SEROJINE GOPIE
154 Enclave Apartments, St. Augustine
Summary
Legal professional experienced in litigation, legal research, case management, and client representation. Utilizes strong analytical skills to navigate complex legal issues and negotiate settlements effectively. Track record of providing comprehensive legal advice and maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
WTL Engineered Solutions (fmr. Water Tech Ltd)
01.2005 - Current
- Establish, implement and monitor operational strategies as per company’s business plan.
- Monitor and control company’s performance and finances in accordance with approved budgets.
- Ensure company meets all its legal requirements including those relating to Occupational Health and Safety, Workmen Compensation, and generally providing legal advice by reviewing contracts to ensure FIDIC compliance, establishing performance bonds/guarantees, ADR and maintaining good employer/employee relations.
LPP Work Placement/Articling Student
Affinity Law Professional Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
- Collaborated with attorneys on case management, contributing to efficient workflow and timely submissions.
- Participated in client meetings, gathering information and providing updates on case progress.
- Drafted correspondence for clients under supervision from practicing lawyers that resulted in prompt responses on important matters.
- Worked closely with supervising lawyers to ensure accurate interpretation of legislation and regulations pertaining to specific cases.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and preparing witness outlines for effective presentation.
Law Practice Program Candidate
Toronto Metropolitan University,
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, wills, powers of attorney for property and care, commercial documents including sales of goods agreements, letter of intent and share purchase agreements.
- Conducted client intake interviews.
- Advocacy skills including attended examination and cross-examination workshops, conducted virtual examination for discovery, guilty pleas and made oral submissions
- Docketing and general administrative tasks.
State Counsel II
Ministry of The Attorney General, Solicitor General’s Chambers
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Appeared as counsel for Attorney General, State Enterprises and other public officials in the High Court and Court of Appeal;
- Provided legal advice to the Attorney General and other ministries/governmental departments and State Boards;
- Prepared Letter of Appointments to State Boards and other governmental posts;
- Drafted affidavits, pleadings, motions, submissions, and other legal documents for filing;
- Interpreted and applied laws, court decisions, treaties and other legal documents in trial preparation, opinions and briefs;
- Reviewed legal/court documents for completeness accuracy and legality;
- Interviewed police officers, expert witnesses, in preparation for trial, hearings and appeals.
Associate Attorney-at-Law
Alves Clark & Company
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Appeared before the High Court and Court of Appeal as lead counsel and as Instructing Attorney.
- Conducted legal research for matters in court.
- Drafted pleadings, affidavits and other court related documents/applications including interviewing witnesses.
- Received instructions and prepared Wills, Applications for Probate, Letters of Intestacy and Conveyances.
- Examined Deeds, Lease Agreements, Covenants and other legal documents and gave opinions and made recommendations on same.
Education
Law Practice Program (LPP) - Licensing Candidate
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON12-2020
Certificate of Qualification - undefined
National Committee on Accreditation
Ottawa, ON01.2020
Diploma - International Arbitration
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
London, UK05.2013
Masters in Law (LLM) - Commercial and Corporate Law
Queen Mary College, University of London
London, UK08.2010
Post Graduate Diploma - International Dispute Resolution
Queen Mary College, University of London
London, UK08.2010
Post Graduate Certificate in Laws - Corporate and Securities Law
Queen Mary College, University of London
London, UK08.2007
Legal Education Certificate (LEC) -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Trinidad09.1998
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of London
London, UK08.1996
Skills
- Experienced with legal databases
- Proficient in research, drafting legal documents
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
Affiliations
- • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 2013 – present
- • Admitted to the Law Society of Ontario, Canada, 2021 - present
- • Admitted to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago, 1998 – present
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
LPP Work Placement/Articling Student
Affinity Law Professional Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2021
Law Practice Program Candidate
Toronto Metropolitan University,
08.2020 - 12.2020
Managing Director
WTL Engineered Solutions (fmr. Water Tech Ltd)
01.2005 - Current
State Counsel II
Ministry of The Attorney General, Solicitor General’s Chambers
01.2001 - 01.2005
Associate Attorney-at-Law
Alves Clark & Company
01.1998 - 01.2001
Certificate of Qualification - undefined
National Committee on Accreditation
Law Practice Program (LPP) - Licensing Candidate
Toronto Metropolitan University
Diploma - International Arbitration
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Masters in Law (LLM) - Commercial and Corporate Law
Queen Mary College, University of London
Post Graduate Diploma - International Dispute Resolution
Queen Mary College, University of London
Post Graduate Certificate in Laws - Corporate and Securities Law
Queen Mary College, University of London
Legal Education Certificate (LEC) -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of London
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, travelling and I enjoy watching tennis and basketball
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