Oni Holley Brown, J.D., is a seasoned professional with a unique career trajectory that has taken her from the high stakes world of managing “bet the company” litigation to becoming a transformative executive coach. Her strong foundation in practicing law, serving in corporate leadership roles, and developing talent gives her a distinctive blend of skills that empower her clients to excel in their practices and their leadership and management roles.
Oni earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law and she is also a proud graduate of Florida A&M University’s renowned School of Business & Industry. From 2015 to 2023, Oni served in various executive in-house counsel roles, including as Chief Litigation Officer for a multi-billion dollar, publicly traded healthcare company. Prior to going in-house, she spent fifteen years in private practice, first in the Securities Litigation Group at the international law firm, Alston & Bird LLP, and later at her own boutique law firm. Oni’s ability to analyze complex issues, offer strategic and practical advice, and maintain her sense of humor and composure under pressure has earned her the respect of clients and colleagues alike.
Throughout her career, Oni has seen first-hand the importance of mentoring and coaching in fostering the career success of lawyers and other professionals. Her background as a senior attorney and experience as a leader has shown her how integral the role of effective leadership is in developing talent and ensuring the success of a business. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, and nurturing personal and professional growth, Oni made the decision to shift her career focus from working full-time as a legal professional to becoming a certified executive coach.
