Jermaine A. Brookshire, Jr., Associate

Jermaine A. Brookshire, Jr. is an associate in Herrick's Corporate Department, where he delivers comprehensive counsel on corporate finance, strategic transactions, technology and commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and debt financings, securities law compliance, corporate governance, and a wide array of general corporate matters. Jermaine's practice is distinguished by his compassion for his client's needs and his ability to guide clients through complex deal structures, negotiate high-stakes agreements, and provide practical solutions to legal challenges.

Jermaine is also a member of Herrick's Sports Law Group, representing clients in the sports industry in various corporate and transactional matters.

Before joining Herrick, Jermaine was an associate at Wiggin and Dana LLP, where he was a trusted advisor to startups and growth-stage companies in the firm's Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group. He guided clients through entity formation, business structuring, scaling strategies, multiple financing rounds, and successful exits. Jermaine's experience also extends to health care specific business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving health care providers and organizations.

Jermaine's legal background is further enriched by his internship with the Yale-New Haven Health System's Legal and Risk Services Department, where he gained hands-on experience in health care compliance and risk management, and by his service as a Senior Analyst for the Committee on Labor in the New York State Assembly, where he developed a strong foundation in legislative analysis and public policy.

Beyond his legal practice, Jermaine is a dedicated non-profit board member and committed mentor to youth and early-career legal professionals. He is the Founder and CEO of The Great Expectations Movement (GEM), Inc., a non-profit organization focused on empowering the next generation through mentorship and skills-building workshops. Jermaine is also a highly engaged member of the Connecticut Bar Association, where he holds executive leadership roles and serves on multiple task forces and committees.