Deborah Adelusi

Fourth-year Honors student in Criminology and Sociology at Western University. Experience supporting 900+ student leaders, with interests in immigration law and family law.

Deborah Adelusi, fourth-year Criminology and Sociology student at Western University

Bridging sociology, criminology, and the practice of law

I'm a fourth-year Honors student in Criminology and Sociology at Western University. My work centers on how social systems shape legal outcomes, and how lawyers can help reshape them.

Outside the classroom, I lead communications for Black Future Lawyers and work at Bath & Body Works. My two years of Orientation leadership strengthened my commitment to student support, community building, and clear communication.

After undergrad I plan to attend law school, with interests in immigration law and family law. The long-term aim is my own firm, serving clients who need someone to speak up for them.

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Years of orientation leadership

Experience & Leadership

Learning to lead by listening, taking initiative, and following through.

Black Future Lawyers (UWO Chapter) logo

VP of Communications

Black Future Lawyers (UWO Chapter)

Sept 2026 – Present

Lead communications for a pre-law organization supporting Black students.

  • Direct the chapter's communications strategy and outreach.
  • Advanced from Social Media Representative to VP of Communications in September 2026.
Communications LeadershipOutreach Strategy
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Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works

Oct 2025 – Present

Help customers find products and support daily store operations.

  • Deliver personalized consultations during high-traffic retail periods.
  • Handle transactions, inventory, and displays while supporting store-wide promotions.
Client InteractionOperationsTeam Collaboration
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Off-Campus Soph

Western University

Sept 2025 – June 2026

Helped incoming students build connections and settle into life at Western.

  • Coordinated transition support through the International Student Committee.
  • Planned daily Orientation programming, led a student potluck, and co-planned a community movie night.
International Student CommitteeEvent PlanningStudent Outreach
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Social Media Representative

Black Future Lawyers (UWO Chapter)

Sept 2025 – 2026

Managed digital outreach and promotional materials for Black Future Lawyers.

  • Coordinated programming around LSAT bootcamps, law firm tours, and lawyer panels.
  • Drafted external correspondence and worked with executive leadership and legal community partners.
Legal NetworkingDigital StrategyStakeholder Coordination
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Residence Soph (Ontario Hall)

Western University

Sept 2024 – Apr 2025

Built a supportive floor community for twenty residents at Ontario Hall.

  • Planned and ran 48+ community events over 24 weeks, managing scheduling and supplies.
  • Worked with 40+ Sophs during Orientation and received a personal commendation from Student Experience leadership.
Community LeadershipProgram DeliveryFormal Recognition
Deborah with fellow Sophs during Western University Orientation Week

Western University · Orientation Week

"Folks have shared that you have been incredibly involved within your floor community and shown passion and engagement within the role. I am sure the students and community are very thankful to have you as a leader."
Programming Coordinator, Western University Student Experience

Skills & Expertise

Professional frameworks I bring to every role.

Legal Research

Proficient in LexisNexis and academic legal databases. Apply criminological and sociological frameworks to law and policy analysis.

LexisNexisLegal DatabasesPolicy Analysis

Program Coordination

Two years supporting Orientation programming from planning through execution. Manage timelines, stakeholder communications, and deliverables across concurrent priorities.

900+ student leaders served

Stakeholder Communication

Liaison across student, staff, and community partner groups. Responsive and professional in high-volume environments.

Analytical Thinking

Qualitative research methods from sociology and criminology. Evidence synthesis and critical analysis.

Professional Writing

Institutional correspondence, stakeholder communications, and academic writing across law, policy, and social science.

LexisNexisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSlackZoomPoint-of-Sale SystemsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipSalesOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingEvent PlanningCommunity EngagementSocial Media
LexisNexisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSlackZoomPoint-of-Sale SystemsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipSalesOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingEvent PlanningCommunity EngagementSocial Media
LexisNexisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSlackZoomPoint-of-Sale SystemsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipSalesOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingEvent PlanningCommunity EngagementSocial Media
LexisNexisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSlackZoomPoint-of-Sale SystemsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipSalesOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingEvent PlanningCommunity EngagementSocial Media

Interests in immigration law and family law, rooted in helping people who need someone in their corner.

Immigration law and family law connect my training with the people I want to serve. From immigration matters to divorce, custody, and guardianship, I want to help clients through life-changing decisions. I plan to attend law school and build a practice that listens first.

Now

Fourth Year

2027

Western Graduation

Next

Law School

Goal

My Own Law Firm

Let's connect

I'm open to conversations about legal opportunities, mentorship, and anything at the intersection of law, sociology, and community work.

Deborah Adelusi

Open to opportunities

Especially interested in connecting with immigration law and family law practitioners, law school admissions teams, and organizations working on community advocacy.