Dolapo Akinola

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts (MSAs, SaaS, procurement, NDAs) and built contract playbooks, reducing turnaround time by 20% and cutting external counsel spend. Led regulatory monitoring and compliance activities across tax, data protection, and consumer protection instruments, achieving zero late statutory filings in 2025.

Drafted and reviewed retainer and consultancy agreements, conducted in-depth legal research and expert witness reports, and supported US trademark prosecution to address USPTO refusals. Led client interviews to translate commercial issues into actionable legal opinions.

Managed IP protection and publishing registrations for artists, registering 30+ musical works and 10+ artists with licensing bodies, and developed a cataloguing system that reduced retrieval time by 30%. Drafted and reviewed 20+ split sheet agreements to streamline revenue distribution.

Reviewed corporate documentation for 10+ companies to ensure CAC compliance and led research on data privacy and digital assets, drafting a legal opinion on SEC rules that was adopted and delivered to a client.

Researched IP and data protection laws, prepared project finance reports and tailored dispute resolution clauses, and drafted comfort letters to support commercial negotiations and client objectives.

Grade: First Class

Activities and societies: 7th Best Graduating Student; 3rd Best Graduating Student in Corporate Law Practice

Completed the Bar Professional training program leading to the B.L., graduating with First Class and recognized among the top students.

Grade: Second Class Upper (4.24/5.0)

Activities and societies: Student Union Government roles (Secretary, Welfare Committee; Head, Social Committee); Faculty positions (Social Director, Financial Secretary)

Completed a Bachelor of Laws program with a Second Class Upper division and a strong academic record.