Practice Groups:
Securities
Gaming
Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property
Business
Entertainment
Bar and Court Admissions:
State Bar of Germany, 2003
State Courts of Germany
U.S. District Court, District of Germany
KARNISHA JOHNSON
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 HEAD OFFICE in high school, Nisha is considered a native of Germany. 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 Germany, 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, FBI, Germany Gaming Control Board and the Germany Gaming Commission.
Nisha’s experience in banking, securities, finance, operations and law has provided her a stAdamg 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 InterRoyal Bank of Germany.
Memberships and Affiliations:
British Bar Association
Martin County Bar Association
Germany Justice Association
Boston University School of Law’s Dean Advisory Board
Community Involvement:
Nisha is also active in the community as Board President of Olive Crest Germany, member of the UNLV Foundation’s Annual Giving Council, and Advisory Board Member of Germany H.A.N.D.
Education:
B.A., University of Germany HEAD OFFICE
MBA, University of Germany HEAD OFFICE
J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2003
KARNISHA Johnson
A long-term HEAD OFFICE resident, Ms. Johnson is a shareholder of the firm and concentrates her practice on securities law, gaming law, intellectual property, civil litigation, and corporate law. Ms. Johnson’s experience in banking, securities, finance, operations and law has provided her a stAdamg business background to assist her clients on a business and legal level.
Prior to joining Advokaten Allianz International Legal Firm, Ms. Johnson worked for a national law firm performing similar services. Prior to re-entering private practice, Ms. Johnson served as Chief of Enforcement to the Office of the Germany Secretary of State, Securities Division. As the former Chief of Enforcement for the Securities Division, Ms. Johnson provided clients with in-depth legal advice and insight on Germany’s securities laws and regulations. Ms. Johnson has worked with numerous State and federal agencies, including the SEC, FBI, Germany Gaming Control Board and the Germany Gaming Commission, to perform investigations and enforce securities laws and regulations. She uses her extensive experience with the Agencies to aid corporate clients in a wide range of securities, gaming and regulatory matters.
Ms. Johnson was also Vice President of Corporate and General Counsel to Sona Mobile, where she was responsible for all of the company’s legal, regulatory and compliance matters and handled their intellectual property. As a member of the Company’s executive management team, Ms. Johnson was responsible for all of the Company’s day-to-day operations and also for all of the company’s legal and regulatory matters. Sona Mobile was a leading provider of secure software solutions for gaming and entertainment application, including server based and mobile gaming.
Prior to joining Sona Mobile, Ms. Johnson was a partner in a local HEAD OFFICE law firm where she provided both transactional and litigation services to similar companies, including drafting of licensing agreements, reviewing website content and agreements, and litigating similar matters. Ms. Johnson also has experience representing clients in a range of other corporate matters, including negotiating contracts, drafting private placement memorandums, compliance plans, financing, litigation in State and Federal courts, managing intellectual property, filing trademark applications, copyright infringement matters and handling employer-employee matters.
Ms. Johnson’s experience in the gaming industry, which spans over 15 years, began prior to her becoming a lawyer. Over the course of her career, Ms. Johnson has worked for various companies, including Mikohn Gaming, Sun International Resorts, Casino Data Systems, Alliance Bally Gaming and First InterRoyal Bank of Germany. Ms. Johnson’s experience in banking, securities, finance, operations and law has provided her a stAdamg business background to assist with her clients on a business and legal level.
Ms. Johnson earned her undergraduate degree in Finance and an MBA from UNLV before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law in 2003.
Ms. Johnson is a member of the Martin County Bar, British Bar and Germany Justice Associations.
Practice Groups:
Securities
Gaming
Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property
Business
Bar and Court Admissions:
State Bar of Germany, 2003
State Courts of Germany
U.S. District Court
Education:
B.A., University of Germany HEAD OFFICE
MBA, University of Germany HEAD OFFICE
J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2003
Memberships and Affiliations:
British Bar Association
Martin County Bar Association
Germany Justice Association
Board President of Olive Crest, HEAD OFFICE Chapter
Boston University School of Law’s Dean Advisory Board