This document contains a summary of a legal professional's qualifications and experience. It includes details about her education such as obtaining an LLM from University of California, Hastings College of Law and being called to the Nigerian Bar. Her professional experience includes working as a legal intern, legal practitioner for the Bureau of Public Enterprises in Nigeria, and co-founding a company to assist Nigerian musicians. She also provides volunteer work with organizations focused on homeless children.

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​ ​AWARA KATE OGADIMMA
No 3 Prince Oyewumni street, Ogudu • (+234) 7088406442 • ​KATEAWARA@GMAIL.COM
SUMMARY
A competent international attorney fully equipped in drafting, negotiation and arbitration of commercial
contracts, sale and purchase agreements, international business transactions. Expertise in legal office
management with a record of adequately facilitating time management, prioritizing and multitasking,
concurrently meeting variety of deadlines. A complete professional with a dedication to maintaining
confidentiality and upholding ethical standards of the legal profession as well as passionately meeting
client’s needs.
BIO­DATA
Date of Birth: ​ 2nd November, 1988
Gender: ​Female
Place of Birth: ​Obowo
State of Origin: ​ Imo
Nationality: ​Nigeria
Local Govt. Area: ​Obowo
Languages: ​English, Igbo
Marital Status: ​ Single
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES
● Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators­ Certified
● Research Skills­ Westlaw, Lexis
Nexis
● Japanese Law
● MS Office Word
Suites/Windows/Mac OS
● Reports and Analytics
● Interpersonal and
Communication Skills
● Bilingual ­ Igbo
● Multi­Cultural Experiences
● Entrepreneurial and project
development
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
● Member of the Nigerian Bar
Association
● Witkin Legal Institute Award for
Excellence
● Top Student Award for
International
Commercial Arbitration
● LLM Program
Academic Scholarship
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
LKP Legal Services. Menlo Park, CA [ August 2014 – October 2015 ]
Legal Intern
● Solely provided effective legal support and management of minimum eight active cases, adequately
meeting tight deadlines and schedules, resulting to maximum productivity levels
● Researched, evaluated and investigated claims and allegations regarding employment contracts and
discrimination resulting to satisfactory settlement agreement
● Actively participated drafting appellate briefs to First Appellate District Court
● Identified legal authorities and arguments for workers compensation cases resulting to case
settlements worth over $1million
● Prepare for trial. Collect and sort exhibits, ensure that all documentations are well prepared for final
court submission
● Develop and manage billing records for litigation Partner. Set up invoices, track and statements

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Bureau of Public Enterprises (Presidency) Abuja, Nigeria [ 2012 – 2013 ]
Legal Practitioner
● Worked on various legal issues involved in privatization and commercialization of government
properties in power, agricultural and natural resources sectors
● Actively participated in reviewing and approving financial bid proposals from preferred bidders
typically international investors, interested in acquiring Nigerian power distribution companies
(Discos) and hydro power generations (Gencos)
● Participated in the technical evaluation stage in the sale of the Discos and Gencos concessions worth
over $23 million.
● Drafted legal documents, including concessions, sales and purchase agreements for bid winners
● Using international legal research skills, provided effective research saving time and money for the
general counsel department
● Drafted legal memoranda on privatization matters and policies for Nigeria’s Vice­President.
● Conducted due diligence on companies bidding on government enterprises and reviewed registration
documents to ensure compliance with government regulations and policies
● Assessed credentials and selected outside legal counsel to represent Bureau of Public Enterprises in
litigation matters.
● Corresponded with National Council on Privatization, Securities Exchange Commission and
International companies and investors on the commercialization and privatization of the power sector
● Proposed and reviewed financing, non­disclosure and employment agreements
● Coordinated and presented legal memos on securities law, international law, contract law, M&A, and
corporate governance
● Monitored litigation cases in court and observed litigation proceedings
Koded World International Abuja, Nigeria [ 2012 – 2013 ]
Co­Founder
● Co­founded company to assist Nigerian musicians with securing legal representation and
management
● Oversaw legal and business aspects of company administration
● Analyzed industry trends and compiled market research data to inform planning and strategy
● Ensured the availability of professional talent needed to meet business objectives
● Managed day to day development issues
● Facilitated a fast­paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment
● Implemented processes to streamline workflow
Addie & Co Solicitors London, UK [May 2008 – September 2008]
Office Intern
● Assisted with various administrative duties, including proofreading legal documents, drafting and
typing documents, and answering client inquiries and calls.

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EDUCATION
University of California, Hastings College of the Law San Francisco, CA [ 2014 ]
LLM in International Business and Trade
Nigerian Law School Abuja, Nigeria [2012]
Barrister in Law
University of Nottingham, Law School Nottingham, United Kingdom [2011]
LLB with Honors
● Student Ambassador
● Vice­President Afri­cultural Society
Harvard University, Extension School Cambridge, MA [2009]
Distinction in International Business and Economy; Legal Writing
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Christel Home Foundation
Founder ​ ​Abuja, Nigeria​ ​[2013­Present]
● Registered co­ founder of Non­profit Organization designed to create awareness about issues facing
homeless children in Nigeria
● Organize events attended by over 1,000 homeless children, government officials and media
● Coordinated drives to provide food and clothing to homeless children
● Organized campaigns focusing on child trafficking
● Fundraised over ₦100,000 for scholarships and basic provisions for the homeless children
AISEC Global
Summer Camp Volunteer ​ ​Odessa, Ukraine ​ ​[2010]
● Provided education to the communities and improving literacy of 2% english speaking country by teaching
English language to over 100 children between the ages 6­15
● Organized cultural awareness events, illustrating both Nigerian and English culture, creating a worldwide,
global vision to the communities.