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Ali 'Toyin Smart

Ali 'Toyin Smart

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Tech, IP & Startup Lawyer| 2022 ACEA Fellow| Mastering International Affairs

  • Education

    • Ceetie Computer Academy, Ilorin, Nigeria

      2009 - 2010
      Diploma in Information Technology & Management Information Technology

      Information Technology. Visual Basics. Software Development. Programming Language. Entrepreneurship & Economics. Data Processing. Database Management. Advanced Mathematics. Algebra.

    • Ahmadu Bello University

      2024 - 2025
      Master's degree International Affairs & Diplomacy

      Major: International Affairs Minor: Diplomacy

    • The University of Georgia

      2022 - 2022
      ACEA Fellowship Certificate

      A 6-month Fellowship for mid-career professionals. Hosted by the University of Georgia. Funded by the United States Department of States.

    • Nigerian Law School

      2017 - 2018
      Barrister-at-Law (Lagos)

    • University of Ilorin

      2010 - 2017
      Bachelor of Laws Law

      I had served in different administrative capacities. Among which are: President, Champions Educational Foundation; Editor-in-Chief & Vice President, University Union of Campus Journalists; Legal Analyst, Dream Project for Africa; Editor, Law Students' Society, University of Ilorin; Editor, Students' Union Editorial Board (2015-2016); and Editor, Human Rights Chambers, University of Ilorin. Member of the following Organizations: The Achievers ClubUnion of Campus Journalists… Show more I had served in different administrative capacities. Among which are: President, Champions Educational Foundation; Editor-in-Chief & Vice President, University Union of Campus Journalists; Legal Analyst, Dream Project for Africa; Editor, Law Students' Society, University of Ilorin; Editor, Students' Union Editorial Board (2015-2016); and Editor, Human Rights Chambers, University of Ilorin. Member of the following Organizations: The Achievers ClubUnion of Campus Journalists The Nation Newspapers CampusLife Correspondents Fellowship African Students for Liberty African Liberty Organization for Development Co-facilitated the following programmes: 2015/2016 Faculty of Social Science Presidential Debate 2015/2016 Student's Union Presidential Media Parley. Show less

  • Experience

    • PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

      May 2018 - Jun 2018
      Graduate Intern

    • Students For Liberty

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
      Local Coordinator

      I'm one of the Local Coordinators for Students for Liberty (Africa Chapter)

    • ILS ATTORNEYS

      Mar 2019 - Sept 2019
      Associate

      A reputable Law firm with wide expertise in Maritime Law, Shipping & Admiralty, Debt Recovery & Insolvency, Merger & Acquisition, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation and Banking & Finance.

    • Smart Leadership School

      Nov 2019 - now
      Founder & Director

      Leadership Training. Policy Advocacy. Character Building.

    • YBA & Co. Solicitors

      Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
      Commercial Law Associate

    • Prime Fort Solutions

      Aug 2021 - now
      Managing Director / CEO

      Career Consultancy. Media & Public Relations. Content Development. Web Development. Business Advisory. Regulatory & Compliance.

    • Doyinkom Fort Law Practice

      Sept 2021 - now
      Senior Partner

      A technology-focused Commercial Law Firm with practice specialties in the following areas: Tech Law & Policy, Startup Law / Business Advisory, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate/ Commercial Law, Property Law Practice, Energy Law / Advisory, Policy Development & Consultancy, Commercial Litigation & Regulatory & Compliance.

    • Privacy Hub Africa

      Jan 2022 - now
      Technical Lead

      An independent think-tank which is committed to championing digital and privacy rights advocacy in Africa. I'm the Technical Lead.

    • United Nations Major Group for Children & Youth

      Sept 2022 - Sept 2023
      Team Officer (Africa)

      Serve as a Team Officer for Africa Region at the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) for 2022/2023 Session. The Migration Youth and Children Platform is an arm of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth.

