AJOKE AKINGBADE IBRAHEEM

4921 Lee Farm Court, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

443.538.8662
tayot1@aol.com

ATTORNEY ~ LAWYER
Highly dedicated professional with a successful career in contributing to the de
velopment of progressive organizations and demonstrating expertise in project ma
nagement, human resources, along with business administration and operations. Ex
perienced in overseeing legal issues in the coordination and successful resoluti
on of project and litigation matters. Consistently obtains desired project outco
mes through detailed research and evaluation of all potential legal issues. Exem
plary track record of producing professional results while adhering to strict de
adlines. Known for being a leader with strong business and personal ethics, and
for dynamic communication skills with executive presentation. Well-versed in Eng
lish and Yoruba.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Corporate Counsel / Franchising Law
- Commercial Farm Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Program Management
- Leadership and Team Building
- Litigation and Arbitration Management
- Strategic Planning

EDUCATION
MASTER OF LAWS, LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES – University of Baltimore ~ Baltimore, MD
BACHELOR OF LAWS – Obafemi Awolowo University ~ Ile-Ife, Nigeria
DC Bar (Bar #982497)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUBWAY MULTIUNIT OWNER / OPERATOR, Legal Foods Inc, Zion Inc and CLA/IB Inc. ~ B
altimore, MD 1999-Present
Oversee general business operations, including scheduling, conducting weekly inv
entory, preparing sales report, procuring merchandise, recruiting and training n
ew employees, as well as organizing and facilitating monthly employee meetings t
o ensure well-organized workflow and efficient labor force.
REAL ESTATE AGENT, Long & Foster ~ Columbia, MD 2001–Present
Manage and organize sales contract for home sales and agreements for rental list
ings.
LAW CLERK, Bernice Latou Law Office ~ Baltimore, MD 1998–1999
Provided professional support at the law office, which handles various accident,
traffic, and insurance cases. Assisted in document preparation and review, as w
ell as client interview.
LAWYER, Niger Dock Nigeria Limited ~ Snake Island, Apapa, Lagos 1997-199
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Handled all corporate / legal needs of the business, such as documenting review
for vessel naming as well as managing foreign employee immigration status and co
ntract, business contract, water rights dispute, vessel repair contract, and ves
sel building contract reviews.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Maritime Law Legal Officer Training Program
Real Estate Agent Training, Long Foster Institute of Real Estate ~ Perry Hall, M
D
Subway Franchisee Training, University of Subway ~ Milford, CT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association, Member
Franchisee Advisory Committee for Subway, Co-chair
Nigerian Bar Association, Member
Franchisee Advertisement Fund Management for Subway (FAF), Member
Real Estate Commission, Member

CERTIFICATES / LICENSE
SUBWAY FRANCHISEE CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING, University of Subway ~ Milford, CT
CERTIFICATE OF CALL TO THE BAR, The Nigerian Law School ~ Lagos, Nigeria
SALES PERSON LICENSE, Long and Foster Institute of Real Estate ~ Perry Hall, MD

AWARDS / HONORS
- Awarded as the Franchisee of the Year
- Received the Cleanest Store Award
- Achieved the Employee Involvement Award
- Obtained the Highest Sales Increase Award
- Nominated to serve on the Franchisee Advertisement Fund (FAF) Board
- Serves on the Franchisee Advisory Committee