Hassan Sanfo Diabate
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience and working knowledge of local, national and international law as well as international development policy. Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Associate
Legal Ink Lawyers & Notaries
Accra
05.2024 - Current
- Involved in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Family Law Practice, Real Estate
- Contract & Document/ memo drafting and review
- Research, legal analysis and legal advie
- Trade, investments and international transactions
- Client & firm management, corporate governance, client communications
Business Development & Legal
GIMPERS
Casual/ Seasonal
01.2023 - Current
- Organized events to build brand awareness and engage customers namely: Dine & Network Event at 805 restaurant, Dining Dialogues at EL Lounge
- Consulted with stakeholders to develop long-term business objectives.
- Identified potential new markets for business development.
Junior Project Manager
Cabeza Network
Seasonal
08.2020 - Current
- Supervise, assign duties, and coordinate work schedules of information technology staff and assist them in resolving issues
- Identify resource requirements and manage budgets for resource allocation.
- Create, implement, and monitor detailed projects to ensure standards and deadlines are met
Legal Intern
High Court, Adenta
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources.
Diplomat Trainee
Young Diplomats of Ghana
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Executed a project on SDG 16 (Law & Development) with the theme “The Role of Law in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: Legislating Responsible Sourcing in the Extractive Industry to Ensure Resource & Climate Justice in the 21st Century”
- Organized a public lecture on “Climate Change: Ghana’s Response So Far”
- Understanding foreign policy, diplomacy and governance in Europe. (Youth delegation visit to Germany, Belgium and France)
- Research projects on areas of collaborations between Germany-Ghana at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Office, Bonn.
Legal Assistant
Legal Ink Lawyers & Notaries
Accra
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Contract administration, compliance officer
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Followed risk and compliance policies and procedures to promote business activities.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation
Legal Intern
Clifford Chance: Climate Change Virtual Internship
- Reviewed & analyzed pending US climate Legislations and drafted email to a client on how the Blue Carbon Protection Act would impact their business
- Prepared a PowerPoint presentation for management induction on climate-related disclosures
- Reviewed and analyzed Heads of Terms for an Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement.
Education
Commercial Law
LINKLATERS USA08-2024
Barrister-at Law - Law
Ghana School of Law
Accra2023
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) - Law
University of Ghana
Accra07-2021
Financial Markets
YALE UNIVERSITY
United States03-2021
Introduction To English Common Law
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
London, UKAn Introduction To American Law
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
United StatesProject Management Foundations
Project Management Institute
Project Management Foundations: Requirements
Project Management Institute
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Virtual, ForageMoral Foundations of Politics
YALE UNIVERSITY
United StatesFeminism & Social Justice
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
United StatesGlobal Diplomacy - Diplomacy in The Modern World
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
London, UKIntroduction To Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
ScotlandSkills
- MS Office Proficient
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent administration and management skills, including strategic planning, leadership techniques, resource allocation, and coordinating staff
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Akan
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Junior Associate
Legal Ink Lawyers & Notaries
05.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
High Court, Adenta
08.2023 - 10.2023
Business Development & Legal
GIMPERS
01.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Legal Ink Lawyers & Notaries
07.2022 - 09.2022
Junior Project Manager
Cabeza Network
08.2020 - Current
Diplomat Trainee
Young Diplomats of Ghana
07.2020 - 12.2022
Legal Intern
Clifford Chance: Climate Change Virtual Internship
Commercial Law
Barrister-at Law - Law
Ghana School of Law
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) - Law
University of Ghana
Financial Markets
YALE UNIVERSITY
Introduction To English Common Law
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
An Introduction To American Law
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Project Management Foundations
Project Management Institute
Project Management Foundations: Requirements
Project Management Institute
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Moral Foundations of Politics
YALE UNIVERSITY
Feminism & Social Justice
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Global Diplomacy - Diplomacy in The Modern World
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Introduction To Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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