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Ayokunle Elegbe

Ayokunle Elegbe

Venture Capital Analyst
Abuja

Summary

Experienced Law Principal with a distinguished career spanning over 5 years in the legal profession. Proven leadership and expertise in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, commercial law, intellectual property law, technological law, venture capital analysis. Adept at building and leading high-performing legal teams, cultivating client relationships, and achieving favorable outcomes in complex legal matters. Known for exceptional strategic thinking, business acumen, and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. Seeking opportunities to further contribute to a reputable law firm's, technological startups and venture capital firm's success by leveraging my experience, leadership, and legal acumen.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Principal

Ayokunle Elegbe & Co.
Abuja
10.2022 - Current
  • I represent startups in contract drafting, contract reviews, and contract negotiations with potential investors.
  • I advise on regulatory compliance and incorporation of companies.
  • Advocate for importance of striking the balance to ensure technology benefits society
  • Represented clients in intellectual property disputes and data privacy issues through arbitration and mediation.

Associate

Tayo Jegede SAN & Co.
Abuja
12.2018 - 10.2022
  • Drafted legal opinions and researched case laws and statutes for cases handled by the firm.
  • Proffered legal advice to clients on matters of property law, corporate law, criminal law, and election petitions.
  • Employed efficient means of conflict resolution like mediation and arbitration, saving clients from the usually taxing process of litigation.
  • Represented clients before superior courts of record.

Law Intern

Dayo Akinlaja SAN & Co.
Akure
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
  • Communicated with law firms and paralegals to gather information for lawsuits.
  • Met with clients to help attorneys prepare for depositions.
  • Worked closely with attorneys on case research to prepare for trial.
  • Drafted letters to clients, firms and businesses to request settlement or compliance with discovery requests.
  • Performed civil, criminal, family law and juvenile legal research to help lawyers prepare for briefing and trial.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (B.L) - Law

Nigerian Law School , Kano
09.2017 - 08.2018

I took courses in Civil Litigation, Corporate Law Practice, Criminal Litigation, Professional Ethics and Skills, and Property Law Practice.

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law

Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife Osun State
02.2012 - 04.2017

Took relevant courses such as Nigerian Criminal Law, Nigerian Constitutional Law, International Humanitarian Law, Nigerian Law of Contract, Law of Torts, and Jurisprudence.

Skills

    Legal Research

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Interests

Sport

Music

Governance

Timeline

Principal - Ayokunle Elegbe & Co.
10.2022 - Current
Associate - Tayo Jegede SAN & Co.
12.2018 - 10.2022
Law Intern - Dayo Akinlaja SAN & Co.
05.2018 - 07.2018
Nigerian Law School - Bachelor of Laws (B.L), Law
09.2017 - 08.2018
Obafemi Awolowo University - Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Law
02.2012 - 04.2017

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