Edwin Afriyie

Reviewed past court decisions and summarized key court rulings by the Special court. Participated and contributed to critical discussions and strategies of the Special court's prosecution team. Researched case law related to upcoming appeals of former defendants.

Principal Legal Extern - UN RESIDUAL SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE (RSCSL) - The Hague, Netherlands

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

• Reviewed past court decisions and summarized key court rulings by the Special court.
• Participated and contributed to critical discussions and strategies of the Special court's prosecution team.
• Researched case law related to upcoming appeals of former defendants.

Legal Fellow - PULITZER CENTER ON CRISIS REPORTING - Washington, DC

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

As a fellow of the Pulitzer Center, I also participated in the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation's summer fellowship program activities.

• Identified that three out of four people are self-represented in civil cases.
• Identified a potential technological solution to help pro se civil litigants with document-gathering.
• Wrote an article on this topic that published on the Pulitzer Center's online magazine.

Legal Extern - CUYAHOGA COUNTY LAW DEPARTMENT - Cleveland, OH

(2023-09 - 2023-12)

• Reviewed and made actionable recommendations on contracts between the County and private sector organizations.
• Advised County on risk management strategies on ongoing projects.

Virtual Experience Program Participant - LATHAM & WATKINS LLP

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience – Program on Forage Platform

• Reviewed non-disclosure agreement between Buyer and Seller for a $100 million sale and merger agreement.
• Reviewed disclosure schedule documents to better advise clients on risks associated with sale and merger agreements.
• Answered client inquiry letter on whether a controlling shareholder can buy the company under Delaware Corporation Law.

Senior Account Executive - CONTINENTAL INC. - Temecula, CA

(2013-08 - 2021-07)

• Managed diverse accounts on the West Coast for manufacturers of high-end material for fashion and design firms.
• Generated over 10M in sales annually as the principal West Coast Senior manager.
• Maintained relationships with business owners and CEOs of local and international firms.
• Planned and developed business strategies with the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Juris Doctor - CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (2025-05)

Master Public Policy (MPP) - Economic Development and International Relations - PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY (2011-04)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - Oral Communication; Minor: Leadership - LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY (2008-12)