Experience

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  Office of the President of Ghana

  • Jubilee House

  • Legal Counsel to the President

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Jubilee House

    Legal counsel to the President of the Republic of Ghana, providing advice on constitutional and other legal matters.

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  Office of the President (Ghana)

  • Jubilee House, Accra

  • Assistant Secretary and Counsel

    • Jan 2017 - Jan 2021
    • Jubilee House, Accra

    Legal adviser to the President. Advise on legal matters that arise at the President's office and issues that are brought to the President's office. Liaison between the President's office and the Attorney-General's office. I also assist the Secretary to the President in managing the President’s Secretariat.

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  Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

  • Accra

  • Senior Associate

    • Nov 2011 - Jan 2017
    • Accra

    Specialize in corporate and commercial litigation and dispute resolution

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  Express Wash Limited

  • Accra, Ghana

  • Director

    • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
    • Accra, Ghana

    Express Wash is a quick laundry service in Accra with the most affordable prices. Get your clothes cleaned. Visit expresswashgh.com to order our service.ImpressumAt Express Wash our focus is to provide you with clean and fresh clothes and items. The weight of your clothes should be the least of your worries when you do your laundry with Express Wash. we want our customers to step out in confidence. We believe first impressions make a difference that is why we focus on how our customers must look in their freshly pressed clothes. Our professional staff are trained to press clothes of all kinds to a customer’s preference.Convenience is at the heart of our service delivery. Our aim is to make life simpler for our customers. We therefore have an “EXPRESS” service for pickup and delivery, which is available to customers irrespective of where our customer is located. Just complete the form for a pickup and delivery service on our website, or email us at [email protected] or call us on +233(0)200400300

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  Zenith University College

  • Accra

  • Lecturer

    • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
    • Accra

    Lecturer in the Law of Trusts

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  REINDORF CHAMBERS

  • Associate

    • Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

    Litigation, drafting corporate and commercial agreements primarily in banking and finance, capital markets, mining and natural resources and insurance.

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  NEW YORK BAR COMPANY, London

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Lecturer

    • Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
    • London, United Kingdom

    Lectured and tutored students in specific areas on the New York Bar Exam including real property, constitutional law, conflict of laws, evidence and criminal law; wrote sample questions and model answers for students as well as offered general guidance and tips for the New York Bar Exam; and maintained a blog on US Supreme Court cases.

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  WEB LEGAL EDUCATION, London

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Tutor & Blogger

    • Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
    • London, United Kingdom

    Tutored students in contracts, company law and trusts; and maintained a blog with interesting legal stories and updates.

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  K. A. ESSUMAN LEGAL CONSULTANCY

  • Founder/C.E.O.

    • Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

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  DOLPHINE SOLICITORS, London

  • Legal Consultant

    • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

    I made immigration applications on behalf of clients to the UK Border Agency; appealed on behalf of unsuccessful clients to the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal; and assisted clients with unfair dismissal claims.

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  CHAMBERS OF G.D. TETTEH, London

  • Mini pupillage

    • Mar 2010 - Mar 2010

    I attended immigration and employment tribunal with barristers; researched and wrote a memorandum of law on the employment status of casual workers.

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  HANSON WOODS SOLICITORS LLP, London

  • Law Clerk

    • Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

    I clerked on behalf of the firm in the M45 murder case at the Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey.

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  CORNELL LEGAL AID CLINIC

  • Law Intern

    • Jan 2009 - May 2009

    I handled social security and unemployment insurance claims under the supervision of an attorney; appeared as the lead counsel before the Social Security Administration making opening and closing arguments; and dealing with the Administrative Law Judge's questions about evidence involved in the case and arguments made on behalf of the claimant, my client.

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  3 VERULAM BUILDINGS, London

  • Mini pupil

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

    I gained practical techniques in the style of questions to put to high risk market experts during cross examination in complex finance trials.

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  ROYAL COURTS of JUSTICE, PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT

  • Volunteer

    • Sep 2007 - May 2008

    I attended hearings with pro se litigants; advised on procedure in civil cases especially bankruptcy; ensured relevant forms and documents were correctly completed and filed in the High Courts and Appeal Courts.

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  LAW OFFICES OF LINDA G. DAPAAH, Alexandria, Virginia, USA

  • Intern

    • May 2007 - Jun 2007

    I gained insights into common law practice and an understanding of the American legal system.

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  TOOKS CHAMBERS, London

  • Mini pupil

    • Sep 2006 - Sep 2006

    I attended court with barristers and pupils; and drafted closing statement in a case.

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  PROFILE CONSULT, London

  • Intern

    • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

    I ensured that the information submitted by corporate bodies, individuals and government bodies were appropriate and relevant to their application for project appraisals and subsequent funding.

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  CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE, London

  • Intern

    • Sep 2005 - Sep 2005

    I attended court with barristers instructed by the CPS.

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  CUMBERLAND ELLIS LLP, London

  • Intern

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2005

    Property Department- I compiled a checklist of deeds that had been returned from the Land Registry and drafted commercial leases.Commercial/Company Department- I assisted in the drafting of documents needed for a company takeover.