Life Member
- Suffolk County Board of Ethics, Board Chairman
- Molloy University, Board of Trustees
- Roosevelt Public Schools, Board of Education Trustee
- CNA Insurance, Co-Chair African American Employee Network Group
- Advancement of Blacks in Sports, Founding Board Member, General Counsel
- NAACP, Lakeview Branch
- New York State School Boards Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Amistad Bar Association
- Wake Forest University Parents Council
Christopher is a trusted client advocate and a member of the firm's Environmental Law and Energy and Renewables teams. He counsels clients on a broad range of environmental, land use, zoning, permitting, and energy-related matters, helping them navigate complex regulatory frameworks and support successful project development. His practice includes environmental law, SEQRA and environmental impact review, land use and zoning, as well as matters involving the energy and renewables, real estate, and construction industries.
Christopher has been recognized for his professional achievements, earning a place among The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in New York for 2026.
He earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law in 2025, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2022, and his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Ghana in 2014. Christopher is admitted to practice law in California, New York, and Ghana.
Ashley C. Jemison, Esq. is a Personal Injury Attorney at The Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo.
Ashley has over four years of experience in personal injury, including but not limited to: motor vehicle accidents, slip & falls, trip & falls mass tort litigation, sexual assault, and personal injury claims filed against federal and state government agencies. A Philadelphia native born to Jamaican parents, Ashley’s passion for advocacy and commitment to justice have shaped her career as an attorney.
Professional Associations & Memberships:
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Penn State Alumni Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- NAACP Philadelphia Chapter
Awards
- Widener Law Merit Scholar (55% of Tuition)
- Honorable Clarence Chuck N. Patterson Scholar
- Widener Law Pro Bono Distinction Award
Education
- Widener University Commonwealth Law School
- Penn State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Raven Lewis is an associate in our Personal Injury Litigation Department. She attended DePaul College of Law at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois where she served as an associate staff member of the Black Law Students Association, Center for Public Interest Law Association, and Child and Family Law Association.
She was also honored to intern for the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Department of Child and Family Services, Office of the Public Guardian, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
Her numerous internships furthered her pursuit of honing her legal skills while nurturing her desire to represent the harmed and disenfranchised.
Upon graduating from DePaul in May of 2018, Raven entered public service and was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney of Nassau County in September 2018. The District Attorney’s Office provided extensive opportunities for Raven to sharpen her advocacy and litigation skills while working on cases involving sexual assault, narcotics, armed robbery, and illegal weapon possession.
While serving the People of Nassau County, Raven’s path eventually led her towards her current career in the field of Personal Injury, explicitly focusing on the Child Victim Act, Adult Survivors Act, and Civil Rights cases.
Raven’s passions include traveling, yoga, and reading science fiction or mystery novel.