Joan David-Madukwe

Served as primary governance advisor for enterprise shared services and board regulatory liaison, delivering counsel on CBN directives and governance codes to achieve zero regulatory infractions across 3 consecutive years. Led AGM and board/committee planning with precise minutes and follow-up, reaching 100% resolution of board action items.

Provided group-wide legal and corporate secretarial services, including Legal Trustee duties at DLM Trust Company Limited. Secured three trust mandates valued at over N2 Billion, obtained an SEC operating license for a startup subsidiary within the first submission cycle, and proactively enforced compliance to avert a potential default.

Directed corporate secretarial operations for a licensed trustee firm, partnering with executive leadership over a period of institutional growth. Recovered a long-overdue receivable of N350 Million, captured three series of state government bond mandates, designed SSAs/SLAs to standardize vendor relationships, and planned and executed 5 Annual General Meetings with statutory compliance.

Administered trust accounts within a major bank’s trustee subsidiary, ensuring strict adherence to trust deeds and regulatory frameworks. Secured 4 state government/municipal bond mandates with a combined portfolio value exceeding N200 Billion, introduced over N2 Billion in assets under management, maintained zero regulatory findings across audits, and earned Employee of the Year.

Prosecuted a contested matter before the Kaduna Sharia Court, completing legal research and securing a favorable judgment for the client. Drafted contracts, court processes, and advisory memoranda, and advised corporate and individual clients on contract law, commercial disputes, and regulatory obligations.

Secured a successful judgment at the FCT High Court in Wuse through diligent preparation and oral advocacy. Drafted pleadings, court motions, affidavits, and client advisory letters, and conducted research on emerging case law to inform litigation strategy.

Led the defense team representing NYSC in a criminal suit, achieving a case being struck out through procedural arguments and courtroom advocacy. Managed high-volume litigation files with zero procedural lapses and supported company incorporation and post-incorporation compliance work by preparing statutory forms and documentation.

Earned an LL.M (Master of Laws) at the University of Lagos, Akoka.

Completed the Barrister at Law (B.L.) program at the Nigerian Law School.

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Benin, Benin City.