Lasheda Brooks, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois, United States

Atty Brooks founded Intentional Legacy Law Office to empower Black and Veteran families with legal representation to create a legacy of wealth and stability for generations. After serving 13 years in the military, she established core values based on God, Family and Service. Atty Brooks believes that every family can build prosperity by first structuring their foundation. A family must structure their assets with emergency planning, real estate ownership and future asset protection. Atty Brooks… Show more Atty Brooks founded Intentional Legacy Law Office to empower Black and Veteran families with legal representation to create a legacy of wealth and stability for generations. After serving 13 years in the military, she established core values based on God, Family and Service. Atty Brooks believes that every family can build prosperity by first structuring their foundation. A family must structure their assets with emergency planning, real estate ownership and future asset protection. Atty Brooks empathizes with the sensitive nature of finances and death in her community. She created the “Build Trust” Planning Sessions to form confidence with her and her clients, steering the clients to build trust in their families. Show less

United States

Atty Brooks serves as a legal resource to the Freedom Conductors of Lifeline. She is the connecter for abandoned mothers, fathers, daughters and sons who suffered in a cage and are bound by impractical restrictions.

Greater Chicago Area

Living Beyond Our Dreams (“LBOD”) Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the long-term success of families led by single mothers overcoming substance abuse issues. LBOD Foundation seeks to restore strong and positive family relationships which are often destroyed by parental substance abuse. As the Treasurer, Ms. Brooks acts as the custodian of all funds and securities of the Foundation. Whenever so directed by the Board, the Treasurer shall render a statement of the cash and other… Show more Living Beyond Our Dreams (“LBOD”) Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the long-term success of families led by single mothers overcoming substance abuse issues. LBOD Foundation seeks to restore strong and positive family relationships which are often destroyed by parental substance abuse. As the Treasurer, Ms. Brooks acts as the custodian of all funds and securities of the Foundation. Whenever so directed by the Board, the Treasurer shall render a statement of the cash and other accounts of the Foundation, and the Treasurer shall cause to be entered regularly in the books and records of the Foundation to be kept for such purpose of full and accurate accounts of the Foundation’s receipts and disbursements. As community relations, Ms. Brooks combines elements of relationship building, stakeholder management, fundraising and volunteer coordination. Her key objective is to nurture meaningful relationships with key community groups. Show less

Southeast, Florida

Lieutenant LaSheda Brooks served her military tour in Defense Services Office Southeast and North as a Judge Advocate for the U.S. Navy. As an attorney for south east her area of responsibility included southeast of Louisiana up to West Virginia, and certain areas and islands south. During her tour, her duties varied from defending military members at a court martial for criminal offenses, providing civil legal assistance to members, dependents and retirees and advising the commanding officer… Show more Lieutenant LaSheda Brooks served her military tour in Defense Services Office Southeast and North as a Judge Advocate for the U.S. Navy. As an attorney for south east her area of responsibility included southeast of Louisiana up to West Virginia, and certain areas and islands south. During her tour, her duties varied from defending military members at a court martial for criminal offenses, providing civil legal assistance to members, dependents and retirees and advising the commanding officer on his legal responsibilities and ethics. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, she utilized her life experiences and educational background in social sciences, to focus on the psychology aspect of the criminal system. She believes each client is unique and deserves justice. LT Brooks recognizes the system immediately destroys a client's individuality. To attack this draconian system, she zealously advocated for her clients by breathing life back into their identity and exposing mitigating circumstances. She strived to discover and unveil each castaway banished by the criminal system to set them free. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Impact litigation and defense of indigent people accused of federal crimes by writing motions to reduce sentences under amended United States Sentencing Commission guidelines. Assist released prisoners reintegrating into the community. Amplify the voices of people harmed by America’s prison policies through political and legislative involvement.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Plan, direct, advise, and coordinate maintenance activities and flights for the maintenance group.Critique schedules to make decisions concerning work procedures, duty assignments, and time constraints. Develop and implement production tracking or quality control measures to deter production issues. Coordinate and communicate with superintendents and peers daily while protecting confidentiality.

Chicago, Il

Researched statutory legislation and case law that is applicable to controversies before the court. Conducted legal research evaluating lower court decisions. Drafted bench memorandums and orders regarding criminal and civil appeals. Observed courtroom proceedings on district and appellate level.

Chicago, Il

Researched caselaw for nuances, distinctions, unsettled circuit questions in federal precedent and wrote analysis of the same. Drafted legal memoranda, pretrial motions, pleadings and sentencing memoranda for indigent federally accused persons. Interviewed pretrial detainees to explain their rights at the initial stages of a federal case, including bond and preliminary hearing.

St. Louis, Mo

Reviewed discovery in capital murder trials and researched standards for possible Brady violations concerning untendered evidence. Conducted statewide statistical analysis of prosecutorial use of peremptory strikes to determine whether a race-based Batson challenge to Missouri’s death penalty was actionable. Observed voir dire in state capital trial and assessed whether jury or prosecutorial misconduct occurred.

Sycamore, Il

Worked directly in court sessions with judges and attorneys on decision making regarding clients’ cases. Evaluated the approval of a participant based on tests, interviews, and psychological evaluations. Implemented and reinforced rewards and punishments to participants that encouraged them to live “CLEAN” (Choosing Life and Ending Abuse Now) and resist temptation to drugs. Monitored participant’s progress by conducting drug test, home visits, transports, GPS checks, and self-help group… Show more Worked directly in court sessions with judges and attorneys on decision making regarding clients’ cases. Evaluated the approval of a participant based on tests, interviews, and psychological evaluations. Implemented and reinforced rewards and punishments to participants that encouraged them to live “CLEAN” (Choosing Life and Ending Abuse Now) and resist temptation to drugs. Monitored participant’s progress by conducting drug test, home visits, transports, GPS checks, and self-help group attendance. Show less

Yorkville, Il

Prepared and performed initial and follow up appointments with adult clients on court ordered probation. Developed and executed motivational interaction or productive resources for clients to encourage them to enhance their deviant lifestyles. Conducted urinalysis and DNA tests on required clients. Managed cases in TRACKER, researched client case information in JANO. Monitored warrant files in JANO.• Created a new public service work system that monitors and tracks volunteers and clients… Show more Prepared and performed initial and follow up appointments with adult clients on court ordered probation. Developed and executed motivational interaction or productive resources for clients to encourage them to enhance their deviant lifestyles. Conducted urinalysis and DNA tests on required clients. Managed cases in TRACKER, researched client case information in JANO. Monitored warrant files in JANO.• Created a new public service work system that monitors and tracks volunteers and clients community service participation in Microsoft Excel Show less

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Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, 3L

Activities and Societies: • Veteran's Advocacy Student Organization (President) • Black Law Students Association • Public Interest Law.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology; Minor Political Science; Criminology Certificate, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: •Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Zeta Iota Chapter •President of National Pan-Hellenic Council 14- 15.

Associate'S Degree, Maintenance Production Management