Adaeze Chinenye Okonkwo
Lawyer | Investor & Operator| Strategic Advisor
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Lawyer and strategic leader with a proven track record in high-stakes investments, equity fundraising, and corporate acquisitions across diverse sectors. Expert in driving growth, managing investor relations, and providing actionable business intelligence to senior leadership. Committed to enhancing company value, fostering strong relationships, and delivering excellence through a blend of legal acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and operational discipline.
Work
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Summary
Led legal and business operations for a capital firm, overseeing high-stakes investments, strategic acquisitions, and investor relations to drive significant portfolio growth and enhance company credibility.
Highlights
Drove substantial portfolio growth, increasing the company's sector-agnostic investments from 15 to 102, achieving a combined valuation of $4.2 billion.
Spearheaded strategic acquisitions and equity fundraising initiatives for portfolio companies from Pre-Seed to Series C, securing over $100K in AWS credits per portfolio company and negotiating favorable terms with funding partners across 3 continents.
Provided comprehensive legal oversight on regulatory compliance, risk management, and investment transactions, including structuring equity deals, conducting due diligence, and contract management to maximize investment returns.
Established and optimized operational frameworks, enhancing internal efficiency, and implementing robust governance and reporting systems for timely stakeholder updates and improved communication effectiveness.
Led global expansion efforts, successfully incorporating and establishing a subsidiary company in Dubai, UAE, to enhance the firm's international portfolio structure.
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Provided comprehensive legal support, including contract drafting, litigation preparation, and transactional due diligence, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive legal support in contract drafting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for diverse client matters.
Facilitated preparation for court proceedings and litigation support, contributing to successful trial outcomes for senior lawyers.
Conducted thorough due diligence and transactional support for corporate transactions, effectively identifying and mitigating potential risks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Prepared impactful legal opinions and presentations for client meetings, translating complex insights into actionable recommendations and company performance updates.
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Summary
Provided senior legal, compliance, and executive support, managing key projects and strategic initiatives to ensure regulatory adherence and drive company growth.
Highlights
Played a pivotal role in regulatory compliance and corporate governance, managing complex initiatives aligned with company growth strategy and ensuring accurate stakeholder communications.
Delivered high-level executive support to Partners, serving as the main liaison for internal/external stakeholders and managing complex schedules and confidential communications.
Successfully implemented projects involving key regulatory bodies (SEC, CAC, FRCN) and led the standardization of company secretarial processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Achieved the successful incorporation and establishment of a subsidiary company in Cameroun, contributing directly to the firm's expansion strategy.
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Summary
Gained foundational legal experience through mini pupillage, supporting senior lawyers in court proceedings, legal research, and strategic presentations.
Highlights
Supported senior lawyers by attending court proceedings and conducting in-depth legal research to inform litigation strategies.
Prepared key presentations for the African Bar Association (ABA) conference in Nairobi, enhancing the firm's visibility and thought leadership in African trade development.
Volunteer
British Heart Foundation
|Customer Service
Summary
Provided customer service support for a leading health charity, contributing to positive donor and public engagement.
Highlights
Provided direct customer service and support, enhancing visitor experience and contributing to the organization's public engagement efforts.
Education
Awards
WYZE Award: Most Outstanding Employee
Awarded By
WYZE Concepts & Associates
Recognized as the most outstanding employee in the company for exceptional performance and contributions.
Languages
English
Spanish
Skills
Legal Expertise
Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Legal Counsel, Contract Drafting, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Transactional Support, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Research, Legal Opinions.
Investment & Finance
Equity Fundraising, Acquisitions, High-Stakes Investments, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Fund Management, Investment Transactions, Capital Markets, Financial Reporting.
Business Strategy & Operations
Market Intelligence and Analysis, Business Development & Corporate Strategy, Strategic Advisory, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Corporate Activities, Expansion Strategy.
Stakeholder Management
Investor Relations Strategy & Communications, Public Speaking & Communication, Leadership & Team Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Client Communication, Negotiation, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Technology
Artificial Intelligence.
Interests
Wellness
Fitness.
Travel
Real Estate
Sports
Formula 1, Tennis, Basketball.