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EMMANUELLA OSAGIODUWA OSIFO

Westlake,CA

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Specialist

Mayor office for public Safety
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Perform detailed contract review and risk assessments, ensuring all documents align with company policies, compliance standards, and applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FAR, local ordinances).
  • Collaborate with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve contract disputes, clarify obligations, and ensure enforceability.
  • Utilize Ironclad and Salesforce for end-to-end contract lifecycle management, DocuSign for secure execution, and Ariba for vendor compliance tracking.
  • Track renewal dates, performance benchmarks, and deliverables to ensure contract compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Maintain clause libraries and update standard templates to reflect current laws and internal policy changes.
  • Ensuring Corporate compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Analyzing Contract and Grants for various department within the organization.
  • Collaborated with program leadership to develop external audit responses and corrective action plans.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of new and existing contracts and provide guidance to program staff to ensure contract compliance.
  • Receiving, organizing, and submitting multiple requests for responses to state and local bids and contracts, data privacy agreements, and terms and conditions.
  • Prepare, analyze, and negotiate contracts and agreements for research studies.
  • Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), master CDAs or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), vendor services agreements (VSA) or Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with approved vendors.

Paralegal

Law office of Jacob Emrani
Los Angeles, Remote
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assisted attorneys in reviewing, proofreading, and preparing a variety of legal contracts and business agreements, including lease agreements, licensing agreements, and employment contracts.
  • Performed detailed clause-by-clause analysis to ensure contracts complied with jurisdictional rules and regulatory frameworks.
  • Maintained accurate records using NetDocuments, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint to track versions, execution status, and expiration dates.
  • Coordinated redlines, approvals, and final signings using DocuSign, and filed documents electronically with court systems as needed.
  • Supported template management and document automation processes to improve drafting efficiency and reduce risk exposure.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to draft and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements.
  • Conducted legal research on corporate governance best practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Assisted in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
  • Maintained and updated corporate records, including stock ledgers, board books, and corporate minute books.
  • Assisted in the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, agendas, and resolutions.
  • Managed and coordinated the execution of legal documents and tracked deadlines.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders, negotiated terms, and developed transition plans to facilitate efficient and effective asset sales or transfers.
  • Prepared other processes and judicial forms such as CM-110 (Case Management Statement), CIV-050 (Statement of Damages), Request for Dismissal, Notice of Settlement, CCP 998.
  • Assisted with calendaring cases and ensuring that attorney’s calendar was up to date prepared and E-filed complaints using one legal and Journal Technologies and on-call.
  • Supported in carrying out due diligence activities, including document review, analysis, and summarization while using Microsoft office and adobe.
  • Prepared deposition notices, Trial Docs and Prove up Packet, Complaint.
  • Carried out audit on attorney entire cases.

Contract Specialist

People Assisting the Homeless
Los Angeles, Remote
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: (NGO)
  • Supported in carrying out due diligence activities, including document review, analysis, and summarization while using Microsoft office and adobe.
  • Supported full-cycle contract management, including scope of work review, procurement documentation, execution, and post-award tracking.
  • Reviewed and drafted agreements such as inter-agency agreements, MOUs, grant-funded contracts, and independent contractor agreements.
  • Conducted compliance reviews for insurance certificates, COIs, and vendor documents to meet city risk and procurement standards.
  • Used Salesforce for vendor onboarding, Jira for workflow management, and DocuSign to route agreements for approval.
  • Developed tracking spreadsheets and dashboards to manage timelines, contract performance, and audit readiness.
  • Collaborated with department heads and legal teams to revise terms, address gaps, and incorporate required language in agreements.
  • Negotiated and managed vendor contracts across professional services, IT, and health operations, ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of new and existing contracts and provide guidance to program staff to ensure contract compliance.
  • (NGO)

Paralegal

Ivy Crest Attorneys
Chatsworth, Remote
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with drafting and reviewing corporate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Managed and maintained corporate records, including entity formation, dissolution, and maintenance of corporate databases.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and external counsel to facilitate the execution and delivery of legal documents.
  • Prepared and organized materials for litigation and regulatory matters.
  • Prepared discovery responses for Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Request for Admission.
  • Assisted with calendaring cases and ensuring that attorney’s calendar was up to date prepared and E-filed complaints using one legal and Journal Technologies.
  • Prepared other processes and judicial forms such as CM-110 (Case Management Statement), CIV-050 (Statement of Damages), Request for Dismissal, Notice of Settlement, CCP 998, deposition notices.
  • Conducted legal research on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and employment law.
  • Assisted in the preparation and filing of corporate governance documents, such as board resolutions, meeting minutes, and annual reports.
  • Supported attorneys in due diligence activities, including document review, analysis, and summarization.
  • Served processes via mail, e-mail, and e-service.
  • Updated status of cases using Abacus software.

Contract Specialist /Corporate Paralegal

Lanks Hub Limited
Los Angeles, Remote
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Leading the full lifecycle from inception to closeout, with typical responsibilities including:
  • Dealing with contract administration (issuance of change order/ amendment/ extension), performance monitoring and implementation of contractual rights to meet customer satisfaction.
  • Defining deliverables, sequence, information required and interactions.
  • Reviewing technical evaluation & preparing commercial bid analysis of shortlisted bidders in compliance with company’s policies, procedures and applicable guidelines.
  • Participating in development of contracting strategies (Contract & Procurement Manual); assessing market conditions and developing a contract framework and contract tender & award schedule.
  • Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with the SHES and Technical departments, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service.
  • Preparing the bid advertisement; directing preparation of the bid document and issuing it to the bidders.
  • Ensuring pre-bid estimate is prepared; finalizing the bidders list and bidder invitation letter; reviewing bidders queries and coordinating responses.
  • Developing and implementing key procurement strategies/contingency plans; ensuring that plans are aligned with all contractual & statutory requirements; Document performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
  • Draft and negotiate Contract (including EPC (FIDIC), Shell Time Charter Agreements for the provision of a vessel to off-take crude contract, Crude Handling Agreements) contracts and ensure contract compliance with various company’s policies including but not limited to Financial Procedure 24 (FP 24), HSE and Anti-Bribery Policy.
  • Ensure signed contracts are properly filed and uploaded into CRM, SSPR or ASL for easy and real time administration and control.
  • Support in benchmarking rates with respect to existing contract & international market trend.
  • Oversee the Company’s Construction Contracts in Western Nigeria including Lagos. I am also responsible for advising the corporate management, on contract related issues.
  • At the vanguard of leading all construction and maintenance contract negotiations for Public Buildings, Residential & Commercial Towers, Industrial Complexes, Roads and Bridges, Infrastructure and General Civil Engineering works, which is for the Company to handle.
  • Develop and implement contracting strategies along with Contract Holder/Sponsors, prepare and process Contract proposals in line with Company’s Tendering and Contracting Procedures and the preparation of Contract and schedules for use by the Sponsoring Department and Contracts.
  • Support contract holders with drafting of letters and scope of work for various projects.
  • Lead the full life cycle from pre-contract negotiations to signature of a JCT contract for a leading E&P company’s 20 storey building Head-office complex in Lagos worth over 170 million United States Dollars.
  • Lead contract negotiations for a multi-million-dollar refinery project in Lagos state for the Company.
  • Key responsibility for the contracting, contract communication etc. especially in relations to extension of time and claim for cost.
  • Reviewing claim correspondences and contractual letters as well as implementing key contract strategies for currency fluctuation and fluctuation for cost of goods.
  • Play keep part in dispute resolution with legal support.
  • Participated in the negotiation of an augmentation contract for the dualization of the Lagos- Ibadan express way with the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Power Works and Housing.
  • Achieved cost savings of USD 6 million by applying advanced contract and claims negotiation strategies, including the incorporation of an early completion incentive clause and the implementation of a cap on contractor earnings in the event of project schedule delays within the Rig Contract.
  • Played a pivotal role in mitigating litigation risks by effectively managing contractor change orders and conducting structured exit interviews, which helped address schedule slippage during project execution—particularly for the dredging and land reclamation service contract for a well location—ultimately avoiding a 20% budget overrun.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by consolidating Technical Partner and Operator obligations under the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) into a user-friendly reference document; developed a comprehensive Contracts and Procurement Manual to guide company-wide procurement and Tender Board activities; led company-wide training sessions on Anti-Bribery and Corruption using global benchmarks such as the FCPA and UK Bribery Act; and contributed to the creation of a simplified, accessible whistleblower policy pamphlet to promote ethical compliance among staff.

