LAURA OWOSUYI

• Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and agreements
• Provided written opinions on corporate governance issues for corporate clients
• Preparing processes for civil litigation, including filing pleadings, applications, and submissions
• Filed pleadings and paperwork with the court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
• Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
• Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.

• Deliver courses on Canadian law such as civil litigation procedures (including Rules of Court), contract law, corporate law, criminal law, real estate law, will & estates law, insurance law, general legal office procedures, family law and introduction to Canadian law
• Deliver instruction that meets module and program objectives in the curriculum.
• Contribute to the development of curriculum and instructional materials.
• Developed methods of instruction related to course content and class objectives.
• Evaluated students' classwork and written papers and provided relevant feedback.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

• Conduct and publish high-quality research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies in academic journals.
• Undertake research study on natural resources development and protection of culture and sustainability.
• Guest Lectures presented to postgraduate students on Aboriginal law and Renewable Energy
• Constructed academic papers, reports, presentations and grants to assist research study efforts.
• Produced well-written and thoroughly vetted research papers for industry journals.

• Recipient of the National Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant
• Produced well-written and thoroughly vetted research papers for industry journals.
• Conducted research into aspects of environmental sustainability, and published papers in multiple peer-reviewed journals. Such as “The considerations of culture in the sustainability of biodiversity in South Africa: A Legal Standpoint.”
• Collaborated with the Canadian Institute for Resources Law at the University of Calgary to research and publish on cultural sustainability.

• Taught modules on legal writing and legal research methodology
• Lectures presented to 4th-year students on Cultural Heritage and Environmental Law
• Supervised and graded LLB (undergraduate) dissertations.
• Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver the curriculum.
• Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.

Jude & George is one of the prestigious mid-sized law firms in Lagos, with a robust corporate commercial law department.

• As the Head of the Commercial Law Department, led the department’s activities, including business development and implementation of strategic legal project management plans to ensure high-quality client service
• Managed commercial law litigation processes, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and applications
• Served as an advisor on commercial law transactions, including mergers, takeovers, and acquisitions
• Negotiated and drafted commercial documents such as mortgage and joint venture agreements, special purpose vehicle/entity agreements and real estate documentation

IEI Solicitors is a mid-sized law firm in Norwich specializing in real estate & immigration law

• Researched immigration law issues for senior counsel
• Assisted in representing clients in a range of commercial law transactions
• Filed immigration petitions and appeared before immigration tribunals
• Maintained a loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.

EPON Associates is a geotechnical engineering firm specializing in power transmission infrastructure projects, roads & bridges, and similar projects

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a broad range of commercial agreements, including soil investigation contracts, joint venture agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, and equipment leasing agreements
• Drafted corporate governance documents for the company board meeting
• Provided advice on corporate governance issues
• Conducted regulatory filings and appropriate notifications to the Corporate Affairs Commission
• Managed company compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements of the industry
• Managed communication and deepened relationships between different parties.

• Participating in and contributing to activities that equip young children with life skills to be brave, resilient, and confident
• Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
• Offered support and assistance to community members.
• Assisted with and organized programs, events, and activities to drive outreach initiatives.

• Engaged as a charity director in running the charity’s regulatory compliance affairs
• Set board agendas and schedules and oversaw performance and progress.
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• Interviewed clients who came to the bureau for advice on government regulations, debts, human rights issues, legal issues, consumer-related issues, accommodation issues and employment issues
• Directed clients to relevant sources of information for the initial assessment of their enquiries
• Wrote case notes and suggested areas of social policy reviews after client interviews.

• Recipient of the Dean’s postgraduate student scholarship
• Recipient of the National Research Foundation Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration Grant
• Research output during doctoral studies includes - “The pursuit of sustainable development through cultural law and governance frameworks: A South African Perspective”, 2015- and - “Participatory Constitution-making and why it matters: A review of the Egyptian Experience.” 2015

• Ranked in Top 30% of class
• Dissertation: Corporate Governance in Nigeria's Banking Sector
• Completed coursework in Commercial Law, Electronic Commerce, International commerical Arbitration and Corporate Governance

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association
• Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Ranked in the Top 30% of class

• Law Students Association - Member
• Dissertation: A comparative study of Nigeria and Britain's data protection laws

• Completed professional development in Corporate Governance, Corporate Secretaryship, Corporate Finance and Corporate Administration.