Awards & Recognitions
Cordell Brown Named to The National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 List
August 21, 2026
Munger, Tolles & Olson Associate Cordell Brown has been named to The National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list in Southern California. The list recognizes the top 40 African American lawyers under the age of 40 in each state or region who provide excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas.
Cordell’s practice focuses on intellectual property, technology and high-stakes investigations. He also maintains an active pro bono practice and served as lead trial counsel in a lawsuit alleging that a school district’s closure of several elementary schools violated the California Constitution. He has also represented clients seeking relief from removal and conducted extensive research supporting efforts to expand access to justice for detained individuals.
The National Black Lawyers is an invitation-only organization and membership is based on member referrals and independent research.