Olufunke Olutoye

Experienced privacy lawyer with 7 years of expertise in commercial litigation, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Skilled in defending regulatory investigations and complex commercial litigation. Adept at advising businesses on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices, I provide tailored solutions to help organizations comply with regulatory compliance expectations across various industries. My expertise in GRC enables me to detect and effectively manage risks, ensure compliance, and mitigate legal exposure for my clients.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

ALUKO & OYEBODE                               LAGOS,NIGERIA
Associate - Litigation & Governance, Risk and Compliance                              January 2017- January 2023

Governance, Risk and Compliance Experience
●Performed risk assessments and provided sound legal advice to executives, officers, the board on client compliance policies addressing various areas of business activities based on industry regulations and drafted compliance policies..
●Developed and maintained a regulatory compliance program for the clients.
●Monitored "regulatory landscape" for emerging Federal and State standards and regulations within the insurance, telemarketing, and general corporate compliance arenas identifying any potential Company compliance exposures and risks.
●Provided subject matter expertise to assist business units in responding to compliance issues arising in their daily business activities.
●Developed and maintained effective compliance programs, including training programs.
●Investigated alleged non-compliance and fraud-related incidents making appropriate remediation recommendations.
●Prepared periodic internal and government-mandated reporting on compliance program activities, status, and progress.
●Ensured client compliance with national and international industry regulations, by developing and providing training on standards, guidelines, and procedures aligned with good practice and legislation.
●Performed due diligence, conflict of interest and client risk checks on new clients as part of statutory requirements and best practice on-boarding requirements.
●Conducted performance reviews of Board of Directors and Governing Councils ahead of general meetings in compliance with corporate governance mandated audits. 
●Maintained schedules and calendars and coordinated travel arrangements when necessary.
●Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed client contracts including vendor agreements, joint venture and asset transfer agreements.
Litigation
●Conducted legal research and advised clients of their rights and likelihood of success in litigation of varying issues.
●Accurately identified relevant legal questions raised by factual situations, efficiently researched controlling laws, and provided concise summary and appropriate recommendations to management for action.
●Argued court hearings, and drafted pleadings used in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.on both defense and offense on complex legal issues and diligently secured favorable outcomes resulting in 2 Judge commendations.
●Developed case strategies in collaboration with senior management and clients, ensuring priorities were met while limiting financial strain, resulting in positive feedback.
●Manage legal documents, including correspondence, client files, court documents and conducted legal research
●Maintain schedules and calendars and coordinate travel arrangements for both clients and senior managment when necessary.
●Contributed to suggesting reforms of key areas of legislation and judicial procedure for efficient legal practice through the NBA Lagos Law Reform Group set up in 2022.
●Contributed to 2 editions of the World Bank in the Ease of Doing Business rankings.
●Dedicated 10+ hours per week to researching national laws and challenges to proposed legislation for business development.
●Prepared presentations and wrote articles for fellow attorneys in the firm on relevant changes to legislation affecting client business.

Speaking Engagements/Seminars/Webinars
●Part of the global planning team that led the pioneer Board Governance Training Series in conjunction with Anjarwalla & Khanna and Webber Wentzel under the Africa Corporate Leadership Academy.
●Member of the team that planned and led the first African Construction Law Conference 2022 held by the African Construction Law Society.
●Panelist, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Twitter Space Series 02: 'Cybersecurity Awareness, How to keep your digital assets safe'.
●Panelist, Pre-conference Webinar: 'Cross Border Data Transfer of Personal Data: A Concept in Search of Clarity'.

EDUCATION

ASHBURY COLLEGE, CANADA.          POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA   2012
READING UNIVERSITY, UK.                                          LLB                    2015
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, NIGERIA.                              BL                    2016
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, USA.                                 LLM                    2019