Ridwan Oyafajo
Legal Associate
Ajadi Community,Ologuneru, Ibadan
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY A resourceful and trainable Legal Associate offering expert legal counsel and representation with over 2 years of experience in Dispute Resolution and Commercial Law. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and clients satisfaction while fostering cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients to achieve results and accomplish Organizational goals. Other areas of interests include Health Law, International Humanitarian Law, Energy and Environmental Law.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
LASUN SANUSI & CO
10.2020 - Current
- Appeared alone and alongside senior colleagues for individuals and corporations at both the inferior courts and superior courts of record in Civil and Criminal cases.
- Met the needs of clients and saved them from costs and liabilities by advising them (under the supervision of Principal Partner) on various subject matters from alternative dispute resolution, contract, company regulations, labour law, lease, ownership and title of land, chieftaincy matters, matrimonial causes, to banking and finance.
- Notable clients include Ladoke Akintola University, Jaiz Bank and traditional rulers.
- Was part of the research team in the preparation of the 1st respondent brief (who came victorious) at the just concluded Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
- Successfully appealed a client’s visa refusal at the Republic of Poland’s Embassy.
- Have incorporated companies, registered business names while also conducting corporate searches and other company related matters.
- Prepared and Reviewed court processes, pleadings, terms of settlement, contracts, letters, deeds and agreements.
- Monitored states and federal laws to keep clients up to date with changing laws.
- Worked with co-workers to solve complex cases.
NYSC Associate
O. N AGBOR & CO
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Litigation, General Practice and Advisory.
- Participated in prison decongestion exercise by representing inmates awaiting trial through Legal Aid Community Development Service as the litigation officer of the Legal Aid CDS group.
- Administered oath of office to Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Ikom branch.
Intern
OYO STATE MULTI DOOR COURTHOUSE
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Had first-hand experience of Mediation by attending and participating fully (as an intern and observer) in mediation sessions including four sessions where disputes involving business partners, family members and neighbours were resolved while ensuring the continuation of their relationship.
- Served as interpreter in cases where some of the parties do not understand the language of mediation.
- Worked with the finest of mediators to prepare Terms of Settlements.
Extern
ADEBAYO & GBADAMOSI
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Carried out extensive research on legal issues assigned by field instructor and made submissions of findings within specified time frame.
- Involved in client counselling and interview; was also part of the team that represented a client and resolved an irregularity that affected him at the EFCC and the Corporate Affairs Comission offices.
- Prepared and drafted terms of settlements in a land-owner – occupants’ dispute.
Graduate Intern
LATEEF FAGBEMI & CO
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Studied assigned cases in law reports, prepared reviews and submitted within time.
- Performed comprehensive research on topical issues relating to areas of interest.
- Filed court processes and Attended proceedings with associates at the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court and State High Courts.
Education
Qualifying And Call To The Bar Certificate -
Nigerian Law School
11.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) -
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile - Ife. 03.2012 - 08.2018
Skills
Mediation and Conciliation
Competent Use of Microsoft Office Tools
Commitment to Team-work
Research
Client relationship Management
Corporate law
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association (2019 - Present)
- Institute Of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators Associate Member (2019)
- International Law Association (2019 - Present)
- Nigeria Red Cross, Member (2020 - Present)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Alison Academy Introduction to Conflict Management and Negotiation
10-2019
Certified Mediator, Institute Of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators (2019 - Present)
11-2019
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Associate
LASUN SANUSI & CO
10.2020 - Current
NYSC Associate
O. N AGBOR & CO
01.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Mediator, Institute Of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators (2019 - Present)
11-2019
Alison Academy Introduction to Conflict Management and Negotiation
10-2019
Intern
OYO STATE MULTI DOOR COURTHOUSE
09.2019 - 11.2019
Extern
ADEBAYO & GBADAMOSI
05.2019 - 07.2019
Qualifying And Call To The Bar Certificate -
Nigerian Law School
11.2018 - 11.2019
Graduate Intern
LATEEF FAGBEMI & CO
04.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) -
Obafemi Awolowo University
03.2012 - 08.2018
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