Managing Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
James Lehman is Managing Partner of the firm, in addition to his practice in business and securities, white-collar investigations, and professional liability. He has also served as outside General Counsel to various private equity portfolio companies. Nelson Mullins’ diversity efforts include a mentoring program for high potential women, a diversity scholarship program for 2Ls, and a partnership with “Lean In,” an organization that offers encouragement and support to women around the world. Nelson Mullins was named an LCLD Top Performer in 2020.
Joined 2014
Highlights of LCLD Participation
Fellows Program
Fellows nominated:
2021: Dennis Horn; 2020: Katherine Lawler; 2019: Sally Caver; 2018: Lucie Cohen; 2017: Carmen Harper Thomas; 2016: Sanjay Ghosh; 2015: Amanda S. Kitts
Pathfinder Program
Pathfinders Selected:
2021: Jenaé Moxie, Maria Penuela; 2020: Daniela Ferro, Amy Cheng; 2019: Donna Tillis, James Brydie
1L LCLD Scholars Program
Scholars hosted:
2021: Adelarin Yemi-Sofumade, Arslan Valimohamed, Ololade Akintunde, Zachary Hawkins; 2019: Suha Najjar; 2018: Sydney Hamer; 2015: Elliot Bum Jin Loncar
Success in Law School Mentoring Program
Mentors provided: 2020, 2019, 2016
Attendance
Annual Meeting (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)
Leadership Summit (2015)
Member: James Lehman
Diversity Professional: Charles Huddleston
Communications: Jan Easterling
