ZAMNII GRACE IBRAHIM

Legal Practitioner

Abuja, NG.

About

Emerging legal professional with practical experience in litigation, legal research, and corporate compliance, demonstrating a strong foundation in commercial law, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Proven ability to conduct legal research, draft complex legal documents, and represent clients, including five independent court appearances. Eager to leverage leadership and advocacy experience to contribute to a dynamic legal environment and drive impactful outcomes.

Work

AKINWALE AKINLAWON & CO

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NYSC Associate

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Currently serving as a NYSC Associate, conducting comprehensive legal research, drafting diverse legal documents, and managing corporate compliance for clients.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive legal research and drafted diverse legal documents, including court processes, motions, legal briefs, and commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Managed corporate compliance, business registration, company incorporation, and annual returns for multiple clients, streamlining processes and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Represented clients in court, achieving five independent court appearances within the first two months, significantly contributing to case preparation and advocacy.

Provided legal advisory support through client interviews and assisted with litigation strategies, contributing to general legal practice effectiveness.

A.M OKWORI & CO

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Graduate Intern

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted legal research and assisted in drafting legal documents while observing court proceedings as a Graduate Intern.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth legal research to support active cases, contributing to informed legal strategies and document preparation.

Assisted in drafting various legal documents and observed court proceedings, gaining practical exposure to legal procedures and courtroom dynamics.

E.C OBIEFUNA & CO

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Nigerian Law School Extern

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Coordinated fellow externs and conducted legal research, drafting documents, and observing court proceedings.

Highlights

Coordinated a team of fellow externs as Group Leader, facilitating collaborative research and document preparation efforts.

Conducted specialized legal research on motions on notice, ex parte motions, and wills, enhancing understanding of complex legal instruments.

Drafted essential legal documents, including motions, wills, and charges, demonstrating foundational legal writing skills.

Observed proceedings at the High Court and Customary Court, gaining firsthand insight into judicial processes and legal arguments.

PEACE ATTORNEYS

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Legal Intern

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Researched complex legal topics, drafted numerous legal documents, and supported various aspects of litigation and corporate compliance.

Highlights

Researched complex legal topics such as corporate restructuring, garnishee proceedings, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), contributing to case strategy development.

Drafted over 10 legal documents, including motions, agreements, and deeds, supporting various client needs and legal transactions.

Assisted with court advocacy, litigation, client interviews, and comprehensive case analysis, enhancing practical legal skills.

Supported company incorporation, corporate compliance, and regulatory matters, ensuring adherence to legal frameworks.

Volunteer

Director of Civil Litigation

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LIBERTY’ CHAMBERS, UNIVERSITY OF JOS, NIGERIA

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Led the litigation team, prepared and drafted processes, facilitated moot and mock trials, mentored and coached junior members on debate, drafting and mootings, participated in mock trial and mootings as organised by the faculty.

Highlights

Led a litigation team within the Faculty of Law, overseeing preparation and drafting of processes for moot and mock trials.

Facilitated and organized multiple moot and mock trials, enhancing practical advocacy skills for over 50 junior members.

Mentored and coached junior members in debate, drafting, and mooting techniques, significantly improving their legal presentation and analytical abilities.

Successfully participated in various mock trials and mootings, contributing to the faculty's reputation for practical legal education.

Volunteer

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THE READERS CYCLE, LEAP AFRICA

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Lectured secondary school students on the importance of cultivating a reading habit.

Highlights

Lectured secondary school students on the importance of cultivating a reading habit, engaging over 100 students in literary discussions and promoting intellectual development.

Regional Director of Media and Publicity

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LEGAL IDEAS FORUM INTERNATIONAL

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Designed publicity materials and promoted legal awareness campaigns, coordinated publicity and moderated meetings.

Highlights

Designed compelling publicity materials that increased engagement for legal awareness campaigns.

Promoted legal awareness campaigns, reaching a wide audience and fostering community understanding of legal issues.

Coordinated publicity efforts and moderated meetings, ensuring effective communication and event execution.

