PHILADELPHIA — Jeremy Gunn, a 2014 WVU Law graduate, has been selected a Top "40 Under 40" Black Lawyer in Pennsylvania by the National Black Lawyers.
NBL gives the honor to a select group of attorneys who demonstrate "superior qualifications in leadership skills and performance in their area of legal practice."
Gunn is an associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Philadelphia, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation for a variety of industries in health, science and technology sectors.
"I'm thrilled to be selected for this honor," said Gunn. "Shook gives me a platform to help find creative solutions for our clients and provides me with the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced trial attorneys in the country."
In addition to his commercial work, Gunn maintains an active pro bono practice.
"I regularly volunteer with a local legal aid clinic where I represent non-profit organizations. In addition, I am passionate about helping inmates through the Prisoner Civil Rights Program in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania," said Gunn.
Before joining Shook, Gunn was an associate at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads in Philadelphia. After graduation from WVU Law, he clerked for the Hon. John Preston Bailey of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
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SOURCE: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P./PR Newswire
