Mimi Kuegh

National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) candidate and Nigerian-trained legal professional

Talent

Calgary, AB, CanadaMember since July 24, 2026

Legal researchPublic lawAdministrative lawRegulatory complianceAccess-to-justice advocacyElectoral litigationHuman rightsCorporate lawIndigenous legal awarenessInstitutional decision-makingDebt recoveryCourt bail proceduresNotary PublicAdministrative supportM-Files metadataRecord keepingChild and youth support

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About

National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) candidate and Nigerian-trained legal professional with transnational experience in legal research, public and administrative law, regulatory compliance, and access-to-justice advocacy.

Experience spans public-sector legal research, appellate court support, constitutional and electoral litigation, and community-based human rights work. Strong interest in Canadian public law, corporate law, Indigenous legal awareness, and institutional decision-making.

Experience

Education Assistant 2 - School District 52 - Prince Rupert, BC

(2025-10)

Works with individual students and small groups
Helps students with assignments
Helps build students' social skills, emotional skills and self-esteem
Offers encouragement to help students fit into the classroom and school
Assisting with children's personal care
Observes students and shares their observations with the classroom teacher
Assists students with special needs
Supervises students on road walks, during school activities in the school gym, labs, and libraries
Reinforces students' learning using lessons and methods developed by the classroom teacher

Child and Youth Support Worker - Children Matters Community Services - Prince Rupert, BC

(2025-01 - 2025-11)

Assessed the needs of children and youth in Resource homes
Provided frontline care based on an intervention plan for each child and youth
Communicated, reported, and escalated to appropriate channels the progress or otherwise of residents
Supported the daily home needs of children and youth in care

Program Coordinator - North Coast Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society (NCIMSS) - Prince Rupert, BC

(2024-10 - 2025-08)

Provided administrative and operational support for community programs and organizational initiatives
Coordinated meetings, maintained records, prepared reports, and tracked project activities for management and stakeholders. Communicates with and provides services to various internal and external contacts
Prepared correspondence, briefing materials, and program documentation while maintaining confidentiality
Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, community partners, and service providers to support program delivery
Maintained organized electronic and physical filing systems and ensured accurate record keeping
Supported board reporting requirements and prepared updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors

Summer Student (Legal) - Prince Rupert Port Authority - Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

Conducted legal research on case laws, statutes, and regulations, and demonstrated knowledge of legal matters
Analyzed and reviewed agreements, and drafted revisions and updates as needed
Drafted letter agreements, ensuring precise and clear terms and conditions
Provided legal and administrative support to contribute to the success of port-related developments
Attended training sessions on the use of M-Files metadata
Attended training programs on indigenous awareness workshops and history lessons
Gained experience in a fast-paced and dynamic port-related legal environment

Partner - Legal Series Associates - FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

(2022-02 - 2024-03)

Successfully registered over 50 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the Corporate Affairs Commission, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Serve as an external solicitor for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), providing expert legal services for debt recovery matters
Manage post-incorporation matters for various clients, including: Filing statutory returns and ensuring timely compliance, Facilitating changes to company names, memorandum, and articles of association, Registering trademarks for company names and logos, and Registering and obtaining the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) certificate for companies
Conduct comprehensive legal research, drafted and reviewed legal documents, including but not limited to Deeds of Assignments, Sale and Purchase, Joint Venture Agreements, Leases, Tenancy and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Actively participated in the 2023 National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition alongside Senior Advocates of Nigeria
Negotiated settlements and secured four (4) favourable settlements in compensation for clients
Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex legal statements and documents, and developed informed legal opinions
Utilize expertise in police and court bail procedures to advocate for clients' rights and interests
Prepared and filed a wide range of legal documents in court, including Statements of Claims, Statements of Defence, Counterclaims, and Undefended List procedures, ensuring accurate and timely filing
Authenticate and notarize confidential documents, ensuring their validity and admissibility in legal proceedings (Certified Notary Public)

Legal Officer/Office Manager - Pillar-Rest Attorneys - FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

(2020-11 - 2022-01)

Provided administrative assistance to senior legal staff, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations
Demonstrated expertise in legal compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, and ensuring adherence
Managed office administration, including supervising staff, coordinating court schedules, and overseeing facilities management
Conducted legal documentation review and preparation, including contracts, agreements, and court filings

Junior Legal Counsel - A.I. Wombo & Co. (Royal Chambers) - Makurdi, Nigeria

(2014-12 - 2016-03)

Represented clients in criminal and civil proceedings in the Magistrates' and state High courts
Participated in the 2015 Gubernatorial Elections Petition
Contributed to successful court proceedings through thorough research and preparation, analyzing case laws, statutes, and relevant precedents to develop effective legal strategies
Drafted legal documents and letters, interviewed clients, negotiated out-of-court settlements, and advised clients on the strengths/weaknesses of their cases

Administrative Assistant II (National Youth Service Corps) - Court of Appeal, Abuja Division (Chamber 3) - FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

(2013-03 - 2013-09)