We'd be remiss to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth without sharing the legacy of our founder. An outstanding trial lawyer civil libertarian and philanthropist, Johnnie Cochran is considered to be one of the leading authorities on the criminal and civil justice system.

Attorneys Derek Sells and Mina Malik addressed the media alongside Samuel Mitchell, Jr, regarding the racial discrimination lawsuit against Planned Parenthood.

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Our Chair, Derek Sells, arguing before the US Court of Appeal on behalf of the NYS Trial Lawyers as amicus Curiae in the Oakley v. Dolan case. Also shown, attorney, Doug Wigdor, of Wigdor Law, LLP. #nystriallawyers #charlesoakley #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #thecochranfirm #wigdorlaw

We greatly appreciate Dionne’s thoughtful review of our practice! The Cochran Firm New York is committed to the highest standards of legal representation to give our clients’ cases a fighting chance. #thecochranfirm #legal #attorney

“Johnnie Cochran, we see him in the same light as we do Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King because he struck a blow,” — Courtney B. Vance #TheCochranWay #Justice #SocialJustice #CivilRights #Memphis #901

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” — Ida B. Wells #Inspiration #CivilRightsHeroes

According to The Stanford Open Policing Project, there are more than 50,000 traffic stops a day in the United States. Contact Us today and make sure you know your rights at a traffic stop. #KnowYourRights #LegalEducation #CivilRights

Congratulations to our Senior Partner Mina Q. Malik for being awarded membership to the 2023 Lawyers of Distinction with recognition of excellence in civil litigation!

Cochran Firm in the news: White Neighbor Allegedly Hoses Down Prominent Black Dinner Party Guests thedailybeast.com/white-neighbor… via The Daily Beast

Derek Sells & Mina Malik, during a press conference announcing the filing of a civil rights lawsuit for Dr. & Mrs.Duroseau & friends as a result of being assaulted by a Caucasian neighbor. Their dinner party was ruined when the neighbor used a water hose on them to end the event.

Celebrating Black History Month: Our Founder Johnnie Cochran #JohnnieCochran #BlackHistoryMonth #TheCochranFirm #TheCochranWay #BHM #NYAttorneys