Shook Spotlights

Shook Partner Gregory Wu focuses his practice on tort and product liability defense. He also provides support for the Shook Scholars Institute, an innovative three-day development program held annually that provides 1L students the opportunity to practice trial skills and receive mentorship from Shook attorneys. “I think programs like Shook Scholars give students an eye-opening look to what is possible in a legal career, whether it’s in a big law firm or public service," Greg says. "We have judges and the [Kansas City, Mo.] mayor come talk to the students to show them how they made the transition from private practice to the public sector.” Learn more about Greg: https://lnkd.in/d4bBseCC **** #ShookAAPI #DiversityInLaw #ShookScholars

Shook Partner Naoki Kaneko represents clients in the food and beverage, personal care, technology, automobile and pharmaceutical industries in courts throughout the country. Outside of his law practice, Naoki celebrates his Japanese culture with his family and friends. Learn more about how Naoki celebrates one of his favorite holidays in our latest Shook Look. Learn more about Naoki: https://lnkd.in/gsf2YeH4 ***** #ShookAAPI

May Attorney Spotlight: Chelsea Mannery, Associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Chelsea defends clients in complex product liability and environmental toxic tort actions. She has represented major corporations and product manufacturers in both federal and state court. Chelsea spends a significant amount of her time engaged in various trials across the country. In her practice, Chelsea is involved at all stages of litigation. She develops case strategy, conducts and defends depositions, prepares fact and expert witnesses and collaborates with her team to achieve the best results for their clients. In addition to her corporate defense work, Chelsea has experience in government and municipal law and has served as lead counsel in several adversarial hearings before the State Tax Commission Missouri. "Always be your own best advocate and tell people your professional goals," she recommends to new attorneys. "People are willing to help you achieve your goals if they know what they are. Most importantly, work hard and be prepared so that you are ready to seize the opportunity when it comes your way." Learn more: https://loom.ly/p1TDDuI #productliability #toxictort #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI

May Attorney Spotlight: George Ngengwe, Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. George focuses his practice on patent prosecution, counseling, litigation and technology transactions. He helps clients acquire, protect, manage and enforce their intellectual property, with a particular emphasis in patent-related matters. George has significant experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a number of diverse technology fields. Before law school, George worked as an analyst and project manager evaluating and implementing various IT systems. He also earned a Master's degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Mass Media from Temple University. As a graduate student, he undertook various media technology research projects that required designing studies, video-documenting fieldwork, and analyzing and interpreting research findings. George’s experiences give him a broad and practical perspective when providing technology-based IP services. George encourages new attorneys to focus on legal and technical skills, gain diverse technical experience, stay updated on industry trends, and "seek mentorship from experienced practitioners in the field and actively engage in networking opportunities to build relationships and expand your professional network." Learn more: https://loom.ly/fXjZ83M #intellectualproperty #patentlaw #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI

May Attorney Spotlight: Hassia Ibrahim Diolombi, Esq., Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Hassia’s practice involves defending Fortune 500 clients in complex litigation across a variety of industries and fields, concentrating on cases involving mass torts and class action product liability claims and employment litigation matters, from EEOC claim investigations through trial preparation of diverse employment matters. Hassia is also a selected trial counsel for several firm clients and is able to identify and develop successful pre-trial and trial case strategy, including strategically positioning cases for dismissal or early resolution or settlement. Notably, Hassia currently serves as one of several lead trial counsel for Philip Morris USA in tobacco litigation currently pending throughout the state of Florida. "Our profession is, unfortunately, overly adversarial at every level at times," says Hassia. "This has meant that the best advice I ever got in my practice that translates well to everything I do is simply to have fun with what I’m doing. Making sure to have fun fuels my creativity in approaching case strategy without being uptight and blindsided by being too rigid and not seeing new ways to resolve cases." Learn more: https://loom.ly/MNrkxBk #liability #litigation #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI

May Attorney Spotlight: Brice Nengsu Kenfack, Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Brice has a nationwide practice defending clients in product liability, construction, insurance, commercial and general liability disputes in state and federal courts. Brice represents a broad range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, component manufacturers, senior living facilities, health and wellness companies and insurance companies at all stages of litigation. Prior to joining Shook, Brice served as a judicial clerk to the Hon. Brian Miller in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Before attending law school, Brice played NCAA Division I basketball for Creighton University and later for professional leagues in Europe and the Middle East. He now channels the dedication and discipline that helped him succeed in basketball toward serving his clients’ needs effectively and efficiently. Brice tells new attorneys to, "first determine the type of person and lawyer you want to be and what you are trying to achieve; when you do, try every day to become a better person and lawyer than the day before." Learn more: https://loom.ly/nKpd_zE #liability #litigation #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI

Shook Partner Paul Vogel discusses how his interests in computers, artificial intelligence and technology and his background in chemistry led him to focus his intellectual property practice on patent prosecution. Paul became a partner at Shook in 2024 and works with national and international clients in the biotechnology industry as well as telecommunications, digital health and more. Learn more about Paul: https://lnkd.in/dxEC8dv5 **** #ShookWorldIPDay  

Shook Partner Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch guides her clients through unexpected product liability litigation from discovery to trial support and strategy. In addition to working with clients in the health, science and technology industries, Mayela uses her legal experience by providing pro bono representation to clients who can't afford the legal help they need. "I do pro bono legal work because I have been blessed with a particular set of talents and skills that enables me to help others," Mayela says. "As an immigrant Latina woman, it is important to me that low-income, historically underrepresented communities have access to justice, and it is my responsibility to assist with that effort." Learn more about Mayela: https://lnkd.in/gdCFAX_q **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth

Companies around the world depend on Shook Partner Sarah Croft to provide counsel on product liability matters. Sarah, recognized for her work as an experienced litigator for product liability by Best Lawyers, Chambers, the Legal 500 UK and more, works across a range of sectors, particularly on claims involving medical devices and automotive products. In addition to product liability litigation, Sarah has considerable experience in commercial litigation, including a range of contract disputes for a variety of clients in the engineering, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sarah’s practice: https://lnkd.in/gSTkA8jC **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth 

Shook Partner Lynn Murray is an experienced trial attorney who co-chairs the firm’s Antitrust practice, which includes former DOJ and FTC attorneys with experience handling agency-facing work and all aspects of antitrust counseling. Lynn’s trial experience and firm leadership earned her a position as a Fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers. Learn more about Lynn’s extensive trial experience: https://lnkd.in/gjFiNZgu **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth