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GERALDINE MBAH

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Resourceful professional offering more than ten years of experience in fast-paced office. Bilingual team player with excellent skills researching legal matters. Looking for Law Clerk position with firm specializing humanitarian law.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Clerk

Martinez Law Group Immigration & Business Legal Services
Sacramento, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Participated in client meetings to take notes regarding potential cases or matters under discussion.
  • Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
  • Advised clients on their rights based upon applicable laws or regulations.
  • Assisted with the preparation of court briefs, opinions, and appellate records.
  • Conducted client meetings to discuss and gather key information necessary for upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.

Senior Legal Associate

J-K Gadzama LLP
Abuja, Nigeria
09.2016 - 07.2021

· Spearheading legal initiatives in health and medical law practice.

· Advising clients on healthcare compliance, regulatory matters, and litigation strategies.

· Conducting research on the conditions clients experience for litigation purposes.

· Investigating the operations of medical professionals to determine whether malpractice has occurred.

· Researched and drafted legal documents/opinions in the areas of medical negligence, data collection and privacy, international arbitration, and employment contracts.

· Counseled on human resources policies, compliance, and employee handbooks for International and non-profit organizations.

Head of Support Services/Legal Officer

Abuja Clinics
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2012 - 08.2016

· Provided expert legal advice to support business stakeholders and ensured legal compliance of business decisions, processes and documentation in health industry.

· Advised on matters related to patient rights, medical ethics, and healthcare compliance.

· Ensured strict compliance with corporate governance codes of regulatory agencies and reporting requirement of health and construction industries

· Collaborating with medical professionals and experts to develop arguments for cases of malpractice.

· Collecting medical records to analyze for evidence.

· Recording depositions from medical professionals and other employees at a medical facility where malpractice has occurred.

Education

LL.M., International Business Practice - LAW

University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Sacramento, CA
12-2022

Bachelor’s Degree, Law - Law

University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria
11-2007

Barrister-at-Law - Law

Nigerian Law School
Lagos,Nigeria
02-2007

Skills

  • Presentation Development
  • Legal Research
  • Report Preparation
  • Litigation Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Legal Writing

Affiliations

  • Children's church teacher

ARTICLES:

· Covid-19 Pandemic and the Plausibility of  Legal Action Against the People’s Republic of China: A Fruitless Venture? (2020), https://j-kgadzamallp.com/publications/articles/27-covid-19-pandemic-and-the-plausibility-of-a-legal-action-against-the-people-s-republic-of-china-a-fruitless-venture

· Geraldine Mbah & 2 Ors, Marginal Fields Regime in Nigeria (2020), https://j-kgadzamallp.com/images/Newsletters/Marginal_Fields_Regime_in_Nigeria.pdf

Timeline

Law Clerk

Martinez Law Group Immigration & Business Legal Services
02.2023 - Current

Senior Legal Associate

J-K Gadzama LLP
09.2016 - 07.2021

Head of Support Services/Legal Officer

Abuja Clinics
06.2012 - 08.2016

LL.M., International Business Practice - LAW

University of The Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Bachelor’s Degree, Law - Law

University of Benin

Barrister-at-Law - Law

Nigerian Law School
GERALDINE MBAH