Gaëlle Bastien (Left)
Gaëlle is a Maryland native and the managing partner of Townsend & Bastien’s Washington, DC office. Gaëlle has expertise in corporate and business compliance, estate planning, and clemency law. Prior to the firm’s inception, Gaëlle worked as an attorney at the Department of Justice, at The Office of the Pardon Attorney, where she assisted in drafting a favorable recommendation for Ricky Donnell Tyler, who was granted a pardon by President Biden on April 24, 2024.
Gaëlle speaks Haitian Creole, French, and some Spanish. She enjoys traveling, staying active through regular workouts, and exploring the world of art by attending museums and galleries. As a practicing Catholic, Gaëlle understands and is consistently trying to implement the word into her everyday tasks. Gaëlle is also a member of the DC Bar Association.
Kadian Townsend (Right)
Kadian is Jamaican born and a New York native. She is the managing partner of Townsend & Bastien’s New York office and was named one of the Washington Bar Association’s Power 100 Young Lawyers. Kadian has extensive experience in corporate law, including handling complex contractual transactions and negotiations, as well as estate planning.
Kadian is a member of serval bar associations and is a member of the Education Committee for the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade for the Government of Jamaica, West Indies. She also has a non-profit organization which provides high school students with college scholarships. Kadian’s faith as a Believer in Christ is the foundation of her commitment to provide excellent legal service to all clients with the utmost ethics and professionalism.