Ifeoma Akpotue

Ifeoma akpotue

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • Nigerian law school

      2017 - 2018
      Barrister at law law first class honours

      Activities and Societies: -Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) - Group representative in weekly presentations. Awards: -Director- General’s Prize for First (1st) Class Students 2018

    • Enugu state university of science and technology

      2012 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree law second class (upper division)

      Activities and Societies: -Legal Counsel - Moot court proceedings. -Chief Registrar-Esut High Court - Member of the Esut Legal Clinic -Minister, Student Union Government in 2015/2016 - Graduated in the top 3% of my Class.

  • Experience

    • Awomolo adegboyega & associate

      May 2018 - Jul 2018
      Legal extern
    • Kanu agabi & associates

      Sept 2018 - Nov 2018
      Intern
    • J-k gadzama llp

      Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
      Junior associate

      As the head of a team of junior associates at J-K, my responsibilities included a range of legal tasks such as preparing due diligence reports, conducting core legal research, providing opinions, ensuring regulatory compliance, facilitating corporate and commercial transactions, and representing clients in courts.During my tenure, I was part of the corporate/commercial team that rendered advisory services to the Korean Embassy and provided article and recommendation on various investment laws and possible areas of investment in Nigeria Special Economic Zones, particularly the Enyimba Economic City-Project MINE.In addition to my advisory role, I also played an active role in litigation, representing clients in both criminal and civil cases. My strong advocacy skills and strategic thinking allowed me to successfully navigate the complexities of the legal system and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.I am proud of the contributions I made to J-K and the valuable experience I gained during my time there. My diverse skill set, ranging from legal research to client representation, has equipped me with a solid foundation for success in the legal profession. Show less

    • Ila-ng young members committee

      Apr 2023 - now
      Director of programs and projects
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified adr registrar/secretary

      Institute of adr registrars - iar
      Nov 2019
    • Licensed attorney

      Nigerian bar association
      Nov 2018
    • Certificate of completion, general course on intellectual property

      World intellectual property organization – wipo
      Apr 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ifeoma Akpotue
      Director General's Prize for First Class Students, Nigerian Law School Council of Legal Education November 1, 2018 I was honored, recognized and awarded by the Director General of the Nigerian Law School for attaining the highest grade (first class) from the Nigerian Law School in 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lawyer

      Issued by Amnesty International on Sept 2023
      Amnesty InternationalAssociated with Ifeoma Akpotue