Dorcas Ekuban
@dorcasekuban
Associate Lawyer at AEGIS Law PRUC, drafting commercial contracts and supporting litigation across 10+ client matters.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
At AEGIS Law PRUC, I manage legal work across corporate and individual client matters, supporting commercial litigation, contractual advice and dispute resolution. I’ve drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and prepared pleadings, affidavits, motions and written submissions.
At the Legal Aid Commission, I’ve handled cases under supervision and supported ongoing matters involving family law, land and property disputes, probate, estates and employment claims. I’ve prepared court documents and participated in trials and hearings before the District, Circuit and High Courts.
I’ve also supported mediation by preparing notices, issues for determination, settlement agreements and consent judgments. My work includes legal research, case-file coordination, hearing schedules and filing deadlines.
At Agricultural Development Bank’s Legal Department, I contributed to contract drafting and review, legal research and memoranda in a regulated banking environment. I founded and coordinate Women in Fintech Ghana, a non-profit platform promoting women’s participation in finance, technology and regulatory spaces.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Lawyer
AEGIS Law PRUC
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Managed legal work across 10+ corporate and individual client matters, supporting commercial litigation, contractual advice and dispute resolution. Prepared 20+ pleadings, affidavits, motions and written submissions, and attended 20+ court appearances.
Volunteer Public Defender / Pupil Barrister
Legal Aid Commission
Oct 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Handled 20+ cases under supervision and supported 30+ ongoing legal matters involving family law, land and property disputes, probate, estates and employment claims. Drafted 70+ pleadings, affidavits, witness statements and written submissions, and participated in 50+ trials and court hearings.
Founder & Coordinator
Women in Fintech Ghana
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Founded and coordinate a non-profit professional platform promoting women's participation in finance, technology and regulatory spaces. Organised approximately 7 policy discussions and professional events, reaching approximately 200 young women through fintech education and career guidance.
Paralegal / Legal Research Intern
Agricultural Development Bank
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Contributed to 10+ combined assignments involving contract drafting and review, legal research and preparation of legal memoranda within a regulated banking environment. Researched banking, contractual and regulatory issues and prepared written legal analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Accra Business School
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursued a Master of Business Administration degree at Accra Business School.
Ghana School of Law
Qualifying Certificate in Law, Law
Completed the Qualifying Certificate in Law at the Ghana School of Law.
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
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