Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to announce the promotion of Michelle Easton and Omari Elcock to the role of Partner, as of 1 June 2025.
Michelle and Omari have both made outstanding contributions to the firm and exemplify CWJ’s values. Their promotions reflect not only their exceptional legal expertise but also their unwavering commitment to client service and the continued success of the firm.
Michelle Easton, who joined CWJ’s Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team in June 2005, assists clients with high value negligence cases including injuries at birth (including cerebral palsy), spinal injuries and misdiagnosis and claims arising out of catastrophic injuries including accidents at work and road traffic accidents.
Omari Elcock joined CWJ in 2017 and advises on a broad range of complex commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, real estate finance, landlord and tenant issues, and the ongoing management of property portfolios and assets.
Managing Partner, Amanda Mehlin commented: “We are incredibly proud of Michelle and Omari. They have shown exceptional dedication, professionalism, and leadership throughout their time at CWJ. Their promotions are a reflection of their hard work and the positive impact they’ve made across the firm and for our clients.
These appointments mark an exciting milestone in CWJ’s ongoing growth and our commitment to developing home-grown talent within the firm.