Okure, Lawrence

OKURE, MFONOBONG LAWRENCE CAREER SUMMARY A detail-oriented and high-achieving legal and virtual assistant with over 2 years of experience delivering professional support to small and medium businesses worldwide. Holds a First-class Honours in Law and brings expertise in legal research, drafting, corporate compliance, virtual assistance, knowledge management, customer and technical support, appointment setting, lead generation and project management. Skilled in using AIbtools to enhance everyday workflows, ensuring efficiency, precision, and client satisfaction. CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Virtual Assistance & Administrative • Customer & Technical Support Support • Appointment setting • Legal Advisory & Compliance • Project & Knowledge Management • Contract Drafting & Negotiation • Telemarketing & Lead Generation • Corporate Governance & Risk Management • Research & Documentation • Regulatory Affairs & Liaison • Written and Verbal Communication Skills WORK EXPERIENCE MLKONSULT, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE | 2021 – Date Founder • Successfully registered and secured CAC certificates for over 40 companies and business names across diverse sectors in Nigeria. • Efficiently processed post-incorporation filings, including changes in directorship, address updates, and share allotments, ensuring full regulatory compliance. • Assisted startups and SMEs in structuring their businesses legally, providing tailored advice on the most suitable entity type under CAMA 2020. • Streamlined the documentation process for clients, reducing turnaround time for registration and postincorporation tasks by up to 40%. • Maintained a 100% success rate in resolving CAC queries and rejections through accurate filings and prompt client communication. GLOBEPEARLS RESOURCES LTD • • • • | SEP 2025 - OCT 2025 Virtual assistance Provided remote administrative and operational support to clients Managed calendars and coordinated meetings efficiently. Organised and maintained digital files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. AFE BABALOLA & CO. (EMMANUEL CHAMBERS), PORT HARCOURT | May 2024 - July 2024 Legal Intern • Conducted comprehensive legal research on various case laws that facilitated the delivery of justice in cases. • Worked closely with lawyers and other team members to develop effective legal solutions for clients. • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards. Provided support to lawyers in preparing for client consultations, hearings, and trials. | March 2023 - August 2023 EDUCATION AFRITUTOR INTERNATIONAL ● Virtual assistance and Basic IT skills NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL Barrister at Law (B.L) - First Class Honours • Graduated with First Class Honours, ranking in the top 0.37% of over 7,000 candidates • Ranked 25th among 260 First Class graduates nationwide. 2025 UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Second Class Honours (Upper Division) CGPA: 4.33 - 2023 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, IKOT EKPENE WASSCE – Credits - 2017 PUBLICATIONS K. O. Oluwatosin, M. Lawrence (2024) “Regulation of Climate Change and Food Insecurity in Nigeria”, Redeemer’s University Law Journal (RUNLAWJ), Volume 7, No. 1 (May 2024). M. Lawrence (2023) “Legal Antidote to the Danger Posed by Land Degradation in Achieving Food Security in Nigeria” The Barrister Magazine (2023) CERTIFICATIONS • Call to Bar Certificate • Qualifying Certificate • LL.B Certificate • WASSCE Certificate - - MEMBERSHIP BODIES • Member, Nigerian Bar Association. LEADERSHIP ROLES • Director of Media Department, Chapel of Hope, Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa Campus • Senior Advocate of the University of Nigeria Student Bar Association (SAUN). • Member of the Supreme Council, University of Nigeria Bar Association • Deputy Managing Partner, Justice Oputa Chambers, University of Nigeria Student Bar Association. • Member, Disciplinary Committee of the University of Nigeria Student Bar Association • Secretary, Justice Oputa Chambers, University of Nigeria Student Bar Association REFEREES Available upon request.