ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Officer with over 5 years experience representing a rapidly growing company and maintaining outstanding efficiency and leadership. Meticulous and fast worker with 95% success rate in over 200 cases and accomplished at tenacious representation, honest communication and effective, innovative problem solving. Offering critical thinking skills and extensive knowledge of administrative law to a long-term position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Legal Officer
National Identity Management Commission
10.2017 - 05.2023
- Arranged meeting involving management team and other stakeholders
- Drafted minute of meetings
- Kept and updated official documents both in hard and soft forms
- Prepared contracts, governance documents and legal documentation related to business operations, finances and non-disclosure policies.
- Kept track record of official communication
- Followed up with relevant entities to ensure commitment to action plans
- National Identity Management Commission
Head Local Government Administration
National Identity Management Commission
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Received instructionfrom the programcoordinator and implemented it within my unit
- Effectively managed both humanand material assetsof the organization
- Coordinatedand approved leave roastersof allstaff within my unit
- Kept highly confidential documents
- Wrote and submitted requisition to the coordinator for stationaries and equipment
- Interfaced between the organization,her partnersand other stakeholders
- Wrote and submitted monthlyofficial report of the unit to the coordinator.
Associate Counsel
O.M Atoyebi & Co
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
- Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
- Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
- Administered complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts.
Junior Counsel
O.S Afolabi & Co, Ilorin
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Searched for and examined public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Maintained loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Intern
Kwara State High Court and O
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Observed courtproceedings and wrote daily reports on the observation
- Updated the records of clients in the database
- Conductedclient interviews and gave necessary legal advice
- Drafted legal documentsand conducted legalresearches
- Perfected legaltitles at the landregistry
Education
Master of Arts - L.LM International Law
University of Surrey
Guildford09.2012
Associate of Arts - Law
Nigerian Law School
Abuja09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Ilorin
Ilorin04.2008
High School Diploma -
Federal Government College
Ilorin06.2003
Skills
- IT Skills (Solutions Architect training – in view)
- Administration and Reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, email and internet
- Documentation and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Good Judgment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
- Team Building and Interpersonal Relations
Accomplishments
- NIMC – Orientation andstaff training (2013)
- UNDP - Training to re-train electoral officers (2014)
- NIMC – Training of legaland enforcement officers (2020)
- NIMC – LeadershipTraining (2022)
- VOLUNTEERING
- Volunteeredin the camping of boy scouts(Abuja) – 2018
- Volunteeredin boy scouts activities (Guildford,Surrey) - 2012
Additional Information
- INTERESTS & HOBBIES , Proficient in boardgames – participated in chess competitions while at the university and was an award-winning member of the Nigerian Law School chess club. Traveling for exploits, education and exposure (visited countries within the continents of Africa, Europe and North America).
- AWARDS: Award of merit for outstanding youth Corps Member 2009/2010 NYSC Batch C; 3rd best player Nigerian Law School chess club
Timeline
Regional Legal Officer
National Identity Management Commission
10.2017 - 05.2023
Head Local Government Administration
National Identity Management Commission
10.2013 - 10.2017
Associate Counsel
O.M Atoyebi & Co
11.2012 - 05.2013
Junior Counsel
O.S Afolabi & Co, Ilorin
03.2011 - 09.2011
Intern
Kwara State High Court and O
04.2008 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - L.LM International Law
University of Surrey
Associate of Arts - Law
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Ilorin
High School Diploma -
Federal Government College
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