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Jadinah N. Sejour-Gustave
Jadinah Gustave is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and international best- selling author who places God at the center of her life. Her trust in Him guides her as an accomplished attorney, author, speaker, and servant leader in her community.
Born and raised in Miami Fl., Jadinah found herself observing inside of courtrooms and watching high - profile court cases on TV at a young age. She saw the life- changing impact that attorneys made by simply speaking up for people. She aspired to have that power and use it for good.
After graduating from North Miami Senior High School’s International Baccalaureate program, Jadinah received a bachelor’s in arts from the University of South Florida. Intrigued by its biblical integrated curriculum, she studied law at the Regent School of Law in Virginia Beach, Va., “Where law is more than a profession. It’s a calling.” At Regent, Jadinah served as chair of the Black Law Students Association, an Executive Board member and competition team member
of the Trial Advocacy Board, and a mentor and tutor to incarcerated youth in Norfolk, Va.
After earning her Juris Doctorate, Jadinah obtained legal experience through internships, externships, and employment with the Miami- Dade State Attorney’s office; the United States Attorney’s in Tampa; the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Advertising Practices and serving as an Assistant State Attorney at the Broward County State Attorney’s office. It was her experience as a prosecutor that propelled her into her passion for people through the law. Prosecuting hundreds of adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases provided Jadinah a wealth of experience.
Jadinah relied on her experiences, calling and natural leadership coupled with her business acumen to incorporate and manage The Sejour-Gustave Firm PLLC better known as the “SG Legacy Law Firm. ” The original location of the firm is South Florida. Jadinah has recovered millions of dollars for clients and saved them clients even more through her meticulous litigation re presentation. Jadinah has worked diligently serving her client s and the community at large and
as a result after only 6 years she led the firm in its rapid expansion regionally with locations in multiple states including Georgia and Florida. Jadinah represent clients all over the nation including Tennessee, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida and more. The firm specializes in business law, and estate planning. In this role, she empowers her clients to build and secure their legacies while strategically using their stories to navigate difficult cases. Her ultimate goal is cultivating peace of mind amidst challenging times.
Personally, Jadinah is intentional about preserving her marriage and being an active and attentive mother to her children. She also finds satisfaction in helping others, believing that God has called on her to serve. For Jadinah, every volunteer opportunity is a “kingdom agenda.” Her current community involvement serving on multiple Non - pr of it board s includes serving as the Vice - President and Director of the Beautiful Beauties of Tomorrow, Inc. mentorship program and Chair of her church’s legal department.
Friends and family describe Jadinah as reliable and full of laughter. If you want to get on her good side, invite her to a dance party. She’s always down to bust a move.
India Y. Ali
The Law Office of India Y. Ali is a boutique firm with virtual offices in Decatur, Georgia and Dallas, Texas. Our firm specializes in Estate Planning, with a primary focus on Trusts and Financial Services.We provide personalized attention and professional guidance to our clients, whether they are in the phase of wealth creation or wealth preservation, so they can reach their desired goals of protecting assets, securing legacy, and ensuring their family’s financial freedom for generations. We pride ourselves on excellent client service and our focus is to help you comfortably navigate the complexity of estate planning as we understand how delicate and significant this part of life can be.With more than 20 years combined experience, our team has successively resolved a variety of legal issues. Our firm’s practice areas also includes Probate, Adult Conservatorship/ Guardianship, Personal Injury; Motor vehicle accidents, Dog bites, and Wrongful Death, Name Image Likeness for Elite Athletes, as well as issues related to Real Estate.
Decatur, GA
Ken Lanier
Kenric Lanier is the principal at The Law Office of Ken Lanier LLC. In Decatur, GA. The firm specializes in personal injury cases, primarily from car and trucking accidents, but also handles other types of tort cases as well.
Mr. Lanier graduated from Jackson State University in 1999, where he was a varsity football player, model, and broadcast journalism major in the Mass Communications Department. Ken graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2013, during this time he was involved in many legal clubs, activities and internships. Additionally, he had the honor of being selected for an externship with the Superior Court of DeKalb County for the Honorable Judge Mark Anthony Scott.
Currently, Mr. Lanier is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, National Bar Association, Gate City Bar Association, DeKalb Lawyers Association, and the Atlanta Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the Northern District Federal Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Georgia. Mr. Lanier holds the distinction of being one of the Top 100 Lawyers nationally by The National Black Lawyers Organization.
In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering with youth sports, mentoring at risk youth, and working in the community to make a difference. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and enjoys reading, chess, golfing, and worshiping with his family at the Elizabeth Baptist Church.
Decatur, GA
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Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights
The Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights (“Beacon Hill”) empowers, advocates, educates, and organizes people of African descent affected by systemic racism and oppression on issues of equity in education, housing, and the legal system in the city of Decatur and surrounding communities.
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