Olufemi Akanni Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Prepares and revises plans, procedures, recommendations or corrective actions needed to resolve complaints.Provides training, leadership and administrative supervision to equal employment opportunity advisory committees and other staff involved in the planning, counseling, investigation and legal aspects of EEO.Works with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) to expedite complaint processing and adjudication.Works in… Show more Prepares and revises plans, procedures, recommendations or corrective actions needed to resolve complaints.Provides training, leadership and administrative supervision to equal employment opportunity advisory committees and other staff involved in the planning, counseling, investigation and legal aspects of EEO.Works with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) to expedite complaint processing and adjudication.Works in partnership with the agency’s human resources staff to recruit applicants from protected groups for agency jobs.Reviews, processes and provides feedback on ADA Reasonable Accommodation Requests while working closely with the agency’s Chief Medical Services.Executive Assistant I - Title VI Contract Compliance Officer Sep 2018 – Apr 2020Developed and managed the submission of design and construction contracts within the State of Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program to ensure compliance with internal program regulations, Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and any other applicable laws, by conducting monthly contract payment tracking, payment audits and contractor compliance reviews.Ensured SHA’s adherence to all Federal, State, and Agency Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) related laws and regulations by contractor and political subdivisions receiving Federal funds through MDOT-SHA contracts. Contracts include: Construction and Maintenance, Architectural and Engineering, IT, On-the-Job Training, Title VI, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Supportive Services projects.Coordinated the implementation of the National Summer Transportation Institute through the utilization of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds.Received and investigated of internal employee complaints of discrimination and workplace bullying, issuing guidance for improvement or disciplineAssisted in creation and updating of MDOT-SHA’s annual federally monitored Title VI Program Plan. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Reviewed grant agreements, focusing on contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements. Assisted in the development of quality assurance review processes, to ensure effective performance measures.Led the acquisition, installation, and implementation of online grants management software: AmpliFund. Developed reports and tracking measures using Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Through grant compliance audits, enabled the department to achieve greater… Show more Reviewed grant agreements, focusing on contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements. Assisted in the development of quality assurance review processes, to ensure effective performance measures.Led the acquisition, installation, and implementation of online grants management software: AmpliFund. Developed reports and tracking measures using Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Through grant compliance audits, enabled the department to achieve greater regulatory and programmatic compliance for eight programs representing over two-million dollars in annual funding. In addition to developing recommendations for ongoing monitoring protocols, as to maintain continuous compliance.Developed the procedure for documenting overactive client files. Show less

Lagos

Provided legal representation in all stages of government relations. Conducted weekly assessments of the company’s regulatory compliance, providing strategic advice and counsel regarding compliance and non-compliance; resulting in a cost savings of over one-hundred million dollars. Conducted research on international best practices and provided support in the implementation of regulatory prescriptions and developments within the 36 States of the Federation.

Represented Clients in court. Wrote letters for and on behalf of clients.Registered companies and Business names for clients.Wrote legal opinions for clients. Prepared Court processes

Master Of Laws - Llm, Law

Master Of Laws - Llm, Corporate Finance, Business Law, Cybersecurity Law, Secured Transactions

Activities and Societies: Class Representative LL.M Class 2017.

Barrister At Law, Law, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Learnt the core practice of Law in Nigeria as opposed to theory, it was more of practicals.

Bachelor'S Degree, Law, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)