Temitayo Nafisat Dosunmu
59, Fashoro Street,Surulere,
Summary
Experienced Legal Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Legal Affairs, Arbitration, Family Law, and Dispute Resolution. An alumnus of the European Centre for Electoral Support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Chief Legal Officer
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Lagos
2022.05 - Current
- Defending the commission in pre and post election matters in court
- Prosecution of Electoral Offences
- Monitoring of political parties congresses and conventions
- Liaising and monitoring external solicitors in election petitions
- Completed assigned work within deadlines and to the commission's standards.
Senior Legal Officer
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
, Lagos
2013.01 - 2022.05
- Handling Electoral cases ranging from Pre-election matters,
- Prosecuting electoral offences and Post-election matters,
- Ensuring compliance by political parties and election officials throughout the process of election,
- Preparing Contract Agreements,
- Reviewing agreements,
- Legal writing and research
Counsel in Chambers
Priory Terrace Solicitors
, Lagos
2011.08 - 2013.01
- Trainee counsel in litigation
- Research Assistant
- Corporate Practice: Incorporation of companies and preparation of legal documents
External Editor
YWC Publishers Limited-Online Law Reporters/Editor
, Lagos
2011.04 - 2011.08
- Compilation, Editing and Reporting of judgments of the Supreme Court online
- Compilation, Collation and editing of the Court of Appeal Judgments
- Member of YWC Editorial Board
National Youth Service Legal Attaché
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
, Abuja
2009.12 - 2010.10
- Court appearances for the Commission
- Representing the Commission at functions e.g. G6 Security Summit on Expediating the Trials of Criminal Suspects within the Contiguous States of Benue, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory
- Drafting legal documents e.g. charges, legal opinions/advice e.t.c.
- Filing court processes
Education
Master of Laws - Law
University of Lagos
Nigeria 2016.10 - 2019.12
Diploma - Law
European Centre for Electoral Support
Nigeria 2018.07 - 2018.07
Master of Laws - Law
Nigerian Law School
Nigeria 2008.05 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
Lagos State University
Nigeria 2001.03 - 2008.02
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Legal Advice
- Arbitration
- Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Governance
- Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation
- Family Law
- Due Diligence
- Legal Affairs
- Public Speaking
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Assistant Chief Legal Officer
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2022.05 - Current
Diploma - Law
European Centre for Electoral Support
2018.07 - 2018.07
Master of Laws - Law
University of Lagos
2016.10 - 2019.12
Senior Legal Officer
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2013.01 - 2022.05
Counsel in Chambers
Priory Terrace Solicitors
2011.08 - 2013.01
External Editor
YWC Publishers Limited-Online Law Reporters/Editor
2011.04 - 2011.08
National Youth Service Legal Attaché
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
2009.12 - 2010.10
Master of Laws - Law
Nigerian Law School
2008.05 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
Lagos State University
2001.03 - 2008.02