SAMUEL DUNTIN
St Augustine
Summary
Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney-at-Law
GIBRALTAR CHAMBERS
- Current
- Function independently and Collaborate with Associate Attorneys in the following areas of practice: Family, Conveyancing, Civil Litigation, Succession, Industrial Relations
- Skills and competencies: Represent or cause to be represented in court, the clients for whom litigation has been undertaken, Prepare letters to Respondent’s legal representative, financial institutions and other entities, Interview clients and take instructions for start of matters, Collaborate with Associate Attorneys in the conduct of research and preparation of case briefs, Interact with Attorneys of the Respondent/Defendant/Applicant, Prepare draft documents for submission to Court.
Corporate Secretary
Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies
06.2017 - Current
- Custodian of governance records with responsibility for preparing Statutory Board Minutes and organizing information for presentation by the Director of the College to the Board of Governors, the Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development and other internal and external stakeholders
- Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Coordination of Board/Committee meetings, Advise Board on legal matters, Ensure that the Board is following best governance practice, Develop governance policies and framework, Conduct research and prepare drafts for consideration of the Board, Prepare contract and Memorandum of Understanding, Prepare reports and analyze information, Instruct and prepare briefs for External Counsel in relation to civil and Industrial Relations matters, Process requests for information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, Assist with developing Institutional Accreditation report and Self-Study Chapters.
Legal Researcher
Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Effectively and efficiently conducted in-depth research and prepared draft documentation for presentation
- Core responsibilities include but are not limited to the following result areas: Prepared Legislative Bill Essentials, Prepared Legal opinions on a range of legal matters, Coordinated parliamentary joint select committee meetings, Prepared Minutes, Liaised with stakeholders on behalf of parliament.
Legal Researcher
Ministry of Gender Youth and Child Development
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Actively engaged in the pre-legislative stage of the Children Act of 2012 by ensuring alignment with international practices and standards
- Key outcomes include but are not limited to the following: The sensitization of the Children Act, 2012, Conducted in-dept research and bench-marked Children Act with other jurisdictions to ensure alignment with international standards, Promoted the awareness and detection of child abuse amongst all stakeholders, Developed working paper for the improvement and development of foster homes and community residences centers in Trinidad and Tobago.
Education
LLM (Corporate and Commercial Law) -
University of The West Indies
01.2024
Legal Education Certificate (LEC) -
Hugh Wooding Law School
01.2020
Bachelor of Laws LLB -
University of the West Indies
01.2014
Skills
- Environmental Law
- Legal Analysis
- Intellectual Property Law
- Corporate Law
- Policy Development
- Project Development
- Leading Change Management
Certification
- Certification of Legal Training, 2015, Attorney General Office
- Master Class- Freedom of Information Act, 2022
- Certificate in Advanced Computer Literary Training, 2008
- Change Management- Advance Certificate, 2014, University of Cornell
Voluntary Services
HOSPITAL CHRISTIAN SERVICES FELLOWSHIP (HCF), In an effort to build stronger families and communities, HCF undertakes community-based initiatives, by providing voluntary services to disadvantaged and vulnerable persons in various communities, which include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Assistance in obtaining Court Protection Order
- Assistance with regularizing legal status (immigrants)
- Guidance in preparing Wills and obtaining grants
- Assistance with regularizing land and property matters
- Health and Wellness (treatment, prescriptions and referrals)
References
- Rev Dr. David Jackson, 5 Petunia Lane, Pleasant Ville, San-Fernando, 741-4616
- Mr. Arnold Ramsumair, Teacher, 772-7230
Hobbies and Interests
Performance Arts- (drama/theatre, singing, instruments)
Timeline
Corporate Secretary
Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies
06.2017 - Current
Legal Researcher
Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2017 - 06.2017
Legal Researcher
Ministry of Gender Youth and Child Development
06.2013 - 08.2013
Attorney-at-Law
GIBRALTAR CHAMBERS
- Current
LLM (Corporate and Commercial Law) -
University of The West Indies
Legal Education Certificate (LEC) -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Bachelor of Laws LLB -
University of the West Indies
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