ALERO AFEJUKU
McDonough,GA
Summary
A dedicated attorney bringing over 10 years of litigation experience in the areas of general civil, health care, corporate, criminal, employment, and personal injury law. Proven track record in coordinating services for clients related to Medicaid, Disability and Social Security benefits. Exceptional skills in drafting, reviewing and negotiating provider and vendor contracts. Demonstrated ability in directing and training leaders on compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Legal Compliance
Henry County School District
03.2023 - Current
- Direct, track, and provide consultation to school district employees, government agencies and community members concerning records production, student complaints, policy issues, state and federal agency responses, mediations, and resolutions on behalf of the district.
- Draft, review, revise and track contract documents.
- Conduct investigations concerning state and federal agencies such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the district.
- Train school and department leaders on districtwide contract/vendor agreement policies and purchasing procedures.
- Proficient knowledge of labor and employment law such as Title VII, EEOC complaints, workplace investigations, discrimination and harassment claims, and employee privacy laws.
Senior Staff Attorney
Fulton County Juvenile Court
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Litigated assigned cases as an Education Advocate for the Accountability Courts.
- Coordinated services for juvenile clients related to Medicaid, Disability and Social Security benefits.
- Drafted legal memoranda, orders, bench briefs, legal opinions, judgments from pre-trial to post-trial matters.
- Represented clients in proceedings at school meetings, mediations and hearings.
Staff Attorney
Clayton County Staff Attorney’s Office
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided legal advice to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, department heads and other county officials in various county, state and federal agency matters.
- Assisted various departments in the drafting, negotiation and review of provider and vendor contracts for county services.
- Litigated cases representing the county in code enforcement, employment, personal injury and general civil matters.
- Researched internal regulations, policies, procedures and law.
- Rendered verbal and written opinions.
- Prepared and responded to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions and other discovery requests.
- Partnered with the Risk Management Department to monitor and mitigate emerging risks.
- Referred and consulted outside counsel concerning litigation matters.
Assistant District Attorney
Henry County District Attorney’s Office
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Prosecuted cases for the state of Georgia in juvenile criminal matters.
- Reviewed and advocated for appropriate juvenile services funded by Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Drafted petitions and indictments.
- Determined appropriate sentence recommendations.
- Negotiated pleas to dispose of cases.
- Developed trial strategy for each case.
- Examined and cross-examined witnesses during hearings and trials.
- Researched, prepared and argued all pretrial and post-trial motions.
Domain Leader/ Assistant Professor
Argosy University Online
06.2010 - 03.2019
- Presented college-level courses in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies to university students in an online environment.
- Served as a member of the leadership team for the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Supported faculty with grade appeals and student issues.
- Supported students with faculty/course concerns.
- Performed yearly evaluations of adjunct faculty.
Employee Relations Officer
Atlanta Public Schools
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Investigated misconduct of employees.
- Drafted reports and disposition statements based on investigations.
- Interpreted, educated and guided employees on legislation, regulation, policy and procedure.
- Reviewed and drafted employee contracts.
- Provided employees with direction in matters related to grievances, appeals and other disciplinary processes.
- Represented the administration at administrative disciplinary hearings.
- Drafted position statements related to Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Office of Civil Rights complaints.
Senior Program Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem Program
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Served as a spokesperson for minor children when appointed to cases in dependency proceedings.
- Filed written reports with the court.
- Filed motions.
- Attended depositions.
- Participated in the mediation process.
- Conducted cases during adjudicatory hearings.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to the program.
Assistant Public Defender
The 7th Circuit Public Defender’s Office
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Litigated cases on behalf of persons charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile delinquency petitions from arraignment to disposition.
- Reviewed and advocated for appropriate juvenile services funded by Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Maintained working relationships with clients to determine trial strategy.
- Filed motions, attended depositions, and performed as trial counsel during court proceedings.
Staff Attorney
The 2nd Judicial Circuit
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Served as counsel for circuit court judges presiding over appellate, civil, and criminal law.
- Researched legal issues.
- Prepared legal memoranda and final orders for judges’ execution.
Education
Juris Doctor -
The University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, FL05.2004
Master of Arts - International Affairs
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.1998
Skills
- Skilled litigator
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Regulatory compliance monitoring
- Training delivery
- Policy formulation
- Employee development
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 09/09
- Florida, 09/04
Timeline
Director of Legal Compliance
Henry County School District
03.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Attorney
Fulton County Juvenile Court
12.2021 - 03.2023
Staff Attorney
Clayton County Staff Attorney’s Office
03.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant District Attorney
Henry County District Attorney’s Office
08.2018 - 03.2020
Domain Leader/ Assistant Professor
Argosy University Online
06.2010 - 03.2019
Employee Relations Officer
Atlanta Public Schools
06.2008 - 12.2009
Senior Program Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem Program
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Public Defender
The 7th Circuit Public Defender’s Office
06.2005 - 01.2007
Staff Attorney
The 2nd Judicial Circuit
06.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - International Affairs
The Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish
The Florida State University
Juris Doctor -
The University of Florida Levin College of Law
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