Tolulope (Tolu) Adetayo
About Tolulope (Tolu) Adetayo
Tolulope (Tolu) Adetayo is an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, specializing in Emerging Companies, Venture Capital, Investment Management, and Tech M&A. With a diverse background in law and strategic initiatives, Tolu has held various leadership roles in organizations across the United States and Nigeria.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Tolulope Adetayo serves as an Associate in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, Investment Management, and Tech M&A practice at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's efforts in the New York City Metropolitan Area. His role involves advising clients on various aspects of emerging companies and venture capital investments, as well as matters related to technology mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Experience in Washington, D.C.
Before joining Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Tolulope Adetayo worked in Washington, D.C. He served as the Director of Innovation, Strategy, and Partnerships at Dedalus Global from 2018 to 2020. Concurrently, he was the Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at the Africa Fintech Summit during the same period. Additionally, he worked as a Legal & Policy Analyst at NIWAP from 2017 to 2018, where he focused on legal research and policy analysis.
Legal Career in Nigeria
Tolulope Adetayo began his legal career in Nigeria, where he worked as an Attorney at Wiseview Legal Consultancy from 2015 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Summer Legal Intern at Perchstone & Graeys LP in 2015 and as an Intern at Tokunbo Orimobi LP from 2012 to 2015. His early career provided him with a solid foundation in legal practice and client representation.
Education and Expertise
Tolulope Adetayo holds multiple degrees in law and business. He earned his Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2017. He also completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business, Trade & Investment at American University Washington College of Law from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he studied Business Strategy, Innovation, and Management at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2017 and obtained a certificate in Venture Capital from RWTH Aachen University from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Development and Training
Tolulope Adetayo completed his vocational training at the Nigerian Law School, which qualified him as a Barrister and Solicitor from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from the University of Lagos, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His educational background reflects a strong commitment to legal and business education, enhancing his expertise in the fields of law and venture capital.