Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas is delighted to welcome Tiwa Adedibu and Patrick Kelly to the firm as summer law clerks.
Tiwa is a rising 3L at Saint Louis University School of Law, where she is also a Dean’s Scholar. She is a member of Phi Alpha Delta, the International Law Association, the Black Law Students Association, and the Women’s Law Student Association. She also studied abroad in Madrid, Spain during her 2023 summer. She completed her undergraduate degree in Economics with a minor in Law & Society at Purdue University, where she participated in the Political Discourse Club, Pre-Law Society, Leadership for Social Change Society, and the African Students Association.
Patrick is a rising 3L at Washington University School of Law. While at Wash U, he has been selected to be an Executive Notes Editor for the Washington University Global Studies Law Review. He also has worked as a Research Assistant with Professor Neil Richards in Information Privacy Law and with Professor Connor Clarke in Law and Economics and Tax Policy Law. He was a Scholar in Law Merit Scholarship recipient and received the Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy. He is a member of several organizations including the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law, a Student Member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association, a Student Member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the WashU Tech & Privacy Law Society, and the WashU Business Law Society. During his 2023 summer, Patrick worked as a Summer Law Clerk at the Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa. He completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science from The University of Florida.
Law clerks play a key role within our organization. They assist attorneys by conducting research, and drafting legal documents, and will gain practical insights from hands-on experience with our legal team. They will return to law school as 3Ls with a stronger professional network, a cache of practical knowledge, and a solid foundation in legal principles and courtroom dynamics.
The guidance of seasoned attorneys and exposure to diverse legal matters will only benefit their professional growth. We hope their time at Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas will be immensely rewarding.
We are thrilled to welcome these aspiring professionals who are taking the next step in their legal careers.
Welcome, Tiwa and Patrick!