CHRISTIANA OLUSOLA WILLIAMS
Summary
A lawyer with a keen interest in Data privacy/protection law, governance and office administrations. Possesses a deep commitment to continuous learning and enthusiastic about contributing to the legal field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Associate
Morgan Cole Partners
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
- Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
- Advised clients on regulatory requirements related to their businesses, helping them avoid potential liabilities.
Legal Intern
Terragon Group
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Drafted various contracts for the services offered by or to the company (Software as a service, Communications Platform as a Service, Service Level Agreements, Addendums to contracts etc.)
- Created a compliance grid for monitoring regulatory compliance for the business
- Legal research and writing on various legal issues including but not limited to Arbitration law, Intellectual Property law, Corporate Governance, Law of contacts
- Advised the business on legal issues that arose as well as on best practices to avoid contravention of the law
- Reviewed various contracts for the business
- Continuously tracked the regulatory compliance of the business
- Participated in the ISO 270001 audit program for 2024
Legal Extern
Detail Commercial Solicitors
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed various legislation such as the Nigerian Data Protection Act of 2023 and the Rules of Professional Conduct 2023
- Collaborated with solicitors to support the firm's legal work
Legal Intern
Morgan Cole Partners
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Created a content calendar for the official social media of the firm
- Created content and graphic designs for the firm's official social media
- Carried out research on various points of law and wrote articles on them
Education
B.L - Second Class Upper
Nigerian Law School
03.2024
LLB (Hons) - Faculty of Law and Security Studies
Babcock University
07.2022
Skills
- Legal writing
- Research
- Critical thinking
- Google suite
- PowerPoint
- Research expertise
- Drafting
- Teamwork
Leadershipvolunteeringexperience
- Executive President, Law Students' Association of Nigeria (Babcock Chapter), 04/2021, 07/2022, Led a team of 15 executives in achieving the set goals for the year., Oversaw the well-being and welfare of more than 500 students., Organized a webinar for law students on the emerging areas of law in Nigeria., Worked with my team to initiate an Environmental Week.
- Director of Works, Law Students Association of Nigeria (Babcock Chapter), 04/2019, 07/2020, Provided regular updates on the activities of the administration to the LAWSAN sponsor., Ensured that all approvals were obtained for programs on campus., Ensured that the budget was approved for each semester.
- Volunteer, Riverwood Switch Foundation, 2019, 2019
- Community outreach, Ososa, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, 2020, 2020
- Guide, Victory pathfinder Club, Babcock University, 2015, 2015
- Student volunteer, Sheforshe Ng., 2019, 2019
Referrals
Available on request.
Awards
- Co-author: Artificial Intelligence; The Beginning or the End of Practice and Employability of Lawyers
- LAWSAN executive of the Year, Law Students association of Nigeria Awards.
- Most influential female, Law Students Association of Nigeria Awards.
- Most Sociable Female; Law Students Association of Nigeria Babcock University Chapter.
Certificationsmemberships
- Associate, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Corporate Governance, Corporate Secretaryship, Corporate Financial Management, Corporate Administration
- Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK
- Virtual intern, Hilton Top Solicitors virtual female Internship on emerging technologies, law, and women Inclusion
- Emerging Career Academy, Tech Law, Policy, and Investor Relations
- Student Tutor, Law Students' Association of Nigeria, Company law, Nigerian Legal System
- Member, Electoral Committee, Babcock University Student Independent Electoral Committee
- Member, Tech savvy Lawyers' Network, Babcock University Chapter
Timeline
Junior Associate
Morgan Cole Partners
09.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
Terragon Group
05.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Extern
Detail Commercial Solicitors
06.2023 - 08.2023
Legal Intern
Morgan Cole Partners
08.2020 - 09.2020
LLB (Hons) - Faculty of Law and Security Studies
Babcock University
B.L - Second Class Upper
Nigerian Law School
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