Hon. Dami John Oluyole J.D., L.L.M.

My professional career spans 18 years in both corporate management and law. My legal career includes all levels of the justice system in county, district, juvenile and federal court. I currently serve as an Associate Judge with the Winnebago Tribal Court. I also currently serve as an adjunct teaching law at Metropolitan Community College.
In county court, I represent children and adult wards in probate, and serve as counsel for adoptive parents. Throughout the community, I often sit on panels and help facilitate training courses. I am involved in dozens of community organizations as either a member or an officer. I recognize the benefit my skillsets brings to those in need and I am excited about the opportunity to share my experience with the future of the legal profession. Additionally, I annually put in over 25-30 hours of pro bono work as part of my commitment to service.

I have earned a white belt in Six Sigma with a focus in Lean Analysis and Application. I currently utilize these improvement tools for organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation in my law firm. My legal experience coupled with my former career in corporate management and technology enables me to offer distinctive and unique views on advocacy while remaining solution-oriented.
I look forward to applying my education, training, and experiences to serve you.
Hon. Dami John Oluyole, J.D., L.L.M.
Associate Judge
Attorney & Counselor at Law
University of Nebraska, Lincoln - College of Law - May 2013

Masters of Law (LL.M.)

Emphasis:  Cyber Law, Space Law, and Telecommunications Law
Thesis:  “A Call for Federal Immunity Legislation”

Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska - May 2012

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Emphasis:  Dispute Resolution
Activities:  Vice President, Client Counseling Board
Negotiations Skills semi-finalist
Black Law Student Association, Treasurer

University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska Dec  - 2008

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) Business Administration, cum laude

Honors:  Deans List
Kappa Delta Beta Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Activities:  National PanHellenic Council, Vice President
Phi Beta Sigma, Secretary

