Deborah Olaleye

About Deborah Olaleye

Deborah Olaleye is a trusted adviser whose practice focuses on representing private and public employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. She enthusiastically welcomes opportunities to collaborate with employers in creating inclusive and equitable workspaces that enable their employees to thrive. Deborah has worked with global organizations as well as emerging and midsize businesses across various industries, including technology, financial services, entertainment/media, retail, hospitality, and healthcare. Deborah counsels management on strategies, methods, and policies designed to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and minimize risk and exposure to potential litigation. She provides business-oriented, practical advice on all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring/onboarding, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, internal investigations, workplace privacy, leaves and accommodations, performance management, discipline, and terminations. She prepares interactive and effective training and presentations to guide human resources professionals and people teams, and drafts employment-related policies, templates, and agreements.

Experience

1. Senior Employment Counsel

   Atlassian

   Oct 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• Duke University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  2009 — 2013

• Duke University School of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Research
• Editing
• Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing