Attorney Profile
Chanelle A. Johnson
Chanelle A. Johnson joined Neal & Harwell in 2011. Her practice is concentrated on criminal defense and civil litigation, with emphasis on False Claims Act. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Colorado, and before military courts-martial.
Prior to joining Neal & Harwell, Mrs. Johnson served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years, during which she served as a chief prosecutor, ethics advisor and commanding officer. Before joining the military, Mrs. Johnson worked as a litigation associate with the Colorado firm Ogborn, Summerlin & Ogborn LLC.
Mrs. Johnson is a 2001 graduate of the University of Colorado, cum laude, with a B.S. degree in political science. In 2004, she received her J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Articles
- “MCTIMS and Availability of PII/HIPAA Protected Material”, April 2009
Contact Information
- Chanelle A. Johnson
- Associate
- cjohnson@nealharwell.com
- Telephone: 615-244-1713
Areas of Expertise
Recognition
- Harvard Law School – Women’s Law Journal, Copy Editor
- University of Colorado – Mortar Board, Political Science Honor Societies
Professional Associations
- Member, Nashville Bar Association
- Member, Tennessee Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Member, U.S. Marine Corps Association
Civic & Community Service
- Harvard Law School Defenders, Intake Director and provided representation to low-income clients
- Outstanding Volunteer Award for establishing South Carolina Marine community volunteer program, benefitting, among others, Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill Industries
- Advocate for domestic violence victims through various agencies
- Martial arts black belt
- Participant in variety of Olympic Half-Ironman Distance Triathlons, marathons and running associations
