Chidimma Orjiakor
@chidimmaorjiakor
Legal Associate at Olu Shodimu & Co, researching corporate law and advising clients on compliance and commercial transactions.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
At Olu Shodimu & Co, I research corporate and commercial law matters and write legal opinions and advisory memoranda for clients across diverse sectors.
I participate in corporate due diligence and contribute to preparing, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents. I also assist with company incorporation and post-incorporation compliance, including filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Previously, at Gbenja Ojo & Co, I drafted and reviewed court documents, contracts, and legal correspondence under the supervision of lead counsel. I supported litigation preparation through legal research, evidence compilation, and case-file organization.
My experience also includes legal externships and a virtual internship, where I conducted legal research, assisted with case preparation, reviewed contract automation, and generated visualizations from legal case trends. I hold a Barrister at Law degree from Nigerian Law School and am a Certified Arbitrator and Certified Mediator & Conciliator.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Associate
Olu Shodimu & Co
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Spearheaded legal research on corporate and commercial law matters, authoring legal opinions and advisory memoranda. Participated in due diligence and facilitated company incorporation and compliance processes.
Legal Associate
Gbenja Ojo & Co
Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 (6 months)
Drafted and reviewed legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence. Supported litigation preparation through legal research and case file management.
Legal Extern
Abiola Sanni & Co LP
Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)
Performed legal research and contributed to case preparation. Assisted in client interviews and document review, and presented case summaries to senior associates.
Legal Extern
Magistrate Court, Yaba
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Observed court proceedings and assisted the magistrate with case summaries. Conducted legal research and filed documents as required.
Virtual Legal Intern
Hiltontop Solicitors
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023 (1 month)
Orchestrated brainstorming sessions on innovative legal approaches. Reviewed contract automation and generated data visualizations from legal case trends.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Law School
Barrister at Law (B.L), Law
2024 - 2025
Grade: Second Class Upper
Pursued the Barrister at Law (B.L) program, graduating with Second Class Upper.
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Nigeria
Certified Mediator & Conciliator, Mediation and Conciliation
2023 - 2023
Earned the Certified Mediator & Conciliator certification in 2023.
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law
2017 - 2023
Grade: Second Class Upper
Completed the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) program, graduating with Second Class Upper.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK
Certified Arbitrator, Arbitration
2022 - 2022
Earned the Certified Arbitrator certification in 2022.
University of Lagos
Diploma in Law, Law
2016 - 2017
Grade: Excellent Grade (16/16 points)
Completed the Diploma in Law program with an excellent grade of 16/16 points.
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