Temi is an experienced attorney focusing on litigation, employment, data privacy, business, and military law (specializing in complex investigations). A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, Temi has experience in the courtroom and in combat. Temi enjoys working with clients to resolve issues before they become problems.
Temi began her career in military intelligence. After law school, she served as a criminal prosecutor, labor law counsel, and later as in-house counsel. Temi went on to serve as an associate professor of Administrative and Civil law and later as Associate Dean of Students at The Judge Advocate General‘s School. She taught the law of federal employment, federal litigation, equal employment opportunity, and privacy law. Temi routinely briefed civilian and military leaders, to include members of Congress, senior Army civilians, general officers, commanders, and other legal professionals from NASA to the IRS. Key topics included furloughs, reductions in force, civilian investigations, talent retention through award recognition, the Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Act, HIPAA, employee discipline, and performance improvement plans. Temi simultaneously served as employment law counsel to the Commanding General. Temi uses her experience to help clients understand their rights and works zealously to create options.
Temi resides in Charlottesville, VA.
Of Counsel, Bateman Law Group, LLC, Leavenworth, KS 2023-Present
Military Service
The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, Virginia
2019-2022
Associate Dean of Students
Professor of Law, Government Information Practices
U.S. Army Pacific Command, Fort Shafter, HI 2017-2019
Chief of National Security Law (Senior Advisor for all National and Homeland Security
Law Matters in a 4-star General Command)
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI 2016-2017
Chief of Administrative and Civil Law (Led a talented team of 15 attorneys and
paralegals. Senior legal advisor for all Investigations, Labor Law, Military Personnel
Law, and Environmental Law Matters)
The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, Virginia
2013-2015
Associate Professor, Administrative and Civil Law (Employment Law and Federal
Litigation)
Employment Law Counsel
1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas 2010-2012
Criminal Prosecutor
Brigade Judge Advocate (In-House Counsel)
Fort Eustis, VA 2008-2010
Criminal Prosecutor
Chief of Legal Assistance (Family Law, Landlord/Tenant, Employment Disputes)
Administrative and Civil Law Attorney (Investigations, Government Compliance, and
Military Personnel Law)
LL.M., The Judge Advocate General’s School, U.S. Army, Charlottesville, VA
2013 Specialty in Administrative and Civil Law with an Employment Law Focus
J.D., College of William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, VA 2007
Staff Editor, Journal of Women and the Law
Moot Court Team Board Treasurer
Trial Team – Finalist, American Bar Association Employment Law Tournament
Treasurer, Students for Equality in Legal Education
Member, Military Law Students Association
B.S., United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 2000 Engineering
Psychology aka Human Factors Engineering (minor in Environmental Engineering)
Superintendent’s Award (for overall achievement in academic, physical, and military
curriculums – GPA over 3.67), May 2000
Indoor Track and Field (1996-2000) – Team Captain and Academic All American
Outdoor Track and Field (1996-2000) – Team Captain and Academic All American
Gospel Choir
National Society of Black Engineers
- Marquis Who’s Who of America Honoree 2023-2024
- Military Awards include Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault
Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Bar Associations/Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Virginia