Al Dawud
East New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated legal and humanitarian professional with strong skills in writing, organizing, advocacy, and conducting legal research. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new environment and challenges to achieve company goals & optimize representation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Fellow
Independent International Legal Advocates
New York, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed color coding of treatise at United Nations plenary.
- Conducted legal research and drafted comprehensive memorandum outlining accountability mechanism.
- Attended United Nations Security Council sanction meeting.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Legal Services Volunteer
International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
New York, NY
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted attorneys in document review and all aspects of case preparation.
- Assisted clients with completing various immigration application forms including but not limited to N-400 and I-912.
- Corresponded with clients on various matters.
Research Assistant
Columbia University, Human Rights Clinic
New York, New York
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked on Central African Republic [CAR] project with Presidential and Legislative elections.
- Investigated essence of infiltration of Russian mercenaries in CAR military that led to human rights violations and displacement.
- Researched and assembled article for policy consideration for Presidential election in CAR.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Case Planner/Case Manager
Good Shepherd Services
New York, New York
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Attended court appearances and provided testimony during family court proceedings.
- Worked collaboratively with Family Court Legal Services to provide information to draft petitions to location missing children.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records daily.
- Evaluated child's adjustment and monitored educational and behavioral performance at home and in school.
- Located resources and made referrals to provide aid to family and children.
- Shared responsibilities with agency team and external government agencies to direct permanency planning of each adolescent.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Managed caseload of 20 adolescents with mental illness, substance use, and developmental disability.
Development Policy Consultant
Strategy Africa
Accra, Ghana
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted policy research and drafted various reports.
- Identified & synthesized best practices linked to resource mobilization and partnership-building activities.
- Provided consultancy services on Developing National Resettlement Policy and Development of Water Sector Legislation for Sierra Leone.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Legal Assistant
Mario Vasquez & Associates PC
New Rochelle, New York
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorney.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling, and methods processes for litigation.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
Associate
Puozuing & Associates
Accra, Ghana
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided legal advice for variety of energy sector involved in litigation.
- Performed series of critical responsibilities including drafting bail applications, appeal applications, assembling of legal briefs and coordinating client conferences.
- Drafted precedent and tailor-made contracts, legal correspondents, key policy documents and other supporting documents.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
Education
Master of Law (LLM) -
Columbia University Law School
New York, NY05.2021
Law Degree -
Ghana School of Law
Accra, Ghana04.2016
Law Degree -
University of Leicester Law School
Leicester, England 07.2012
Skills
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Discovery and Document Review
- Legal Research and Review
- Immigration and Nationality Act
- US Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), AML/KYC & OFAC regulations, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Legal Fellow
Independent International Legal Advocates
01.2022 - 05.2022
Legal Services Volunteer
International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
11.2021 - 01.2022
Research Assistant
Columbia University, Human Rights Clinic
09.2020 - 05.2021
Case Planner/Case Manager
Good Shepherd Services
02.2020 - 12.2020
Development Policy Consultant
Strategy Africa
08.2017 - 01.2020
Legal Assistant
Mario Vasquez & Associates PC
02.2017 - 07.2017
Associate
Puozuing & Associates
10.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Law (LLM) -
Columbia University Law School
Law Degree -
Ghana School of Law
Law Degree -
University of Leicester Law School