Evelyn Rugiatu Tetina Koroma
Etobicoke,Ontario
Summary
Results-driven Lawyer with 10+ years of experience advising clients in criminal, property, environmental, and family law. Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Admin Staff
Sierra Leone-Canadian Children's Aid Society
Toronto
01.2019 - Current
- Drafted professional memos, letters, to support business objectives and growth.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Solicitor
Barrister, Fornah-Sesay, Cummings, Showers & Co
Freetown
11.2012 - 09.2022
- Sierra Leone
- Managed a caseload of 30 court matters at any given time and represented clients in both civil and criminal trials
- Provided professional legal advice and support to clients on a wide range of legal issues
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation through out of court settlement
- Drafted, reviewed and analysed various legal documents and forms and negotiated for out-of-court settlement with opposing counsels when necessary
- Researched laws of Sierra Leone and other countries, gather evidence and present arguments for represented cases
- Established and maintained a database of all corporate clients and ensure each is up to date on licensing and regulations as set up by the Corporate Affairs Commission of Sierra Leone
- Drafted and reviewed agreements including share agreements, circulars, prospectuses and share certificates
- Create and maintain all official corporate documents for incorporation, including, memorandum of association and articles of incorporation, minutes, etc
- Held regular casework meetings and review with other legal staff
Lecturer
Milton Margai College of Education and Technology
Freetown
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
Programme Manager
Namati, SL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed a Legal Aid Call Centre comprising 32 team members
- Provided legal advice, assistance and representation to communities, groups and non-governmental organizations;
- Supported communities and groups in negotiations with corporations or service providers to ensure fair outcomes
- Generated ideas for policy reform in the field of legal empowerment and collaborate with government on implementing such reforms
- Carried out research on policy and practice of natural resource extraction, large scale agri-business, delivery of health services, and other relevant themes
- Supported partner organizations providing justice services with legal consultation, supervision and mentoring;
- Monitored, evaluated, and assessed quality control of justice service providers;
- Strengthened and further develop the network of paralegals, lawyers, NGOs, national foundations and others that are working on legal empowerment issues;
Magistrate
Judiciary of Sierra Leone
Freetown
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
- Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines.
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Reviewed legal documents and memos to make determinations on pre-trial issues, motions and final rulings.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Met with litigants' legal counsel to discuss and decide on objections, pretrial motions, discovery issues and evidence.
Teacher
Freetown Secondary School for Girls, FSSG
Freetown
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Project Officer
West African Youth Network, WAYN
Freetown
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Development Officer
Peace Child Sierra Leone
Freetown
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Implemented developmental projects including the Global Funds sponsored HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Women Issues, Child trafficking and Disability issues.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to funders.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
Education
Master of Law - Business Law
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 09.2022 - Current
Master of Laws - Environmental Law
Queen Mary University of London
London, England 09.2016 - 05.2017
BL - Law
Sierra Leone Law School
10.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours - undefined
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
10.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (B.A Honours) - Linguistics
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
10.2003 - 05.2006
Higher Teachers Certificate (Secondary) -
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
10.2000 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Freetown Secondary School For Girls
Freetown, SL 05.1992 - 05.1997
Skills
Case interpretation
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (BASED ON ACADEMIC MERIT) , 2016 – Chevening Scholarship Award 2012- Best Student Award, Professional Practice and Ethics, Sierra Leone Law School
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Master of Law - Business Law
University of Toronto
09.2022 - Current
Admin Staff
Sierra Leone-Canadian Children's Aid Society
01.2019 - Current
Master of Laws - Environmental Law
Queen Mary University of London
09.2016 - 05.2017
Programme Manager
Namati, SL
01.2015 - 01.2016
Lecturer
Milton Margai College of Education and Technology
01.2014 - 01.2019
Magistrate
Judiciary of Sierra Leone
01.2014 - 01.2015
Solicitor
Barrister, Fornah-Sesay, Cummings, Showers & Co
11.2012 - 09.2022
BL - Law
Sierra Leone Law School
10.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours - undefined
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
10.2007 - 05.2011
Teacher
Freetown Secondary School for Girls, FSSG
01.2006 - 01.2012
Project Officer
West African Youth Network, WAYN
01.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (B.A Honours) - Linguistics
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
10.2003 - 05.2006
Higher Teachers Certificate (Secondary) -
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
10.2000 - 05.2003
Development Officer
Peace Child Sierra Leone
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Freetown Secondary School For Girls
05.1992 - 05.1997
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