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Bede Akorah
Lawyer
Cedar Of Lebanon Estate, Airport Road, Abuja
Summary
Bede is a talented professional with excellent project oversight, issue resolution and presentation skills. He is creative and adherent to organizational working standards.
Overview
4
4
Languages
4
4
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Amnesty International Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2020 - Current
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Represented the organization in events, trainings and conferences.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and organizational guidelines to ensure efficiency
Human Rights Counsel
Clems Ezika's Chambers
Awka, Nigeria
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Provided pro-bono services to indigent clients.
- Represented clients in courts.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in human rights law so as to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Associate Attorney
Thompson Bielonwu and Associates
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Education
LL.M - Law
University of East London
London, United Kingdom 01.2021 - Current
BL. - Law
Nigerian Law School
Yola, Adamawa State 05.2014 - 05.2015
LL.B - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State 11.2008 - 04.2014
Skills
Project Support
Research and Data Collection
Advocacy and Campaigns
Report Writing
Team Work
Affiliations
International Bar Association
Nigerian Bar Association
Certification
Diploma: Modern Project Management in Practice, University of Wisconsin, USA. (Offered by ALISON) - August 2021
Software
Excel
Word
Corel Draw
Graphics
Video Creation
Trainings
Understanding and Monitoring Civil-Military Relations, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Abuja - May 2021
Human Rights Training, Amnesty International Nigeria, Abuja - November 2018
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNDP Nigeria, Yola - December 2016
Timeline
LL.M - Law
University of East London
01.2021 - Current
Research Intern
Amnesty International Nigeria
11.2020 - Current
Human Rights Counsel
Clems Ezika's Chambers
01.2019 - 10.2020
Associate Attorney
Thompson Bielonwu and Associates
01.2017 - 08.2018
BL. - Law
Nigerian Law School
05.2014 - 05.2015
LL.B - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
11.2008 - 04.2014