Erezi Oduwaye
Brisbane,Queensland
Summary
Erezi is a productive and highly driven individual, desirous of avenues for the application of acquired skills and knowledge in a dynamic institution with stimulating opportunities. She is a repertoire of a rich practice portfolio, and for her, competence and character meshed with the delivery of cutting-edge solutions, take the center stage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Rayfield Associates
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized and maintained case management systems, conducted case assessments and prepared reports
- Consulted with clients and law enforcement, analyzed case law, social and child’s legislations
- Consulted with and legally represented guardians, minors and youths on issues of breach of child and/or human rights, crimes and breach of community bye-laws
- Provided Organized visits to state detention centers to meet with designated detainees
- Connecting guardians/young offenders with relevant support or civil society groups
- Supervised and assigned cases to junior associates.
Counsel in Chambers
Emeka Etiaba S.A.N, Etiaba & Co.
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Handled child custody and maintenance cases, advocated for indigent youths, conducted legal research, as well as case law and statute review
- Advocated in matters of child/human rights and substance abuse
- Developed case files and maintained efficient follow-ups
- Built and executed case strategies, prepared case reports and legal opinions
- Provided professional support and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during advocacy, as required, to ensure optimal outcomes
- Supervised and assigned cases to junior associates.
Head of Chambers
Ademola Olowoyeye & Co (Graceland Chambers)
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervised pending court cases at trial and appellate courts
- Conducted legal Research and mediatory meetings between parties in out-of-court settlements
- Reviewed and drafted court briefs, cases reports and aide memoires
- Supervision of Associates at both the headquarters and branch office.
Research Assistant (Fung Global Fellowship)
Princeton University (USA)
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted research into the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, as well as policy-making and implementation in general
- Reviewed articles for publication, worked on research relating to the litigation value of soft policy documents
- Drafted reports on outcome of research rounds.
Associate
Ademola Olowoyeye & Co (Graceland Chambers)
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared legal opinions and conducted legal research
- Advocated in matters touching on fundamental rights, divorce, child custody and maintenance
- Prepared and reviewed court briefs and reports
- Applied for certified true copies of court documents and pursued judgment enforcements.
Associate
The Channings Law Firm
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Carried out company secretarial, advisory and regulatory functions touching on corporate social responsibility, corporate governance and compliance
- Legal research and litigation pertaining domestic violence, sexual assault and breach of fundamental rights.
Associate
Odesanya & Co (Lagos, Nigeria)
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Drafted court documents and appeared in Garnishee proceedings for the enforcement of judgments delivered by the High Courts
- Conducted legal research and made relevant applications to court for certified true copies of court documents.
Pupil State Counsel
Ministry of Justice, Taraba State
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Reviewed criminal files for the office of the police and prepared preliminary legal advice to the Director of State Prosecution on the establishment of prima facie cases, or otherwise, against persons detained by the Police
- Conducted legal research and provided legal support for senior colleagues.
Assistant Coordinator
Legal Aid Community Development Group, Jalingo, Taraba State, NYSC, Taraba State (Nigeria)
12.2011 - 10.2012
- Defended indigent accused persons in Court
- Organized school sensitizations programmes and delivered lectures to sensitize indigent secondary school students on their rights, issues of substance abuse and career choices
- Served as mentee to students in indigent public schools.
Education
LL.M (Commercial and Corporate Law) -
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
12.2018
B.L 2nd Class Upper Division -
Nigerian Law School, Nigeria
08.2011
LL.B 2nd Class Upper Division -
University Of Benin, Benin City
09.2010
West African Senior School Certificate -
Garrick Memorial Secondary School, Benin City
06.2005
Skills
- Rapport building
- Empathetic and caring
- Efficient case management
- Report-writing
- Pro-active thinker
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive outlook
Affiliations
01/2012 Member, Nigerian Bar Association
Awardsvolunteeringextracurricularactivities
- 05/2022, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Pro Bono Legal Services Provider
- 08/2020, Researcher and participant in Graceland Chamber’s pro bono legal advisory - Know your Rights - aimed at addressing legal issues
- 10/2012, Legal Aid Community Development Group Jalingo, National Youth Service Corps, Certificate of Honour for outstanding performance and lasting contribution toward the Development of the community as Assistant Coordinator during the Batch C service year
- 05/2006 - 07/2010, Delta State Government grant towards undergraduate studies (LL.B)
- 2008/2009 Session, Vice- President, Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria, University of Benin Chapter
- 2007/2008 Session, Choir Director, Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria, University of Benin Chapter
- 2006/2007 Session, Assistant Choir Director, Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria, University of Benin Chapter
Publications
10/2020, E. Etemire, "The Constitutionality or Otherwise of the 2017 Guidelines on the Implementation of Treasury Single Account (TSA)/E-Collection in Nigeria", Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Journal of Public Law (NJPL) Vol. 2 Issue 2 (2020), p. 337 (Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8121394)
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing ludo board game
- Cooking
- Singing
References
Available upon request
Certification
Oct. 3rd, 2019 Certificate of attendance of ‘An Introduction to Mediation Advocacy Training Programme’, organized by the Lagos Multi-door Court-house and Standing Conference of Mediation Advocate, Lagos state
Nov.15th, 2017 Certificate of participation in ‘Lagos-Multi-door Courthouse 1stAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Roundtable’, organized by the Lagos Multi- door Court-house, Lagos state
Timeline
Associate
Rayfield Associates
11.2023 - 06.2024
Counsel in Chambers
Emeka Etiaba S.A.N, Etiaba & Co.
11.2022 - 11.2023
Research Assistant (Fung Global Fellowship)
Princeton University (USA)
02.2022 - 06.2022
Head of Chambers
Ademola Olowoyeye & Co (Graceland Chambers)
01.2020 - 09.2022
Associate
Ademola Olowoyeye & Co (Graceland Chambers)
03.2017 - 01.2020
Associate
The Channings Law Firm
07.2015 - 02.2017
Associate
Odesanya & Co (Lagos, Nigeria)
04.2015 - 07.2015
Pupil State Counsel
Ministry of Justice, Taraba State
12.2011 - 12.2012
Assistant Coordinator
Legal Aid Community Development Group, Jalingo, Taraba State, NYSC, Taraba State (Nigeria)
12.2011 - 10.2012
LL.M (Commercial and Corporate Law) -
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
B.L 2nd Class Upper Division -
Nigerian Law School, Nigeria
LL.B 2nd Class Upper Division -
University Of Benin, Benin City
West African Senior School Certificate -
Garrick Memorial Secondary School, Benin City
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