Cynthia Onyinyechi Igodo

Senior Associate · Legal Practitioner

Cynthia Onyinyechi Igodo is a seasoned Legal Practitioner with more than a decade of experience in corporate and commercial law practice, intellectual property from copyright to trademarks and patents, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory services. Currently serves as a Senior Associate at George Ikoli & Okagbue, advising corporate and private clients on complex legal and transactional matters.

I'm known for strong attention to detail with sound legal judgment and ability to deliver the best of work while demostrating exceptional communication and skills and working effectively with diverse teams across various roles, departments and backgrounds. Over the last couple of years, my role and expertise have spanned through departments and roles ranging from corporate governance, intellectual property management, arbitration, commercial litigation, company secretarial services etc.

Education

Academic qualifications that laid the foundation for professional excellence.

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

LLM, Corporate and Commercial Law

Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

LLB, Public International Law

Licences & Certifications

Professional Certifications

Online WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Workshop

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) · 2024

Credential ID: Vn5gcU1WnX

Intellectual Property Management

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Financing for Development (F4D01x)

World Bank Open Learning Campus (edX)

Credential ID: Verify Certificate

Honors & Awards

International Bar Association Scholarship for Young Lawyers

Financial Services Section · Issued by International Bar Association · June 2016

Best Research Paper Award – Financial Services Section

International Bar Association · June 2016

Awarded for the research paper titled “Mis-selling Financial Products and Services – Instruments and Rules that Mitigate the Risk of Mis-selling” .