@aprilademiluyi Alexis Robinson: Since you have a degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Maryland College Park, what made you go back to school for a law degree? Why didn't you continue your career in the sciences?
April Ademiluyi: I did continue my career in the sciences as a patent attorney. Patent attorneys represent their clients in seeking intellectual property protection on inventions that are sold. A scientific background enables the attorney to understand how the invention works, which is critical in seeking patent protection.
Alexis Robinson: Your biography said that you served not only the lower income Maryland residents, but you also had served international corporations. What are a few of the corporations you represented during your career? Did any of the corporations you work with offer assistance to families and communities in need?
April Ademiluyi: Some of the work I did as patent attorney was on behalf of foreign based corporations that are not well known to the general public but sell goods in the U.S.. For example, I worked on seeking patent protection for Alcan, a French company that makes air plane parts, and other foreign companies that design and manufacture semiconductors sold in the US.
Lawyers cannot choose their clients based upon their commitment to public service. Everyone is entitled to legal representation. It is up to each individual lawyer to use their, interest, skills, and talents to survive and thrive. I chose to build my law practice serving families in need. I chose to take on the foreclosure crisis and assist those drowning in too much debt or insufficient income.
Alexis Robinson: Can you tell us about your experience running for the Seventh Curit Court in Maryland (2016.) What made you run and will you ever do it again? Why or why not?
April Ademiluyi: I did run in 2016, and I am running again. I will be on the November 2018 ballot. The contested Judge race is non partisan (meaning you don’t know if their democrats, republicans, etc) and new to the people of Prince George’s County. It’s harder to run county wide but as anyone who has run for office can tell you, it’s a difficult task no matter how many potential voters. It’s impossible to shake every hand, knock on every door, or call every voter but you must find ways to reach enough voters. In 2016, I needed more time to reach enough voters for the huge presidential election voter turnout. I am happy to run again.
Judges typically run unopposed on the ballot but contesting allows the citizens to get involved in shaping our justice system. The Governor picks the Judges of this county, who typically run unopposed on the ballot, and while some of his choices may be great there is always a better alternative for other choices. The people of this County need to decide whom they feel comfortable serving as a Judge. I am a lifelong resident of this County and a proud product of the public schools. If I am fortunate enough to win this election, I will be able to use my talents such as empathy, patience, fairness, compassion, and writing and analytical skills, to solve the conflicts in this County. It’s important that we have Judges who can empathize with people and understand the impact their decisions make on people’s lives. This election will give the voters of our County an amazing opportunity to evaluate, shape, and reform our justice system.
Alexis Robinson: What judge or lawyer do you have the most respect for and why?
April Ademiluyi: Judge Sheila Tillerson Adams is an excellent Judge because of her commitment to public service and her ability to be fair, compassionate, and courteous to those who walk into her courtroom.
April Ademiluyi: I did continue my career in the sciences as a patent attorney. Patent attorneys represent their clients in seeking intellectual property protection on inventions that are sold. A scientific background enables the attorney to understand how the invention works, which is critical in seeking patent protection.
Alexis Robinson: Your biography said that you served not only the lower income Maryland residents, but you also had served international corporations. What are a few of the corporations you represented during your career? Did any of the corporations you work with offer assistance to families and communities in need?
April Ademiluyi: Some of the work I did as patent attorney was on behalf of foreign based corporations that are not well known to the general public but sell goods in the U.S.. For example, I worked on seeking patent protection for Alcan, a French company that makes air plane parts, and other foreign companies that design and manufacture semiconductors sold in the US.
Lawyers cannot choose their clients based upon their commitment to public service. Everyone is entitled to legal representation. It is up to each individual lawyer to use their, interest, skills, and talents to survive and thrive. I chose to build my law practice serving families in need. I chose to take on the foreclosure crisis and assist those drowning in too much debt or insufficient income.
Alexis Robinson: Can you tell us about your experience running for the Seventh Curit Court in Maryland (2016.) What made you run and will you ever do it again? Why or why not?
April Ademiluyi: I did run in 2016, and I am running again. I will be on the November 2018 ballot. The contested Judge race is non partisan (meaning you don’t know if their democrats, republicans, etc) and new to the people of Prince George’s County. It’s harder to run county wide but as anyone who has run for office can tell you, it’s a difficult task no matter how many potential voters. It’s impossible to shake every hand, knock on every door, or call every voter but you must find ways to reach enough voters. In 2016, I needed more time to reach enough voters for the huge presidential election voter turnout. I am happy to run again.
Judges typically run unopposed on the ballot but contesting allows the citizens to get involved in shaping our justice system. The Governor picks the Judges of this county, who typically run unopposed on the ballot, and while some of his choices may be great there is always a better alternative for other choices. The people of this County need to decide whom they feel comfortable serving as a Judge. I am a lifelong resident of this County and a proud product of the public schools. If I am fortunate enough to win this election, I will be able to use my talents such as empathy, patience, fairness, compassion, and writing and analytical skills, to solve the conflicts in this County. It’s important that we have Judges who can empathize with people and understand the impact their decisions make on people’s lives. This election will give the voters of our County an amazing opportunity to evaluate, shape, and reform our justice system.
Alexis Robinson: What judge or lawyer do you have the most respect for and why?
April Ademiluyi: Judge Sheila Tillerson Adams is an excellent Judge because of her commitment to public service and her ability to be fair, compassionate, and courteous to those who walk into her courtroom.