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.
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: 2019, 2016
Attendance
Annual Meeting (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)
Leadership Summit (2015)
Member: James Lehman
Diversity Professional: Charles Huddleston
Communications: Jan Easterling
