Oluwalonimi Oyebade
@oluwalonimioyebade
Experienced immigration lawyer specializing in visa processes, client advocacy, and international mobility.
What I'm looking for
I am a qualified legal professional with strong expertise in immigration law, client advocacy, and international mobility, with hands-on experience advising diverse clients in Lagos, Nigeria. I have overseen visa and immigration services, conducted comprehensive legal research, and managed complex visa processes with consistently high success rates.
My background includes roles as Legal Officer/Visa Specialist, Legal Associate, NYSC Legal Associate, and Law School extern, where I improved delivery accuracy, increased client conversion rates, and supervised junior staff while maintaining strict client confidentiality and professional relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Officer
Ile-iwe
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Advises diverse clients on immigration and corporate matters, conducts legal research, and manages end-to-end visa and immigration processes, improving document accuracy by 30% and increasing client alignment success by 50%.
Legal Associate
Bonajo Badejo & Co. Legal Practitioners
Nov 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Provided legal counsel across contracts, property, employment and corporate governance, generated and reviewed 50+ legal documents, and managed a 3–5 client caseload with a 70% timely case closure rate.
NYSC Legal Associate
Bonajo Badejo & Co. Legal Practitioners
Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)
Maintained client confidentiality, counseled clients on alternatives to trial increasing satisfaction, supervised NYSC associates and clerks, and supported litigation and document preparation tasks.
Law School Extern
Ajibola Kaka & Co. Legal Practitioners
Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 (3 months)
Assisted lawyers with legal research on local, state, and federal law, prepared legal documentation for meetings and hearings, and observed active court proceedings to support case preparation.
Intern / Exchange Volunteer
ONG Cavoquiva
Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 (2 months)
Volunteered in a global programme protecting children, taught and supported vulnerable children, and contributed to community welfare initiatives during an AIESEC exchange.
Teaching Assistant
Maymercy Montessori School
May 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)
Assisted in teaching pre-school toddlers, supported classroom activities and child development initiatives during the summer term.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Nigerian Law School
Barrister at Law / Postgraduate Qualifying Certificate (B.L.), Professional Legal Training
2018 - 2019
Attended the Nigerian Law School and obtained the Bar Part II/Postgraduate Qualifying Certificate (B.L.), qualifying for call to the Nigerian Bar.
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Law
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) studying Nigerian law and legal principles relevant to litigation, contracts, and immigration matters.
University of Lagos
Diploma in Law (Foundation), Law (Foundation)
2013 - 2014
Completed a Diploma in Law (Foundation) to prepare for undergraduate legal studies.
Olatundun Model College
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE), Secondary Education
2012 - 2013
Activities and societies: Head Girl; Valedictorian
Completed secondary education, served as Head Girl and graduated as valedictorian.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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