Bolaji Babalola
Focus: Intellectual Property | Artificial Intelligence | Technology Policy
About
Drafted contracts, legal opinions, and regulatory memoranda across litigation and advisory matters Conducted legal research on statutory and case law supporting litigation strategy Represented clients in pre-trial proceedings and negotiations
Experience
Associate Counsel - Standard Legal Practitioner - Nigeria
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
- Drafted contracts, legal opinions, and regulatory memoranda across litigation and advisory matters
- Conducted legal research on statutory and case law supporting litigation strategy
- Represented clients in pre-trial proceedings and negotiations
Judicial Intern - Oyo State Magistrate Court - Nigeria
(2023-01 - 2023-12)
- Drafted case summaries and legal memoranda on procedural and substantive issues
- Conducted research on judicial review and statutory interpretation matters
- Assisted in reviewing motions, pleadings, and case files
Legal Intern - Dr. Onigbinde SAN & Co. - Nigeria
(2023-01 - 2023-12)
- Supported litigation team with legal research, drafting, and document preparation
- Researched case law across contract, family, and company law
- Assisted in trial preparation and development of legal arguments
Research Assistant - Obafemi Awolowo University - Nigeria
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
- Conducted research on international law and policy frameworks
- Drafted legal memoranda supporting academic research projects
- Analyzed global regulatory issues and synthesized findings
Founder & Director - Esther Initiative
(2017-01)
- Founded and leads a nonprofit supporting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youth
- Designed and coordinated outreach and educational programs
- Managed fundraising, partnerships, and program development initiatives
Education
LL.M. - Intellectual Property & Technology Law - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2025-01)
Barrister-at-Law - Law - Nigerian Law School (2022-01 - 2023-12)
LL.B. - Law - Obafemi Awolowo University (2014-01 - 2020-12)
