Edem Ahiale Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

• In my role, I engage in Quality Assurance/ Privileged Log Review, second request review in SEC/DOJ regulations matter with efficient utilization of Relativity software. I steer full spectrum of reviewing several.
• Delivered day-to-day crucial information to key project managers and processed over 60 documents hourly.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Drafted a brief in support of asylum application.
• Gathered documents and information for marriage-based visa application.
• Drafted summary of medical records in support of social security disability claim.
• Researched pertinent law and cases in support of family law matters.
• Researched and drafted summary of holdings, reasonings, and distinguishing facts for criminal law matters.
• Teamed with other interns to draft memoranda.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Advised clients on choice of business entity.
• Advised clients on intellectual property and trademark issues under the supervision of senior attorneys.
• Drafted documents for business formation, including Articles of Organization/Incorporation, Operating Agreements, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Researched North Carolina Secretary of State website for registered businesses.
• Corresponded with personnel at North Carolina Secretary of State for clients’ business registration.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Drafted memoranda, affidavits, and conducted depositions.Welcomed clients to the law clinic, and responded to incoming calls.Filed client documents using LawLogix.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Screened clients for eligibility for federal immigration benefits including Naturalization, Adjustment of Status and Family Reunification.
• Represented eligible individuals with several stages of federal benefits applications and petitions, including compilation of USCIS forms, client interview and appropriate case research.
• Evaluated clients’ financial situations and completed federal fee waivers for clients suffering from indigence or financial hardship.
• Represented clients before the Department of Homeland Security during federal administrative hearings.
• Drafted client affidavits in support of USCIS benefits applications and petitions.
• Utilized and maintained hard copy and electronic filing systems for tracking the progress of client benefit applications, and achieved proficiency with Law Logix electronic immigration case management system.

Long Beach, New York

• Communicated department goals and resourced teams to achieve quarterly objectives.
• Recruited employees and trained them on individual effort and teamwork for effective work.
• Handled weekly schedule, payroll and inventory.
• Supervised stewarding operations by delegating responsibilities, following up on tasks accomplishment.
• Collaborated with executive chef, banquet and restaurant managers to ensure adequate equipment supply.
• Planned events in advance to ensure adequate supply of labor, utensils and equipment.

Accra, Ghana

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Black Law Students Association; Innocence Project; Lawyer On The Line; Phi Alpha Delta

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science With Sociology, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Aiesec Legon, University of Ghana; Secretary, Old Toms Association; Treasurer, Old Toms Association.