Nelson Geoffery

Results-driven barrister and solicitor of law with hands-on experience across litigation, corporate advisory, policy development, and organisational management. Equipped with a strong foundation in legal research, drafting, and compliance, gained through externships at the High Court of Enugu State and active internships with commercial law firms. Demonstrated leadership as Social Secretary of the Nigerian Law School Students' Representative Council.

Seeking an Associate position in corporate and commercial practice, dispute resolution, or regulatory compliance.

Event & Policy Manager at HIJO Communications (Formerly HIJO Media) (2025-01 – Present)

• Oversee planning and execution of organisational events and strategic stakeholder engagements.
• Provide policy research support, draft position papers, and contribute to organisational growth strategies.
• Manage cross-functional project communications, personnel logistics, and executive reporting.

Legal Intern at P.S. Nwajagu & Associates (2025-09 – 2025-11)

• Conducted legal research and assisted with case file management and document review for active litigation matters.
• Drafted legal correspondence, internal memoranda, and litigation briefs under supervising counsel.
• Observed and supported client consultations, gaining exposure to practice management and client advisory.

Legal Extern at High Court of Enugu State (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Assisted with case documentation, registry administration, and procedural filings.
• Observed court proceedings across civil and criminal divisions; prepared analytical reports on legal and procedural issues.
• Gained foundational exposure to judicial administration, evidence rules, and litigation procedure.

Legal Intern at Ndubuisi Okwesili & Associates, Enugu (2020-06 – 2020-12)

• Conducted case research and contributed to legal strategy development on client matters.
• Drafted memoranda, agreements, correspondence, and other legal instruments under supervision.
• Reviewed legal documents for accuracy; maintained and organised firm case records.

Barrister-at-Law in Law – Nigerian Law School (2025-05 – 2025-12)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola (2024-05)