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Litigation Support, Employment Compliance & Nonprofit Governance
Elsie Owolo supports Unified Law’s General Counsel team with precision, focus, and follow-through that helps clients stay ahead of risk. She’s worked inside the FAA, supported DOJ attorneys on litigation strategy, and managed large-scale discovery and document review in complex matters.
Her sweet spot is employment compliance, nonprofit governance, and litigation support—especially in fast-moving environments where getting the facts right and the story straight matters. She helps our GCs organize timelines, prep for depositions, analyze evidence, and draft early-stage litigation docs that hold up under pressure.
For mission-driven organizations and founder-led companies alike, Elsie brings steady execution and clear thinking to the legal moments that count.
Core Areas of Focus
Litigation & Discovery Support - Elsie assists with fact development, motion drafting, and document review, bringing hands-on experience with federal investigations, large-scale discovery, and pre-litigation prep. At the FAA, she assisted FAA and DOJ attorneys by reviewing documents for responsiveness and prepping for depositions in employment-related litigation.
Employment Compliance & Internal Investigations - She supports the development of workplace policies and employee handbooks and assists in internal reviews involving employment-related claims or conduct concerns.
Nonprofit & Social Enterprise Support - Elsie works closely with nonprofit teams to build governance systems, stay compliant, and scale mission without cutting corners on the legal side.
Career Highlights
Federal Aviation Administration – Supported FAA and DOJ attorneys on labor and employment litigation matters; conducted document review and deposition prep in high-stakes cases.
Election Legal Operations – Led legal volunteer teams across five regions during a national election cycle, coordinating legal support for voter access and compliance strategy.
Private Firm Experience – Supported regulatory and litigation teams on ERISA, healthcare, and benefits compliance.
Nonprofit & Education Policy – Provided legal and strategic support to nonprofits focused on civic engagement, equity, and education.
Bar Admissions
Washington, D.C.
Maryland and Pennsylvania pending
Education
J.D., Howard University School of Law
M.P.A., Rutgers University – Public & Nonprofit Performance
B.S., Texas Woman’s University – Legal Studies
Study Abroad, Harlaxton College (UK)
Beyond the Bar
Mentor with the Obama Foundation 44 Alumni Program
Host committee member for The Campaign School at Yale
Avid reader and fan of all things Broadway
Civic-minded lawyer with a soft spot for rescue dogs (and planning for her first)
