{"60":"2016-12-14","61":{"first":"Omobolanle","last":"Oduntan"},"62":"bolanle.oduntan@yahoo.co.uk","63":"309-853-1309","64":{"street":"43, Arobadade Street,","street2":"Off Odunsi Street","city":"Bariga","state":"Lagos","zip":"23401","country":"Nigeria"},"65":["LLM in Corporate Law & Finance"],"66":"My choice of LLM in Corporate Law & Finance is rooted in my background as a corporate commercial lawyer and my long time interest, as well as, experience in corporate law and finance. In the last two years, I have handled and led on several deals for finance in the Nigerian start-up space.\r\n\r\nI am also looking forward to gaining the right set of technical skills, and the understanding of corporate and finance law - from the working elements of the money and capital market to the guiding regulations, rules and laws that govern the finance space.\r\n\r\nFinally, my choice of this course is also informed by my drive to capitalize and establish myself as a leader in corporate law and finance. it is a passion that has driven the direction in which my professional life has moved from the very first time i was admitted to practice law in the Nigerian Bar.\r\n","67":"First, I was attracted by the prospect of studying in Delaware, the US corporate capital, where the Delaware Law School is located. Also, I was attracted by the application fee waiver as stated in the outreach email sent to me and the possibility of getting a scholarship to help support my studies at Delaware.","68":"Non","69":"Upon completion of this program I hope to evolve into a full-fledged finance lawyer and to take up opportunities in the banking and financial services sector where I will apply my skills as legal adviser on international financial transaction having obtained the knowledge needed.\r\n\r\nThere are also opportunities in roles such as financial analyst in hedge funds, venture capitalist firms or investment management companies where my skills and resourcefulness will prove very useful. I am currently poised to commence steps towards qualifying as a Certified Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute, which is part of my broader career plans.\r\n\r\nI also hope to commence my PhD studies and research in a similar area regarding regulatory challenges and impediment to investments in the banking and financial services sector in developing countries with specific focus on Asian and African markets. I hope by then my skills and contribution will help me proffer solutions that will help countries relate better and exploit the opportunities available in trans-boundary business relations.","70":"While I was a young student at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, I was a participating member of the Law Student Society and, a member of the Law Student Parliamentary Council. Membership of the Council was determined by popular vote in highly contested elections based on popularity and agenda. While a member of the Parliamentary Council, I functioned as a principal member of the Council and was elected Chief Whip of the Council, leading the student parliament, seeing to the enactment of Appropriation and Spending Bills for the smooth running of the Law Student Society including, regulating student decorum.\r\n\r\nIn 2007, I became a member of Legal Magnates & Co., a company with the singular purpose of promoting legal intelligence. This membership served as a networking hub for students and legal practitioners. I rose to become Chancellor of the Exchequer of the company in 2009, with the responsibility of fiscal accountability and management of the company. I also had the responsibility of managing company\u2019s projects such as; scheduled interactive sessions with Justices, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, industry players, as well as, supervising company\u2019s expansion into other universities.","72":"Omobolanle Ezekiel Oduntan"}