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Preye Akah

Brierley Hill

Summary

A lawyer with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Helps cases with professionally prepared legal documents and thorough research. Committed to achieving visible results in the discharge of my legal duties.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Researcher

Lawgrid System
Lagos
02.2022 - Current
  • Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
  • Participated in strategy meetings where potential outcomes were discussed based upon recent developments.
  • Provided guidance on legal issues such as incorporation, licensing, and intellectual property protection and facilitated meetings between startups and investors and partners in order to secure financing or strategic alliances.

State Counsel

Ministry of Justice
Bayelsa
05.2014 - 01.2022
  • Represented the State in administrative hearings and trials before state courts.
  • Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required and gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
  • Presented oral arguments before appellate courts.
  • Prepared memoranda of law on a wide range of legal issues such as constitutional law, civil procedure, criminal law and evidence.

Junior Associate

P.T. Akan & Co.
Abuja
01.2014 - 04.2014
  • Prepared pleading documents with statements of claim or defense.
  • Monitored court dockets and filings, ensuring timely submission of documents.
  • Provided legal advice to clients on a variety of civil and criminal matters and drafted and updated litigation files.
  • Negotiated, drafted and revised contract agreements.

Education

Master of Laws - International Criminal Law

University of Law
Birmingham
01-2022

Barrister at Law - Law

Nigerian Law School
Enugu
11-2013

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Niger Delta University
Bayelsa
08-2010

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Legal Documentation and Reporting
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Document Preparation
  • Good Judgment and Decision Making
  • Legal Research Skills
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interview Skills

Timeline

Legal Researcher

Lawgrid System
02.2022 - Current

State Counsel

Ministry of Justice
05.2014 - 01.2022

Junior Associate

P.T. Akan & Co.
01.2014 - 04.2014

Master of Laws - International Criminal Law

University of Law

Barrister at Law - Law

Nigerian Law School

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Niger Delta University

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