She is now Professor Emerita at the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
In 1978, she received her J.D., graduating from Saint Louis University School of Law, shortly before she was admitted to the Missouri Bar.
Aiyetoro taught courses on topics including Civil Procedure, Reparations and Remedies, Critical race theory, and Mass Violence.
[2] Aiyetoro was the executive director of the National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) from 1993 to 1997, and during this time, prominent work included helping with the defense of Geronimo Ji-Jaga Pratt, a Black Panther who faced parole issues after his release from prison.
[1][4] From 1997 to 2002, Aiyetoro served as the chief legal consultant for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N'COBRA).