Stanilaw Osei-Bonsu

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Howell, MI 48843

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EDUCATION

University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI U.S.A. May 2022 LL.M. (Masters of U.S. Law)

Honors: Recipient of Michigan International and Comparative Law Full Tuition Scholarship Lancaster University Ghana, Accra, Ghana July 2019 LL.B. (Hons) Law

First Class Distinction

University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K. December 2013 M.A, in International Development

Merit Degree Classification

Dissertation Title: Getting the Politics Right in Ghanaian Education: Assessing the Involvement of Donors in Social Protection Programs Targeted at Primary Education in Ghana. Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH U.S.A May 2009 B.A., Triple Major in Politics and Government, International Studies, and Black World Studies Honors: The True North Award for Vocational Discernment and Campus Leadership International Studies Department Award for Outstanding Achievement Black World Studies Department Award for Academic Excellence Dean’s Merit Scholarship ($15,000 annual 4 year scholarship) Meek Leadership Award ($1000 Awarded for Excellence in Leadership and Service) Columbus Initiative Award For Excellence in Community Service and Mentorship RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

The Law Office of Luke Bowman & Associates, Brighton, MI U.S.A. December 2022 – Present Associate

• Receiving training on nuances of Immigration Law particularly filing processes for range of visas.

• Conducting extensive legal research on legalities of providing assistance to undocumented immigrant.

• Preparing high quality legal memos submitted to senior partner for informed decision making. Goodman, Hurwitz and James PC, Law Firm, Detroit, MI U.S.A. August 2022 – November 2022 Graduate Law Clerk

• Conducted in-depth research and writing on complex legal issues pertaining to civil rights cases.

• Provided assistance with the litigation of cases by drafting and responding to discovery requests.

• Prepared, reviewed, drafted and analyzed documentary evidence, motions and depositions. University of Michigan Law School, Law Library, Ann Arbor, MI U.S.A. September 2021 – January 2022 Faculty Research Assistant

• Conducted in-depth, complex legal and non-legal research projects for Michigan Law faculty members to support their research, scholarship, and teaching.

• Provided high quality memos for each research project.

• Received supervision and training from Faculty Research Librarian. International Justice Mission (IJM), Ghana Field Office, Accra, GH January 2020 - August 2021 Government Relations Specialist

• Served in lobbyist role responsible for building strategic relationships with Government of Ghana.

• Galvanized support for the Washington-based organization’s mission to put an end to human trafficking.

• Secured a 100% budget increment commitment from Government of Ghana within 2 months of joining. Lancaster University Ghana Accra, GH October 2014 - November 2019 Manager-Student Affairs and Business Development

• Conducted feasibility studies and negotiations between the University and other strategic partners.

• Oversaw a 1200% increase in student internship placements, the highest rate seen by the institution.

• Secured corporate partnerships with top companies in Ghana leading to successful launch our top 5 UK EMBA program in the Ghanaian market.

Channel Two Communications Accra, GH December 2013 - September 2014 Project and Research Manager

• Managed policy and research initiatives with regards to government policy with a specialization in the area of natural resource management, social intervention and inclusive growth for Ghana.

• Supervised administrative, logistic, and proposal writing necessary to execute campaign projects for various clients like the World Bank (Fixing the Urban Mess Campaign), Institute of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Local Government.

• Conducted analysis of national public policy that was utilized in public education campaigns and trainings held to empower civil society groups.

Working America, AFL-CIO, Columbus, OH U.S.A February 2010 - July 2010 Field Manager

• Oversaw administrative, logistic and financial management necessary to run the non-profit office.

• Trained, developed and supervised field organizers for high quality community outreach across Ohio.

• Coordinated grassroots fundraising and political campaigns to help shape the national policy agenda. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, San Francisco, CA U.S.A July 2008 - August 2008 Intern

• Prepared discovery and case files for pretrial hearing conferences.

• Analysed and organized evidence and applicable law in case files.

• Wrote and prepared Sample Opposition to Motion to Suppress with supervision. Obama For America Iowa Headquarters, Des Moines, IA U.S.A July 2007 - August 2007 Outreach Intern

• Co-facilitated African American outreach programs and voter literacy projects.

• Specialized in the development of the Africans for Obama group and resource guide.

• Authored African foreign policy piece as campaign literature reviewed by Barack Obama.

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