Jalesia F. McQueen Gadberry (Jasha) is owner and attorney of the St. Louis-based law firm, McQueen Gadberry LLC. Her practice areas focus on general corporate law, immigration and international law. Jasha advises small to mid-sized companies, "start-up" entities, entrepreneurs, foreign entrepreneurs, entertainers, immigrants, nonimmigrants and employers of immigrants and nonimmigrants. Owning McQueen Gadberry LLC allows Jasha to bring high-quality service to clients while establishing unique relationships where she is able to provide full commitment and offer flexible arrangements. You are invited to contact Jasha. jalesia@mcqueengadberry.com or by phone 314-238-1368
Since 2003
Since 2003
2007 - 2009
Thompson Coburn
Corporate and Securities, International, Business Immigration, to include but not limited to: *Mergers and acquisitions dealing with small, midsize, large and international businesses. Worked on multi-million dollar transactions in various industries. *Draft many operating agreements, bylaws, etc. to set up new companies *Assist and counsel entrepreneurs, start-up companies, small to large companies, foreign entrepreneurs and employers of foreign workers with legal issues, ranging from corporate to immigration *Submit applications and advocate for temporary workers, such as H-1B, TN, L-1A, L-1B, etc. *Submit applications and advocate for permanent workers under EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 categories *Submit applications and advocate for potential citizens
2003 - 2007
Gallop, Johnson, & Newman
Immigration, Government, Business Litigation, Corporate, International, to include but not limited to: -Negotiate on behalf of and draft corporate agreements (some in English and Spanish) for businesses, including employment agreements, distribution agreements, merger agreements, international agreements, licensing agreements, and advertising agreements. -Advise entrepreneurs in connection with the formation and capitalization of new business ventures. -Provide legal counsel on intellectual property issues such as trademark and copyright protection and licensing procedures. -Represent and negotiate on behalf of businesses in corporate litigation matters relating to construction, real estate, environmental, and intellectual property issues. -Provide legal counsel and draft documentation for businesses relating to corporate immigration matters. - Elected as Biotechology Associate Liaison.
1994 - 1999
United States Army
Medical Service Corps Officer- *Led 25 Soldiers and supervised 10 ambulances as Platoon Leader for medical personnel. Subordinate medics accredited with saving lives including a heart attack patient and from training related injuries *Hospital Administration Professional at two large Army hospitals. Also awarded additional responsibility of Public Affairs Officer to present hospital message to media and represent hospital interests by receiving VIPs *Awarded Airborne Paratrooper and Air Assault designations *Authored articles as a guest columnist in Army Times, a weekly publication distributed to service members around the globe
1999 - 2002
J.D. | Law
Honors: cum laude
1990 - 1994
B.A. | Communications
Honors: magna cum laude
1995 - 1996
M.S. | Human Resource Management
Honors: 4.0 of 4.0
St. Louis Business Journal
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Class Action, Lemon Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
