Chelsea J. Johnson, Esq.

Mrs. Johnson was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended Florida A&M University earning both bachelors and master’s degrees in Business Administration. Mrs. Johnson has worked for several Fortune 500 companies including Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Office Depot. After receiving her M.B.A., Mrs. Johnson obtained her J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School. While in law school, Mrs. Johnson worked for the NAACP, U.S. Airways Legal Department, and a civil litigation law firm. Mrs. Johnson served as a law clerk to the Honorable Zinora Mitchell-Rankin of the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. She then served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony offenses in the district and circuit courts. Mrs. Johnson has extensive trial experience in areas of law ranging from insurance fraud to homicide. She joined Thompson O’Donnell, LLP as an associate in March 2008. Mrs. Johnson’s practice includes civil litigation, arbitration, premises and products liability, motor vehicle accidents, DUI’s and criminal matters.

Education

Florida A&M University – Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, magna cum laude
Florida A&M – Master of Business Administration, magna cum laude
The George Washington University Law School – Juris Doctor

Bar Memberships

District of Columbia Local and Federal Bars
State of Maryland Local and Federal Bars

Professional and Community Affiliations

District of Columbia Bar Association
Maryland Bar Association
American Bar Association
Washington Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of District of Columbia
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Practicing: Civil Litigation