Sahr A. M. Brima

Sahr A. M. Brima has a diverse range of work experience in the legal field. Sahr A. M. is currently serving as an Associate General Counsel at Nike since March 2022. Prior to that, they co-founded Love You Cookie in 2020 and held the position of CEO, focusing on corporate gifting and breaking barriers to mental health resources. Sahr A. M. also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law from April 2018 to June 2022.

Brima has also gained experience in the corporate sector as a Legal Counsel for Diversification and Corporate Development at Abōva, Inc. from March 2021 to November 2021. Additionally, they worked as a Trial Associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP from May 2019 to February 2021 and as an Intellectual Property Associate at Robins Kaplan LLP from March 2017 to May 2019.

Earlier in their career, Brima served as a Business Litigation Associate at Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. from September 2015 to February 2017. Sahr A. M. also worked as a Law Clerk at Lockridge Grindal Nauen from September 2014 to May 2015 and a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Michael J. Davis, Chief Judge, at the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota from August 2014 to December 2014.

Brima's experience also includes a role as a Summer Associate at Foley & Mansfield, PLLP in 2014, where they conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, attended depositions, and participated in trial skills workshops. Overall, Brima's work experience demonstrates their expertise in various aspects of law, including general counsel, corporate development, trial advocacy, intellectual property, and litigation.

Sahr A. M. Brima completed their Bachelor's degree in Political Economy at the University of St. Thomas from 2007 to 2011. Sahr A. M. then pursued their legal education at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, they participated in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at the University of St. Thomas from 2009 to 2010. In terms of certifications, Sahr obtained admission to the Minnesota Bar from the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota in October 2015. Sahr A. M. was also admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar in May 2019 and recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Black Lawyers in April 2020.