HAPPINESS EMMANUEL AKILIYA
Abuja,Niger State
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in legal analysis, litigation proficiency, and case analysis. Demonstrates exceptional communication excellence and empathy towards clients, ensuring ethical conduct consistency in all proceedings. Adept in dispute arbitration, wills and probate administration, and knowledgeable in criminal law. Committed to providing excellent advocacy and following strictly the rules of professional conduct while continuously enhancing legal reasoning skills to achieve favourable outcomes for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Legal Practitioner
Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)
Abuja, Nigeria
05.2025 - Current
- Provided pro bono services to underprivileged clients, promoting social justice within the community.
- Delivered persuasive opening and closing arguments to influence jury decisions.
- Negotiated out-of-court settlements for quick resolution of disputes.
- Drafted various legal documents including wills, contracts, and deeds with precision and care.
- Conducted depositions to gather key information for trial proceedings.
- Worked closely with law enforcement agencies during criminal investigations.
- Enhanced client relationships with exceptional communication and management skills.
- Reviewed statutory laws and regulations; advised clients accordingly.
- Counselled clients on their rights and responsibilities during legal proceedings.
Extern
Alex Edim & Co.
Karu, Abuja, Nigeria
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Intern
Kolawole Olowokere & Co. SAN
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Fostered positive relationships with clients for enhanced business reputation.
- Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided valuable support for successful company events and meetings.
- Managed correspondence, keeping all parties up-to-date on project developments.
- Demonstrated critical time management and organisational skills to balance studies alongside paid work.
Education
B.L - Law
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Port Harcourt Campus, Rivers State 01.2024 - 11.2024
LL.B - Law
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Nigeria 11.2018 - 11.2023
Senior School Certificate Examination - SSCE
Government Secondary School, Kukum Daji, Kafanchan
Kaduna State, Nigeria 09.2011 - 06.2016
First School Leaving Certificate - FSLC
Likama Primary School, Chibok
Borno State, Nigeria 09.2005 - 06.2011
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Communication excellence
- Litigation proficiency
- Case analysis
- Empathy towards clients
- Dispute arbitration
- Legal reasoning
- Knowledge of criminal law
- Ethical conduct consistency
- Wills and probate administration
- Excellent advocacy
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Affiliations
- Reading
- Research
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Socializing
Accomplishments
- First Female ELCOM Chairperson, Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Distinguished Senator, Student Union Government (SUG), Nasarawa State University
- Best Counsel, MOCK Trial, Nigerian law Schoo. Port Harcourt Campus
- Chairperson, Dinner Committee of Christian Lawyers Association of Nigeria (CLASFON)
Certification
- Call to Bar Certificate
- Institute of Chattered Mediation & Conciliation (ICMC)
Hon. Justice Balami (Rtd)
FCT High Court Maitama
Retired Judge
Kolawole Olowookere, SAN
Kolawole Olowookere & Co.
Legal Practitioner
Barr. Joshua Saidi
Director
Criminal litigation
Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)
Timeline
Legal Practitioner
Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)
05.2025 - Current
Extern
Alex Edim & Co.
07.2024 - 09.2024
B.L - Law
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
01.2024 - 11.2024
Intern
Kolawole Olowokere & Co. SAN
03.2022 - 11.2023
LL.B - Law
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
11.2018 - 11.2023
Senior School Certificate Examination - SSCE
Government Secondary School, Kukum Daji, Kafanchan
09.2011 - 06.2016
First School Leaving Certificate - FSLC
Likama Primary School, Chibok
09.2005 - 06.2011