Dipo Akin-Deko is the Managiing Director of Akin-Deko Professional Services Firm. Mr. Akin-Deko focus is on Business and Employment law, Public and Private Sector Contracts and Business Consulting.
Specialties: Mr. Akin-Deko represents businesses as well as individuals in business formation, business and commercial litigation, negotiations, contract dispute and formation, liability assessments, not for profit representation, licensing and labor/employment defense.
Mr. Akin-Deko’s consulting experience includes corporate strategy, strategic planning, private and government contracting/sub contracting advising.
Practice areas
Title VII, administrative law matters, Grievances, State and Federal Litigation
15 years
business start-ups, contracts, litigation, partnership agreements
15 years
UCC, contracts and sale of goods
15 years
Start-up, non-profit, compliance and litigation
15 years
Health and Fitness law representing individuals and businesses dealing with fitness gyms, personal trainers and the industry
15 years
Teaming agreements, certifications, RFPS
15 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2015 | 02/06/2015 |
| MD | Suspended - Disciplinary | 2009 | 04/29/2021 |
| DC | Suspended - Discipline | 2008 | 02/07/2021 |
| TX | Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension | 2007 | 03/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| GWU Law School LLM Mock Trial Competition Runner Up | George Washington University Law School | 2007 |
| Henry Doyle Moot Court Competition Runner up | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2006 |
| Henry Doyle Moot Court Competition Best Oralist Runner up | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2006 |
| Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Recipient | Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund | 2005 |
| Gallup Polls/Hewlet Packard Essay Competition Winner | Gallup | 2005 |
| Merit Scholarship | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2004 |
| TMSL Negotiation Champion | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2004 |
| Merit Scholarship | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | Akin-Deko Professional Services Firm PLLC | 2007 - Present |
| Law Clerk | Law Offices of Marc Emden/Tom Witkop | 2007 - 2007 |
| Summer Associate | Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart formally Lewis Fisher | 2005 - 2005 |
| Student Bar Association President | Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 2005 - 2006 |
| Summer Associate | Friday Eldrege & Clark | 2005 - 2005 |
| Youth Sports Cordinator and Camp Director | YMCA | 2001 - 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Specialist | First Horizon/First Tennessee Bank | 2000 - 2001 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| THurgood Marshall School of Law Alumni Board | Past Chairman | 2011 - Present |
| City of Alexandria Commission on Employment | Commissioner | 2014 - 2016 |
| Level Ten | President | 2008 - 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University National Law Center | Masters of Law in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | 2007 |
| University of Memphis | Bachelors of Science | 2003 |
| Texas Southern University | law | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association CLEO Midsummer meeting | Developing a Solo Practice | 2010 |
| Careers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice | Careers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice | 2010 |
| Council on Legal Education Opportunity Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program | Developing a Solo Practice | 2009 |
| Sucessful Careers in the Legal Field | Careers in the Law | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Conteh v. Jabbie | Case Dismissed |
| Man Power v. Penn Good | Matter was dismissed by motion in favor of client |
| Sunbelt v. Gunga Jumna Inc | Case dismissed in favor of our clients |
| Glenmont Financial v. Perea | Case settled |
| Kreiter v. Lopez | Settled |
Terri Herron, Business Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Akin-Deko is very professional and very knowledgeable.
Stephen Wallace, Litigation Attorney on Jun 10, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
This lawyer not only has the skill in the courtroom, but has the personality to make even the other side like him. I was impressed with the insight brought to bear in the matters I consulted on with this attorney's firm. With strict attention to detail and a refined sense of presentation, any client would feel as if they had this man's total attention. Simply, I was refreshed to see another attorney that made me want to practice better law.
Okiemute Whiteru, Litigation Attorney on Dec 10, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Akin-Deko for several years. During this time, I have found him to be highly insightful, reliable, dedicated and knowledgeable. I strongly endorse Mr. Akin-Deko.
Rabeea Sultan, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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