National
  • National Juvenile Defender Center
    “Juvenile Training Immersion Program Summer Academy” June 10 - June 16, 2018, Washington D.C.
  • Administrative Office of the US Courts
    “Winning Strategies and Fundamentals of Criminal Defense” January 12-13, Long Beach, California
  • National Juvenile Defender Center
    “Juvenile Training Immersion Program; Train the Trainer” July 14-16, 2016, Omaha, Nebraska
State
  • Federal Public Defender, District of Nebraska
    “Panel Palloza X - A seminar for CJA Panel Attorneys” September, 27, 2018, Nebraska City, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “The GAL’s Guide to Immigration Law and GAL Practice Standards” June 15, 2017, Crete, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “Issues in the Court” April, 7, 2017, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “2016 Leadership Academy Retreat” September 22-23, 2016, Ashland, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “The Guardian Ad Litem’s Guide to In re Sloane O.” March 17, 2016, Omaha, Nebraska
Local
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “Legal Diversity Summit, 2019 - Helping Lawyers Help People” September 6, 2019, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “Advocacy to Mitigate the Collateral Consequence of a Youth’ Involvement in Juvenile Court: LB 354 and streamlining the record sealing process” August 29, 2019 - Omaha, Nebraska - Webinar
  • Robert M. Spire American Inn of Court
    “Practical Ethics for Attorneys and Judges” January 15, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Administrative Office of the Courts/Probation
    “Nebraska Probation Administration Juvenile Sex Offender Assessment Protocol II” February 2, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Administrative Office of the Courts/Probation “Juvenile Justice Home-Based Initiative” March 15, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Creighton University of Nebraska - School of Law
    “Law Review Symposium: Ethics in the Workplace” March, 15, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “Intersection of Brain Injury and Cognitive Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice World” October 9, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “Interacting with the Media” March 10, 2017, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “The GAL’s Guide to Immigration Law and GAL Practice Standards” June 15, 2017, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Robert M. Spire American Inn of Court
    “Mediation” October 2, 2017, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Creighton University of Nebraska - School of Law
    “The Development of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Ethical Implications for Transactional Attorneys” March 18, 2016, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    “The Guardian ad Litem’s Guide to In re Sloane O. and Ethics Opinion” March 17, 2016, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Creighton University of Nebraska - School of Law
    “Mangrum on Expert Testimony in Nebraska State and Federal Court” January 9, 2015, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Administrative Office of the Courts/Probation
    “Bridge to Independence Qualifying Course to Represent Young Adults” Webinar, January, 2015, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Youth Impact of Douglas County, Nebraska
    “Abuse/Neglect & Juvenile Justice Training: Gangs 101” September 16, 2015, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Adjunct Law Instructor, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Associate Judge, Winnebago tribal court - May 2021 - Present
  • Adjunct Instructor, Metropolitan Community College
Law, P.C., L.L.O., Omaha, Nebraska   -  May 2012 - Present
  • Juvenile Court
    • Defense Counsel
      • parents on child welfare cases
      • minor children on misdemeanors and felony delinquency cases
      • minor children on status cases (truancy, deports, etc.)
      • Appellate work with Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
    •  Guardian ad Litem
      • minor children in child welfare cases
      • parents in on child welfare cases
      •  minor children on delinquency cases
      •  Appellate work with Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
    • Special Prosecutor
      • prosecuted law violations
    District Court
    • Defense Counsel on adult misdemeanors and felony cases
    • Civil Litigation
    County/Probate Court
    • Defense Counsel on misdemeanor cases
    • Counsel for guardianships of minor children and adult wards
    • Counsel for adoptive parents
    Federal Court
    •  Defense Counsel as a member of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel
    West Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska  -  May 2012  -  Dec 2012
    •  Legal Services Clerk
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska   -  June 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Law Clerk
    US STRATCOM, Omaha, Nebraska  -  Summer 2010
    • Legal Intern
    West Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska   -  Jan 2003 - Aug 2009
    • Program Manager
    • Account Manager
    • Client Services Manager
    • Operations Team Supervisor
    • Recruiter
    • Subject Matter Expert in juvenile law
    • Proven legal analytical skills
    • Strong technical legal writing skills
    • Proven effective litigation skills
    • Strong skills in critical and creative thinking
    • Ability to actively listen, empathize, and communicate effectively
    • Ability to effectively work multiple projects such as juvenile, criminal, and business litigation
    • Proven ability to manage large case loads successfully by utilizing the skills of trusted team members and delegating
    • Strong decision-making skills based on critical evaluation of evidence, reasonable temperament, and judicial considerations
    • High efficiency, organization, and time management skills
    • Conflict resolution for a win-win outcome
    • Ability to achieve voluntary compliance for collective goal attainments
    • Adapt and learn with new research and evidenced-based practices
    Legal
    • Advisory Board, Midlands African Chamber, 2021 - Present
    • President, Midland Bar Association, 2016 - 2020
    • Juvenile Law Section 2013 - Present
    • Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys 2016 - Present
    • Omaha Bar Association, 2017 - Present
    • American Bar Association, 2012 - Present
    • Pro Bono Hours - 25 hours+ per year, 2013 - Present
    • Volunteer Lawyers Project, 2016 - Present
    • Lawyers in the City, 2017 - Present
    • Mentor with Black Law Student Association, 2015 - present
    • 1184 Treatment Team Meetings - community based problem solving for challenging foster care cases, 2013 - present
    • Robert M. Spire Inns of Court - “Schatz Pupilage” - Teaching and mentoring the highest level of professionals amongst lawyers, 2016 - Present
    • Continuing Legal Education Co-Presenter - Dealing with Difference, May 2, 2018
    • CASA Panel Speaker - ongoing when requested
    • DHHS Panel Speaker (PromiseShip) - ongoing when requested
    Other Services
    • Help Adult Services Board Member, 2015 - 2016
    • Life is Us Inc Board Member - 2019 - Present
    • 100 Black Men of Omaha, 2016 - Present
    • Nebraska Legal Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, 2018 - Present
    • ABA Client Counseling Competitions Judge, 2011 and 2014
    • Moot Court Judge, Creighton Law - 2019
    • Monroe Scholars Mentoring Program - 2014-2016
    • March of Dimes Fundraising - 2006
    • Salvation Army Fundraising - 2007
    • Lydia House Meal Service - 2007 and 2014
    • Nebraska Sigma Education Foundation Inc - 2005 - 2008
    • National Pan Hellenic Council Vice President - 2006 - 2008