Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Areas of Interest
Certification
Additional Information
Awards
References
Timeline
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Alana Twum Barimah, LLM, LEC, LLB, BSC.

Alana Twum Barimah, LLM, LEC, LLB, BSC.

Calivigny, St. George

Summary

Professional educator with a commitment to fostering academic growth and intellectual curiosity. Adept in curriculum development and delivering high-quality lectures that stimulate student engagement. Recognized for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to evolving academic environments, ensuring a supportive learning atmosphere.


Legal professional with deep knowledge in both corporate and civil law, consistently delivering impactful legal solutions. Known for reliability and adaptability in team settings, ensuring alignment with evolving legal requirements. Proven skills in legal analysis, case management, and client communication.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor, Law and Management

Saint George's University
08.2022 - Current
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions on topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention
  • Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding
  • Created and designed tests and projects to assess student knowledge
  • Utilized online learning technology to instruct students remotely
  • Taught several courses namely: Hospitality and Tourism Law, Business Law and Legal Responsibilities in the health sector, Business Ethics, International Trade, Legal Aspects of International Business (MBA – IB) and International Business Law

Corporate Secretary/Executive Legal and Compliance

Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited
10.2019 - 07.2022
  • Administered all aspects of the functioning of the Board of Directors of the Bank and performed the role of Corporate Secretary
  • Planned and executed the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
  • Contributed to the Bank's leadership as an Executive Member of the Management Team
  • Reviewed legal matters concerning the Bank and giving advice
  • Drafted contracts and sales agreements
  • Managed the compliance function of the Bank with review and reviewing and monitoring the AML/CFT framework of the Bank

Senior Legal Counsel

Government of Grenada
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Handled aspects of the litigation profile of the Attorney General’s Chambers
  • Prepared and processed Conveyances, Leases and Alien Land Holding Licences
  • Responded to intergovernmental requests for legal opinions
  • Carried out any other duties as assigned on behalf of the Attorney General and the Solicitor General

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Government of Grenada
06.2010 - 06.2019
  • Managed all functions of the administration of justice at the Supreme Court and Deeds and Land Registry
  • Processed Probates, Letters of Administration and Conveyances
  • Reviewed High Court matters to ensure proper case flow management
  • Acted as liaison between Judges at the bench and Attorneys at the bar
  • Supported and enhanced a systemized method of filing and recording court correspondences
  • Managed human resources and implemented training and development strategies
  • Assisted in the implementation of the Jury Act and the Possessory Titles Act

Legal Counsel

Gellineau Charles and Associates
10.2009 - 06.2010
  • Handled the litigation profile in the firm including all civil and criminal matters
  • Interviewed clients and drafted pleadings
  • Advised clients and provided legal opinions
  • Attended court and mediation hearings

Legal Research Assistant

Government of Grenada
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Conducted Legal Research for Counsel in the Civil Litigation Department
  • Conducted Legal Research for queries arising from Government Ministries
  • Prepared written opinions for files assigned by Counsel in the litigation department

Teacher, Boca Secondary School

Government of Grenada
09.1999 - 06.2000
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning (including field trips)
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom learning
  • Supported students in their development in the performance arts through preparing and coaching them for the Grenada Arts Festival

Education

Ph.D. in Law -

University of Birmingham

LLM in International Business Law - Merit Honours: Business Law

University of Liverpool
12-2020

Legal Education Certificate - Principal’s List: Law

Hugh Wooding Law School
St. Augustine, Trinidad
06.2009

Bachelor’s Degree in law (LLB) - Upper Second-Class Honors: Law

University of the West Indies
Cavehill, Barbados
12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma
12.2002

Skills

  • Corporate and business legal issues
  • HR legal compliance
  • Corporate processes and procedures
  • Compliance, banking laws and regulations
  • Legal research, writing and interpretation
  • Lecturing in several areas of the law

Research Areas of Interest

  • The Law of International Financial Crimes
  • Anti- Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
  • Contract and Banking Law
  • Constitutional Law and the Law of Real Property
  • The Law of Hospitality and Tourism
  • Law of electronic transactions (e-commerce and data privacy)
  • Medical Law and Ethics

Certification

Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate, FIBA


Chartered Director, C. Dir.

Additional Information

  • Speaker at the University of the West Indies’, Cavehill Campus, Corporate and Commercial Law (CCLW) Workshop July2024.
  • President, Ariza Credit Union, July 2024 to present
  • Attended FIBA’s AML/CFT Annual Conference -2020, 2021, 2022
  • Attended Registrar's Conference, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, November 2018.
  • Attended the Forty-Ninth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO (the Assemblies) held from September26 to October5,2011, at the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG), Geneva.
  • Attended the Regional Workshop on Business Process Re-engineering held by the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) in association with the Governance and Institutional Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat at the Grenada Grand Beach Resort from March7th to12th, 2011.
  • Attended the International Association for Court Administration's fourth international conference (2010) held in Trinidad and Tobago
  • International Association for Court Administration's fourth international conference (2010) held in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Member of the Senior Managers Board, Government of Grenada from 2017 –2019
  • Secretary to the General Legal Council from 2017 –2019.
  • Member of the Supreme Court Bench/Bar Committee from2010 –2019.
  • Member of the Supreme Court Mediation Committee from2010 –2019.
  • Head of the training and development division, Supreme Court from 2010
  • Director, Alpha Junior School from 2005.

Awards

  • January 2008, 2nd place in the Lex Caribbean Client Interviewing Competition, Hugh Wooding Law School, St. Augustine, Trinidad,
  • 2006, The Christopher Blackman Prize in Trade Union Law, University of The West Indies, Barbados
  • April 22, 2002, Psi Chi - Psychological National Honor Society, Cameron University, Lawton Oklahoma

References

  • Michelle, John-Theobalds, Chief Registrar, mtheobalds@eccourts.org, 1758-724-5332, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
  • Dia Forrester, Attorney-at-Law, forresterdia@hotmail.com, 1473-417-3266
  • Teddy, St. Louis, Attorney-at-Law, trsl2@yahoo.com, 1473-407-0777

Timeline

Assistant Professor, Law and Management

Saint George's University
08.2022 - Current

Corporate Secretary/Executive Legal and Compliance

Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited
10.2019 - 07.2022

Senior Legal Counsel

Government of Grenada
06.2019 - 10.2019

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Government of Grenada
06.2010 - 06.2019

Legal Counsel

Gellineau Charles and Associates
10.2009 - 06.2010

Legal Research Assistant

Government of Grenada
01.2007 - 09.2007

Teacher, Boca Secondary School

Government of Grenada
09.1999 - 06.2000

Legal Education Certificate - Principal’s List: Law

Hugh Wooding Law School

Bachelor’s Degree in law (LLB) - Upper Second-Class Honors: Law

University of the West Indies

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Cameron University

Ph.D. in Law -

University of Birmingham

LLM in International Business Law - Merit Honours: Business Law

University of Liverpool
Alana Twum Barimah, LLM, LEC, LLB, BSC.