ATTORNEYS
Jennifer B. Salvatore
Founding Partner
(248) 679.8711 salvatore@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIWith exceptional judgment and compassionate, client-centered advocacy, Jennifer Salvatore is respected as both a formidable adversary and a skilled negotiator able to steer difficult matters towards successful resolution.
Sarah S. Prescott
Founding Partner
(248) 679.8711 prescott@sppplaw.com Detroit, MISarah Prescott’s practice concentrates on employment law, and in particular civil rights violations both in and out of the workplace. She is recognized among the nation’s employment attorneys and civil rights lawyers.
Julie B. Porter
Founding Partner
(312) 283.5711 porter@sppplaw.com Chicago, ILA calm, confident leader, Julie Porter excels at solving complex legal problems for her clients. Julie is a careful investigator, a skilled negotiator, and an exceptional trial lawyer.
Andrew C. Porter
Partner
(312) 283.5711 aporter@sppplaw.com Chicago, ILAndrew C. Porter is a Chambers-recognized trial lawyer, a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a former federal prosecutor. Andrew focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, complex commercial litigation, and high-stakes employment matters involving trade secrets, fraud, breach of contract, and director and officer liability in the health care, education, banking, manufacturing, and intellectual property sectors.
Sarah L. Bakker
Partner
(312) 283.5711 bakker@sppplaw.com Chicago, ILAn energetic and driven advocate, Sarah prioritizes listening to her clients and working closely with them to achieve the most productive resolution possible in each set of circumstances. Her practice spans both state and federal court, as well internal investigations. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters, including employment disputes, business litigation, Title IX matters, civil rights litigation, and criminal cases.
Suzanne B. Notton
Partner
312-283-5711 notton@sppplaw.com Chicago, ILSuzie Notton is a skilled strategist and litigator who thrives on helping clients navigate challenging legal issues. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and business disputes, investigations, employment disputes, and professional liability actions.
Nakisha N. Chaney
Of Counsel
(248) 679.8711 chaney@sppplaw.com Detroit, MINakisha Chaney is a workplace investigator, mediator and litigator. In her litigation practice, Nakisha represents clients seeking redress in employment and civil rights cases, including those involving discrimination and harassment, retaliation, police misconduct, and human trafficking.
Zachary B. Mack
Of Counsel
(248) 679.8711 mack@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIZachary B. Mack is Of Counsel at Salvatore Prescott & Porter, PLLC. Priding himself on establishing and maintaining a personal connection to his clients, Zachary enjoys handling his cases from initial client consultation through to closing arguments at trial.
Whitney Pellegrino
Of Counsel
(703) 585.5698 pellegrino@sppplaw.com Washington, DCWhitney Pellegrino is an expert in civil rights issues in education. She provides specialized and strategic legal counsel for colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and other institutional clients navigating federal government investigations, high-profile civil rights complaints, and civil rights and other constitutional litigation.
Veronica Percia
Of Counsel
(508) 733.7894 percia@sppplaw.com Washington, DCWith over a decade of experience as a lead trial attorney and litigation supervisor in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Educational Opportunities Section, Veronica Percia has personally handled some of the nation’s most impactful civil rights cases.
Jonathan Sacks
Of Counsel
(248) 679.8711 sacks@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIJonathan Sacks is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer with a focus on criminal defense. From zealous litigation in jury trials to appellate advocacy in the Michigan and United States Supreme Courts, Jonathan has achieved superior results for his clients. His practice includes criminal defense, wrongful conviction litigation, criminal appeals and post-conviction litigation, prosecutor parole appeals, internal investigations, civil rights, and employment law.
Hideaki Sano
Of Counsel
(248) 679.8711 sano@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIHide Sano has a diverse litigation practice that focuses on employment law, civil rights litigation, and complex civil litigation. Hide has litigated, tried, and arbitrated a variety of cases including race, gender, age, and disability discrimination and retaliation cases, federal and state whistleblower cases, and employment-related tort cases.
Joan Campau
Associate
248-679-8711 campau@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIJoan is a rigorous and engaged attorney committed to asking the right questions to achieve the best results for her clients.
Andrea L. Evans
Associate
312-283-5711 evans@sppplaw.com Chicago, ILAndrea Evans is a passionate attorney who works diligently for all of her clients. She has represented people seeking vindication of their civil rights and corporations facing high-stakes litigation, bringing the same zeal and tenacity to both. Her work is careful but efficient, and she excels at translating complicated legal arguments into clear and persuasive terms.
David Fegley
Associate
(248) 679.8711 fegley@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIDavid Fegley is a civil rights lawyer who is adept at helping clients navigate the legal system to protect their rights. He is a tireless advocate dedicated to finding solutions to difficult problems.
Jessica Lieberman
Associate
(248) 679.8711 Lieberman@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIJessica Lieberman brings a lifelong passion for equity and justice to her work at SPPP. She is committed to ensuring that clients feel heard and is a fierce advocate on their behalf.
Annemarie Smith-Morris
Associate
248-679-8711 smith-morris@sppplaw.com Detroit, MIAnnemarie is a thoughtful and creative attorney, who is determined to find effective, efficient, and just solutions to her client’s legal challenges. Her advocacy is defined by her broad experience as a researcher, writer, and communicator.