About
ABOUT LENNON
Whether in the courtroom as a highly skilled litigator or on the dojo floor as a blackbelt, Lennon C. Edwards is a fighter. Jamaican-born and Brooklyn-bred, Lennon knows how to prepare smart, fight hard and win big.
With a national reputation as a fierce advocate who is always trial-ready, Lennon has honed a unique approach to cases from client-intake to closing arguments resulting in countless favorable outcomes and the recovery of millions upon millions of dollars for his clients.
With a client roster that includes everyday working-class victims as well as internationally known celebrities, nothing is more satisfying to Lennon than knowing he has leveled the playing field for the aggrieved.
By leveraging a formidable network of associates and local counsel, Lennon is able to successfully represent clients across the United States, the Caribbean and beyond.
A highly sought after speaker, Lennon appears on legal education programs to discuss topics such as jury selection, the art of negotiation and direct examination of lay witnesses. Coupled with his unique insights, Lennon’s numerous high-profile cases have resulted in recurring appearances and media mentions on CNN, MSNBC, Fox Soul, Telemundo, ABC News, CBS News, The Black News Channel, The New York Times, Daily News, The Baltimore Sun and many others.
Practice Areas
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Construction accidents
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Brain injuries
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Medical malpractice
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Nursing home abuse and neglect
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General negligence prosecution
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Entertainment deals & litigation
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General civil defense
Honors
Super Lawyers 2024
Wall Street Journal 2024 list of “Most
Influential Lawyers”
Top Ten Lawyers for client satisfaction
Top Personal Injury Lawyer for New York
Peer nominated Lawyer of Distinction as top 10% of lawyers in the United States
Published in the New York Law Journal's top verdicts and settlements
Million Dollar Advocates Forum invitee
The National Black Lawyers Top 100
Attorney member of The Expert Network
Published in New York Magazine, “Top Verdicts & Settlements”
Featured in the New York Jury Verdict Reporter
Published in The New York Times as a being amongst the best personal injury lawyers in NYS
New York Times 2023 “Power Lawyer”
Admitted
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
New York State Bar
Education
J.D., New York Law School
B.A., Brooklyn College, City University of New York (cum laude)
Associations and Memberships
Brooklyn Bar Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Caribbean Attorneys Network
Caribbean American Lawyers Association
Legal advisor, The Shakil's School of Martial Arts
Board Member, Kevin Thompson Scholarship Fund
Board Member, The Ayesha K. Faines Foundation
Former Board Member, Miracle Makers, Inc.
ABOUT MONIQUE
As the Managing Partner of The Edwards Firm LLP, Monique leverages her decades of experience leading global organizations to ensure that all operational, organizational and financial aspects of the firm are optimized to provide clients with an unparalleled level of service and support the maximum possible recovery on their cases.
A former Wall Street corporate attorney with over 20 years’ experience, Monique has led the closing of billions of dollars in transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business process outsourcing, software licensing and strategic partnerships. In addition to her transactional practice, Monique also served as general counsel for various global business segments of Honeywell International, providing legal leadership on a host of strategic business matters.
As an experienced and innovative executive coach, facilitator and speaker, Monique’s dynamic, high-impact leadership development approach has transformed executives at Facebook, NBC Universal, Microsoft, Delta Airlines, Morgan Stanley, Colgate-Palmolive, Ernst & Young, American Express and numerous other companies.
As a Principal Learning Partner for Harvard Business Publishing, Monique helps the Global 2000 measurably improve business performance through strengthening the impact of their leadership’s behavior.
All these experiences well-position Monique to ensure The Edwards Firm’s success in its daily operations, strategic direction, and overall profitability.
Monique earned her Juris Doctorate from New York University’s School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Emory University. As a life-long learner, Monique has completed numerous executive and continuing education courses at academic institutions such as M.I.T. Sloan School and Harvard Business School.