James H. Mitchell, Esq.
Managing Partner
James founded Nexus Legal Partners in 2008 after a decade at AmLaw 100 firms. He specializes in complex M&A transactions, corporate governance, and cross-border business matters.
Our Attorneys
Experienced legal professionals who combine business acumen with deep legal expertise. Get to know the team behind Nexus Legal Partners.
Legal Team
Meet Our Attorneys
Sarah J. Park, Esq.
Partner — Litigation
Sarah leads our litigation practice with over 15 years of experience in commercial disputes, contract enforcement, and fiduciary duty claims. She is bilingual in English and Korean.
David T. Nguyen, Esq.
Partner — Real Estate & Transactions
David brings 12 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisition, development, and leasing. He advises clients across retail, industrial, and office sectors nationwide.
Lisa M. Chen, Esq.
Partner — Intellectual Property
Lisa leads our IP practice helping clients protect, license, and enforce trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. She has prosecuted over 400 trademark and copyright registrations.
Marcus J. Williams, Esq.
Associate — Business Law & Startups
Marcus focuses on early-stage companies and business formation. He advises founders on entity structure, investor agreements, cap table management, and startup contracts.
Jennifer R. Soto, Esq.
Associate — Franchise & International
Jennifer advises domestic and international clients on franchise law, FDD compliance, international business structuring, and cross-border transactions. She is fluent in Spanish.
Aria Runningwater, Esq.
Associate — Intellectual Property
Aria focuses her practice on intellectual property protection and enforcement. She advises creators and innovative companies on copyright, licensing strategy, and digital rights management.
Support Staff
Our Professional Support Team
Behind every successful client engagement is a dedicated support team ensuring seamless communication, timely filings, and attentive client service.
Michael T. Jenkins
Firm Administrator
Michael oversees the daily operations and strategic administrative management across all three Nexus Legal Partners offices to ensure seamless client service.
Chloe R. Davis
Senior Paralegal
Chloe brings over a decade of experience supporting complex commercial litigation and managing discovery processes for our most demanding cases.
Priya Patel
Client Relations Director
Priya ensures that every client receives white-glove service. She acts as the primary liaison for onboarding and continuous communication.