S. Raye Mitchell Interviewed by "America's Premier Lawyers" on Critical Litigation Strategy in Intellectual Property Law

S. Raye Mitchell was recently interviewed on the national radio program, "America's Premier Lawyers." The interview, "When Does Race and Gender Matter in Litigating Intellectual Property, Advertising/Marketing Entertainment Law Cases," and will air during a number of national programs beginning in February, 2007. It will also be broadcast on Sky Radio, which provides "in flight" information and entertainment for numerous airlines.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (downloadable pdf )                             September 2006
Contact: The Mitchell Law Group, PC Public Relations:
510 – 836-2097 / Email: mitchellsr@aol.com

Oakland, CA / East bay – Attorney S. Raye Mitchell has been nominated for the prestigious Wall Street Journal award for her entrepreneurial talents, legal/business skills and contributions to building diversity in the legal profession. Ms. Mitchell, currently the Managing Principal at The Mitchell Law Group, PC, has published numerous articles and conducted interviews on diversity in the legal profession.

The Award from the world's leading business publication recognizes successful woman in business, as well as those who are poised to play an important role in the years to come.

Selected exerts from the nomination submitted by former client, Barbara Jackson, President UMBRO USA includes:

“S Raye Mitchell, Esq. is a Super Creative Lawyer who should be recognized for leadership in breaking down stereotypes and barriers for women and African Americans in the legal profession. She is an agile legal and business professional demonstrating that diversity in the legal profession does not represent a compromise in ability and skill. As the Managing Principal of The Mitchell Law Group, PC, an African American woman owned full service law firm, she is able to break traditions and compete with the large firms in the caliber and scope of her professionalism in business law! See www.mitchelllawgroup.com.

Given a recent California Bar survey actually found a decline in the number of African American lawyers in California, Mitchell's story is remarkable as a successful entrepreneur, as a successful attorney and as an active participant in documenting the challenge to expand diversity in the legal profession. Mitchell has been published in Black Enterprise Magazine, The Recorder, The Connecticut Law Tribune, The American Lawyer, and The Washington D.C. Legal Time to cite a few publications.

Mitchell earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School and an MBA from the University of Southern California where she received academic honors and recognition at both institutions. Raye Mitchell deserves recognition as both an experienced litigation attorney and business transactional attorney. She offers a unique combination of experience, creativity, and passion in servicing corporate clients looking for diversity in all aspects from their attorney firms. She brings to the legal profession solid business marketing and management experience from General Mills, the Gillette Company, RJR/Nabisco and the Colgate Company.

Raye Mitchell is a prolific writer and has published and contributed intelligent works on diversity in the legal profession and on professional leadership development for professionals of color. She is an exceptional motivational speaker and role model whose own background is a remarkable story of courage and beating the odds. Most recently she launched a project to promote an appreciation of fine art and build literacy skills among disadvantaged youth in the African American community. Her creative ability is further captured in her recent book Visioning Realities: Overlooked Stories."

The Mitchell Law Group, PC is a full service law firm that provides transactional services to corporate clients and individuals in business, intellectual property and general litigation matters. The firm’s clients include: Carol H. Williams Advertising, Inc, Sacramento Observer and Diamond Broadcasting, Inc. (1240 Talk Radio in Sacramento, CA). Additional professional references available upon request.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (downloadable pdf )                             June 2006                 Contact: Paula Welsh @ Welsh Public Relations:
510 – 482 – 9606 / Email: mrwelsh@pacbell.net
Ashley Ash @ 510 – 853-2103 Email: dubash7@yahoo.com

Oakland / East bay – Attorney S. Raye Mitchell, an African American woman and Harvard Law School graduate, nominated for the Global Award “The Top 50 Women to Watch”, by the Wall Street Journal, launched the ‘THE MITCHELL LAW GROUP PC 2006 LEGACY AWARD’ recognizing leaders in prominent community and business leadership rolls, announced a community based Fine Art Appreciation Contest and second book “Visioning Realities: Overlooked Stories” on Friday, June 23, 2006, at the Thelma Harris Art Gallery in Oakland, Ca. The publication combines Ms. Mitchell’s original writings with the exclusive limited editions of new Art works of Charly ‘Carlos’ Palmer and inspirational quotes from African American leaders. “We see this as a multi-purpose project. By promoting awareness of the arts, we make a contribution to promoting literacy, cultural development and building self esteem of African American youth. The contest will help supplement the arts programs which may not be funded in the public schools.” Said Mitchell. Mitchell as an attorney, business consultant, motivational speaker, executive trainer and an expressive writer -- brings a litany of valuable life learning’s to her profession. “The program also spotlights to the legal profession the importance of building diversity in the legal profession. We are able to demonstrate that diversity makes good business sense. Corporate clients expect it and this program helps communicate that diversity is truly broad in scope.” The first 4 Legacy Awards were presented to: Charly “Carlos’ Palmer, Artist, Atlanta GA, J. Alfred Smith Sr, Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, Ca, Bishop Charles E. Blake of West Angeles Church of God in Christ and Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.

Mitchell earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Ms. Mitchell, currently the Managing Principal at The Mitchell Law Group, PC, has published numerous articles and conducted interviews on diversity in the legal profession. These skills led her to the publication of a most recent work, “The Little Pocket Book of PowerSurge, Career Leadership strategies for Professional of Color” – due for publication this summer. Ms. Mitchell recently spoke of her projects at the opening reception of artistic works for Artist Charly ‘Carlos’ Palmer to a standing room only at the Thelma Harris Gallery in Oakland, where the artist was recognized as the recipient of The Mitchell Law Group, PC 2006 Legacy Award.

The Mitchell Law Group, PC, is an African American woman owned fast growing full service law, litigation and business firm that provides integrated professional business and legal solutions. The firm’s philosophy is built on a foundation of creativity, knowledge, energy and commitment. The firm’s creative style that enables it to assist its clients achieve solutions to their business and legal problems.

The firm provides advice and counsel for its corporate clients in a variety of industries including advertising, radio, entertainment, and government. S. Raye Mitchell is available for interviews and photo opts.

For more information contact S. Raye Mitchell at 510 – 836 – 2097 or Email: srmitchell@mitchelllawgroup.com

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