Frank Elendu
About Me
I am a tech lawyer with a passion for innovation and excellence.
I have a solid background in law, finance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy and data protection, which enables me to advise clients on various aspects of technology law.
Whether it is helping startups protect their intellectual property, or assisting established tech giants with regulatory compliance, I always strive to deliver high-quality legal solutions that meet the needs and expectations of my clients.
I am also constantly learning and staying updated on the latest trends and developments in the field of technology law so that I can provide the best guidance and support to my clients. I believe that innovation and legal integrity can go hand in hand, and I am committed to building a future where both can flourish.
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Education
Nigeria Law School
Bar Qualifying Certificate
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Obtained a Bachelor of Law degree (JD Equivalent)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom
Licensed and certified Arbitrator and Mediator
Guru Coding Academy
I joined the three-month Legal Technology course offered by Guru Coding Academy. The course covers a range of topics that explore the impact of technology on the legal sector and society. The course modules include: 1: Technology and Innovation Law 2: Cybersecurity and Data Protection 3: Artificial Intelligence and Ethics 4: Robotics Law 5: Blockchain and Smart Contracts 6: Digital Rights and Governance 7: E-commerce and Online Contracts 8: Consumer Protection in Technology Transactions and more. The course also provides practical skills in legal technology tools and applications, such as document automation, e-discovery, and online dispute resolution.
University of Pennsylvania
I learned about the nature of data, processing and protection of data
Data Protocol
I learned about the nature of children’s data, processing and protection of such data and an elaborate understanding of the same under America's Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Scratch & Script
IGNITE cybersecurity program is an innovative and supportive program that empowers young learners and instructors with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world and cybersecurity.
Work & Experience
Compliance Officer
Holymess Pty Ltd, Australia
1: Developed, implemented, and evaluated policies and procedures for the compliance of the company's operations with applicable laws, regulations, and standards 2: Conducted audits and inspections to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the compliance program and identify areas of improvement 3: Prepared and submitted reports and recommendations on compliance issues and corrective actions to senior management and relevant authorities 4: Provided advice and guidance to staff and management on compliance matters and best practices 5: Investigated and resolved complaints, and helped in debt recovery 6: Liaised and collaborated with internal and external parties, such as regulators, auditors, lawyers and consultants, on compliance-related matters 7: Drafted court documents and correspondence with the use of available templates 8: Negotiated settlements and followed up on payment arrangements. 9: Proactively reviewed and updated the end-to-end complaints handling and resolution processes to ensure complaints were handled timely, effectively, and to legislative standards 10: Conducted in-depth reviews of complaints to ensure complaints were managed appropriately and with transparency 11: Updated and maintained internal complaints register and files
Legal and Compliance Officer
One Voice Initiative for Women and Children Emancipation (OVIWCE), Nigeria
1: Tasked to ensure that the organization follows all relevant laws and regulations, as well as its own policies and standards, in pursuit of its mission.
Lawyer
PUBLIC ADVICE CENTRE, LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
1: Proffered Advice and information people needed for the problems they faced on issues such as labor, employment, contract, debt recovery and monetary claims, consumer advisory and related matters 2: Proffered Advice and information which will educate the citizenry thereby positively impacting their lives
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Researcher
Privacy Hub Africa
Researches and writes on laws, rules, and regulations guiding cybersecurity and data protection, and legal trends on cybersecurity and data protection.
Volunteer Intellectual Property Clinician
Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Nigeria
I Provide pro bono legal services to clients on intellectual property issues, such as patents, trademarks, or copyrights, under the clinic organized and supervised by the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Nigeria.