    • Payshiga

      Sept 2023 - now
      Senior Legal Consultant

    • Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

      Apr 2024 - now
      Volunteer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Information Technology and Management

      Ceetie Computer Academy

    • Bar Qualifying Certificate

      Nigerian Law School

    • Full Member

      Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA)

    • ACEA Fellowship Certificate

      The University of Georgia
      Dec 2022

    • Associate Member

      Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA SBL)
      Apr 2021

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity

      Halogen Group
      Nov 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Award of Recognition Law Students' Society, University of Ilorin Sep 2022 Being an award presented to me in recognition of my suports to the Society; and being a facilitator at one of their annual workshops.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      2022 African Civic Engagement Academy Fellow - Jul 2022 Selected as a 2022 Fellow of the African Civic Engagement Academy in a pool of applications received globally. The Fellowship is sponsored by the United States Department of State and run by the University of Georgia. Fellows are usually mid-career professionals in the Civil Engagement & Policy Sector.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Award of Excellence Rotaract Club of Ilorin Fate Neighborhood Sep 2021 I was presented with the Award after serving as a Guest Lecturer at the investiture of the 3rd President of the Association. Spoke on "Serving Humanity through Purposeful Leadership." at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin, Nigeria.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Finalist 2020 & 2021 Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship Aug 2021 I made it from the first to the fifth stage (finals) for two consecutive years; but unfortunately not selected.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Judge: Olabisi Onabanjo University's Students'Union Essay Competition Olabisi Onabanjo University's Students' Union Government May 2021 Was appointed as a judge to evaluate and scores the essay entries submitted by the participants.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Chief Judge Saving Dreams Foundation September 1, 2020 1st Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi Spelling Competition for Kwara State Public Secondary School. NB: Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi is former Commissioner of Education (Kwara State) & former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Selected Participant, Gender Reporting Workshop for Media Professionals. TechHerNG March 1, 2020 One of the few professionals selected for GRMP Workshop in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja. The Programme was a 3-day residential Programme sponsored by Ford Foundation, British Council & European Union in Nigeria.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      2020 Media Justice Fellow BAF January 1, 2020 Among the selected 12 chosen for (Media Justice Fellowship for Media & Legal Professionals), Bisi Alimi Foundation, a UK based Nonprofit.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Guest Lecturer, AIER's Bastiat Society Workshop on AFCTA - December 1, 2019 Facilitated the Lecture: "Understanding Practical Business Law in Free Trade Zone" at a Workshop organised by Bastiat Society of the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) in Lagos.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Grand Winner, (Legal Practitioner Category), Ibrahim Babangida 78th Birthday National Essay Prize (2019) - August 1, 2019 An Annual Writing Prize for all Categories of Professionals (Media Practitioners, Legal Practitioners, Medical Practitioners & Undergraduate/Post Grad Students). A grand prize of 100k is awarded to the winner of each of the four Categories.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Winner, Nottingham Trent University (UK) Scholarship Award 2019 - July 1, 2019 Tuition fee Scholarship for LL.M International Financial Law (humbly declined)
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Finalist, "ESQ National Law Essay Competition", Lagos (2017) ESQ Nigerian Legal Award Nov 2017 The Competition involved three competitive stages. The first phase saw us writing about the SAN that inspired us to study Law, of which over 2000 entries slugged it out. But unfortunately, only 50 entries made it to the second phase. The Second Phase was the actual Intellectual Challenge which saw the 50 lucky entrants writing an academic essay on 'Information Technology, Globalization and Legal Education in Nigeria' with word limit of 2500 excluding footnote. As fate would have it, only 17… Show more The Competition involved three competitive stages. The first phase saw us writing about the SAN that inspired us to study Law, of which over 2000 entries slugged it out. But unfortunately, only 50 entries made it to the second phase. The Second Phase was the actual Intellectual Challenge which saw the 50 lucky entrants writing an academic essay on 'Information Technology, Globalization and Legal Education in Nigeria' with word limit of 2500 excluding footnote. As fate would have it, only 17 lucky finalists made it to the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards and Dinner Night and Award Ceremony for the Writing Prize at LandMark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. All the 17 finalists were given the Dinner Ticket worth N100,000 free. Three Grand winners were also awarded though. It was a fantastic and memorable experience! Show less
