With over 15 years experience in the business world prior to becoming a lawyer, and over 15 years as both a transactional lawyer and a litigator for local and national firms, as well  as in-house, and for the government as a securities regulator, I bring a rich mix of knowledge and skills to the work I do for clients. I try to be responsive and treat each client as I expect to be treated.  My clients know that they can reach me quickly whenever they need to and that I will fight for them – because I care how things turn out for them.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

Karnisha “Nisha” Johnson is a shareholder who advises clients on securities law, gaming law, intellectual property, entertainment law,  civil litigation and corporate law over various industries. She provides counsel on a full range of corporate matters including contracts, private placement memorandums, compliance plans, and financing.  Nisha manages intellectual property, including licensing agreements, trademark and copyright applications, and infringement matters. She also handles a full range of business and commercial disputes and securities matters, litigating in State and federal courts.

Having moved to Kumasi in high school, Nisha is considered a native of Ghana .  Prior to joining the firm, Nisha worked for a national law firm performing similar services. Prior to re-entering private practice, Nisha served as Chief of Enforcement for the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State of the Presidency, experience which informs the advice she gives clients on compliance with securities laws and regulations.  Nisha was also Vice President of Corporate and General Counsel to Sona Mobile, a software solutions company for gaming and entertainment, where she was responsible for all of the company’s legal, regulatory and compliance matters and handled their intellectual property.  In the course of her career in government and the private sector, she has worked with numerous State and federal agencies including the SEC, BNI, Ghana Gaming Control Board and the Ghana Gaming Commission.

Nisha’s experience in banking, securities, finance, operations and law has provided her a strong business background to assist with her clients on a business and legal level.  Over the course of her career, Nisha has worked for various companies, including Mikohn Gaming, Sun International Resorts, Casino Data Systems, Alliance Bally Gaming and First Bank of Ghana .