Dipo Akin-Deko is the co-founder and managing attorney of a law firm, Akin-Deko & Puig PLLC, located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Mr. Akin-Deko heads ABP's Business law as well as the Labor and Employment law practice sections.

In his business practice, Mr. Akin-Deko represents businesses as well as individuals in business formation, business and commercial litigation, negotiations, contract dispute and formation, liability assessments, not for profit representation, licensing and labor/employment defense.

Mr. Akin-Deko's labor and employment practice includes representation in Employment discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Disability Discrimination, Age Discrimination, breach of employment contracts and independent and/or prime/sub-contractor disputes.

Speaking Engagements

• · 2011 ABA-CLEO



• · 2011 American Bar Association Mid-Year conference  "Innovations in the Business of Law"
  




• · 2010 at the University of Maryland on "So you want to be a Lawyer"



• · 2010 at Howard University on "Law and Crime"



• · 2010 at ABA-CLEO on "How to be a Successful Solo Practitioner"



• · 2009 at ABA-CLEO on "How to be a Successful Solo Practitioner"



• · Guest Lecturer at George Washington University Law School on Mock Trial



• · Guest Lecturer at Howard University on Criminology



• · Guest Lecturer at Howard University on Criminal Justice

Education

· Bachelor of Science in Sports and Leisure Studies with a Concentration in Sports Management, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (2003)

· Juris Doctorate, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law (May 2006), Magna Cum Laude

· Master of Law in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, George Washington University Law School (May 2007)  

Bar Memberships

· State of Texas, State of Maryland, District Of Columbia

· Federal District Court of Maryland, Federal District Court of the District of Columbia

· Federal Court of Veterans Appeals

To contact Mr. Akin-Deko

Email: dakindeko@abpfirm.com
Phone: (+1) 888-391-7772 Ext 1
Fax: (+1) 301-585-1901

Mr. Magin Puig-Monsen is a founding member of Akin-Deko & Puig PLLC. Mr. Puig specializes in immigrants' rights and immigration, international law and consultation and general litigation.

Mr. Puig-Monsen practices includes but is not limited to immigrant discrimination, labor disputes, business, immigration and investment VISA's .

Mr. Puig-Monsen his Juris Doctor as well as his Masters of Law in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution from George Washington University School of Law. He currently serves as an adjunct Professor at George Washington.

Mr. Puig-Monsen is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, the states of Virginia, Florida and New York, and the country of Mexico. He also practices the Federal Court District Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Education

· LLB, University of the Americas Puebla (2004)

· Juris Doctorate, George Washington University Law School (2006)

· Master of Law in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, George Washington University Law School (May 2007), Highest Honors 



Bar Memberships

· Commonwealth of Virginia, State of New York, State of Florida, District Of Columbia

· Federal District Court of Maryland, Federal District Court of the District of Columbia

· Country of Mexico

To contact Magin Puig-Monsen

Email: mpuig@abpfirm.com
Phone: (+1) 888-391-7772 Ext 2
Fax: (+1) 301-585-1901

Jamie B. Rudert, Esq. joined Akin-Deko & Puig PLLC as Of Counsel in July 2011 and primarily focuses on Labor & Employment Law practice areas.

Mr. Rudert is admitted to practice in the state of Maryland. Mr. Rudert's Labor and Employment Law Practice includes employment discrimination based on sex or gender discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, racial discrimination, hostile work environment; wrongful termination or discharge; unemployment compensation hearings; Fair Labors Standard Act; unpaid wages; minimum wage; overtime, and Workers' Compensation cases.

Mr. Rudert obtained his Juris Doctorate from the American University Washington College of Law in May 2010. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Florida in May 2004 where he majored in Political Science and obtained a certificate in Latin American Studies.

Mr. Rudert moved to the District of Columbia in 2004 and spent two years as an Intake Coordinator/Investigator at the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia. His experiences while working at Legal Aid inspired him to pursue a law degree.

While in law school, Mr. Rudert spent one year as a student attorney at the Disability Rights Law Clinic representing clients in administrative hearings and special education matters.

Education

· Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Florida (May 2004)

· Juris Doctorate, American University Washington College of Law (May 2010)

Bar Memberships

· State of Maryland

To contact Jamie Rudert

Email: jrudert@abpfirm.com
Phone: (+1) 888-391-7772
Fax: (+1) 301-585-1901

Ms. Simmons joined Akin-Deko & Puig PLLC as Of Counsel in July 2010. She primarily focuses on the areas of Educational advocacy and administrative law.

Ms. Simmons practices encompasses assisting clients in education law through advocacy, negotiation and litigation to allow our clients to accomplish their educational goals

Ms. Simmons obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall school of Law in 2004 and her Bachelors of Science from Johnson C. Smith University in 1999.

Ms. Simmons is admitted to practice in the state of Texas and Maryland. She has numerous years of experience representing students and the parents of students through the educational and administrative process.

Education

· Johnson C. Smith University (May 1999)

· Juris Doctorate, Thurgood Marshall School of Law (May 2004)

  Bar Memberships

· State of Texas

To contact Tiffany Simmons

Email: tsimmons@abpfirm.com
Phone: (+1) 888-391-7772
Fax: (+1) 301-585-1901