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Most Influential Law Student (Third), Law Students' Society, University of Ilorin, 2016/2017 Law Students' Society, University of Ilorin Mar 2017 Listed among among the top 5 most influential Law students in the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin for 2016/2017. I was granted an Interview, with our profiles displayed at the billboard of the Faculty for the whole session. It was a great honour indeed!
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Prize Winner, Excellent Minds National Essay Competition (2016) Excellent Minds Youths Development Initiative (Abeokuta, Nigeria) Mar 2017 The competition comprises 3 stages. The essay writing stage, Scholarstic Aptitude Test and Defence/Public Speaking Stage. It's an annual competition for Nigerian University Undergraduates. Prizes include Mini Laptop, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Phone and HP Printer.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Prize Winner, National LAWSAN's Essay Competititon Standards Organisation of Nigeria Dec 2016 Being the Prize awarded to the 3rd Overall best in the National Essay Competition for Law Students in Nigerian Universities' Faculties of Law. The three over-all Winners were presented with a brand new HP Laptop each, Award Certificate and 100k, 70K & 50k for the 3 winners respectively. The Award Ceremony was held at Benue State University, which saw many dignitaries including the Chief Judge of Benue State in attendance.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      National Winner, "Best Campus Editor in Nigeria" Award, University of Lagos (2016) - Jan 2016 Being the Grand Winner in a National Writing Competition where over 13 Nigerian Universities participated. The Award Ceremony took place at University of Lagos, Nigeria.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Prize Winner, Professor Gbemisola Adeoti Inter-University Prize Association of Nigerian Authors, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. Dec 2015 Being a Poetry Prize awarded to the Best 10 students with the best entries with over 50 Nigerian University students Participating.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Prize Winner, Professor Wole Soyinka at 81 Poetry Slam, Lagos The Poetry Court, Lagos Nov 2015 Being a Poetry Prize Awarded to the best 10 poets in a National Poetry Slug out in honour of Professor Wole Soyinka in 2015.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Winner, "Most Creative Law Student" Award (2015) Law Students Society, University of Ilorin, Nigeria May 2015 Being the Award Presented as the Best Writer in the Faculty of Law.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Winner, "Writer of the Year" Award (2014) Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Jun 2014 Being the Award presented as the best Writer on Campus for the year.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Prize Winner, "Change Makers Club International'​ Essay Competition", 2013 Change Makers Club International Aug 2013 Being the Prize awarded to the 3rd Overall best in Nigeria.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      "Intellectual of the Class" Yasmin El-Rufai Creative Writing Workshop April 1, 2013 Rated "Intellectual of the Class" among participating writers drawn throughout the country for the 5-day Programme.
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Best Performance (Business Studies) Ilorin Comprehensive High School Ilorin Jul 2005 Had the best performance in Business Studies at Junior Secondary Certificate Examinations (Mock)
    • Awarded to Ali 'Toyin Smart
      Prize Winner, Regional Quiz and Debate Competititon for Kwara State Secondary Schools (State Level) National Youth Service Corps (Community Development Service Unit, Kwara State) 2004 Took the 4th position at a Regional Quiz & Debate Competition featuring over 50 Secondary Schools in Kwara State.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder & Executive Director

      Issued by Smart Leadership School on Nov 2019
      Smart Leadership SchoolAssociated with Ali 'Toyin Smart

    • Former President

      Issued by Champions Educational Foundation on Aug 2015
      Champions Educational FoundationAssociated with Ali 'Toyin Smart

    • CampusLife Correspondent

      Issued by The Nation on Oct 2012
      The NationAssociated with Ali 'Toyin Smart