Tofunmi Onafowokan
Summary
Results driven legal professional with a diverse background in corporate commercial litigation, anti-trust law, and regulatory compliance, seeking admission to the American University Washington College of Law LLM Program in International Trade and Business Law. With experience practicing as a Nigerian attorney and currently serving as a Paralegal at the US Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition, I am eager to expand my expertise and contribute not only to the global legal community but also to the WCL community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
Federal Trade Commission
06.2023 - Current
- Provide crucial support to attorneys in investigations, litigation, and administrative proceedings related to antitrust matters.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing various online databases to analyze international trade agreements, competition laws, and regulatory frameworks.
- Draft and prepare legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, and responses to discovery requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Assist in the review and analysis of complex merger transactions with international implications, assessing potential anticompetitive effects across global markets.
- Manage document review and electronic discovery processes, ensuring adherence to data protection and privacy regulations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including international regulatory agencies and legal counterparts, to facilitate information exchange and cooperation on cross-border competition issues.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Peculiar Care Homes
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Served as client-solicitor liaison, managing over 85 high volume email and phone correspondence per day while scheduling and conducting client interviews
- Delivered outstanding end-to-end administrative support to 5 solicitors on a daily basis and received commendation for being efficient and having great attention to details
- Managed the preparation of 500+ licensure application and ensured the prompt submission of those applications to the respective agencies
- Carried out extensive research and formulated draft responses to over 40 questions regarding procedural issues
- Reduced administrative investigative expenses by 10% through reviewing and developing new questionnaires for solicitors' use when interviewing clients
- Mitigated the legal team's workload and maximized productivity by 5% through reviewing and evaluating legal documents on behalf of the team.
Junior Associate
Pinheiro LP
07.2021 - 07.2022
- As a junior associate at one of the best litigation law firm in Nigeria, I gained some invaluable litigation experience, including but not limited to: Drafted highly researched and well articulated pleadings and other court processes and received commendation for proper application of the law to the facts in issue
- Handled corporate commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance issues.
- Provided legal guidance on corporate governance matters, including entity formation, shareholder agreements, and regulatory filings.
- Advised multinational corporations on compliance with Nigerian laws and regulations governing international trade and business transactions.
- Drafted court processes in a complex contract case involving dispute over multi-million dollar parcel of land
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Nigerian Law School
Lagos, Nigeria07.2021
LLB (LAW) second class, upper (2;1) -
University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom12.2019
International Foundation Year (IFY) Program -
Oxbridge Tutorial College
07.2015
Skills
- Extensive knowledge in antitrust regulations, and competition policy
- Proficient in legal research methodologies and tools, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex legal issues and provide strategic recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal case management software
Accomplishments
- President of the University of Bradford Law Society 2017
- Winner of the University of Bradford 2017 Lady Hale Moot Competition
- Event officer of the University of Bradford African Caribbean Society
- Volunteered at a charity organization as a Student Immigration advisor, assisting attorneys in drafting and offering free legal advice and researching case law databases on issues relating immigration matters.
Hobbies and Interests
- Blogging
- Tennis
- Books
- Historical Literature
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
Federal Trade Commission
06.2023 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Peculiar Care Homes
07.2022 - 11.2022
Junior Associate
Pinheiro LP
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Law -
Nigerian Law School
LLB (LAW) second class, upper (2;1) -
University of Bradford
International Foundation Year (IFY) Program -
Oxbridge Tutorial College
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