Dorothy Saaba deGraft Johnson

• Independently managing high-volume litigation caseload of over 30 active matters, ensuring compliance with strict deadlines.
• Drafting and reviewing substantive legal documents, including demand letters and litigation pleadings across various practice areas.
• Analyzing facts and procedural posture to support case strategy and mitigate legal risks.
• Reviewing and refining AI-generated legal outputs to maintain professional standards and exercise sound legal judgment.
• Conducting client intakes and facilitated attorney consultations, ensuring clear communication through multiple channels.
• Organizing digital case files in Clio Manage, maintaining version control and efficient document retrieval.
• Supporting collections and enforcement actions through debtor research and preparation of necessary filings.
• Developing standard operating procedures for legal workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.

• Lead governance, risk, legal, and compliance function across various operational jurisdictions.
• Overseeing end-to-end onboarding frameworks for retail and corporate clients, including KYC and AML/CFT processes.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, service provider contracts, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintaining and updating compliance and operational risk registers to identify emerging risks.
• Developing and implementing compliance frameworks aligned with financial crime laws and best practices.
• Conducting internal audits and risk assessments to evaluate systems and controls.
• Supporting investigations into suspected fraud and breaches while preparing internal reports.
• Preparing compliance and risk reports to facilitate executive decision-making.

• Delivered AI training services to clients of micro1 in accordance with agreed project requirements and quality standards.
• Executed assigned tasks to support client-facing AI model training and evaluation initiatives.

• Drafted, reviewed, and tracked commercial contracts, service agreements, and corporate documents.
• Conducted compliance reviews and risk assessments, monitoring remediation actions and control enhancements.
• Managed compliance programs covering AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, GDPR, and emerging AI/data regulations across jurisdictions.
• Maintained databases for contracts and compliance documentation to support executive governance needs.
• Liaised with regulators and external counsel to ensure timely legal submissions and resolutions.

Key Achievements

• Recovered over USD 500,000 through pre-litigation settlements and negotiations.
• Registered trademarks in Ghana, the UK, Spain, Nigeria, and Cameroon successfully.
• Designed a standardized contract review framework adopted by the global legal team.

• Provided corporate governance and regulatory advisory support to the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated commercial and investment agreements.
• Provided corporate and regulatory advisory support to management and subsidiaries.
• Managed company secretarial functions, governance filings, and compliance obligations.
• Supported litigation and dispute-resolution processes.

Key Achievements

• Successfully represented the company in litigation matters and negotiations, reducing legal exposure.
• Managed compliance with corporate governance obligations, including timely filings with regulatory bodies, avoiding penalties and reputational damage.

• Drafted and negotiated licensing, partnership, sponsorship, and artist-management contracts to ensure compliance and IP protections.
• Represented the company in negotiations with NGOs, sponsors, embassies, and international partners.
• Advised on intellectual property protection and commercial exploitation of creative works.

Key Achievements

• Drafted and reviewed partnership and licensing agreements for creative projects, protecting the company’s IP and commercial interests.
• Structured artist management contracts to ensure fair terms, while safeguarding the company’s rights.
• Designed and implemented a contract management and compliance record-keeping system.

• Drafted and reviewed contracts, pleadings, and legal opinions to ensure compliance.
• Conducted legal research to support criminal prosecutions and civil litigation efforts.
• Assisted prosecutors in trials and prepared comprehensive case files.
• Supported magistrates and Court of Appeal judges with draft judgments for review.
• Incorporated research and drafting into published court judgments, enhancing legal precedent.

Key achievements

• Streamlined clerical processes and case preparation to increase operational efficiency.
• Recognized for accuracy in drafting legal opinions that supported prosecutions and rulings.