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Adaugo Chimamaka Alagor

Uyo,Akwa Ibom

Summary

A Qualified Lawyer with experience and interests in Corporate, Commercial and Business law, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, legal drafting, legal research, Intellectual Property law, Real Estate and litigation. I am ambitious, goal driven, resilient, innovative, open-minded and ready to embrace all challenges my career has to offer.

Work History

Associate

HUMANITY CHAMBERS
12.2021 - Current
  • Active involvement and collaboration in Civil and Criminal litigation
  • Management of Corporate, Commercial and Business briefs of
  • Clientele
  • Management of real estate portfolio of clients
  • Formulation and Implementation of legal strategies and restructuring for corporate clients and start-ups.

Legal Secretary

Franklin Junior Foundation (NGO)
08.2021 - Current
  • Commenced a free legal aid project in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission and the Abia State Correctional Centre on providing free legal services to inmates.
  • Collaborated with fellow Legal practitioners in support of the free legal aid project.
  • In charge of all corporate and legal correspondences in the Foundation.

Head of legal

KOCH AND JAMES CONSULTANTS LTD
Uyo, Akwa Ibom
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Supervised the drafting of legal documents and agreements (Service contract agreements, general contract agreement, non-disclosure agreements, white label agreements etc.) by the legal unit
  • Liaised and collaborated with external Government Agencies and corporate bodies on corporate compliance and investigations on behalf of Clients
  • Boosted risk management techniques and legal solutions through
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms
  • Synchronized and established internal and external protocols to minimize corporate liability for corporate clients
  • In charge of all legal correspondences
  • Lectured various departments on building a strong internal structure, corporate responsibility and governance
  • Formulated corporate legal agreements tailored to suit each client's needs in their respective industry while offering pre-incorporation services.

Litigation Legal Assistant

C.I ODO & CO
Uyo, Akwa Ibom
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Contributed to the drafting of legal processes
  • Conducted legal research and identified legal issues on various fields of law for the firm and on Client's brief
  • Drafting of Legal opinions on diverse fields of Law
  • Collaborated with senior firm partners in active Civil and Criminal litigation
  • Delivered corporate legal services from business incorporation, legal structure, documentation and general start-up consultancy.
  • Prepared research reports, synthesizing and disseminating information clearly and concisely.
  • Worked closely with lawyers to prepare arguments and evidence for trial.
  • Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases.
  • Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.

Litigation Legal Assistant

HARRISON OKAKPU & Co
Enugu, Enugu State
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Drafting and delivery of concise legal agreements
  • Contributed to the preparation of court processes
  • Conducted legal research in support of civil and criminal case files
  • Collaborated with Firm's Corporate unit to prepare official correspondence and minutes of board meetings
  • Research and drafting of legal opinions for individuals and corporate clients with requisite supervision.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers and court staff.
  • Researched legislation and precedents with sound judgment and analytical skills.
  • Managed high volume client caseloads through planning and organization.

State Junior Counsel

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, AKWA IBOM STATE
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Contributed to drafting of court processes for the State
  • Conducted legal research in civil and criminal matters for Senior counsels
  • Organized case files in advance for court sittings
  • Reviewed drafts made by senior counsel and indulged in court proceedings.

Legal Intern

Ministry of Justice, River State
Calabar
01.2015 - 02.2015
  • Participated and conducted alternative dispute resolution sessions (negotiation, mediation and reconciliation) between parties.
  • Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
  • Analyzed and proofread legal documents to eliminate errors.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
  • Maintained working understanding of current laws and legal processes, continuously striving to develop professional knowledge.
  • Drafted and reviewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements.
  • Actively participated in the ICT training seminar/training organized by the virtual library department of the ministry on case filing.

Legal Intern

High Court Complex
Cross River
11.2014 - 12.2014
  • Observed court proceedings and drafted legal opinions on each case observed.
  • Collaborated with the legal Intern team in research on points of Law for the Honorable Justice Michael Edem (High Court 2)
  • Maintained working understanding of current laws and legal processes, continuously striving to develop professional knowledge.

Legal Intern

Magistrate Court
08.2014 - 09.2014
  • Under His Worship, Rebecca Akpan
  • Observed court proceedings drafted legal opinions on each case observed
  • Researched and delivered legal opinion on points of Law on case files.

Clinician/Member

Abia State University, ABSU
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Participated in law program's for local communities on access to
  • Justice
  • Joined in the Interview and counseling of prisoners in Umuahia Correctional Center, Abia State.
  • Provided pro-bono legal services to the clinic's client
  • Prepared pleadings and other legal documents for bail application for prisoners in conjunction with Law offices.
  • Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.

Education

A-Levels - West African Senior School Certificate

University of Nigeria Secondary School
Enugu
09.2000 - 06.2006

B.L - Law

Nigerian Law School
Abuja, FCT
08.2014 - 10.2015

LL. B - Law

Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State
09.2008 - 09.2013

West African Senior - undefined

University of Nigeria Secondary School
2006

Skills

  • Prioritization and time management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Business writing
  • Technologically savvy
  • Excellent organizational Skills
  • Analytical and diligent in executing projects
  • Excellent research, legal drafting and negotiation skills
  • Entrepreneurial mind set to add value to every given project
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Nigerian Bar Association: Member since October 2015.
  • January 2022: Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (A.I) and Law https://coursera.org/share/7827df1b01057b954c764caf20a5ae37
  • Career training by Lawlexis International on Tech Law

Interests

1. Voluntary/Humanitarian work

2. Reading

3. Swimming

4. Acquiring new skills

5. Traveling

Timeline

Associate

HUMANITY CHAMBERS
12.2021 - Current

Legal Secretary

Franklin Junior Foundation (NGO)
08.2021 - Current

Head of legal

KOCH AND JAMES CONSULTANTS LTD
09.2020 - 11.2022

Litigation Legal Assistant

C.I ODO & CO
08.2018 - 12.2020

Litigation Legal Assistant

HARRISON OKAKPU & Co
11.2016 - 12.2017

State Junior Counsel

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, AKWA IBOM STATE
10.2015 - 10.2016

Legal Intern

Ministry of Justice, River State
01.2015 - 02.2015

Legal Intern

High Court Complex
11.2014 - 12.2014

B.L - Law

Nigerian Law School
08.2014 - 10.2015

Legal Intern

Magistrate Court
08.2014 - 09.2014

LL. B - Law

Abia State University
09.2008 - 09.2013

Clinician/Member

Abia State University, ABSU
01.2008 - 01.2013

A-Levels - West African Senior School Certificate

University of Nigeria Secondary School
09.2000 - 06.2006

West African Senior - undefined

University of Nigeria Secondary School

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