Barbara Woode

Legal Counsel at JAK Solicitors (Present)

Provided legal counsel services including writing legal opinions, court representation, and client management with expertise in family law, domestic violence, land disputes, and regulatory matters.

• Writing of Legal Opinions and drafts
• Representation of clients at the courts
• Drafting of processes at the courts
• Managing day to day activities of the firm
• Holding conferences with clients
• Interacting with Regulatory bodies such as GRA, Bank of Ghana, Shippers authority on behalf of clients
• Negotiating terms with investors and sponsors on behalf of clients
• Advocating for child Rights protection and eradication of domestic violence amongst women at the Family Tribunal of the Kasoa Magistrate Court
• Elimination of Domestic Violence amongst women under the Legal Aid Scheme with DOVSSU units
• Encouraging Alternative Dispute Resolution by mediating family feud cases
• Applying provisions of the Matrimonial Causes Act in Divorce and Custody matters
• Special Application of the Land Act 2020 resulting in victories in over five land cases

Internal Auditor at Judicial Service

Conducted auditing assignments and processing of payment vouchers across judicial departments.

• Processing and validating payment vouchers for payment
• Conducting day to day auditing assignments at various courts
• Conducting various auditing assignments at different departments within the service
• Validating private bailiff's claims for payment
• Collating data and preparing Reports on various assignments
• Providing assurance services for various units and reporting on it

Accounts Officer at Logan & Associates (2010-11 – 2011-08)

Managed accounting functions including payment vouchers, accounts preparation, and staff compensation.

• Preparation and processing of payment voucher and receipts
• Preparation of accounts
• Preparation and payments of staff salaries, allowances and bonuses

Personal Assistant, Head of Chambers at Logan & Associates (2009-11 – 2010-06)

Provided administrative support to Head of Chambers including diary management, file handling, and client relationship management.

• Handling and supervision of the Head of Chambers diary
• Preparation and handling of course list
• File opening, registration and handling
• Client relationship management and supervision

National Service Personnel at Office of Parliament State House (2009 – 2010)

Served as National Service Personnel supporting parliamentary operations, particularly the Finance Committee.

• Personnel to the Finance Committee of Parliament
• Assisting in the organization of parliamentary Committee meetings
• Assisting in writing Reports, Minutes as well as votes and proceeding
• Filing and general Administration

Intern at SIC Ltd, Life Division (2006-10 – 2007-06)

Interned in the Life Division performing administrative and financial processing tasks.

• Filing and general administration
• Processing and payment of management expenses
• Vetting and payment of legitimate claims
• Processing and payment of regional Imprest
• Processing and payment of Withholding tax to IRS
• Running official errands to various banks
• Interpreting data with Research team

BL in Law – Ghana School of Law (2018 – 2020)

CA in Accounting – ICAG (2013 – 2017)

LLB in Law – University of London (2015 – 2017)

BSc in Administration (Accounting option) – University of Ghana (2004 – 2007)