Jermaine Brookshire, Jr.

Jermaine Brookshire, Jr.

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027
Awarded Practice Areas
Entertainment and Sports Law
Works at
Herrick, Feinstein LLP

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Biography

Jermaine A. Brookshire, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law.

Jermaine, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jermaine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jermaine is an associate in Herrick’s Corporate Department and a member of the firm’s Sports Law Group, where he advises clients in the sports and entertainment industries, as well as various startups, emerging companies, and established businesses, on corporate governance and transactional matters. He counsels clients on entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, financings, strategic and commercial agreements, securities compliance, and other general corporate matters, helping businesses navigate key stages of growth, from formation through liquidity events. Jermaine brings a practical, business-minded approach to complex legal matters, with a focus on helping clients support growth, manage risk, and create long-term value.

Admitted to practice in both New York and Connecticut, Jermaine maintains an active regional presence. He also holds executive leadership roles within the Connecticut Bar Association.

Works at
Herrick, Feinstein LLP

25 Best Lawyers awards

Herrick, Feinstein LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2019

Bar Admissions

  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2026
  • Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, 2019

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for work in:
  • Entertainment and Sports Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Corporate Law
  • Venture Capital Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
Awards:
  • Thomson Reuters New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024 and 2026)

  • George W. Crawford Black Bar Association - Rising Leader Award (2026)

  • Connecticut Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section Pro Bono Award (2025)

  • Connecticut Bar Association - “Volunteer of the Year” Award (2024)

  • Connecticut Bar Association - “Star of the Year” Award (2022 and 2023)

  • Connecticut Law Tribune - “New Leaders in the Law” Award (2022)

  • The National Black Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” (2022)

  • Connecticut Bar Association - “Rookie of the Year” Award (2021)

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