Temiloluwa Elijah Olanrewaju
White Plains
Summary
Dynamic attorney with extensive experience at Global Esquire LLP, excelling in legal research and contract drafting. Proven ability to manage complex cases and communicate effectively with clients. Successfully developed litigation strategies and conducted sustainability assessments, demonstrating a commitment to impactful legal solutions and client satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Attorney
Global Esquire LLP
New York
08.2024 - Current
- Drafting legal documents such as contracts, briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Communicating effectively with clients, partners, paralegals, and other legal professionals
- Attend hearings and trials (with supervision)
- Help develop litigation strategies
- Conduct witness interviews, depositions and collect evidence
- Meeting with clients to understand their needs, explaining legal options, and providing legal advice
- Managing assigned cases from start to finish, which may involve tasks like organizing documents, meeting deadlines, and preparing for hearings or trials
- Conducting in-depth research on legal issues relevant to their assigned cases
- Conduct witness interviews, depositions and collect evidence
- Present findings, recommendations, and project progress to clients in a compelling and informative way
Senior Consultant
Environmental Sustainability and MDG Consulting LLC
Wilmington
12.2023 - Current
- Conduct sustainability assessments to identify an organization's environmental footprint and areas for improvement
- Develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with the client's business goals and industry best practices
- Analyze regulations and emerging trends in environmental sustainability to advise clients on proactive measures
- Help clients set ambitious yet achievable sustainability goals and targets
- Manage and lead sustainability projects from inception to completion, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget
- Present findings, recommendations, and project progress to clients in a compelling and informative way
- Negotiate project scope, fees, and timelines with clients
Graduate Research Assistant and Legal Intern for College NGO
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
White Plains
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted research and wrote papers on environmental law topics like corporate agriculture's impact on food production
- Analyzed data and presented reports to supervising professors
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed journals
- Organized climate action side events during UN General Assembly congresses
- Negotiated proposed motions with IUCN members for UN Climate Change Conferences
- Drafted climate motions and coordinated resolutions with UN observer NGOs
- Planned and organized monthly forums on environmental law for law students
- Reviewed proposed motions for legal quality and alignment
Legal Advisor Intern
Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission to United Nations
New York
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Represented the Mission in UN negotiations on climate policy and environmental law
- Provided legal advice to the Permanent Representative
- Authored reports on UN negotiation proceedings and proposed articles
- Attended meetings as an advisor on the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly
Attorney & Researcher
National Industrial Court of Nigeria
Port-Harcourt
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Researched legal precedents and national laws to assess case outcomes and arguments
- Synthesized research findings and analyzed information on pending cases
- Established relevant legal principles by researching statutes and codes
- Reviewed case files and reported summaries to judges
- Edited and proofread court judgments and rulings
Education
SJD - Doctor of Juridical Science in Environmental Law
Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law
White Plains, NY09.2022
LL.M - Masters of Law in Environmental Studies
Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law
White Plains, NY05.2020
Legal Postgraduate Practicing Certificate -
Nigerian Law School
Yola, Nigeria08.2018
LL.B. - Bachelor of Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria04.2017
Skills
- Legal research
- Sustainability Assessment
- Contract drafting
- Litigation support
- Client communication
- Evidence collection
- Case management
Certification
- Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Corporate Finance Institute, 10/01/23
- Introduction to ESG, Corporate Finance Institute, 10/01/23
Publications
- Research Gate, http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30724.50564, 11/01/23, Balancing Trade and Climate Goals: The Role of a United States Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Champion Olatunju, Temiloluwa Olanrewaju, Research Paper
- Pace University`s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/law/, 08/01/22, Inclusion of Incentive and Punitive Measures in Multilateral Environmental Agreement: A Suggestion on How the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Can be Utilized to Influence the Reduction of Gas Flaring in the Oil and Gas Exploration Fields of Nigeria, Temiloluwa Olanrewaju, Doctorate Dissertation
- Research Gate, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369375152_THE_LEGAL_IMPLICATIONS_OF_GEOENGINEERING_AS_MITIGATION_EFFORT_FOR_CLIMATE_CHAN, 06/01/23, The Legal Implications Of Geoengineering As Mitigation Effort For Climate Change, Temiloluwa Olanrewaju, Research Paper
- OGEL Energy Law Journal, https://www.ogel.org/about-author-a-z-profile.asp?key=3925#bythisauthor, Balancing Trade and Climate Goals: The Role of a United States Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Trade and Climate Goals, Champion Olatunji, Temiloluwa Olanrewaju, Peered Reviewed Journal
Professional References
- Professor Jay Carlisle, Pace University, Carlisle.jay@gmail.com
- Fred Mauhs, Schoharie County, Fmauhs@aol.com
Bar Membership
- New York State Bar, Good Standing
- Federal Republic of Nigeria, Good Standing
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Global Esquire LLP
08.2024 - Current
Senior Consultant
Environmental Sustainability and MDG Consulting LLC
12.2023 - Current
Legal Advisor Intern
Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission to United Nations
02.2020 - 05.2020
Graduate Research Assistant and Legal Intern for College NGO
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
09.2019 - 08.2022
Attorney & Researcher
National Industrial Court of Nigeria
10.2018 - 08.2019
SJD - Doctor of Juridical Science in Environmental Law
Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law
LL.M - Masters of Law in Environmental Studies
Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Legal Postgraduate Practicing Certificate -
Nigerian Law School
LL.B. - Bachelor of Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
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