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CHRISTIAN LAW STUDENTS FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA

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Led and coordinated the drama team and wrote scripts for drama presentations.

Highlights

Led and coordinated a drama team of 15 members, overseeing script development and successful presentation of multiple drama performances.

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WEST AFRICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AND FEMALE LAW STUDENTS FORUM

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Researched cybersecurity, data privacy, cybercrime, and emerging technology law issues and gained exposure to data protection frameworks and regulatory compliance.

Highlights

Researched cybersecurity, data privacy, cybercrime, and emerging technology law issues, contributing to critical discussions on digital legal frameworks.

Gained exposure to data protection frameworks and regulatory compliance, enhancing understanding of vital legal areas.

Assistant Director of Civil Litigation

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LIBERTY’ CHAMBERS, UNIVERSITY OF JOS, NIGERIA

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Carried out research for debate and moot competitions, coached junior members for debate, participated in mock trial and mootings as organised by the faculty.

Highlights

Conducted extensive research for debate and moot competitions, providing critical insights and arguments for team success.

Coached junior members for debate, enhancing their public speaking and argumentation skills for competitive events.

Actively participated in multiple mock trial and mooting exercises, contributing to the team's readiness and performance in faculty-organized events.

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THE AFRICAN REBRANDING PROJECT

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Drafted project plans and proposals for climate and environmental conservation projects.

Highlights

Drafted multiple project plans and proposals focused on climate and environmental conservation, securing initial stakeholder interest.

Project Lead (SEVIER) Gender-based Violence Awareness

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UNITED NATIONS MILLENIUM FELLOWSHIP

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Led projects raising awareness on sexual and gender-based violence through community Engagement.

Highlights

Led community engagement projects to raise awareness on sexual and gender-based violence, impacting over 200 individuals through educational initiatives.

Education

Nigerian Law School

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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B.L Law

University of Jos

Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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LL.B Law Grade: Second Class Upper Division, Top 2% of a class of 193 students

Publications

An Overview of the Legal Framework of Taxation In Nigeria

An analysis of the legal framework governing taxation within Nigeria, providing insights into its structure and implications.

Languages

English

Hausa

Yoruba

Certificates

AI for Legal Professionals _ Self-Directed Training, (In View)

Self-Directed

WIPO: General Course on Intellectual Property (DL 101 V2.0)

WIPO

LEGAL DIAMONDS: Excellence in Legal Research and Writing Workshop

LEGAL DIAMONDS

CAC: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CRASH COURSE

CAC

NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHATERED ARBITRATORS (NICARB) training

NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHATERED ARBITRATORS

NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHATERED ARBITRATORS (NICARB) – Associate Member

NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHATERED ARBITRATORS

YIAGA Africa: Public Integrity Club Bootcamp: Cross-cultural communication, public speaking, integrity and social impact

YIAGA Africa

TECHYSCHOLARS NIGERIA LIMITED_ Graphics design and the use of canva

TECHYSCHOLARS NIGERIA LIMITED

UNITED NATIONS MILLENIUM FELLOWSHIP_ Project Sevier

UNITED NATIONS MILLENIUM FELLOWSHIP

Skills

Legal Research & Drafting

Legal Research, Contract Drafting, Document Review, Legal Briefs, Court Processes, Motions, Commercial Agreements, Wills, Charges, Deeds, Corporate Restructuring, Garnishee Proceedings, ADR, Case Analysis, Legal Writing, Advocacy.

Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Compliance, Business Registration, Company Incorporation, Annual Returns, Data Protection Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property.

Legal Technology

AI-assisted Legal Research, Claude AI, Perplexity AI, Microsoft Copilot.

Litigation & Advocacy

Court Appearances, Client Interviews, Legal Advisory, Litigation, Court Advocacy, Moot Trials, Mock Trials.

Professional & Soft Skills

Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Integrity, Ownership, Professionalism, Cross-cultural Communication, Public Speaking.

Technical Tools

Microsoft Office, Canva, Graphics Design.

References

Dr. Arome M. Okwori

Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, University of Jos, okworia@unijos.edu.ng, 08035976292