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Leamon R. Sowell Esq
Founder & Managing Partner, Sowell Law Partners, PLLC
Visionary Leader in Corporate and Business Law
Leamon R. Sowell is the founder and Managing Partner of Sowell Law Partners, PLLC, a Detroit-based boutique law firm renowned for its expertise in corporate transactional law and supplier diversity strategies. With a distinguished legal career spanning over four decades, Mr. Sowell has become a trusted advisor to Fortune 1000 corporations, diverse business enterprises, and industry leaders nationwide.
Academic Excellence and Early Career
Mr. Sowell earned his Juris Doctor from the prestigious Northwestern University School of Law in 1981. He launched his legal career in the Office of the General Counsel at Marathon Oil Company in Findlay, Ohio, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s high-profile merger and acquisition activities—including the landmark $13 billion merger between Marathon Oil Company and U.S. Steel.
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A Legacy of Diversity and Growth
Since the early 1990s, Mr. Sowell has dedicated his practice to empowering diverse suppliers and founded Sowell Law Partners in 2000 to facilitate strategic growth through alliances, joint ventures, and acquisitions. His visionary leadership has profoundly impacted clients and advanced supplier diversity, solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in the legal and business communities.
Since the early 1990s, Mr. Sowell has dedicated his practice to empowering certified diverse suppliers—minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses—by helping them develop and execute growth strategies in partnership with major corporate clients. His deep understanding of supplier diversity initiatives and strategic alliances has made him a sought-after consultant for organizations committed to fostering inclusive business ecosystems.
In 2000, Mr. Sowell founded Sowell Law Partners, PLLC with a mission to provide world-class legal counsel to both diverse companies and large corporations. Under his leadership, the firm has become a recognized authority in structuring strategic alliances, joint ventures, and acquisitions that drive business growth and promote diversity across industries.
Mr. Sowell’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have not only shaped the success of his clients but have also advanced the cause of supplier diversity on a national scale. His legacy is defined by his ability to bridge opportunity and innovation, making him a true trailblazer in the legal and business communities.
Laurence Begin, Esq.
Of Counsel, Sowell Law Partners, PLLC
Accomplished Patent Attorney with Engineering and Military Expertise
Laurence Begin brings over twenty-two years of distinguished experience as a United States patent attorney, combining deep technical knowledge with a robust legal background. His expertise spans the drafting and prosecution of both domestic and international patent applications in the mechanical and chemical arts, with a particular focus on automotive innovations such as vehicle occupant protection systems and advanced suspension and brake technologies.
Comprehensive Intellectual Property Counsel
Mr. Begin’s legal practice is marked by extensive opinion writing on complex intellectual property matters, as well as significant experience in litigation, litigation support, and the prosecution of a wide range of intellectual property applications. His ability to navigate intricate legal and technical issues makes him a trusted advisor for clients seeking to protect and leverage their innovations.
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Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Begin worked as a chemical engineer, maintaining industrial water-based systems in the automotive sector. His technical foundation was further strengthened by his service in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed expertise in avionics while maintaining the F-4 Phantom and C-130 Hercules aircraft.
Academic Credentials
Mr. Begin holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University (1991) and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit (1995). His unique blend of engineering, military, and legal experience positions him as a formidable asset to Sowell Law Partners and its clients.
SOWELL LAW PARTNERS ECOSYSTEM
Sowell Law Partners has developed a strong global ecosystem that has strategic relationships with