Adanna Miranda Onah
Legal Counsel
Munich
Summary
A professional and result-oriented lawyer and researcher with over 5 years of experience in a highly competitive corporate market. Demonstrated success in serving as key resource to executive management teams and other personnel on legal, compliance, and governance matters. Highly skilled in critical analysis. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Able to establish positive rapport and build strong relationships with all levels of professional staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
IPR Policy Researcher
4iP Council and Ericsson
10.2024 - Current
- Produce research paper on Automotive License Negotiation Group (ALNG) practices and its interaction with competition law and IP frameworks.
- Increased awareness of key policy issues by authoring informative reports, articles, and presentations for diverse audiences.
- Monitored global trends and analysed significant case laws over a five-year period, providing actionable briefs to stakeholders.
- Author policy briefs and position papers.
- Monitored and analysed legislative updates across multiple jurisdictions, summarising trends into regular reports or newsletters.
- Track legislative developments and trends related to IP rights.
- Improved policy recommendations with detailed comparative studies of national and international practices.
Editorial Assistant
GRUR International
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed content flow for issues averaging 150 pages or 4 articles each, ensuring timely delivery for editorial review.
- Ensured style guide compliance for all draft issues, correcting an average of 50 errors per issue (spanning grammar, formatting, and citation inconsistencies).
- Maintained a comprehensive database of contributors, fostering strong relationships with writers and photographers.
- Monitored industry trends and news through regular research, keeping the team informed about relevant topics for potential articles or features.
- Updated and maintained a database of over 100 Supreme Court decisions, categorized by relevance to journal themes and reader interests.
- Collaborated with scholars and lawyers to prepare manuscripts for publication.
- Enhanced editorial quality by meticulously proofreading and editing content before publication.
Legal Counsel and Company Secretary
Roducate Limited
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated over 15 contracts, encompassing a variety of agreements securing terms that mitigated risk and safeguarded assets worth $10M.
- Reviewed marketing materials for regulatory compliance, preventing potentially costly fines or reputational harm from misleading claims or omissions.
- Trained company employees on key legal issues, enhancing awareness of potential risks and fostering a culture of compliance.
- Designed and implemented 5 internal policies on data management, content use, and proprietary technology, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
- Ensured compliance with corporate governance standards, maintaining a 100% on-time submission rate for filings and reports to regulatory bodies.
- Developed staff training programs for best practices in handling sensitive information, resulting in decreased incidents of accidental data leaks.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with NDPA, and other relevant data privacy laws through continuous monitoring and updating of internal processes.
Legal Consultant
DCSL Corporate Services Limited
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Expanded service offerings, adding 2 new practice areas or services, contributing to market differentiation and client acquisition.
- Facilitated over 50 board meetings annually, streamlining strategic discussions and ensuring 100% compliance with corporate governance standards.
- Oversaw corporate secretarial services for 14 clients, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining a 100% client retention rate.
- Led and contributed to over 50 governance projects and board evaluations, achieving an average client satisfaction score of 9/10.
- Collaborated with regulatory and government agencies, ensuring compliance and resolving complex legal issues for clients.
- Contributed towards business development efforts by identifying new opportunities for service expansion or improvement.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality work standards under tight deadlines.
Legal Counsel
2B Global Services Limited
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared and attended all meetings (Board, Committees and Shareholders) of the Company.
- Ensured up to date regulatory filings and returns.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements, drafting and reviewing of contracts.
- Engaged regulatory authorities on compliance issues.
- Appointed external solicitors and liaised with them to prosecute cases.
Research Assistant
National Assembly of Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Tracked and analyzed events across 50+ news sources, delivering 20+ reports that informed senate committee discussions.
- Drafted and reviewed 100+ correspondences, ensuring seamless collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, and private partners.
- Collaborated with a team of five and the UNODC to research the socio-economic impact of codeine in Northern Nigeria, producing a foundational report for a stakeholder public hearing that influenced policy discussions on substance abuse control.
Education
B.L. -
Nigerian Law School
11.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - undefined
University of Nigeria Nsukka
11.2011 - 08.2016
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - undefined
ISC²
08.2024 - 07.2027
Advanced Course on Trademark and GIs - undefined
WIPO
Advanced International Certificate on IP Assets Management - undefined
WIPO
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Law
Munich Intellectual Property Law Centre
Munich, Germany 10.2023 - 09.2024
Responsible AI Professional - Law
OneTrust
08.2024 - 07.2027
Skills
Qualitative research
Data collection
Policy analysis
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Critical Analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Active listening
Attention to detail
Membership And Affiliations
- Nigerian Red Cross
- Nigerian Bar Association
Accomplishments
DAAD-EPOS Scholarship
WIPO-JPO Summer School scholarship
WIPO AICC Scholarship
Award for Resilience and Ensuring Business Continuity during Covid-19 (DCSL Corporate Services Limited)
Timeline
IPR Policy Researcher
4iP Council and Ericsson
10.2024 - Current
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - undefined
ISC²
08.2024 - 07.2027
Responsible AI Professional - Law
OneTrust
08.2024 - 07.2027
Editorial Assistant
GRUR International
04.2024 - 07.2024
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Law
Munich Intellectual Property Law Centre
10.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Counsel and Company Secretary
Roducate Limited
03.2023 - 06.2023
Legal Consultant
DCSL Corporate Services Limited
11.2019 - 03.2023
Legal Counsel
2B Global Services Limited
01.2019 - 10.2019
Research Assistant
National Assembly of Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2018
B.L. -
Nigerian Law School
11.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - undefined
University of Nigeria Nsukka
11.2011 - 08.2016
Advanced Course on Trademark and GIs - undefined
WIPO
Advanced International Certificate on IP Assets Management - undefined
WIPO
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