Regulatory Strategies International LLC

Legal and Policy Consultant

Alliance for Natural Health International

Legal Researcher

CopyPress

Produced client-focused white papers on specific topics to support market awareness whilst addressing policy concerns. Submitted several error-free content weekly, consistently meeting all deadlines. Conducted in-depth research to craft numerous informative long articles to address client enquiries and provide effective solutions to their challenges. Used Grammarly and Hemmingway tools in addition to own domain knowledge to draft, edit and produce policy-compliant white papers.

Contributing Researcher & Writer

S. C. Udu & Co Chambers

Prepared persuasive legal documents that presented compelling arguments to support clients’ interests in court in complex litigation cases. Acted as mediator /arbitrator to facilitate amicable resolutions of contractual disputes. Strengthened case foundations through researching, identifying, and interviewing potential witnesses to support trial preparation and strategic decision-making for approach. Produced detailed legal analysis and documentation across a number of subject areas that contributed to successful case resolutions. Identified legal gaps in existing law and proffered solutions and insightful recommendations to bridge legislative deficiencies and enhance policy development.

Legal and Research Counsel

Osita Obi-Okoye & Co Chambers

Conducted comprehensive research and analysis on pleadings and claims and spearheaded the coordination and preparation of legal documents, resulting in favourable case verdicts. Engaged in pre-trial conferences, negotiating favourable settlements for clients, through persuasive advocacy and effective negotiation techniques. Briefed and advised clients on their legal rights, enabling them to make more informed decisions, resulting in increased client satisfaction rates. Drafted, edited, and proofread legal documents, ensuring content was technically correct, error-free, and accurate prior to distribution to key stakeholders.

Legal Counsel

I am a result-driven legal and policy researcher with several years of experience in research and analysis across 5 sectors. My expertise is in policy development for private and public sectors in regulated and unregulated environments. I am skilled in conducting business and legal research with strong attention to detail to draft persuasive materials and capable of delivering exceptional insights.

I have a masters degree in International Law from Oxford Brookes University and another Master of Laws in Foreign Policy from Obafemi Awolowo University. I also have over 7 years of experience as a legal counsel, preparing and presenting compelling arguments, facilitating resolutions, and advising clients on their legal rights. 

I am skilled in policy development and my capabilities include turning data into actionable information to support client matters and drive business development. With my excellent verbal and written communication skills, I am committed to promoting knowledge sharing and driving organisational success.

Chimnonso Onyekwelu

Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation

Head of Legal,  Research and Impact

Asso. Head Legal & Research

Evangelistic Team Leadership College (ELCOL)

Facilitator

LuxHouse Attorneys

Conduct research & analysis of relevant law materials, evaluate findings & develop strategies & arguments. 

Prepared draft legal documents -commercial & property agreements, legal briefs & made necessary filings at appropriate courts on time

Involved in courtroom litigation & arbitration

Partner

Spontaneous Development International Initiative

Legal Secretary

Young African Leadership Initiative

Fellow

Hon Bona Orakwe & Co

- Resolved a sensitive Criminal/Child Right case- COP v Okwuogu with Suit No: MAW/103c/2019 in the family court

- Represented the firm at Anambra Stakeholders meeting on Child Justice Administration organized by Rule of Law and Anti-corruption(ROLAC) an arm of British Council on 28 & 29th January 2020.

- Conducted research & analysis of relevant law materials, evaluate findings & develop strategies & arguments in preparation for presentation of cases

- Prepared draft  legal document and commercial agreements,legal briefs & made necessary filings at appropriate courts.

- Advised clients about their legal rights & obligations & suggested course(s) of action in business/personal matters

- Represented interests of clients in legal proceedings through litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution panels & out of court settlement

           -  Corporate registrations & acted as legal secretary to non governmental organizations.

Legal Practitioner

Self

• Organized tutorials for some law students (Year 1&2) on Legal Method & Legal System, Law of Torts, Contract, Constitutional Law, Logic& Philosophy, Introduction to MassCommunication, Sociology, Economics & Psychology

Academic Tutor

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Intern

- Organized Career & Health seminar for the University High School Students tagged 'Save our Young Initiative'

- Collaborated with the university and staff of the Directorate to organize the maiden University Inter faculty Debate Tournament

- Represented the University as an Adjudicator in the All Universities Debate Tournament, Akure

- Fostered good relations between the University and Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) through the collation of data needed by the University to be given to ACU.

Intern Public Relations

Ministry of Justice, Ebonyi State

- I coordinated fellow corps members in my department, acted as an interface between the management and youth corps members  

- I  represented the state government at superior courts of record with focus on complex commercial/contractual/property disputes, debt recovery and criminal matters. 

- I recorded victory for the state government in the case of Chief Egbarada Nwakwagu Eze & 5 ors v. Attorney General of Ebonyi State & 3 ors (Suit No: FHC/AI/CS/8/2017

NYSC Legal Officer

Dr. J.O. Ibik (SAN) & Associates Law Office

Legal Intern

Lawyer, Chartered Mediator and Administrator passionate about human rights& human capital development.

Also a Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) RLC Accra, Ghana Cohort 9, 2018 Fellow- Policy Making and Management Track.

Presently, the Head of Legal, Research and Impact, Hon Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation, a Partner at LuxHouse Attorneys, a facilitator at Human Capital Development College & E-TEAM Leadership College.

I am a Development Knowledge Facilitator particularly committed to seeing that the Goals 4, 11, 13 & 16 quality education, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, peace justice & strong institutions are not articles of faith through advocacy & campaign projects personally & in partnership with the government/NGOs.

Interested in public speaking & advocacy, administration, writing, policy making and analysis, strategic planning, human resource management  for the government, regional or international organizations.

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