Our Team

  • Attorney Hassan Kouyate - Founder

    Attorney Hassan Kouyate is the founder of Kouyate & Associates. Born in Guinea, he graduated top of his class before moving to the U.S. to further his legal education. He earned a paralegal degree in 2015 and graduated cum laude from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2019. He has practiced law since 2020, helping clients with immigration, personal injury, and criminal cases. Fluent in French and English, Attorney Kouyate is dedicated to advocating for immigrants and those facing legal challenges.

  • Daniel Keith - Attorney

    Daniel Keith is an attorney at Kouyate Law Firm, based in Boston. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Boston College and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. Outside of the office, he enjoys exploring historical research and theology

  • Alhassane Souare - Immigration Review Officer

    Alhassane Souare is an Immigration Review Officer dedicated to client-focused immigration support. He holds Master’s degrees in International Project Administration and Management from the University of Paris 12 and University of Lyon 3, and a Certificate in Child Protection from Harvard. Passionate about human rights, he works to make a difference for every client.

  • Brianna Blackmon - Personal Injury Attorney

    Brianna Blackmon is an attorney at The Kouyate Firm and a Michigan native. She graduated cum laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2021. Before joining the firm, Brianna represented national corporations in premises liability, trucking and auto accidents, general liability, church liability, and workers’ compensation. She now uses that experience to advocate for injured individuals. She enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, and practicing her golf swing.

  • Fatoumata (Fatou) Barry - Case Manager

    Fatoumata Barry was born in New York City and raised in Guinea. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Cybersecurity. As Firm Manager at the Law Firm of Kouyate and Associates, she brings dedication and care to every client. She also runs a nonprofit that gives back to communities in Guinea.

  • Oumou Haidara - Branch Manager

    Oumou Haidara is the Branch Manager and a proud Malian-American from New York City. She holds a Master’s in Criminal Justice and Political Science focused on Terrorism and Africana Studies. Oumou brings leadership, dedication, and a passion for service to the firm. In her free time, she enjoys reading and cooking.

  • Angela Walker - Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

    Angela has been a tenacious Litigation Paralegal for over thirty (30) years. She has proven to be a compassionate and dedicated legal professional.  A Native of Detroit, she was the 1st Black Student to be employed within General Motors' Personnel Department. Angela attended the University of Detroit Mercy and earned her Paralegal Certificate.  Angela has a huge heart for her family and also the clients she assists. A few of her hobbies include playing the Clarinet and Piano, and Violin; she also enjoys ice and roller skating, but her favorite is DANCING.

  • Jada N. Thomas - Case Manager

    Jada Thomas is a Personal Injury Case Manager at the firm, passionate about helping clients navigate the personal injury process with compassion, organization, and care. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Oglethorpe University, with minors in Urban Leadership and African American Studies. Outside of work, Jada enjoys scrapbooking, event planning, reading, spending quality time with loved ones, and all things whimsical, creative, and colorful.


  • Khadija Toure - Legal Administrative

    Khadija Toure is a Legal Administrative Assistant with experience in both Immigration and Personal Injury law. She enjoys helping clients navigate the legal process by providing compassionate support and ensuring every case is handled with care and attention to detail.

    Fluent in English and French, she takes pride in serving clients from diverse backgrounds and making the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Her goal is to provide exceptional client service while contributing to efficient and organized case management.

  • Aissata Barry

    Aissata B. Barry, MBA is a Legal Assistant with a B.A. in International Studies and Women & Gender Studies from Denison University and an MBA from Otterbein University. Originally from Senegal and Guinea and now based in Boston, she enjoys weightlifting and running outside with her boys.