PATRICK DADZIE BAAH
ACCRA,GHANA
Summary
Highly skilled legal professional with expertise in legal research, analytical reasoning, and drafting of pleadings, contracts, and legal opinions. Proficient in litigation support, negotiation, and settlement management, with a strong focus on mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of arbitral procedures and enforcement issues while maintaining professional ethics and sound judgment. Committed to fostering excellence in curriculum support for ADR and legal methods while upholding a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lecturer (Part-Time)
PENTECOST UNIVERSITY
SOWOTUOM-ACCRA
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
- Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
Associate legal practitioner
PEASAH-BOADU, AMENANO & CO PRUC
ACCRA
10.2023 - Current
- Draft legal processes, written submissions and supporting documents for litigation and arbitration matters.
- Conduct research and prepare legal opinions on commercial, contractual and regulatory issues.
- Support senior lawyers in managing complex disputes before courts.
- Participate in settlement negotiations and assist in resolving disputes through ADR mechanisms.
- Review contracts, agreements and arbitration clauses, including analysis of jurisdiction and enforcement issues.
- Engage with clients professionally on instructions, timelines and dispute-management options.
Legal Affairs Manager
Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Head Office, Accra
Accra
12.2022 - 11.2025
- Drafting Court processes and representing the Agency in litigation
- Provide legal opinions on reform proposals to support decision-making.
- Advise on compliance and fair hearing standards during Disciplinary Committee proceedings.
- Lead settlement negotiations and resolve disputes through mediation.
- Draft legal documents, including contracts and agreements.
- Contribute to negotiations between management and labour unions on employment relations and organisational governance.
- Provide secretarial support to management committees, preparing minutes and follow-up actions.
- Conduct legal research.
Legal Intern
High Court Sowotuom, Accra
Accra
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Observed proceeding in court.
- Conducted legal research.
- Wrote legal opinions.
- Assisted Registrar to draft court processes
- Any other duties assigned by presiding judge
Legal Intern
Beacon Law Consult, Accra
Accra
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Studied legal documents and files.
- Drafted legal documents such as statement of claim and defence.
- Attended court sessions with managing partner
- Accompanied managing partner to client meetings
- Conducted research for cases assigned by managing partner.
Managing Publisher
Major Progress Consult
09.2013 - 04.2020
- Managed, planned and designed strategies in strengthening capacity of house.
- Led documentation of procedures and processes for work flow of all publications and ensured proper management of production.
- Led daily project management.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - ADR
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region 01.2022 - 08.2023
Qualifying Law Certificate (BL) -
Ghana School of Law
Accra, Greater Accra Region 10.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Central University
Accra, Greater Accra Region 09.2017 - 06.2020
MSc Strategic Management and Leadership (MSc) -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 09.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 09.2008 - 06.2012
Dip. Marketing (Dip) -
London Centre of Management
01.2012 - 05.2012
Dip. H.R.M. (Dip) -
London Centre of Management
01.2012 - 05.2012
Skills
- Legal research and analytical reasoning
- Drafting of pleadings, contracts and legal opinions
- Litigation support and case strategy development
- Negotiation and settlement management
- Mediation and facilitation of ADR processes
- Drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses
- Understanding of arbitral procedure and enforcement issues
- Professional ethics and sound judgment
- Time management and multi-tasking under pressure
- Presentation and legal writing skills
- Curriculum support in ADR and legal method
- Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
Advanced
Basic French
Elementary
Basic German
Elementary
Akan (Twi & Fantsi)
Native
REFEREES
- Afia, Acheampomaa Dua, Esq., Director Legal, CWSA, 024277090, PMB, Kotoka Int. Airport, Accra, Accra
- Irene Davis, Esq., Managing Partner, +233244675411, Peasah-Boadu Amenano & Co Pruc, 3rd Floor Gulf House, Accra
- Dr. Mohammed, Baidoo, Senior Lecturer Faculty of Arts, KNUST, Kumasi, bartoness@gmail.com, +233243723276, Kumasi
- Rev. Kingsley Mensah, Sarfo, Auxano Impressions, auxanoimpressions@gmail.com, +233244139254
Affiliations
- Listening to music
- Travelling
- Reading
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Ghana Bar Association
- Centre for International Mediators and Arbitrators (England and Wales)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Education on Cleaning and Hand Washing, Mando 2020
- Donated to Mando D/A JHS 2020
- Donated textbooks to Mando D/A Basic School 2018
- Organised series of Debate among Schools in Mando 2014-2018
- Free Medical Screening for Mando [Team Member] 2015-2016
- Career guidance for Nkawie, SHS Students [Team Member] 2012
- Career guidance for Juaben, SHS Students [Team Member] 2011
SOCIAL POSITIONS
- Secretary Ajumako Mando community 2016-2017
- President Ajumako Mando Youth Wing 2014-2016
- President National Association of Service Personnel 2012-2013
- President Unity Hall, KNUST 2011-2012
- Editor in Chief Unity Hall, KNUST 2010-2011
- Member SRC Publication Board, KNUST 2010-2011
- Member Editorial Board, Unity Hall, KNUST 2009-2010
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Student Leader of the Year (2012) Vice Chancellor Excellence Awards at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
- Personality of the Year (2012) Department of Publishing Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Timeline
Lecturer (Part-Time)
PENTECOST UNIVERSITY
01.2024 - Current
Associate legal practitioner
PEASAH-BOADU, AMENANO & CO PRUC
10.2023 - Current
Legal Affairs Manager
Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Head Office, Accra
12.2022 - 11.2025
Master of Laws (LLM) - ADR
University of Ghana
01.2022 - 08.2023
Legal Intern
High Court Sowotuom, Accra
08.2021 - 10.2021
Qualifying Law Certificate (BL) -
Ghana School of Law
10.2020 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
Beacon Law Consult, Accra
07.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Central University
09.2017 - 06.2020
MSc Strategic Management and Leadership (MSc) -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2017 - 11.2018
Managing Publisher
Major Progress Consult
09.2013 - 04.2020
Dip. Marketing (Dip) -
London Centre of Management
01.2012 - 05.2012
Dip. H.R.M. (Dip) -
London Centre of Management
01.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2008 - 06.2012