Morenike Omole

• Represent clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Represent clients in various proceedings before government agencies.
• Provide legal counsel to clients on diverse business, immigration, criminal and civil matters.
• Review and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
• Develop legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
• Research, write and file motions and briefs for a variety of cases.
• Achieve successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Interview witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
• Develop strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
• Manage complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
• Streamline law office processes for increased efficiency with the implementation of new legal software.

· Developed and oversaw all aspects of the corporate-wide anti-money laundering and fraud prevention program; including establishing the SAR committee, the customer identification procedure and OFAC screening policy and procedure

· Coordinated responses to regulatory BSA-AML examinations and audits and actions taken to ensure deficiencies are corrected

· Conducted investigation transactions that are suspicious in nature by analyzing customer account transactions, reviewing legal and regulatory guidelines, interviewing key players, and preparing a case report for the Chief Compliance Officer’s review

· Worked cooperatively with operations to developed several whistleblower hotline channels that encouraged employees and customers to report suspicious activities

· Supported any special projects or critical casework; including assisting with policy drafting and updates

• Supported end-user access requirements by establishing compliant systems and effective access policies.
• Contributed to design and implementation of overall corporate documentation standards, numbering conventions and templates.
• Maintained clear lines of communication with supervisors regarding progress updates and any challenges faced during the review process.
• Uploaded company procedures and policies to EDMS, routing for approval and training.

· Reviewed tax transactions and proposed programs to ensure compliance with state and county requirements

· Conducted and presented Commercial Real Estate Assessment Reports to the leadership of Equity

Management

· Analyzed and reviewed clients’ yearly Tax Credit Certifications to determine program

eligibility according to county laws

· Carried out monthly research and data collection information on zoning and property laws in

order to decide the appropriate use of a property

• Reviewed reported claims and evidentiary documents to determine violations of the World Bank’s Procurement and Consultant Guidelines.

• Drafted Show Cause Letters to notify subjects under review of allegations and opportunity to respond.

• Drafted Final Investigation Report to inform the African and Asian regional offices and the executive office of the scope and results of INT’s investigations.

• Drafted Statements of Accusations and Evidences that is presented to the adjudicators in the World Bank’s sanction process.

• Performed due diligence to confirm the authenticity and eligibility of contractors participating in procurement and consultant bidding processes.

• Drafted affidavits for multiple asylum claims based on race, religion, nationality, particular social group, and political opinion.

• Reviewed relevant case law, the Immigration and Nationality Act, related sections of the CFR and country conditions in preparation for submitting case to Partner.

• Wrote and edited briefs on behalf of asylum applicants for submission to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

• Reviewed evidentiary submissions and assisted Partner in verifying biographical information (i.e. birth certificates, police records, and medical records).

• Contributed to the drafting, editing, and proofreading of a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court on behalf of a U.S. permanent resident facing deportation.

• Represented clients before a USCIS Asylum Office and the Department of Justice immigration courts to prevent deportation to countries where the client would face violence, torture, or death.

• Collaborated with legal counsel in the United Kingdom, France, and Mauritius in litigation before the international courts of the European Union and the United Nations on behalf of Chagos Islanders’ right to return to their homeland.

• Analyzed the constitutions of Kenya, South Africa, and the United States to encourage mutual partnership, trade, and investments between the United States and various Sub-Saharan African countries.

• Developed and maintained partnership programs and events by liaising with representatives of private sector development organizations and donor organizations.

• Established and maintained collaborative relationship with various international democratic development organizations and civic groups.