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Litigation Support Lead & Former Assistant United States Attorney (DOJ)
(*Pronounced like “Buy Only”—as in Buy Only the Best Strategic Brainpower) Bayonle Aguda brings serious prosecutorial firepower to Unified Law’s litigation support, pre-suit strategy, and document-heavy legal matters. As a former Assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bayonle spent six years prosecuting complex criminal cases, including white-collar cases. She’s the kind of lawyer who knows how the government thinks—because she used to be the government.
At Unified Law, Bayonle serves as a litigation support lead—helping clients and outside counsel show up ready for anything. She’s known for her ability to tame chaos, clarify facts, and transform raw information into defensible strategy. Whether she’s managing discovery, prepping trial counsel, or analyzing exposure, Bayonle strengthens the legal team at every turn.
Core Areas of Focus
Litigation Support & eDiscovery
Bayonle brings structure, speed, and strategy to everything from data preservation to privilege reviews. She helps clients navigate complex discovery demands while reducing risk, cost, and chaos.
Trial Team Enablement
Outside counsel love working with Bayonle. She helps trial teams get what they need—documents, timelines, facts—without the friction. Her prosecutorial mindset and trial preparation skills make her an asset in high-stakes litigation.
Early Case Assessment & Strategic Framing
Bayonle helps clients get ahead of legal exposure before the first filing. She guides early case strategy, narrative framing, and risk triage—often when facts are still developing.
Contract Risk & Dispute Readiness
With deep experience on the back end of disputes, Bayonle reviews commercial agreements for clarity, enforceability, and red flags—helping clients avoid costly conflicts before they start.
Career Highlights
U.S. Department of Justice – Assistant United States Attorney (2016–2022)
Bayonle prosecuted and litigated over 100 complex criminal cases, including white-collar cases involving fraud and financial misconduct. She led long-term federal investigations, presented before grand juries, supervised federal agents, and managed extensive discovery and trial preparation. Her work required deep legal judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to navigate high-consequence matters with discretion and strength.
Saint Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office – Assistant Circuit Attorney
Before joining the DOJ, Bayonle served as an Assistant Circuit Attorney in St. Louis, where she prosecuted a wide range of criminal matters and developed her courtroom presence, cross-functional coordination, and deep respect for the rule of law.
Bar Admissions
Missouri
Georgia
Education
J.D., Certificate in International and Comparative Law, St. Louis University School of Law
M.Ed., American University, summa cum laude
B.A., English, Vanderbilt University, cum laude
Beyond the Bar
Avid traveler who’s explored 20+ countries—highlights include street food in Chiang Mai, the ICC in The Hague, and spotting Queen Elizabeth at the Braemar Highland Games
Mom of two, jogging enthusiast, and reliable running buddy (especially if there’s iced coffee at the end)
Performs jazz and blues dance routines with a French-inspired troupe during Mardi Gras parades
Night market devotee and street food loyalist—favorites include Thailand, Vietnam, and Nigeria
