EYITAYO ABIODUN, *** Vauxhall Road, Landover, MD *0785 *********@*****.*** (c) 301-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Objective and thorough attorney with 25 years of demonstrated law firm experience. Seeking an opportunity to represent clients in civil procedure, family law, criminal justice, and general practice matters. I also bring experience in international maritime law, carriage of goods by sea and legal compliance. Further I look to expand upon my expertise in all areas of admiralty law, general practice and carriage of goods by sea.
EXPERIENCE:
ANOKORU Chamber Eyitayo Tolulope Abiodun & Co., Ketu, Nigeria - May 2005 – Present Principle Partner
Advise, draft and vet legal agreements
Conduct search for property acquisition
Render legal advice and opinions on high scale land encroachment litigation
Execute land recovery with 90% rate achievement
Prosecute criminal and domestic cases in court
Aide Chairman House Committee of Lands and Housing Dapo Abiodun & Co., Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria - October 2003-2005 Managing Counsel
Reviewed and synthesized case law in formulating compelling strategies for cases
Drafting of legal documents including briefs, motions, and memoranda contributing to efficiency of trial preparation
Prepare and prosecute cases in court
Walter Chris Akeni & Co., Ovom, Bayeslsa, Nigeria - May 2002-2003 Senior Counsel
Advise, draft and vet legal agreements
Manage portfolio of delinquent accounts
Negotiation in compliance with local regulations
Debt recovery
Directorate of Public Prosecution, Ministry of Justice, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria -May 2001- May 2002 State Counsel
Review case files from State Police, State Criminal Investigation Department
Provide legal advice to ascertain existence of prima facie case
Legal research for Director of Public Prosecution on behalf of the Bayelsa-State Attorney General
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Expected MAY 2025 LL.M University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law
2017 LL.M Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun-State, Nigeria EYITAYO ABIODUN, 803 Vauxhall Road, Landover, MD 20785 *********@*****.*** (c) 301-***-**** 2 P a g e
o International Maritime Law; International Labor Law; Aviation and Communication Law and Energy and Mineral Resource Law
1999-2000 B.L Council of Legal Education, Nigeria Law School, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria
1992-1998 LLB Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun-State, Nigeria SKILLS
Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis,
Document Drafting: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat RESEARCH PAPERS
Critical Analysis of Recent Legal, Fiscal, and Structural Measures, for The Promotion and Protection of Foreign Investment in Nigeria.
Legal and Institutional Regime of International Radio Frequency Registration.
The Ship nationality (The Flag State).