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Who We Are
Meet The Founder
Adeola immigrated to the United States at the age of 15 from Lagos, Nigeria. After earning her degree from Howard University, she worked as a retail store manager to fund her law school education. Upon graduating from law school, Adeola launched her legal career at the New York City law firm of Kaufman, Borgeest & Ryan LLP, and would later join Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP as a Senior Associate. Adeola thrived as an employment defense attorney and insurance coverage counsel, successfully representing her global and domestic clients in motion practice, trials, mediations and arbitrations. ​
Adeola took a hiatus from law practice to further hone her risk advisory skills. She held executive roles at Marsh & McLennan and WTW, two leading global risk management advisory firms, where she advised large companies on their employment practices and cyber liability risks. In these roles, Adeola earned recognitions as an industry inovator, strategist and thought leader. ​
Having served on the boards of various nonprofit organizations throughout her career, and experiencing the challenges faced by these organizations, Adeola founded Adele Law in 2019 to use her diverse legal and risk management expertise to assist nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Her experience blends legal and business insights, providing her with a unique perspective on the challenges faced by these organizations and enables her to deliver comprehensive legal, compliance and risk management solutions that address immediate needs while supporting long-term goals and impact.
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Adeola I. Adele
Adeola's passion for social impact extends beyond her practice of law. She also serves on the boards of, or volunteers in other capacities with, several nonprofit organizations. In her free time, she loves to explore the world through travel, art and cuisines.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
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Howard University
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Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Editor, Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review
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Moot Court Honor Society
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Admitted to practice in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
ASSOCIATIONS, AWARDS, INTERESTS
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Member, NonProfit New York Government Relations Council
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Member, New York City Bar Association African Affairs Committee
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Board Member, PathFinders Justice Initiative, Inc.
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Board Member, Dancing Classrooms
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Former Board Member, Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Finance (IDiF)
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Former Board Member, Brooklyn Book Festival
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Business Insurance 2016 Women to Watch
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Business Insurance 2014 Innovation Award
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YMCA Black Achievers in Industry, 2011
Client Testimonials
Our Happy Clients
Yvonne Cummings, Board Chair, IMPACCT Brooklyn
It was great having Adeola as our outside general counsel. The organization benefited immensely from the excellent insights and direction that she provided.
Valerie Payne, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together NYC
Adeola guided us through a sensitive employment matter. She was incredibly supportive throughout the process and made sure we did everything we could to minimize risk to the organization. I highly recommend her and would definitely work with her again.
- Srna Klotz, Dancer, Founder & Artistic Director- Ô’tänamos
Forming a non-profit focused on dance as a form of therapy was always a dream of mine. Adeola didn’t just help me navigate the legal process, she helped me bring that dream to life. From our very first consultation to the final filing of Ô’tänamos, she handled everything with the highest level of professionalism. She prepared all the initial board documents, guided us through our first board meeting, and ensured that every step was done thoroughly and thoughtfully.
What stood out just as much as her expertise was her warmth and genuine care. She never rushed me, no matter how many questions I had—big or small—and always took the time to explain things clearly and patiently.
I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and highly skilled attorney, and have complete confidence in the quality of her services.