Attorney /Paralegal

Godo Attorneys
11.2017 - 07.2020
  • Involved in Contract Administration both electronically by means of a shared point, ASL and CRM software which enhanced global accessibility as well as laced with workable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for monitoring and measuring Contractor performance.
  • Carried out Mid Term Contract Reviews to measure contract performance as to scope, schedule and cost.
  • Represented the Company in negotiating Contractual Terms and Conditions with Vendor or Service providers for General Services Contracts.
  • Advised the Company on certain Clauses within a contract which could affect value add for the Company.
  • Facilitated contract training sessions for to teach Contract procedure and processes.
  • Assisted attorneys in various legal matters, including corporate transactions, litigation, and contract drafting.
  • Conducted legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations to support legal arguments.
  • Propounded Form Interrogatories, Request for Admission, Request for Production, and Special Interrogatories on Defendants.
  • Compiled Exhibits for cases.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to facilitate case management and document exchange.
  • Maintained and organized client files and legal documents.
  • Document formatting in compliance with judicial specifications.
  • Prepared legal documents, such as complaints, pleadings, and discovery requests.
  • Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated meetings and conferences.
  • Ensured compliance with legal, contractual, and risk management policies.

Attorney/ Paralegal

Etudo & company
03.2014 - 11.2017
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
  • Managed contract execution, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions.
  • Monitored contractor performance, including quality assurance and compliance with contract terms.
  • Processed modifications and amendments to contracts as needed.
  • Reviewed diverse sets of electronically stored information (ESI) including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and chat data for relevance, responsiveness, and privilege using Relativity and Reveal Brain space.
  • Supported high-volume document reviews in litigation and regulatory compliance matters including DOJ investigations, SEC inquiries, and intellectual property disputes.
  • Applied complex coding schemas accurately for case-specific issues, ensuring consistency and protocol adherence across batches.
  • Flagged potentially privileged communications and documents requiring further legal analysis; escalated ambiguous items to team leads and counsel.
  • Conducted batch QC reviews, validated coding accuracy, and provided feedback to junior reviewers to uphold project standards.
  • Tracked daily progress using Relativity dashboards and contributed to case metrics and performance evaluations.
  • Worked closely with litigation support teams to assist with document production sets, privilege logs, and redaction QC.
  • Participated in early case assessment (ECA) by identifying key custodians and document trends to streamline review strategy.
  • Maintained chain-of-custody protocols and data security measures in line with GDPR, HIPAA, and internal compliance policies.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to facilitate case management and document exchange.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and served as the primary contact for contractors and vendors, ensuring contract.
  • Assessed and mitigated contract and procurement risks, developing and implementing strategies for managing disputes.

Document Review

Consilio
Chicago, Remote
  • Conducted first-level and second-level reviews of over 300,000+ documents across complex litigation, antitrust investigations, pharmaceutical compliance matters, and regulatory inquiries using Relativity, Everlaw, and DISCO.
  • Applied responsive, non-responsive, privilege, partially privileged, and confidentiality coding accurately and consistently per case protocols.
  • Identified and redacted privileged communications and sensitive content, including attorney-client and work product material, for production readiness.
  • Performed issue tagging and hot document identification in high-stakes cases involving data breaches, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, and financial fraud.
  • Utilized Relativity’s advanced search features, batch review, and keyword highlighting to filter and QC document sets with high accuracy.
  • Achieved a 99.9% accuracy rate during quality control (QC) and privilege log validation tasks, supporting external counsel with risk mitigation.
  • Collaborated with review leads and project managers to resolve protocol ambiguities and flag documents for further legal interpretation.
  • Participated in cross-border reviews involving foreign language documents and GDPR compliance considerations.
  • Maintained full compliance with client confidentiality agreements and best practices in handling electronically stored information (ESI).

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk assessment
  • Legal compliance
  • Contract management
  • Document review
  • Stakeholder collaboration

Timeline

Contract Specialist

Mayor office for public Safety
03.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Law office of Jacob Emrani
01.2024 - 03.2024

Contract Specialist

People Assisting the Homeless
06.2023 - 01.2024

Paralegal

Ivy Crest Attorneys
10.2022 - 05.2023

Contract Specialist /Corporate Paralegal

Lanks Hub Limited
07.2020 - 10.2022

Attorney /Paralegal

Godo Attorneys
11.2017 - 07.2020

Attorney/ Paralegal

Etudo & company
03.2014 - 11.2017

Document Review

Consilio

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