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Olalekan N. Sumonu

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T 212.402.4066 New York
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Olalekan Sumonu is a member of the firm's market-leading media group. He specializes in copyright, trademark, and First Amendment matters on behalf of media and entertainment clients. His experience includes drafting motions in copyright disputes, trademark enforcement, prepublication vetting, and NIL counseling, as well as advising news and media organizations such as The Markup and ESPN.

Lekan's legal experience extends past media law to civil rights and constitutional law and pro bono matters. He previously served in law enforcement, as a police officer for New Jersey Transit, and provided legal assistance for the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey.

Education

  • J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 2022
    • Associate Editor, SHU Law Review
    • D&I Editor, SHU Law Review
    • SHU Interscholastic Moot Court Team
    • Investors Advocacy Clinic (FINRA)
    • LEO Scholar
    • SBA (1L Senator, Diversity Committee Chairperson)
    • President, Black Law Students Association
    • Vice President, Black Law Students Association
  • Police Training Commission Certification, Mercer County Police Academy, 2017
    • Top Gun Award (Firearms Operation)
  • B.A., Sociology and Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, 2016, cum laude
    • Minor in Health & Society
    • Dean's List
    • John A. Van Der Poel SAS Excellence Scholarship

Background

    • Seconded Summer Associate, NBCUniversal, New York City, 2021
    • Intern/Extern, United States Attorney's Office, Newark, 2021
    • Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, New York City, 2021, 2020
    • Legal Research Assistant to Professor Ndjuoh Mehchu, Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, 2020
    • Police Officer, New Jersey Transit Police Department, Newark, 2017-2019
    • Residential Counselor, Legacy Treatment Services, Mount Holly, 2016-2017
    • Legal Coordinator, Comcast Legal Response Center, Moorestown, 2016-2017
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