As a former corporate attorney who leverages her sharp legal background and deep commitment to candidate mentorship, Kemi Adesina helps attorneys smoothly navigate meaningful career transitions and helps growing legal departments secure precise talent.
We are delighted to spotlight Kemi Lawal Adesina, who joined Pye Legal Group as a Search Director at the start of 2022. Kemi brings a sharp, analytical mind to our team, backed by three years of experience as a litigator and corporate tax attorney.
Kemi’s legal background is particularly distinguished by her work identifying and analyzing tax incentives for American businesses. This experience in a highly technical and detail-oriented field has translated seamlessly into her work as a recruiter, where she excels at analyzing complex role requirements and identifying the precise talent needed for growing legal departments.
A Focus on Meaningful Transitions
Recently returning to the firm after welcoming a new baby and settling into life as a mom of “two under two,” Kemi has gained a fresh perspective on the value of her work. She views her role as more than just matching resumes to job descriptions; for Kemi, the real work happens in the conversations that move a person forward. She is deeply committed to offering clarity, confidence, and useful feedback to attorneys navigating moments of transition—a time when those things can often feel out of reach.
Optimizing Your Professional Narrative
Kemi is a vocal advocate for professional visibility. She often observes that even highly qualified attorneys can remain “undiscoverable” if their digital presence is too thin. Her advice to the legal community is centered on the power of the LinkedIn profile as a discovery tool. She encourages attorneys to ensure their profiles reflect their functional focus, such as contract types, regulatory focus, and industries supported, so that keyword filters can help the right opportunities find them.
Kemi also emphasizes the importance of a tailored and specific resume. She advises candidates to move beyond generic descriptions and instead showcase their business acumen by quantifying achievements to give hiring managers a clear picture of their impact.
Life Beyond the Search
While Kemi grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, she has fully embraced life in Houston. However, her loyalties remain clear on fall Saturdays: she is a giant fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and can almost always be found cheering them on during college football season.
An avid “foodie,” Kemi loves exploring the local Houston restaurant scene and enjoys immersing herself in the arts and traveling the world. Kemi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia and earned her law degree from South Texas College of Law.
If you are exploring your next steps, curious about in-house life, or simply want to understand your options, Kemi is here to help you navigate your journey with a steady hand and expert insight.
