TEMILOLUWA OLANREWAJU
White Plains,New York
Summary
Profile Summary_______________________________________________________________________ A versatile lawyer with a passion for sustainable environmental policies, corporate laws, and sustainable development. A professional with diverse knowledge in environmental, energy and natural resources law. Actively interested in environmental, social and governance consulting Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Environmental law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Global Center For Environmental Legal Studies
White Plains, NY
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Participated in organizing climate action events during United Nations Congresses.
- Drafted more robust texts for climate motions, and coordinated the “Climate Change Call to Action” resolution with other IUCN Member NGOs.
- Reviewed proposed motions for substantive legal quality and alignment with GCELS’s mission of developing necessary policies to address pressing environmental issues.
- Negotiated proposed motions with other IUCN Members to finalize content and language before voting.
- Planning and organization of GCELS Forum.
Legal Advisor Intern
Permanent Mission Of Sri Lanka To United Nations
New York, NY
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Participated in United Nations Negotiations on behalf of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka.
- Wrote opinions on proceedings and proposed articles to the Permanent Representative
- Attended a series of meeting as an advisor on the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations
- Provided legal advice on climate policy and international environmental law.
Graduate Research Assistant
Pace University`s Elisabeth Haub School Of Law
New York, NY
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Assistant to Professor Jay Carlisle
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations, or submissions to peer-review journals.
- Conducted, researched, and drafted memos and summaries on corporate Agriculture and subsistence farming.
- Analyzed acquired information and presented it to professors.
Legal Volunteer
Climate Justice For Future Generations Initiative
New York, NY
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Grassroots movement seeking an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice),
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice.
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine legal causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Assisted with research, during brief preparation for ICJ opinion
Legal Research Assistant
National Industrial Court Of Nigeria, PortHarcourt
PortHarcourt, Nigeria
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for pending cases.
- Reviewed case files and reported case summary to the Judge
- Researched Nigerian laws and International Labour Organization regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to the Judge.
- Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited, and proofread Court Judgement and rulings for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Education
S.JD (Equivalent of A Ph.D) - Environmental Law
Pace University School of Law
White Plains, NY05.2022
LL.M (Masters of Law) - Environmental Law
Pace University
White Plains, NY05.2020
B.L (Law Qualifying Degree To Practice Law) - Law
Nigerian Law School
Nigeria10.2018
LL.B (Bachelors of Law) - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Nigeria04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production And Protection
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, NigeriaHigh School Diploma -
Federal Government College
Ikirun, Nigeria06.2006
First Leaving Certificate -
Federal Government College Staff School
2000
Skills
- Preparing Summaries
- Legal Counseling
- Publication Review
- Legal Research
- Legal Requirements
- Report Generation
- Special Projects
- Legal Expertise
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
Affiliations
Member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Great written communication skills with scholarly articles
Good oral communication skills
Hardworking and highly versatile with broad and specific knowledge
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft professional software.
Personal Information______________________________________________________________________________
Gender Male
References
References would be provided on request
Additional Information
I am a student pilot, taking flight lessons in my free time
Timeline
Legal Advisor Intern
Permanent Mission Of Sri Lanka To United Nations
02.2020 - 05.2020
Legal Intern
Global Center For Environmental Legal Studies
09.2019 - 05.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Pace University`s Elisabeth Haub School Of Law
09.2019 - 08.2020
Legal Volunteer
Climate Justice For Future Generations Initiative
01.2019 - 05.2021
Legal Research Assistant
National Industrial Court Of Nigeria, PortHarcourt
10.2018 - 08.2019
S.JD (Equivalent of A Ph.D) - Environmental Law
Pace University School of Law
LL.M (Masters of Law) - Environmental Law
Pace University
B.L (Law Qualifying Degree To Practice Law) - Law
Nigerian Law School
LL.B (Bachelors of Law) - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production And Protection
Obafemi Awolowo University
High School Diploma -
Federal Government College
First Leaving Certificate -
Federal Government College Staff School
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