Olanrewaju “Lanre” Kukoyi, Page 2
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BAR ADMISSIONS
Pennsylvania, 2013
EDUCATION
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA Juris Doctorate, June 2013
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA M.A. Clinical Psychology, May 2001
University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria(Nigeria’s #1 ranked college) B.S. Psychology, February 1998
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Kukoyi Law Firm, LLC September 2013 – Present
Owner/Principal
General legal practice in the following areas: business, immigration, family, civil litigation, employment, personal injury, landlord/tenant, probate and real estate. Creation of title abstracts, due diligence and curative work inEastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvaniato facilitate land leases for energy exploration. This included developing mineral ownership reports, running title to patent and third-party interest for the following Brokers:.
- Purple Land Management:September 2013 – February 2014
- DPS Land Services:February 2014 – September 2014
- MW Gary:December 2014 -
OTHER LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA January 2013 – May 2013
Research Assistant
Assisted Professor with research data in preparation for publication and performed source-checking of citations.
Office of the Public Defender, Pittsburgh, PA October 2012 – April 2013
Volunteer Certified Legal Intern
Researched and drafted memoranda on suppression of evidence.Represented indigent defendants at preliminary hearings for summary, misdemeanors and felony offenses.
Laurel Legal Services, Kittanning, PA May – August 2012
Certified Legal Intern
Researched and drafted memoranda on domestic relations issues such as relocation and paternity. Analyzed client files in preparation for Social Security hearings. Plaintiff interview and representation at Protection from Abuse (PFA) hearings.
Pittsburgh Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center, Pittsburgh, PA May –August 2011
Legal Intern
Researched and drafted memoranda on the impact of varying degrees of criminal convictions on applications for adjustment of status.Drafted letters to clients and U.S. immigration offices. Researched country conditions in support of asylum petitions.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Professional Landmen
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association